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Man fined £50,000 for destroying historic lime kilns

Man fined £50,000 for destroying historic lime kilns

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Price entered a guilty plea in December and was sentenced on Wednesday.
Human trafficking investigation after migrants found in container at Rosslare Harbour

Human trafficking investigation after migrants found in container at Rosslare Harbour

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Gardaí were alerted by UK authorities in advance and a co-ordinated plan was put in place with emergency services in Wexford in anticipation of their arrival to the port.
Inquest jury begins hearing evidence of cause of death of Stardust fire victims

Inquest jury begins hearing evidence of cause of death of Stardust fire victims

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Dr Cullinane said that this evidence would be very difficult for the victims’ families to hear.
Almost 60 gardaí forced to retire due to medical reasons in past four years

Almost 60 gardaí forced to retire due to medical reasons in past four years

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

18 members were medically discharged in 2022 while just six left in 2021.
Northern Ireland set to be ‘brought to a standstill’ by massive strike

Northern Ireland set to be ‘brought to a standstill’ by massive strike

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Public sector workers are taking part in walk-outs in a dispute over a pay award.
Boy allegedly beaten with hammer and held at knifepoint by teens, court told

Boy allegedly beaten with hammer and held at knifepoint by teens, court told

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

The pair, now 17, were charged with the robbery of the boy in Tallaght on April 25th 2023 and appeared at the Dublin Children’s Court.
Man accused of directing criminal organisation inside and outside Ireland remanded in custody

Man accused of directing criminal organisation inside and outside Ireland remanded in custody

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

t follows an investigation by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau.
There is ‘a very good basis’ for the Stormont Executive to be restored – Sunak

There is ‘a very good basis’ for the Stormont Executive to be restored – Sunak

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

The British prime minister said ‘significant progress’ has been made in talks with the DUP
Eamon Ryan says South Africa has made ‘irrefutable’ points on Gaza conflict

Eamon Ryan says South Africa has made ‘irrefutable’ points on Gaza conflict

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Israeli officials have said the nation will defend itself before the United Nations’ top court against charges levelled by South Africa.
Young Donegal man charged with causing girlfriend's death in tragic crash

Young Donegal man charged with causing girlfriend's death in tragic crash

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

A young Donegal man has been charged with causing his girlfriend's death in a tragic road crash
Ryan: No area should be ‘overburdened’ by refugee accommodation

Ryan: No area should be ‘overburdened’ by refugee accommodation

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

This week, the Department of Integration changed plans for an accommodation centre following a local protest
Protest to take place in Carlow ahead of arrival of 50 asylum-seekers

Protest to take place in Carlow ahead of arrival of 50 asylum-seekers

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

The demonstration has been organised by Carlow Says No over what it says is a 'lack of consultation' over the placement of international protection applicants in the town
Families of inmates at Cork Prison being blackmailed, councillor claims

Families of inmates at Cork Prison being blackmailed, councillor claims

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

A Cork councillor has claimed family members of inmates at Cork Prison are being blackmailed
Teachers, nurses, police staff and more set to strike in Northern Ireland

Teachers, nurses, police staff and more set to strike in Northern Ireland

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

The walkouts are expected to be the largest strike in the North in recent history
Dublin traffic is second-slowest globally, analysis shows

Dublin traffic is second-slowest globally, analysis shows

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

The study found it took on average over 29 minutes to travel 10km in Dublin last year
Murder probe launched after man shot in Belfast

Murder probe launched after man shot in Belfast

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

The incident took place in the Greenan area of West Belfast
Fourth man arrested in connection with Blanchardstown restaurant attack

Fourth man arrested in connection with Blanchardstown restaurant attack

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Two murder investigations are underway following the incident on Christmas Eve
Gardaí investigating after man sleeping rough dies in Dublin

Gardaí investigating after man sleeping rough dies in Dublin

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

The body of a man was discovered in Dublin city centre during the early hours of Tuesday
What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

All the stories from the day's national newspapers
‘Fortunate’ there were no deaths after 14 people found in lorry, McEntee says

‘Fortunate’ there were no deaths after 14 people found in lorry, McEntee says

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

The nine men, three women and two girls were found to be in ‘good health’, the Minister for Justice said

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