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Uisce Éireann has also called on the public to reduce hosepipe and power-hose use

Priest tells mourners in Co Westmeath how mother of three loved to make special moments for her children

Congregation hears how Michaela Newcombe’s world revolved around her nanny Francie and grandad Eddie, with whom she had lived since age three

School where teacher Enoch Burke worked has faced employment cases from six former staff over past two years

Ireland is likely to see hot and humid weather for the next week at least

Latest case is against disciplinary appeals panel, school board and Minister for Education

Up to 10 third-party appeals lodged

Now salvation for Gen Z faithful can be found at the checkout and motorway, too

Death notices for two of the victims have been published but funeral details are still to be finalised

Seán Munnelly (37) to be sentenced in October after pleading guilty to unlawful killing of Paul ‘Babs’ Connolly (48) in August 2022

Babak Meshkat (46) of An Cimín Mór, Cappagh Road, Co Galway, was charged following a Garda investigation into a crash in Co Westmeath in February 2024

Minute’s silence was held at Westmeath County Council meeting after deaths of two women and man from Mullingar area

One price, home and away: Bungalow with equestrian facilities, Swiss chalet and more

Teaching Council to consider complaints about jailed teacher’s alleged trespassing at Wilson’s Hospital School in breach of court orders

Purchasers paid median price of €394,980 for a residential property in 12 months to April, CSO data shows

High Court judge tells jailed teacher he will not ‘bow’ to his demand during a lengthy and repetitive over-and-back

Panel scheduled to consider allegations of professional misconduct against jailed teacher on Wednesday

Hole in the Wall pub in Dublin 7 issued with partial closure order for food storage and service

Clear evidence of illegality is not being acted on, says Brussels

Burke remains in prison after again refusing to give a court undertaking not to trespass at his former workplace

A near miss inspired an Athlone engineer’s new start-up

Unprovoked knife attack has left ‘blameless’ victim traumatised and with life-changing injuries

David Reynolds had ‘old-fashioned attitude’ and treated woman like ‘chattel’, judge says

Victim underwent emergency surgery, plastic surgery, blood transfusions and is permanently injured, court hears

It was a very pleasant experience

Ben Curry (25) beat and threatened a former partner at knifepoint and subjected another ex-girlfriend to a 40-minute beating in public

Sacred site associated with pre-Christian gods and medieval kingly rituals

Kevin Smyth (58) used the username ‘Older Guy’ when communicating with what he believed was a 13-year-old girl

One, James Geoghegan, says Government package of supports will be running out by July

Judge says litigation risk in the case over Co Westmeath incident so overwhelming that any offer should be accepted on behalf of Dean Quinn Garry

May 2nd-8th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week

Irishman in Tasmania: ‘I don’t want to fly back seeking something that no longer exists’

Teacher asked for injunction until decision is reached on another part of dispute with Wilson’s Hospital School

Man (50s) explained his ‘relentless’ behaviour as ‘banter’ after pleading guilty to harassment

Agency in charge of foreign direct investment bought seven sites across Leinster and two in Cork last year

Arrival of Danish discount retailer brings main retail accommodation at Westmeath scheme to full occupancy

Five Irish travel content creators on income, workload and the reality behind social media travel

Former teacher remains behind bars, continuing his refusal to stay away from Wilson’s Hospital School

Grogan’s is trading successfully and comes for sale along with a separate four-bedroom house

Workplace Relations Commission rejects manager’s claim she was punished or bullied for reporting irregularities