Simon Harris said the idea of having peacekeepers leaving soon would have been ‘wholly irresponsible’.

On September 19th across Cork City, doors will open late with a vibrant programme of special events and one-of-a-kind experiences - all completely free.

Amnesty International described the surge in racist incidents and crimes as ‘shameful’ and called on politicians to act.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris made the announcement of the imminent arrival of the group of Palestinians on Thursday.

The man underwent surgery at Cork University Hospital after the incident at Ringaskiddy port. It is understood that he sustained significant blood loss.

Sean Small, 84, was found at his home in Slievenabrock Avenue, Newcastle, Co Down

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following the discovery in the north inner city on Tuesday afternoon, August 26th.

An Coimisiún Pleanála approved the application by Cairn Homes Properties Limited for the construction of 329 residential units on a 25-hectare site to the north-west of the town close to the Wicklow-Kildare border.

Excavation works began last month, intending to recover and forensically analyse the remains of nearly 800 infants buried at the site, many of whom are believed to have been interred in a disused septic tank.

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says there is a need for ongoing sexual education beyond school to help young people navigate complex relationships.

The HSE said that the women are registered despite the system ‘not showing your correct details’.

Cannonball features free family festivals, celebrities, over 1000km of Irish open roads and they have raised over €2 million for Irish charities as over 200,000 spectators are expected from September 12-14th

He is one of two men arrested as part of a garda operation on Tuesday in which two properties were searched.

The nest was discovered near where one of the invasive insects were seen earlier this month.

The fire brigade was notified of the fire at 6.30am this morning.

Mr Cullinane said there is a responsibility on the Minister and the Government.

A wide variety of stories feature on Thursday's front pages, from crime to the presidential election.

The findings have been published by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Talks between Forsa and the Department of Education concluded without an agreement on Wednesday.

Waiting times remain above the RSA’s Service Level Agreement of 10 weeks, and some individual test centres are still experiencing delays.