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Jury told of ‘gold standard’ interview with man accused of murdering wife Tina Satchwell

Jury told of ‘gold standard’ interview with man accused of murdering wife Tina Satchwell

Tue, 06 May, 2025

An Irish detective conducted a “gold standard” interview with a man accused of murdering his wife, a court has heard.
Gerry Adams tells libel case he will not ‘speculate’ on who was in the IRA

Gerry Adams tells libel case he will not ‘speculate’ on who was in the IRA

Tue, 06 May, 2025

The former Sinn Féin leader told the defamation trial that an attempt is being made to ‘smother’ the jury in history.
SDLP's Colum Eastwood set to challenge decision to prosecute him over Gaza march

SDLP's Colum Eastwood set to challenge decision to prosecute him over Gaza march

Tue, 06 May, 2025

The Foyle MP and former SDLP leader appeared in court in Derry on Tuesday to face a charge related to the event last February.
Motorist recorded driving 181km/h in a 100km zone over bank holiday weekend

Motorist recorded driving 181km/h in a 100km zone over bank holiday weekend

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Over the weekend, there were two fatalities on our roads, while six serious collisions resulted in six individuals sustaining severe and life-threatening injuries.
Cabinet set to approve ban on face coverings at protests

Cabinet set to approve ban on face coverings at protests

Tue, 06 May, 2025

The proposed legislation is being brought to Cabinet for approval on Tuesday by Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan
Dr Quirkey's casino business sees pre-tax profits jump to €8.2m

Dr Quirkey's casino business sees pre-tax profits jump to €8.2m

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Richard Quirke opened Dr Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium on Dublin’s O’Connell Street in 1976
Taoiseach received positive messages on Trump meeting: 'You played a blinder with that nut'

Taoiseach received positive messages on Trump meeting: 'You played a blinder with that nut'

Tue, 06 May, 2025

The majority of messages Taoiseach Micheál Martin received received from the public about his White House meeting with US president Donald Trump were positive
Irish student entrepreneur hopes new maths app will be the next Wordle

Irish student entrepreneur hopes new maths app will be the next Wordle

Tue, 06 May, 2025

David Carr has launched the Pi² app, which has reached the top 10 in the educational app charts
Deliveroo agrees €3.4bn takeover by US rival DoorDash

Deliveroo agrees €3.4bn takeover by US rival DoorDash

Tue, 06 May, 2025

San Francisco-based DoorDash will pay 180p a share in cash for London-listed Deliveroo.
Family of girl (13) who died at Cork motor racing event thank emergency services for assisting daughter

Family of girl (13) who died at Cork motor racing event thank emergency services for assisting daughter

Tue, 06 May, 2025

She was participating in a heat when her car went out of control and crashed into a barrier.
Concern over how tariffs could impact Irish film industry

Concern over how tariffs could impact Irish film industry

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Mr Guiney said that if such a tariff was imposed it would be “very, very damaging” for the Irish film industry.
Man (40s) arrested after Garda struck by van in Co Louth

Man (40s) arrested after Garda struck by van in Co Louth

Tue, 06 May, 2025

The incident happened on Friday, when an officer had been investigating a van which was parked up in the Clonmore Estate in Ardee shortly after 4am, when it was driven at him.
Cyclist (60s) dies after being hit by car in north Dublin

Cyclist (60s) dies after being hit by car in north Dublin

Tue, 06 May, 2025

The cyclist, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Here is some of the biggest stories in Tuesday's papers.
Irish MEP argues food security must be 'pillar of Europe's defence'

Irish MEP argues food security must be 'pillar of Europe's defence'

Tue, 06 May, 2025

The European Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028 to 2034 should include increased CAP funding, Mr Cowen says in the report
Molly Malone statue unstable due to 'abuse on daily basis'

Molly Malone statue unstable due to 'abuse on daily basis'

Mon, 05 May, 2025

A report by expert metalworkers explained how two of the pins that held Molly in place were completely destroyed
Leo Varadkar meets Mike Pence after he receives award for January 6th actions

Leo Varadkar meets Mike Pence after he receives award for January 6th actions

Mon, 05 May, 2025

Mr Pence received the John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Award on Sunday
Irish influencers quiz: Can you guess which song is not by The 2 Johnnies?

Irish influencers quiz: Can you guess which song is not by The 2 Johnnies?

Mon, 05 May, 2025

How much do you know about Irish influencers? Take our quiz and find out!
‘Despicable and unconscionable’: Tánaiste criticises Israeli plan to seize Gaza

‘Despicable and unconscionable’: Tánaiste criticises Israeli plan to seize Gaza

Mon, 05 May, 2025

Tánaiste Simon Harris has described Israeli plans to seize the whole of Gaza for an unspecified time as "alarming"
Rally hears calls for Government to address ‘soaring’ abortion numbers

Rally hears calls for Government to address ‘soaring’ abortion numbers

Mon, 05 May, 2025

Anti-abortion campaigners took part in the annual March for Life in Dublin city centre on Monday

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