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Two children and 12 adults found in a trailer at Rosslare

Two children and 12 adults found in a trailer at Rosslare

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Nine men, three women and two girls were medically assessed in Co Wexford.
Cabinet agrees to cut supports for new arrivals from Ukraine

Cabinet agrees to cut supports for new arrivals from Ukraine

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

There are approximately 500 new arrivals from Ukraine every week.
Waterford named in New York Times' '52 Places to Go 2024' list

Waterford named in New York Times' '52 Places to Go 2024' list

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

The prestigious New York Times ‘52 Places to Go’ List for 2024 has just been announced and Waterford is included as the only Irish destination in the international listing
Cybersecurity predictions: What to expect in 2024

Cybersecurity predictions: What to expect in 2024

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

In 2023, over 45 per cent of businesses have experienced one or more cyber incidents in the past three years
No Sinn Féin co-ordinated campaign of libel actions against media – Doherty

No Sinn Féin co-ordinated campaign of libel actions against media – Doherty

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

The High Court judge in Belfast this week threw out a claim brought by the party’s north Belfast MLA Gerry Kelly against a journalist.
18-year-old accused of murdering Tristan Sherry remanded in custody

18-year-old accused of murdering Tristan Sherry remanded in custody

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

David Amah faced his second hearing at Cloverhill District Court on Tuesday when his case was put back to January 26th for an appearance via videolink pending the preparation of a book of evidence.
Gardaí investigating after three people escape from burning building in Limerick city

Gardaí investigating after three people escape from burning building in Limerick city

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of a fire at a property in Limerick city where three people escaped from the burning building
Sinéad O'Connor died from natural causes, UK coroner confirms

Sinéad O'Connor died from natural causes, UK coroner confirms

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

The 56-year-old singer was found dead by UK police at her apartment in south London on July 26th, 2023. 
Opposition calls on Government to join South African case against Israel

Opposition calls on Government to join South African case against Israel

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Israeli officials have said the nation will defend itself before the United Nations’ top court against the charges.
Thousands to take part in young scientist exhibition

Thousands to take part in young scientist exhibition

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

The exhibition showcases research and innovation in project entries from learners aged 12 to 19.
Former solicitor charged with stealing more than €100,000 from clients

Former solicitor charged with stealing more than €100,000 from clients

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

A former solicitor has appeared in court charged with stealing more than €100,000 from clients' bank accounts
Court hears of concern for fire safety at Direct Provision centre in Killarney

Court hears of concern for fire safety at Direct Provision centre in Killarney

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

The court heard Kerry County Council had serve it with a fire safety notice and Harmony Inn is appealing against the notice.
Dublin city centre street closed due to anti-social behaviour, drug use

Dublin city centre street closed due to anti-social behaviour, drug use

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Access to a Dublin city centre street has been closed off to members of the public
West Belfast pizza shop damaged in ‘deplorable’ attack

West Belfast pizza shop damaged in ‘deplorable’ attack

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey strongly condemned the incident as “absolutely deplorable”
Fire breaks out at Donegal premises used to house asylum seekers

Fire breaks out at Donegal premises used to house asylum seekers

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

The fire broke out at around 1am and emergency services rushed to the scene.
Sisters raising thousands of euro for Gazan relatives

Sisters raising thousands of euro for Gazan relatives

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

The sisters have raised more than €30,000 through their walking campaign.
Department of Health blamed for shortage of nursing home beds

Department of Health blamed for shortage of nursing home beds

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Prof. O’Neill said the Department of Health ignored the issue “for a long time”
Thousands of households to take part in survey to track Irish spending habits

Thousands of households to take part in survey to track Irish spending habits

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

The CSO is to ask 6,000 households to document their spending for two weeks in 2024
Two men charged in connection to robbery incidents in South Dublin

Two men charged in connection to robbery incidents in South Dublin

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

The two men, aged in their late teens and early 20s, are due to appear before a sitting of Dun Laoghaire District Court
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

A range of stories feature on the front pages.
Increase in large for-profit operators providing nursing home care – report

Increase in large for-profit operators providing nursing home care – report

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Two-thirds of all long-term residential care beds in three counties are now provided by large private operators, the ESRI said.
Two further arrests made in connection to fatal assault in Tipperary

Two further arrests made in connection to fatal assault in Tipperary

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Two men, aged in their 30s, were arrested on Monday evening, as part of this investigation in the Dublin area.
Woman aged in her 50s dies in Co Sligo crash

Woman aged in her 50s dies in Co Sligo crash

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

A second driver was taken by ambulance to Sligo University Hospital.
Arrest made in connection with serious assault in Co Westmeath

Arrest made in connection with serious assault in Co Westmeath

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

A man remains in a critical condition in hospital after the assault in Mullingar.
Public sector pay talks to resume amid industrial action threat

