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Holocaust memorial organisers defend decision to invite Michael D Higgins to speak

Holocaust memorial organisers defend decision to invite Michael D Higgins to speak

Chief rabbi Yoni Wieder objected to President’s presence because of failure to acknowledge or address anti-Semitism

Wed Jan 15 2025 - 21:09
Gardaí seize cannabis plants with estimated value of €130,000 from Wexford grow house

Gardaí seize cannabis plants with estimated value of €130,000 from Wexford grow house

Operation used sophisticated equipment for growing the illegal drug, say officers

Wed Jan 15 2025 - 16:31
Michael D Higgins should not speak at Holocaust commemoration in Dublin, say Jewish representatives

Michael D Higgins should not speak at Holocaust commemoration in Dublin, say Jewish representatives

President Higgins will address the gathering in the Mansion House on Sunday, January 26th, the eve of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp

Tue Jan 14 2025 - 19:11
Cavan killing: Suspect arrested in chip shop after asking owner to call gardaí

Cavan killing: Suspect arrested in chip shop after asking owner to call gardaí

Man (30s) arrested after woman dies and man (60s) is seriously injured near Ballyconnell

Sun Jan 12 2025 - 19:33
‘Really disturbing’: Galway community garden is vandalised twice in December

‘Really disturbing’: Galway community garden is vandalised twice in December

Trees and support poles are taken from Merlin Woods community garden and dumped elsewhere along with religious objects

Sun Jan 12 2025 - 13:16
Man arrested in connection with multiple instances of romance fraud in Dublin

Man arrested in connection with multiple instances of romance fraud in Dublin

Suspect in his 30s was arrested and several electronic devices were seized from him

Fri Jan 10 2025 - 22:17
Woman arrested in connection with Dublin riots of November 2023

Woman arrested in connection with Dublin riots of November 2023

Suspect is being questioned in relation to an allegation of criminal damage arising out of the riots of the night of November 24th, 2023

Fri Jan 10 2025 - 18:44
Ireland weather: Status orange ice warning for 15 counties but temperatures set to climb in coming days

Ireland weather: Status orange ice warning for 15 counties but temperatures set to climb in coming days

Lying snow, some icy patches and black ice set to linger into weekend as temperatures begin to climb

Thu Jan 09 2025 - 18:49
Ireland weather updates: New orange warning issued for low temperatures and ice from this evening

Ireland weather updates: New orange warning issued for low temperatures and ice from this evening

Cold snap: Met Éireann records temperature of -7.5 in Mullingar as ESB and Uisce Éireann work to restore electricity and water supplies

Thu Jan 09 2025 - 18:07
Surge in flu cases as almost 4,000 fall ill in first week of the year

Surge in flu cases as almost 4,000 fall ill in first week of the year

Latest figures from HPSC show largest recorded number of cases of virus for at least seven years

Thu Jan 09 2025 - 16:01
Ireland weather: Status orange ice warning comes into effect for most of country

Ireland weather: Status orange ice warning comes into effect for most of country

Donegal remains on status yellow warning with temperatures forecast as low as -8 degrees in the midlands

Wed Jan 08 2025 - 21:10
‘We’re looking at the positives’: Snowed in without power, family of six embraces camping stove amid ‘tough’ tech-free days

‘We’re looking at the positives’: Snowed in without power, family of six embraces camping stove amid ‘tough’ tech-free days

Without electricity or heating for four days, the O’Dwyers in Co Limerick have taught their kids card games, Cluedo and charades

Wed Jan 08 2025 - 19:00
Paul Williams: ‘Organised crime could not thrive without the connivance of so-called law-abiding society’

Paul Williams: ‘Organised crime could not thrive without the connivance of so-called law-abiding society’

The crime writer and journalist has penned a personal account of his career covering the underworld, and he describes it as the most difficult of them all to write

Sat Jan 04 2025 - 05:00
Irish anti-Semitism claims ‘false, irresponsible and mischievous’, said Jewish community in 1944

Irish anti-Semitism claims ‘false, irresponsible and mischievous’, said Jewish community in 1944

Community lived on ‘terms of closest friendship’ with fellow citizens, noted Jewish representative council

Tue Dec 31 2024 - 00:00
Irish America appalled by De Valera’s visit to German minister after Hitler’s death

Irish America appalled by De Valera’s visit to German minister after Hitler’s death

Furious messages to diplomats in US took issue with taoiseach’s action amid wartime neutrality

Sat Dec 28 2024 - 00:00
Mary Robinson was blocked by Government from taking up UN role in 1993

Mary Robinson was blocked by Government from taking up UN role in 1993

Dick Spring warned dual role would clash with public’s understanding of presidency as ‘total’ role

