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Mary Lou McDonald ‘never considered’ stepping down

Mary Lou McDonald ‘never considered’ stepping down

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

Ms McDonald insisted she has never considered quitting as leader of Sinn Féin.
Man arrested in Dundalk after vehicle stolen with teenage girl inside

Man arrested in Dundalk after vehicle stolen with teenage girl inside

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

Gardaí were alerted by PSNI to a car, subject to an unauthorised taking in Belfast, which had entered the jurisdiction on the N1 Southbound.
Varadkar would have laughed at ‘inner Shinner’ comment, McDonald says

Varadkar would have laughed at ‘inner Shinner’ comment, McDonald says

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

Mary Lou McDonald said there was space for humour in the conversation around Irish unification.
Politics watch: Budget 2025, election announcement?

Politics watch: Budget 2025, election announcement?

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Tributes paid as victims of fatal Mayo crash named

Tributes paid as victims of fatal Mayo crash named

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

A third teenager in the car remains in hospital in serious condition.
What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

A range of stories feature on Sunday’s front pages.
Internet companies could face huge fines over content glorifying terrorism

Internet companies could face huge fines over content glorifying terrorism

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

Coimisiun na Mean will have the power to impose the penalties which fall under EU regulations.
Women of Honour calls for extension of Defence Forces tribunal deadline

Women of Honour calls for extension of Defence Forces tribunal deadline

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

Women of Honour wants the deadline for submission of statements to be extended beyond close of business on September 30.
Members of public call for Occupied Territories Bill to be implemented

Members of public call for Occupied Territories Bill to be implemented

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

Documents seen by Breakingnews.ie under the Freedom of Information Act show there were 57 correspondence to the Department of Foreign Affairs since January 2023.
Sinn Féin would appoint minister for reunification, McDonald tells ardfheis

Sinn Féin would appoint minister for reunification, McDonald tells ardfheis

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

Mary Lou McDonald used her leader’s address at Sinn Féin’s ardfheis to present an optimistic vision for the party
Man arrested after gardaí seize gold bullion worth €1.4m

Man arrested after gardaí seize gold bullion worth €1.4m

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

The arrest followed a Garda operation in Dublin.
Stormont ‘gone for good’ if powersharing collapses again, new UUP leader says

Stormont ‘gone for good’ if powersharing collapses again, new UUP leader says

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

Mike Nebsitt delivered his leader’s speech remotely after contracting the coronavirus.
Heavy rain warning extended to more counties as Met Éireann predicts flooding

Heavy rain warning extended to more counties as Met Éireann predicts flooding

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

The status-orange alert is for Cork, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford.
Sinn Féin is ‘election ready’, McDonald insists

Sinn Féin is ‘election ready’, McDonald insists

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

The party is holding its Ard Fheis in Athlone.
Woman (61) dies after two-car collision

Woman (61) dies after two-car collision

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

The collision occurred on the O’Neill Road in Glengormley.
Accommodation crisis, transport and tuition fees: What will the budget mean for students?

Accommodation crisis, transport and tuition fees: What will the budget mean for students?

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

The Union of Students in Ireland says there is a 'significant opportunity' for the Government to finally address the serious challenges facing third-level students
Two teenagers killed after collision between car and tractor in Co Mayo

Two teenagers killed after collision between car and tractor in Co Mayo

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

The incident happened on Friday night on the N83 at Levallyroe, shortly after 8:00pm.
Six men and a teenager charged after woman held hostage and tortured in Dublin

Six men and a teenager charged after woman held hostage and tortured in Dublin

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

Seven men and a teenager were arrested on Friday, with six of the men and a teenager charged in connection with the incident.
What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

A range of stories feature on Saturday’s front pages.
Jury out on whether UK government will honour Good Friday Agreement – O’Neill

Jury out on whether UK government will honour Good Friday Agreement – O’Neill

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

Sinn Féin’s vice president told her party’s Ard Fheis that it is ready to fight the general election in Ireland.

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