Public sector pay talks to resume amid industrial action threat

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Trade unions are due to meet on Thursday to finalise the wording of ballots
People return to homes after improvised explosive removed from property

People return to homes after improvised explosive removed from property

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Police attended the scene at Barrs Lane in Ballymagroarty, Derry

Man arrested after cannabis worth €115,000 seized from house

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

A police inspector said that the search, arrest and seizure is a result of the public working with police on drug misuse.
Restaurants should offer seconds for free to cut food waste, Minister says

Restaurants should offer seconds for free to cut food waste, Minister says

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Asked if he wants to be Ireland’s EU Commissioner nominee, Charlie McConalogue said: ‘I have more than enough on my plate.’
Man in critical condition after serious assault in Westmeath

Man in critical condition after serious assault in Westmeath

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Gardaí were called to a disturbance involving two men on Patrick Street in Mullingar just after 1:30am.
Teen (17) accused of starting random gang attack on medical student

Teen (17) accused of starting random gang attack on medical student

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The victim (21) was 'punched 10 times to the head and body' and suffered concussion.
Gardaí attacked as they investigated break-in at troubled teens care home

Gardaí attacked as they investigated break-in at troubled teens care home

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Fuhad Ganiyu, who has no fixed abode, was refused bail after being charged with assault causing harm to two officers in the south of the city on Sunday night.
Man (30s) dies in hospital after west Dublin assault

Man (30s) dies in hospital after west Dublin assault

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The fatal assault is understood to have happened in the early hours of Sunday morning
Gardaí seize firearms, ammunition and drugs worth €35,000 in Kerry

Gardaí seize firearms, ammunition and drugs worth €35,000 in Kerry

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

In the course of the operation, two firearms and ammunition, cocaine with an estimated street value of €35,000 and €2,365 cash was seized.
Couple found dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning named locally

Couple found dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning named locally

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Paul and Morag Kavanagh were discovered at their house in Killasonna, a rural townland about 5km outside of Granard, Co Longford
Fresh Stormont elections or governments must find an alternative – Murphy

Fresh Stormont elections or governments must find an alternative – Murphy

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy said those are the choices left if the DUP continues to refuse to re-enter devolved government
‘Scandalous’ libel claim brought by Sinn Féin politician thrown out by court

‘Scandalous’ libel claim brought by Sinn Féin politician thrown out by court

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The case related two two radio interviews in which journalist Malachi O’Doherty had stated Mr Kelly had shot a prison officer during the Maze escape.
Ballinrobe hotel site to be used for refugee families, not single men, following protests

Ballinrobe hotel site to be used for refugee families, not single men, following protests

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The site of a former hotel in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo, will now be used to house refugee families and women, following a number of protests
Son of soldier killed by IRA welcomes plan to limit use of ‘Óglaigh na hÉireann’

Son of soldier killed by IRA welcomes plan to limit use of ‘Óglaigh na hÉireann’

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Several groups across Ireland, including the Provisional IRA, have referred to themselves as ‘Óglaigh na hÉireann’.
Three teenagers injured following assault in Cork

Three teenagers injured following assault in Cork

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The incident happened in the Brooklodge Square area of Glanmire, Co. Cork.
Year-round swimmer drowned in rough sea conditions in Dublin, inquest told

Year-round swimmer drowned in rough sea conditions in Dublin, inquest told

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Nuala Smyth (66) from Terenure was reported missing to gardaí by her family on January 3rd 2023.
Gardaí investigating robbery in south Dublin

Gardaí investigating robbery in south Dublin

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

A number of items were taken, including phones.
Record-breaking December for grocery sales in Ireland as spend surpasses €1.4bn

Record-breaking December for grocery sales in Ireland as spend surpasses €1.4bn

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Grocery inflation was measured at 7.1 percent in the three months to Christmas, according to Kantar.
Warning as temperatures expected to plunge below zero across Ireland

Warning as temperatures expected to plunge below zero across Ireland

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The bitterly cold conditions will bring widespread frost and icy patches.
INMO calls for removal of 'barriers' to safe hospital care with 626 people on trolleys

INMO calls for removal of 'barriers' to safe hospital care with 626 people on trolleys

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The union has called for senior decision-makers within hospital groups and the HSE to remove "all barriers" to providing safe care
Four-week-old puppies found abandoned in plastic bag in Dublin

Four-week-old puppies found abandoned in plastic bag in Dublin

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Two puppies found abandoned in a plastic bag in Dublin are now in the care of Dogs Trust Ireland.
UK government ‘fighting others’ on legacy – Murphy

UK government ‘fighting others’ on legacy – Murphy

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy was speaking after the UK Government challenged Ireland over its record on tackling legacy issues.
Personal use of smartphones in the workplace can reduce stress, study shows

