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Met Éireann issues rain warning for five counties

Met Éireann issues rain warning for five counties

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Met Éireann has warned of difficult travelling conditions, localised flooding, and poor visibility.
'Trump politics': Row at Laois council meeting as no presidential candidates nominated

'Trump politics': Row at Laois council meeting as no presidential candidates nominated

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Laois County Council failed to nominate any Independent candidate to contest the presidential election

Jim Gavin says Government action on housing ‘not good enough’

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

‘It’s not good enough, it needs to be improved,’ Mr Gavin said as he arrived at the Fianna Fail party think-in in Cork.
Mayo family claim third-highest jackpot in Lotto history worth over €17m

Mayo family claim third-highest jackpot in Lotto history worth over €17m

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

The close-knit family, who are remaining private, admitted that they are finding it difficult to believe their good fortune.
Man (28) to stand trial following arson attacks on religious buildings in Donegal

Man (28) to stand trial following arson attacks on religious buildings in Donegal

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Ryan McCrabbe, of McCann's Corner, St Johnston, faces three charges.

Man and two women arrested in connection with the murder of man in Limerick in 2010

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

The 24-year-old, from Ballynanty Beg, Limerick, had been shot several times in his body and his head.
Many councils ‘dragging their feet’ on rezoning land for housing – Martin

Many councils ‘dragging their feet’ on rezoning land for housing – Martin

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

The Taoiseach said that ministers will do it directly in some cases.
Bloody Sunday shootings ‘unjustified and gratuitous’, soldier murder trial told

Bloody Sunday shootings ‘unjustified and gratuitous’, soldier murder trial told

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

A former paratrooper known as Soldier F is accused of two counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder in Londonderry on January 30 1972.
MI5 admits it ‘unlawfully’ obtained data from ex-BBC journalist

MI5 admits it ‘unlawfully’ obtained data from ex-BBC journalist

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Vincent Kearney complained to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.
‘This is your legacy’, Cork mother of disabled daughter tells Taoiseach

‘This is your legacy’, Cork mother of disabled daughter tells Taoiseach

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Antoinette Burke confronted Micheal Martin as he arrived for a Fianna Fáil think-in.
Woman stabbed in head with screwdriver during disorder in Dungannon

Woman stabbed in head with screwdriver during disorder in Dungannon

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

The woman was one of four people taken to hospital for treatment after what police described as a ‘terrifying’ outbreak of violence.
Dublin City Council refuses planning permission for 72-bedroom 'homeless hub' in D2

Dublin City Council refuses planning permission for 72-bedroom 'homeless hub' in D2

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

In its refusal, the Council said it had serious concerns that the applicant had not demonstrated compliance with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028
Kerry County Council backs Gareth Sheridan's presidential bid

Kerry County Council backs Gareth Sheridan's presidential bid

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Kerry County Council has voted to nominate Gareth Sheridan as a presidential election candidate
Budget 2026: Draught Rebate Scheme would be 'vital lifeline' for rural pubs

Budget 2026: Draught Rebate Scheme would be 'vital lifeline' for rural pubs

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

The VFI said the majority of funds would flow directly to the smaller, traditional pubs that form the "backbone of community life" across rural Ireland.
Worker who headbutted colleague over Irish rebel songs loses unfair dismissal claim

Worker who headbutted colleague over Irish rebel songs loses unfair dismissal claim

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

The WRC ruled that Breffni Air Ireland Unlimited had acted within the band of reasonable responses
Man (80s) dies following assault in Tipperary

Man (80s) dies following assault in Tipperary

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

A man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the assault on Saturday evening and is being questioned.
Conor McGregor withdraws from Presidential Election

Conor McGregor withdraws from Presidential Election

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

He posted on X on Monday morning, announcing he will no longer be seeking a nomination to appear on next month's ballot.
Monday's front pages: What the papers say

Monday's front pages: What the papers say

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Monday's front pages focus on a range of stories, from the path for Independent presidential hopefuls narrowing to student fees for college being reduced by €500.
Weather to remain unsettled throughout the week with rain and showers

Weather to remain unsettled throughout the week with rain and showers

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

The showers and rain will gradually ease from the southwest through the afternoon with brighter conditions developing, along with just isolated showers. However, spells of rain will continue over Ulster.
Ban on services must be included in Occupied Territories Bill, report says

Ban on services must be included in Occupied Territories Bill, report says

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

It calls for an EU-wide end of trade with goods and services originating from illegal settlements.

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