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Garda search for evidence about missing Icelandic man ends in north Dublin

Garda search for evidence about missing Icelandic man ends in north Dublin

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Jon, who is from Iceland, was 41-years-old, when last seen in Whitehall at approximately 11am on Saturday 9th February 2019.
New Irish app helps women track symptoms of menopause

New Irish app helps women track symptoms of menopause

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Developers hope data from the app can be used by researchers investigating future treatments.
Man charged with the murder of Michael Foley

Man charged with the murder of Michael Foley

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

The man is set to appear in front of Bandon District Court on Friday afternoon. 
Fossil reptile from the Alps revealed to be partial forgery

Fossil reptile from the Alps revealed to be partial forgery

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

The microscopic analysis showed that the texture and composition of the material did not match that of genuine fossilised soft tissues.
'Where Limerick meets Downtown New York': Paul Costelloe opens London Fashion Week

'Where Limerick meets Downtown New York': Paul Costelloe opens London Fashion Week

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Costelloe's 'Once upon a Time' autumn/winter 2024 collection presented a mix of whites, dark greys and plenty of tweeds
WhatsApp lowers minimum user age to 13

WhatsApp lowers minimum user age to 13

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

It comes despite a plea from the Department of Education earlier this week for social media firms to increase their minimum age to 16
Consultants criticise lack of commitment to open more hospital beds in HSE plan

Consultants criticise lack of commitment to open more hospital beds in HSE plan

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has previously announced plans to open 147 additional acute beds in 2024. 
Senior Muslim cleric says he was victim of hate crime attack in Dublin

Senior Muslim cleric says he was victim of hate crime attack in Dublin

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Shaykh Al-Qadri said he received a CT scan in hospital following the attack
Survey shows Luas passengers three times more likely to feel unsafe compared to other public transport users

Survey shows Luas passengers three times more likely to feel unsafe compared to other public transport users

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Punctuality and reliability were cited as the main reason for commuters being satisfied with all types of public transport modes.
Electric Picnic main stage to be powered by renewable energy

Electric Picnic main stage to be powered by renewable energy

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

The grid power will ultimately reduce carbon emissions associated with powering the main stage of the festival in 2024 and reduce the need to use temporary generators.
Man goes on trial accused of raping Irish student in Spain

Man goes on trial accused of raping Irish student in Spain

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

State prosecutors want him jailed for seven and a half years if he is found guilty of the sex attack and a separate drugs offence.
What the papers say: Friday's front pages

What the papers say: Friday's front pages

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Friday’s front pages
Varadkar to become first Taoiseach to attend Munich Security Conference

Varadkar to become first Taoiseach to attend Munich Security Conference

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin will also attend the gathering over the weekend
Teenage girl dies in two-car collision in Co Tipperary

Teenage girl dies in two-car collision in Co Tipperary

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Four other people involved in the incident were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
Stormont committee will examine post-Brexit trading arrangements

Stormont committee will examine post-Brexit trading arrangements

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Under post-Brexit trading rules, aspects of EU law still apply in Northern Ireland
Man jailed for attacks on 79-year-old and visually impaired man

Man jailed for attacks on 79-year-old and visually impaired man

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

The widower, now 84, was attacked with a claw hammer and stabbed multiple times
Chinese businessman settles action over Fota Island Resort

Chinese businessman settles action over Fota Island Resort

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

After two days of intense talks, a settlement was announced at the High Court on Thursday
Pedestrians and driver injured after collision forces car onto footpath in Bray

Pedestrians and driver injured after collision forces car onto footpath in Bray

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

The collision involved a works vehicle and a car, with the impact of the crash causing the car to mount the footpath on Main Street
O’Neill rejects charge Executive unwilling to make hard calls on finance

O’Neill rejects charge Executive unwilling to make hard calls on finance

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill said the settlement offered by the UK Treasury did not go far enough to put the Nirth on a stable financial footing
Man who set garda's private car on fire claimed he was 'dreaming'

Man who set garda's private car on fire claimed he was 'dreaming'

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

The car had been parked outside Bridewell Garda station while its owner was on duty

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