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Two arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with death of Louth man

Two arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with death of Louth man

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

James O’Connor (42) died after sustaining serious head injuries in an incident in the Edenappa Road area of Jonesborough on May 31st.
Anti-immigration activist (57) charged with affray outside church during election campaign

Anti-immigration activist (57) charged with affray outside church during election campaign

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Philip Dwyer (57) of Tallaght Cross West, Tallaght, Dublin 24, appeared before a sitting of Bray District Court

Accused shouted ‘trick or treat’ before throwing petrol bomb in bar, court hears

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

John Patrick Nixon, 38, from Irish Street in Armagh, is facing two counts of attempted murder over the incident at the Toby Jug bar in the city.
Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra: Fashion designer lived ‘a short but packed life’, funeral told

Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra: Fashion designer lived ‘a short but packed life’, funeral told

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra (33), originally from Monacurragh, Co Carlow, was found unconscious on a boat in Long Island, New York
Teen arrested for questioning over death of Irish Rail worker Ian Walsh

Teen arrested for questioning over death of Irish Rail worker Ian Walsh

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Ian Walsh was found dead at his home in Carrick-on-Suir on August 4th.
Luas services to the Docklands paused ‘for period of time’ after blaze on bridge

Luas services to the Docklands paused ‘for period of time’ after blaze on bridge

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Commuters have been told trams to the Docklands area would not be operating ‘for the foreseeable’.
School ordered to pay €85,000 to teacher after principal made comment at interview

School ordered to pay €85,000 to teacher after principal made comment at interview

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

The Workplace Relations Commission found that the teacher was discriminated against on the grounds of family status
What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Wednesday's front pages
Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins crowned 2025 Rose of Tralee

Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins crowned 2025 Rose of Tralee

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins is the 2025 International Rose of Tralee, the 20-year-old is the first Rose from Laois to win the title

Man (38) charged following petrol bomb attack on bar

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Two men were treated in hospital for burn injuries following the incident on Monday night.
Gardaí and Polish police bust smuggling networks and seize drugs

Gardaí and Polish police bust smuggling networks and seize drugs

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

The operation was set up to target organised crime groups operating across Poland, Spain and Ireland
Residents of Limerick village join forces to save its last pub

Residents of Limerick village join forces to save its last pub

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

The group, involving 25 men and one woman, bought the former Ahern’s pub in Kilteely
Firefighters tackle blaze at George's Dock in Dublin city centre

Firefighters tackle blaze at George's Dock in Dublin city centre

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Firefighters and gardaí are both present at the scene near the IFSC.
Neighbours appeal against billionaire James Dyson’s planned helipad on Irish estate

Neighbours appeal against billionaire James Dyson’s planned helipad on Irish estate

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Neighbours of billionaire James Dyson have appealed against his plans to build a helipad on his estate
Man charged under name 'Unknown Unknown' after using six identities and five ages

Man charged under name 'Unknown Unknown' after using six identities and five ages

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

The accused was charged with obstructing a drug search on Monday at Store Street in the city centre
Man charged after laser beam directed at police helicopter in Co Armagh

Man charged after laser beam directed at police helicopter in Co Armagh

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

The 20-year-old man is to appear before Craigavon Magistrates’ Court on September 12.
Review of child hip surgery cases won't begin until January, HSE confirms

Review of child hip surgery cases won't begin until January, HSE confirms

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

The HSE said an expert review is being commissioned and an independent panel will be convened to review patient files.
Man (26) accused of €17,000 bank thefts and having personal data of victims

Man (26) accused of €17,000 bank thefts and having personal data of victims

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Joelle Mopiti (26), of Brookview Avenue, Tallaght, appeared at Dublin District Court on Tuesday
Environmentalists call on Kildare County Council to refuse planning for €3bn data centre

Environmentalists call on Kildare County Council to refuse planning for €3bn data centre

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

The Council stated that the level of emission is “excessive” for one development.

Two men suffer burn injuries after petrol bomb thrown into pub

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Police said patrons at the establishment in Armagh city on Monday evening were also threatened with a knife as they attempted to flee.

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