New figures published by the National Transport Authority show passenger numbers across Public Service Obligation (PSO) services reached an all-time high in 2024

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident on the Old Dublin Road in Nenagh shortly after 10.10pm.

Research carried out by Censuswide on behalf of Pure Telecom, found that 13 per cent of men have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot, compared to seven per cent of women.

A post-mortem examination was completed on his remains on Wednesday and as a result of the state pathologist’s findings, gardaí in Clonmel have now confirmed that their investigation has been upgraded to murder.

A preview of the biggest stories in Thursday's papers.

Property developer Fraser Partners Ltd settled the case with Clifford Donaldson, who was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland, without admission of liability.

Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, 33, was discovered unconscious on the boat at Montauk Yacht Club on Long Island.

Robert Slivar, who travelled to Cork by ferry from Zeebrugge in Belgium, was charged with cannabis possession and possession of cannabis for sale or supply at the Port of Cork, Ringaskiddy, on July 27th last.

The gardaí found a "large-scale cannabis cultivation factory" during the search, and cannabis plants with an estimated street value of more than €750,000 were seized.

Hoyda Hamad, a Syrian national of no fixed abode who has used multiple identities, was jailed for three months on Wednesday over the incident at East Wall Road, Dublin 3, on the morning of July 26th. 

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the figures are ‘broadly’ in line with what was expected.

A postmortem examination was carried out at Cork University Hospital on Wednesday.

Data from the Department of Justice shows that a total of 3,440 gardaí have been assaulted while on duty since 2014.

Lee Quinn, 29, of Keeper Road, Dublin 12, was initially charged with criminal damage to a door, bed and window and a minor category assault of a named woman at his home address on June 3rd last.

Lady Portia Di’Monte said the event at Holywood Arches Library on Friday had included a reading from The Chronicles of Narnia and Dear Zoo.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has said she is determined to see the £1.2 billion roads project completed.

Paul McCarthy of Dowth Avenue, Cabra in Dublin appeared before Cork District Court on Wednesday on a charge of arson at Fernbrook, Ballincrokig in Co Cork on April 24th last.

Gardaí stopped and searched a car on Monday evening as part of an operation to tackle serious criminal activity.

The ‘Ireland Unrushed’ campaign looked to tap in on what were called “enrichment explorers” searching for experiences rather than low-cost travel.

The Workplace Relations Commission ruled that Aldi Stores (Ireland) Limited has not breached the Equal Status Act 2000 over its dealings with Christine Reilly when she visited one of its branches on September 6th, 2024.

New locations are now open in Sandyford, Co Dublin, Clonmel, Co Tipperary and Donegal Airport.

Abdullah Khan replied "sound" in Cloverhill District Court on Wednesday when told that his next hearing was set for September 3 and that he was going to have a further consultation with his legal team.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after the aggravated burglary in Belfast on Tuesday night.

Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra was discovered unconscious on the boat at Montauk Yacht Club in Long Island on Tuesday.

Gardaí went to the scene on the northside of Cork city and found the body of a man in his 50s inside the property.

Pat Fitzgerald, a former Waterford Crystal worker who was a widower aged in his 70s, was found in a house in St Catherine’s Grange Housing Estate last Friday.

Airport operator daa said the increase in passenger numbers was the result of strong incoming tourist numbers as well as high numbers of Irish residents heading off on summer holidays overseas.

Anne last visited the Áras an Uachtaráin in 2004

The collision happened on the L1029 road at Deerpark, Lixnaw, at 5.40pm.

Jessica Mullins told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland that everybody at NPH was “really disheartened” at what had happened.

Wednesday's front pages

The research examined the impact of one of the defining events in Irish history.

Employers and employees in Ireland pay less in social insurance than is typical across Europe, it said.

David Norris (35) of 8 Assumption Terrace, Rosbercon, New Ross, Co Wexford, appeared by video link before Judge Miriam Walsh at Waterford District Court on Tuesday, August 5th.

Gena Heraty and seven other hostages, including a three-year-old child, were kidnapped from an orphanage in Kenscoff on Sunday.

The Burke family, from Mayo, have been known to confront multiple politicians in public places while videoing them.

The US president did not specify the initial tariff rate on pharmaceuticals

Paul McQuillan said his family has been through seven-and-a-half years of ‘turmoil’ since the death of his daughter.

The Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford will feature a world record attempt including a group that hails from the birthplace of the Guinness World Records, Castlebridge

The 31 degrees was reported on Saturday 12th, during a hot spell, at Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon.

A man aged in his 30s remains in police custody in relation to the incident.

The Joint Committee on Finance made the recommendation in its report on the Israeli Bonds Programme.

Glenties in Co Donegal was the area with the lowest birth rate in 2022

Overpayments of €55,645 were identified as having been paid to 100 individuals who had not taken up employment as expected.