Personal use of smartphones in the workplace can reduce stress, study shows

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The research indicated that companies with more relaxed policies on phone use help their employees achieve a better work life balance.
Tánaiste begins five-day visit to Mexico and Colombia

Tánaiste begins five-day visit to Mexico and Colombia

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Micheal Martin has already said he will also raise the issue of the global drugs trade during the trip.
What the papers say: Monday's front pages

What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

A variety of stories lead the nation’s papers on Monday.
UK writes to Irish Government to formally register regret at legacy legal case

UK writes to Irish Government to formally register regret at legacy legal case

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris challenged Dublin to outline how many prosecutions have been mounted in Ireland.
Man and woman found dead in house in Co Longford

Man and woman found dead in house in Co Longford

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Gardaí said they were aware of the incident.
Football club ‘totally shocked’ after player shot in arm during match

Football club ‘totally shocked’ after player shot in arm during match

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The incident in Co Tipperary is suspected to have involved a stray bullet fired by a hunter.
No one has the right to veto who lives in their community, Varadkar warns

No one has the right to veto who lives in their community, Varadkar warns

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

The Taoiseach's comments come after a series of protests in recent months against buildings being repurposed to accommodate asylum seekers
Hospitals face ‘very challenging week’ as flu cases set to peak

Hospitals face ‘very challenging week’ as flu cases set to peak

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

HSE boss Bernard Gloster said systems were holding up well during the mid-winter pressures
Village given unsafe drinking water for 12 months before Uisce Éireann took action

Village given unsafe drinking water for 12 months before Uisce Éireann took action

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

A water treatment plant in and around the east Clare village of O’Brien’s Bridge had distributed inadequately disinfected water for a full year
Varadkar not planning for a general election in 2024

Varadkar not planning for a general election in 2024

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

The Taoiseach said he did not have a date in mind for polling day yet
Met Éireann issues nationwide fog warning as schools set to return in freezing conditions

Met Éireann issues nationwide fog warning as schools set to return in freezing conditions

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

Drivers and other road users are being warned of hazardous travelling conditions during Monday's early rush hour
Man charged after cannabis plants with street value of €230,000 seized

Man charged after cannabis plants with street value of €230,000 seized

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

The plants were found in a property near Rathfriland, Co Down.
Police probe report of shots fired through window of house

Police probe report of shots fired through window of house

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

The incident happened in the Ardkill Road area of Ardmore in Derry.
Girl (5) stabbed in Parnell Square attack ‘must relearn everything’, family say

Girl (5) stabbed in Parnell Square attack ‘must relearn everything’, family say

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

The five-year-old was moved out of intensive care three weeks ago.
New nursing and science degrees outside CAO points race to roll out from September

New nursing and science degrees outside CAO points race to roll out from September

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

A doubling of programmes that create a pathway to higher education is being planned for the coming academic year. Fourteen new degree courses to be unveiled outside CAO points race
Cash and drugs worth €400,000 recovered from car in Co Down

Cash and drugs worth €400,000 recovered from car in Co Down

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

A man and a woman were arrested in the operation on the A1 between Hillsborough and Dromore on Saturday morning.
What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

The year’s first Sunday newspapers feature a variety of stories on their front pages.
Department continues to ‘engage’ on plan to house asylum seekers in Mayo hotel

Department continues to ‘engage’ on plan to house asylum seekers in Mayo hotel

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

A protest has been staged outside the hotel in Ballinrobe.
Footballer shot in the arm while playing match in Co Tipperary

Footballer shot in the arm while playing match in Co Tipperary

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

His injures are understood not to be life-threatening.
Michael Lowry says dispute over Moriarty Tribunal costs now settled

Michael Lowry says dispute over Moriarty Tribunal costs now settled

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

In 2018 the Independent TD successfully appealed a decision by the tribunal to only award him one third of the costs of his legal representation.
McEntee condemns groups 'intent on sowing division and fear' following arson attacks

McEntee condemns groups 'intent on sowing division and fear' following arson attacks

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

The Minister for Justice’s comments came as gardaí conducted searches in relation to a blaze at a disused hotel earmarked as asylum seeker accommodation
Judge resigns following conviction for sexual assaults

Judge resigns following conviction for sexual assaults

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee confirmed Gerard O'Brien conveyed his resignation on Saturday
Pro-Palestine demonstrations held in Belfast and Dublin

Pro-Palestine demonstrations held in Belfast and Dublin

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

Protests were held at Belfast City Hall and at RTÉ in Dublin
Frost and ice on the way as cold weather advisory issued

Frost and ice on the way as cold weather advisory issued

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

The change in the weather pattern will mean cold, clear and generally calm conditions with little rain.
Appeal for information after reported petrol bomb attack in Co Antrim

