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Adults in Ireland set to spend €11.5m less on Halloween this year

Adults in Ireland set to spend €11.5m less on Halloween this year

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Those aged 25-34 plan to spend the most this Halloween, with most preparing to part ways with €70 for sweets, decorations, and costumes
Children's Health Ireland prevented from dismissing spinal surgeries administrator

Children's Health Ireland prevented from dismissing spinal surgeries administrator

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

She claims she was dismissed for serious misconduct following instructions to suspend the names of ten patients from the waiting list
Man who was 'off his face on drugs' when he assaulted two gardaí jailed for two years

Man who was 'off his face on drugs' when he assaulted two gardaí jailed for two years

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Daniel Ryan (24) of Melrose Grove, Clondalkin, also pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for sale or supply
Man who sold drugs to undercover gardaí and took part in €89k Tesco burglary jailed for over five years

Man who sold drugs to undercover gardaí and took part in €89k Tesco burglary jailed for over five years

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Eric Norton (32) has 101 previous convictions.
Humanitarian crisis in Sudan ‘cannot be ignored’ – Tánaiste

Humanitarian crisis in Sudan ‘cannot be ignored’ – Tánaiste

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Tánaiste Simon Harris condemned the use of rape and starvation as weapons of war as he called for an international push for peace.
Jury must be sure men intended to cause serious injury to Josip Strok to secure murder verdicts, judge says

Jury must be sure men intended to cause serious injury to Josip Strok to secure murder verdicts, judge says

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

(L-r) Anthony Delappe, Mark Lee, and Connor Rafferty have all pleaded not guilty to Josip Strok's murder
Northern Ireland, Egypt and Palestine unite in dance exchange

Northern Ireland, Egypt and Palestine unite in dance exchange

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

The project will see performances in all three countries.
English tourist dies months after alleged assault in Dublin

English tourist dies months after alleged assault in Dublin

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

The incident took place in Temple Bar in August.
Galway man signs guilty plea on distribution and possession of child pornography

Galway man signs guilty plea on distribution and possession of child pornography

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

At Gort District Court, the 60-year old man signed a guilty plea for 49 separate child pornography and child sexual exploitation related charges.
Stormont's first Irish and Ulster Scots language commissioners appointed

Stormont's first Irish and Ulster Scots language commissioners appointed

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

A Director of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression has also been appointed by the Executive Office
Teen (17) charged with looting during 2023 Dublin city riots

Teen (17) charged with looting during 2023 Dublin city riots

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

There had been large-scale disorder on November 23rd, 2023, in response to a knife attack on young children.
Met Éireann issues rain and wind warnings for six counties on Thursday

Met Éireann issues rain and wind warnings for six counties on Thursday

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Possible impacts include localised flooding, difficult travel conditions, and poor visibility.
Stormont minister under fire over visit to Israel

Stormont minister under fire over visit to Israel

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

The Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council said the visit was ‘deeply troubling’
Case alleging shareholder oppression in Rose of Tralee company may not go ahead due to death

Case alleging shareholder oppression in Rose of Tralee company may not go ahead due to death

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

US-based businessman Richard Henggeler died on October 7th, aged 73.
Profits nearly doubled last year for builder of 3Arena

Profits nearly doubled last year for builder of 3Arena

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

The directors state that the group report “a strong financial performance during 2024, demonstrating the resilience of the business”
Fianna Fáil leadership fallout most defining story of presidential election

Fianna Fáil leadership fallout most defining story of presidential election

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

A new report found that across more than 16,000 radio mentions, the party fallout generated over 2,000 mentions
Spooky quiz: How much do you know about the history of Halloween?

Spooky quiz: How much do you know about the history of Halloween?

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

How much do you know about the history of Halloween? Are you a true Halloween historian or just in it for the sweets? Take our quiz to find out!
Fine Gael councillor sends SOS call as more violence breaks out in Co Limerick

Fine Gael councillor sends SOS call as more violence breaks out in Co Limerick

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

A group of men armed with a firearm and other weapons caused extensive damage to the house shortly before 1 am, on Tuesday.
Gardaí investigating after two men and woman assaulted in Galway city

Gardaí investigating after two men and woman assaulted in Galway city

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Anyone who may have any information in relation to this incident are asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538000.
‘Frustration’ among Fianna Fáil TDs at leadership after ‘disastrous’ election

‘Frustration’ among Fianna Fáil TDs at leadership after ‘disastrous’ election

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Pressure has come on Micheál Martin after he championed Jim Gavin, who withdrew from the race, as their election candidate.

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