Fri Dec 27 2024 - 00:00
Family of Irishman assassinated on Bloody Sunday by Collins ‘Squad’ compensated by British

Family of Irishman assassinated on Bloody Sunday by Collins ‘Squad’ compensated by British

Captain Patrick McCormack’s relatives received equivalent of £450,000 after he was shot dead in Gresham Hotel in Dublin

Fri Dec 27 2024 - 00:00
Mild Christmas conditions forecast to turn dramatically colder

Mild Christmas conditions forecast to turn dramatically colder

Relatively mild and settled conditions to continue until the weekend

Thu Dec 26 2024 - 15:18
Delivery driver (40s) dies after car enters water at Grand Canal in Kildare

Delivery driver (40s) dies after car enters water at Grand Canal in Kildare

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to incident in which father-of-one Jason Hallahan died

Mon Dec 23 2024 - 19:22
Speed limits are ‘there for a reason’, says senior garda, after 600 weekend detections

Speed limits are ‘there for a reason’, says senior garda, after 600 weekend detections

Assistant Commissioner says there is still a cohort of motorists who do not obey speed limits designed to protect vulnerable road users

Mon Dec 23 2024 - 15:40
Ireland weather: Met Éireann forecasts Christmas Day to feel like spring with mild conditions

Ireland weather: Met Éireann forecasts Christmas Day to feel like spring with mild conditions

Temperatures as high as 14 degrees are forecast, though the record temperature of 18.1 degrees is unlikely to be broken

Sun Dec 22 2024 - 17:40
As it happened: Watch the winter solstice at Newgrange

As it happened: Watch the winter solstice at Newgrange

The discovery of a 5,000-year-old secret at the prehistoric site in 1967 has made Newgrange world famous

Sat Dec 21 2024 - 08:30
Ireland weather: Met Éireann issues wind alert for eight counties

Ireland weather: Met Éireann issues wind alert for eight counties

Strong winds and ‘large’ coastal waves are forecast for affected counties in the north and west

Fri Dec 20 2024 - 09:51
National slow down day under way as Christmas rush begins

National slow down day under way as Christmas rush begins

Last day of work for many before Christmas will see gardaí enforcing enhanced speed checks

Fri Dec 20 2024 - 09:25
Murder attempt linked to ‘The Family’ gang thwarted after gun and ammunition seized

Murder attempt linked to ‘The Family’ gang thwarted after gun and ammunition seized

Two men are in custody following the seizure of a Glock pistol from a vehicle in Clondalkin, Dublin, on Tuesday night

Thu Dec 19 2024 - 17:56
Woman found dead in Gorey, Co Wexford, is named locally

Woman found dead in Gorey, Co Wexford, is named locally

Scene at Baile Eoghan has been preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau

Thu Dec 19 2024 - 17:23
Social welfare Christmas payments: Dates, when are the increases and is there a double payment?

Social welfare Christmas payments: Dates, when are the increases and is there a double payment?

Social welfare recipients will receive two payments at the same time this week

Thu Dec 19 2024 - 15:23
Officer dismissed from Defence Forces for attempting to interfere with candidate’s application for Army career

Officer dismissed from Defence Forces for attempting to interfere with candidate’s application for Army career

Lieutenant Shane Hunt lied to candidate over cadetship interview process and then produced false document of successful candidates which excluded his name

Wed Dec 18 2024 - 15:32
‘This day is a long time in coming’: Memorial to garda and soldier killed during rescue of Don Tidey

‘This day is a long time in coming’: Memorial to garda and soldier killed during rescue of Don Tidey

Pte Patrick Kelly and Garda recruit Gary Sheehan were shot dead by a Provisional IRA gang 41 years ago

Mon Dec 16 2024 - 17:20
Remembering Robert Armstrong: Ronan McGreevy on a gardener whose life was disrupted by two world wars

Remembering Robert Armstrong: Ronan McGreevy on a gardener whose life was disrupted by two world wars

The proud, stubborn and courageous Monaghan man chose a path which led to his premature death

Sun Dec 15 2024 - 19:00
United Nations urged to release report into death in Lebanon of Pte Seán Rooney

United Nations urged to release report into death in Lebanon of Pte Seán Rooney

Organisation criticised repeatedly for failure to hand over crucial documents to coroner investigating soldier’s death

Sat Dec 14 2024 - 00:01
Prison watchdog warns of ‘immense task’ in tackling overcrowding in Irish jails

Prison watchdog warns of ‘immense task’ in tackling overcrowding in Irish jails

Prison population increased by nearly 13 per cent last year with many jails near capacity all the time