Appeal for information after reported petrol bomb attack in Co Antrim

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

The incident happened in the Ronald Street area.
Three men charged after disturbance that saw firefighter injured by firework

Three men charged after disturbance that saw firefighter injured by firework

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

The incident occurred at the Craigavon Bridge in Derry on Friday.
Gardaí investigating asylum hotel blaze in Co Galway conduct searches

Gardaí investigating asylum hotel blaze in Co Galway conduct searches

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

The arson attack at the Ross Lake House Hotel in Rosscahill came days before the property was to be used to house asylum seekers.
What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

A variety of stories feature on Ireland's newspaper front pages on Saturday
Son of IRA murder victim Jean McConville dies aged 59

Son of IRA murder victim Jean McConville dies aged 59

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

Tributes have been paid to Thomas ‘Tucker’ McConville.
Tánaiste warns of ‘devastating consequences’ if Middle East conflict widens

Tánaiste warns of ‘devastating consequences’ if Middle East conflict widens

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

Micheál Martin said the need for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza was more urgent than ever.
Pedestrian hit by car becomes seventh death on Ireland’s roads this year

Pedestrian hit by car becomes seventh death on Ireland’s roads this year

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

The woman, who was aged in her 20s, was declared dead at the scene in Co Donegal.
Woman (80s) killed in Meath collision

Woman (80s) killed in Meath collision

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

It happened on the R156 at Scarriff Bridge in Batterstown, at around 12 noon and involved a car and a minibus.
Cannabis worth €611,000 seized in three locations

Cannabis worth €611,000 seized in three locations

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

One seizure was made at Shannon Airport in parcels originating from the USA.
Physiotherapist censured over Covid 'scaremongering' comments

Physiotherapist censured over Covid 'scaremongering' comments

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

A fitness-to-practice inquiry found a series of allegations of professional misconduct proven against Anna Marie Stack Rivas over controversial comments she made relating to Covid-19
Emergency services attend fire at disused factory in Naas

Emergency services attend fire at disused factory in Naas

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

The site is located off the N7
Record 13,500 people living in emergency accommodation in November

Record 13,500 people living in emergency accommodation in November

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

It includes more than 4,000 children for the first time in the history of the State
No security-related deaths in the North for first time since records began – PSNI

No security-related deaths in the North for first time since records began – PSNI

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

The security statistics for 2023 show a rise in paramilitary activity, including shootings, bombings and assaults
Driver killed in two-vehicle crash in Co Mayo

Driver killed in two-vehicle crash in Co Mayo

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

A man aged in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene
Passenger tried to throw airport security officer out of plane, court told

Passenger tried to throw airport security officer out of plane, court told

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Sergejs Laurenouies (38) was handed a suspended sentence over the incident onboard a Ryanair flight from Dublin to Majorca in October 2022
Alliance Party calls for UK government to step in over Stormont paralysis

Alliance Party calls for UK government to step in over Stormont paralysis

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson indicated his party’s talks with ministers will restart ‘within days’.
Teen appears in court charged with murder of gunman Tristan Sherry

Teen appears in court charged with murder of gunman Tristan Sherry

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

David Amah (18) appeared before Blanchardstown District Court on Friday morning
Minister takes aim at weekend discharge rates as trolley count tops 500

Minister takes aim at weekend discharge rates as trolley count tops 500

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said University Hospital Limerick had the second-lowest rate of weekend discharges in the country
Two Dublin boys found safe and well

Two Dublin boys found safe and well

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Gardaí thanked the public for their assistance in locating the 11 and eight-year-old boys
Illuminated artworks exhibition opens at National Botanic Gardens

Illuminated artworks exhibition opens at National Botanic Gardens

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

The Silva Lumina – Lights of Growth has been created by Co Mayo based artist Tom Meskell with the help of 50 people from the community.
Donnelly ‘raised concerns about rosters’ at hospital before Aoife Johnston's death

Donnelly ‘raised concerns about rosters’ at hospital before Aoife Johnston's death

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Aoife Johnston died in December 2022 after waiting 12 hours in University Hospital Limerick’s Emergency Department
Third person arrested in Tristan Sherry murder investigation

Third person arrested in Tristan Sherry murder investigation

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

A third person is now facing charges in connection with the Christmas Eve murder of Tristan Sherry at a Dublin restaurant
What the papers say: Friday's front pages

What the papers say: Friday's front pages

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Friday’s front pages.
Woman (50s) killed in Kerry collision involving truck

Woman (50s) killed in Kerry collision involving truck

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

The crash occurred on the N22 at Glenflesk
Covid inquiry terms of reference to be brought to Cabinet ‘shortly’, says Harris

Covid inquiry terms of reference to be brought to Cabinet ‘shortly’, says Harris

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

The Minister for Further and Higher Education said the inquiry format should enable people to be transparent and forthcoming

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