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Man released on bail in relation to sudden death of woman in Co Down

Man released on bail in relation to sudden death of woman in Co Down

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

The victim was found at a house in Donaghadee on Monday morning.
Man (80s) dies in two-vehicle collision in Meath

Man (80s) dies in two-vehicle collision in Meath

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The collision between a car and a van happened at approximately 5pm on Tuesday evening in Nobber.
‘Tsunami’ of costs faced by businesses threatening to ‘hollow out’ towns

‘Tsunami’ of costs faced by businesses threatening to ‘hollow out’ towns

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Chef Darina Allen said protesters’ calls for the government ‘to wake up and listen to the people’ were right.
McDonald accuses opponents of ‘breathtaking hypocrisy’ amid controversies

McDonald accuses opponents of ‘breathtaking hypocrisy’ amid controversies

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Other opposition TDs said that while the Sinn Fein revelations were shocking, the issues were being used as ‘a political football’.
Limerick man has €140,000 drugs conviction quashed

Limerick man has €140,000 drugs conviction quashed

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The Court of Appeal ruled on Tuesday that a tip-off phone call should not have been admitted as evidence at trial.
Supreme Court hears appeal by three accused of breaching Ana Kriegel murder publication restrictions

Supreme Court hears appeal by three accused of breaching Ana Kriegel murder publication restrictions

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Revisiting court jurisdictional decisions could lead to “procedural chaos”, the Supreme Court has heard
Complaint against Brian Stanley ‘very serious’, McDonald says

Complaint against Brian Stanley ‘very serious’, McDonald says

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

A complainant against then-Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley was left ‘traumatised and distressed’ by his actions, Mary Lou McDonald has told the Dáil.
High Court appoints liquidators to men's fashion store Alias Tom

High Court appoints liquidators to men's fashion store Alias Tom

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The Duke Street, Dublin, outlet opened in 1976 as an exclusive brand retailer for names like Prada, Hugo Boss, Gucci and Paul Smith.
McDonald defends Sinn Féin’s child protection measures amid widespread criticism

McDonald defends Sinn Féin’s child protection measures amid widespread criticism

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The party has been dogged by a string of controversies in recent weeks.
Shannon-based aircraft maintenance firm adds 50 new jobs as revenues hit €101m in 2023

Shannon-based aircraft maintenance firm adds 50 new jobs as revenues hit €101m in 2023

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The confirmation of the 50 highly qualified roles is contained in new 2023 accounts for Atlantic Aviation Group Ltd and subsidiaries showing a 68pc decline in pre-tax profits to €1.4 million last year.
Body found inside suitcase wrapped in plastic, bubble wrap and spar bag, court hears

Body found inside suitcase wrapped in plastic, bubble wrap and spar bag, court hears

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

State Pathologist Dr Sally Anne Collis on Tuesday told Dean Caffrey's murder trial that she examined the body of the deceased, Sean McCarthy, at a mortuary in Whitehall in Dublin.
Man charged with having improvised shotgun and ammunition in connection with serious incident in Cork

Man charged with having improvised shotgun and ammunition in connection with serious incident in Cork

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Dt Garda Purtill told the court that Mr Condron made no reply when the charges were put to him under caution.
Court hears former Ireland rugby international allegedly stole over €500k from Bank of Ireland

Court hears former Ireland rugby international allegedly stole over €500k from Bank of Ireland

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The jury was told Mr Mullin was the managing director of Bank of Ireland Private Bank at the time of the alleged offences and that he is a former rugby international who played for Ireland.
Applications from Ryanair and Aer Lingus to challenge passenger cap to be heard next week

Applications from Ryanair and Aer Lingus to challenge passenger cap to be heard next week

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The intended judicial review challenges concern the IAA’s decision of last week to limit Dublin Airport passenger numbers to 25.2 million for the summer 2025 season, which runs from late March to October.
Explained: The timeline of Sinn Féin's scandals

Explained: The timeline of Sinn Féin's scandals

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

From the Michael McMonagle controversy to Brian Stanley's resignation, the average person may well wonder when it all started to go wrong.
Niall Ó Donnghaile named as ex-Sinn Féin member who allegedly sent inappropriate texts to teenager

Niall Ó Donnghaile named as ex-Sinn Féin member who allegedly sent inappropriate texts to teenager

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The inappropriate texts to a teenager were sent in September of last year and in December he resigned from the Seanad citing ill health.
Man (40s) arrested as part of investigation into posting false allegations on social media

Man (40s) arrested as part of investigation into posting false allegations on social media

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Gardaí established that the allegations of inappropriate activity towards a minor, or any other person, were unfounded and false
Oat flat whites and almond lattes spared from VAT increase

Oat flat whites and almond lattes spared from VAT increase

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Concern had been raised that VAT on plant-based milk alternatives would increase from 0 per cent to 23 per cent under new measures in the Finance Bill.
Policy meetings with active paramilitaries should not be facilitated – O’Neill

Policy meetings with active paramilitaries should not be facilitated – O’Neill

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The First Minister’s comments came amid an ongoing controversy over the decision of two DUP ministers to meet the Loyalist Communities Council.
Justin Kelly appointed deputy Garda commissioner after lengthy recruitment effort

Justin Kelly appointed deputy Garda commissioner after lengthy recruitment effort

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said Mr Kelly’s ‘positive and visible leadership’ has earned him the respect of his colleagues.

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