Fri Dec 13 2024 - 20:45
RTÉ Late Late Toy Show appeal raises over €5m for children’s charities for first time

RTÉ Late Late Toy Show appeal raises over €5m for children’s charities for first time

More than €3.7 million was donated through online banking app Revolut

Fri Dec 13 2024 - 17:44
Storm Darragh: Thousands of premises may remain without electricity until end of week

Storm Darragh: Thousands of premises may remain without electricity until end of week

Sixty technicians from France arrive to assist with each fix restoring only eight to ten premises each

Tue Dec 10 2024 - 10:42
Storm Darragh: Power still out at 35,000 premises

Storm Darragh: Power still out at 35,000 premises

ESB Networks warns outages could last a week after strongest storm to hit Ireland since 2020

Mon Dec 09 2024 - 09:15
Storm Darragh: Power outages could last for days after Ireland battered by strongest winds for years

Storm Darragh: Power outages could last for days after Ireland battered by strongest winds for years

Weather Ireland: National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management urges public ‘to continue to take care’ in aftermath of storm

Sat Dec 07 2024 - 21:12
Storm Darragh: Hundreds of thousands of premises without power amid ‘extensive damage’ to electricity infrastructure

Storm Darragh: Hundreds of thousands of premises without power amid ‘extensive damage’ to electricity infrastructure

Weather Ireland: Bus, rail and ferry services disrupted as storm crosses Ireland

Sat Dec 07 2024 - 17:58
Ireland has ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ chance to fuel EU hydrogen network

Ireland has ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ chance to fuel EU hydrogen network

German government looking to Ireland to produce huge amounts of hydrogen from offshore wind farms as it looks to decarbonise its heavy industry

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 17:31
Dublin  South West: Paul Murphy (PBPS)

Dublin South West: Paul Murphy (PBPS)

Murphy describes himself as an eco-socialist

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 12:57
Dublin  South West: John Lahart (FF)

Dublin South West: John Lahart (FF)

Former teacher would have ‘no issue doing business with the Labour Party’

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 12:46
Dublin South West: Colm Brophy (FG)

Dublin South West: Colm Brophy (FG)

Brophy was appointed as a junior minister in 2020 but lost the position in 2022

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 12:43
Dublin South West: Seán Crowe (SF)

Dublin South West: Seán Crowe (SF)

Crowe first joined Sinn Féin as a 19-year-old in 1976

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 12:40
Dublin  South West: story of the count

Dublin South West: story of the count

Sinn Féin’s Seán Crowe was once again the poll topper

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 12:36
Dublin  South West: Ciaran Ahern (Lab)

Dublin South West: Ciaran Ahern (Lab)

General election victory was at the expense of Green Party TD Noel Francis Duffy

Sun Dec 01 2024 - 20:42
Election 2024: Analysis and reaction as exit poll shows tight race, but what do these results mean?

Election 2024: Analysis and reaction as exit poll shows tight race, but what do these results mean?

The 2024 general election is set to be mighty close - with the largest parties all duking it out, according to our exit poll

Fri Nov 29 2024 - 23:59
Homeless figures reach a new high of almost 15,000

Homeless figures reach a new high of almost 15,000

Figures published on day of general election show annual increase of 13.5 per cent in those accessing emergency accommodation

Fri Nov 29 2024 - 15:38
‘She’s here, we’re completely in love with her’: Holly Cairns gives birth to baby daughter

‘She’s here, we’re completely in love with her’: Holly Cairns gives birth to baby daughter

Social Democrats leader announces birth on day of election but is unable to vote

Fri Nov 29 2024 - 13:11
Carers and the election: ‘I had to borrow €35,000 because my son has never had a public therapy session’

Carers and the election: ‘I had to borrow €35,000 because my son has never had a public therapy session’

Winners at Netwatch Family Carer of the Year Awards call on next Government to improve services

Thu Nov 28 2024 - 19:35
Mother who fought for school places for autistic, non-verbal twins named Family Carer of the Year

Mother who fought for school places for autistic, non-verbal twins named Family Carer of the Year

Sarah Dooley from Co Laois takes overall award as five young carers also honoured at this year’s Netwatch Family Carer of the Year ceremony

Thu Nov 28 2024 - 14:03
Donegal fishermen frustrated as general election looms:  ‘We are the fish basket of Europe, yet we’re the poor relation’

Donegal fishermen frustrated as general election looms: ‘We are the fish basket of Europe, yet we’re the poor relation’

Fishermen doubt politicians will be able to fight their corner on the issues that matter most in Brussels

Wed Nov 27 2024 - 15:29
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