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Irish father in tribute to ‘dearly missed’ boy (4) after mother charged with murder

Irish father in tribute to ‘dearly missed’ boy (4) after mother charged with murder

Sat, 23 Dec, 2023

A picture of Kobi Dooly has been released by London's Metropolitan Police along with a tribute from his father
Man (80s) in critical condition after Co Kerry road crash

Man (80s) in critical condition after Co Kerry road crash

Sat, 23 Dec, 2023

Emergency services are currently at the scene, and diversions are in place.
Gardaí appeal for information about suspected arson attack on asylum seeker hotel

Gardaí appeal for information about suspected arson attack on asylum seeker hotel

Sat, 23 Dec, 2023

The Ross Lake House Hotel in Rosscahill was burned to the ground last Saturday after it was earmarked to house asylum seekers
Man charged over cash-in-transit robbery in Dublin

Man charged over cash-in-transit robbery in Dublin

Sat, 23 Dec, 2023

Security employees at a cash machine in Cornmarket were threatened by a man armed with a hammer shortly after 6am.
Five-year-old girl stabbed in Dublin leaves intensive care unit

Five-year-old girl stabbed in Dublin leaves intensive care unit

Sat, 23 Dec, 2023

It is understood that the child has left Temple Street ICU and that her treatment is continuing on a general ward
What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Sat, 23 Dec, 2023

The Saturday front pages cover a wide range of topics.
More cameras will catch drivers who use bus lanes illegally, says Eamon Ryan

More cameras will catch drivers who use bus lanes illegally, says Eamon Ryan

Sat, 23 Dec, 2023

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said ‘behaviour disimproved’ during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sixth arrest made over €21m drug seizure in Foynes

Sixth arrest made over €21m drug seizure in Foynes

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

The drugs were discovered on a vessel at Foynes Port on Tuesday
Woman dies following three-car collision in Co Down

Woman dies following three-car collision in Co Down

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

The collision occurred on the A1 on December 13th
Long read: The trial of the judge convicted of sex assaults on young men when working as a teacher

Long read: The trial of the judge convicted of sex assaults on young men when working as a teacher

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

Gerard O’Brien (59) was found guilty of sexual abuse which took place almost 30 years ago
DCU pays out €500,000 in back pay to staff member who was under investigation

DCU pays out €500,000 in back pay to staff member who was under investigation

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

The payment was disclosed in the university's 2022 annual report
Judge convicted of sexually assaulting six males as a teacher in the 1990s

Judge convicted of sexually assaulting six males as a teacher in the 1990s

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

Gerry O’Brien (59) made no reaction when the jury returned the guilty verdicts in the Central Criminal Court
Trauma of Troubles must not be forgotten, says relative of IRA victim

Trauma of Troubles must not be forgotten, says relative of IRA victim

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

Events are taking place in Belfast and Lisburn on Friday ahead of the anniversary of the death of Thomas Niedermayer
Body recovered from water following search in Co Clare

Body recovered from water following search in Co Clare

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

A man in his 20s had been rescued from the water at the same location earlier on Thursday
Katie McCabe named 2023 Sportswoman of the Year

Katie McCabe named 2023 Sportswoman of the Year

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

The Republic of Ireland captain led her team to their first ever major tournament earlier this year
Teenage car thief involved in Garda helicopter chase gets deferred sentence

Teenage car thief involved in Garda helicopter chase gets deferred sentence

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

The boy (16) pleaded guilty to motor theft and dangerous driving on February 24th.
Man arrested over cash-in-transit robbery armed with hammer

Man arrested over cash-in-transit robbery armed with hammer

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

The full sum of money was recovered
Ex-Christian Brother charged with indecent abuse of six men at school in 1970s

Ex-Christian Brother charged with indecent abuse of six men at school in 1970s

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

The incidents allegedly occurred at CBS Westland Row in Dublin 2
Five men arrested in connection to cocaine seized on Limerick cargo ship

Five men arrested in connection to cocaine seized on Limerick cargo ship

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

On Tuesday, approximately 300kg of cocaine worth €21 million was seized from the vessel
Inishbofin skulls stolen by academics to spend ‘first Christmas at home in 133 years’

Inishbofin skulls stolen by academics to spend ‘first Christmas at home in 133 years’

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

A path had been worn from people visiting the grave since the skulls’ return this summer.

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