Footage on social media shows protesters demonstrating their opposition to the two drag queens reading stories to children at the library.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault on a woman in her 40s that occurred in Muirhevnamore Park, Dundalk, at approximately 6pm on Friday

The service's annual report for 2024 said this figure is the highest since 2015.

Mr Harris asked that everything is done to ensure the release of Ms Heraty and other hostages, including a three-year-old child.

Cannabis herb, cannabis oil and nitrous oxide - also known as laughing gas - are being used by children as young as 11 in schools in the Dublin 15 area, the research found.

The Dublin-based carrier announced 20.7 million passengers travelled on its flights in July.

A 19-year-old male cyclist who was injured in a collision on Sunday night, July 27th, on the R113, Fonthill Road South, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, has also died. 

The kidnapping of Irish aid worker Gena Heraty from an orphanage she oversees in Haiti features heavily on Irish front pages on Tuesday morning.

Simon Harris said he had been in contact with Gena Heraty’s family on Monday.

A man in his 30s has appeared in court in connection with his death.

The Dublin-born businesswoman and philanthropist helped build Penneys and Brown Thomas as part of her late husband Galen’s family retail empire

Gardaí are attempting to establish Ian Walsh's last known movements. Door-to-door inquiries will be carried out in the estate where he lived.

According to the Ireland Liveability Index, Co Waterford is the best county to live in

The man in his 30s was charged in relation to the investigation and appeared before Waterford District Court on Sunday.

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Mr McIlheney, originally from Belfast, died in May at the age of 65.

The 34-year-old died following an incident in Finglas, Dublin 11, on Sunday, June 9th 2024.

The NTA admitted that 'additional funding will be required to support the completion of the project'.

A man in his 30s was conveyed to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Ms Kimmins said her department would be pushing forward imminently ahead of the deadline for an appeal on Friday.

Tusla said its expected overspend for 2025 was €67.8 million, which included €7.6 million for kids in the international protection process and refugees from Ukraine.

The body of the 49-year-old was found in a property in the Ravenswood estate on Monday morning by family members.

Dowdstown House is a striking Georgian residence set within nine acres of mature gardens, rolling lawns and stone courtyards

Tanaiste Simon Harris said no stone would be left unturned in efforts to ensure the release of Gena Heraty.

Dr Taimoor was born in Ireland where his father trained and practised as a surgeon and worked in Our Lady's Hospital in Navan before moving the family to work in the UK and Saudi Arabia.

James Mahon gave Antoinette Foley a fiver one day in late 2021, sparking a deep friendship – and a photography project.

Ms Weston died in London on Saturday, where she had lived in recent years. It is understood her health deteriorated over the past week.

The proposed legislation would also lead to the establishment of a confidential opt-in register of pregnancy loss.

The collision involved an e-scooter and a car and occurred at approximately 10:50pm.

Met Éireann has warned of dangerous travelling conditions, power outages, and structural damage.

A look at what is making the headlines in Monday's papers.

Roads policing Inspector Cherith Adair said an investigation is ongoing.

Connolly arrived at a view that the future for socialism and the working class in Ireland lay in an independent republic rather than in continued union with Britain or in a federal arrangement involving home rule.

President Higgins said he hopes that Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter may provide a mechanism for ensuring safe access of aid in the region.

Born Hilary Frayne in Dún Laoghaire in 1942, she was the eldest of five children and attended Loreto Abbey, Dalkey.

Police said a body was discovered after the blaze was extinguished in the Rylagh Road area of Omagh on Saturday.

One vehicle was involved in the incident close to Lixnaw on Saturday evening.

A source close to Mr Adams described the delay as ‘deplorable’ and said good causes are waiting to benefit from the money

UCD professor of economics, Ron Davies argues that Europe should have pursued a trade war to gain respect from Trump and suggests cutting the US out of future deals

Sunday's front pages

Bertie Ahern is the preferred Fianna Fáil candidate in the upcoming presidential election, according to the latest opinion poll

Storm Floris is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain when it makes landfall tonight

A TD who travelled to Egypt to meet Palestinians impacted by Israel's onslaught on Gaza has said they "so much appreciated" Ireland's solidarity and efforts to pass the Occupied Territories Bill

In a joint operation, Gardai and Revenue seized the drugs that were hidden in a truck that arrived into Cork Port from Belgium last Sunday.

A teenage girl who was a passenger in the same car did not require hospital treatment.

Vanessa Whyte, 45, and her children James Rutledge, 14, and Sara Rutledge, 13, died in a shooting at their home in Maguiresbridge, Co Fermanagh.

Vanessa Whyte, her son James and daughter Sara died in a shooting incident at their home in Fermanagh in July.

A woman in her 50s has died after getting into difficulty off the coast of Donegal

Met Éireann has issued weather warnings for eight counties ahead of Storm Floris, which is due to make landfall tomorrow night

Saturday's front pages

Election expenses are reimbursed to a candidate at a presidential election who is elected or, if not elected, the total of their votes exceeds one quarter of the quota.