The pedestrian in his late 30s has been taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Oleksandr Kucherenko pleaded guilty on Saturday at Dublin District Court to trespassing in a manner likely to place another person in fear on June 13th.

Micheál Martin expressed concern about violence between Israel and Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. He said that there was an urgent need for a return to a rules based international order.

The force is investigating offences linked to several days of violence.

Rory Gallagher grew up in Cork and rose to international fame as a masterful blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter.

Hundreds braved the rain to attend the anti-racism rally in the city centre.

In a post on X, Mr Murphy said they were released last night, but that police still had their phones.

Local reports say the man tried to get the woman to get into the car, but she managed to get away from him.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing and further updates will follow.

All four are due to appear before Dublin District Court (Court No. 2) at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday.

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€9,500 in cash, believed to be the proceeds of crime, along with drugs paraphernalia, were also seized.

There will be ‘a large policing presence across Northern Ireland’ over the weekend, a senior officer has said.

The partner of Paul Murphy, who was detained in Egypt, has called on Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister to make a statement on the matter.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying four men as part of a probe into disorder in the region.

In evidence, the woman recounted how, after their relationship of a couple of years ended a few weeks ago, her ex started following her.

The allegations relate to claims that former Fianna Fáil councillor Tommy Reilly failed to declare a conflict of interest over the fact that one or more of his sons had an interest in lands that were under consideration for being rezoned.

Minister Jim O’Callaghan said Ireland is currently accommodating almost 33,000 people seeking international protection

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he had a ‘glass half full’ approach to AI, but said it will change the nature of work.

As UL President since 2020, Prof Mey presided over the controversies from the 2019 purchase of a Dunnes Stores site in Limerick city centre and the 2023 purchase of 20 houses for student accommodation at Drominbeg Square, Rhebogue.