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Gardaí seize firearms, ammunition and drugs worth €35,000 in Kerry

Gardaí seize firearms, ammunition and drugs worth €35,000 in Kerry

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

In the course of the operation, two firearms and ammunition, cocaine with an estimated street value of €35,000 and €2,365 cash was seized.
Couple found dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning named locally

Couple found dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning named locally

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Paul and Morag Kavanagh were discovered at their house in Killasonna, a rural townland about 5km outside of Granard, Co Longford
Fresh Stormont elections or governments must find an alternative – Murphy

Fresh Stormont elections or governments must find an alternative – Murphy

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy said those are the choices left if the DUP continues to refuse to re-enter devolved government
‘Scandalous’ libel claim brought by Sinn Féin politician thrown out by court

‘Scandalous’ libel claim brought by Sinn Féin politician thrown out by court

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The case related two two radio interviews in which journalist Malachi O’Doherty had stated Mr Kelly had shot a prison officer during the Maze escape.
Ballinrobe hotel site to be used for refugee families, not single men, following protests

Ballinrobe hotel site to be used for refugee families, not single men, following protests

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The site of a former hotel in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo, will now be used to house refugee families and women, following a number of protests
Son of soldier killed by IRA welcomes plan to limit use of ‘Óglaigh na hÉireann’

Son of soldier killed by IRA welcomes plan to limit use of ‘Óglaigh na hÉireann’

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Several groups across Ireland, including the Provisional IRA, have referred to themselves as ‘Óglaigh na hÉireann’.
Three teenagers injured following assault in Cork

Three teenagers injured following assault in Cork

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The incident happened in the Brooklodge Square area of Glanmire, Co. Cork.
Year-round swimmer drowned in rough sea conditions in Dublin, inquest told

Year-round swimmer drowned in rough sea conditions in Dublin, inquest told

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Nuala Smyth (66) from Terenure was reported missing to gardaí by her family on January 3rd 2023.
Gardaí investigating robbery in south Dublin

Gardaí investigating robbery in south Dublin

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

A number of items were taken, including phones.
Record-breaking December for grocery sales in Ireland as spend surpasses €1.4bn

Record-breaking December for grocery sales in Ireland as spend surpasses €1.4bn

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Grocery inflation was measured at 7.1 percent in the three months to Christmas, according to Kantar.
Warning as temperatures expected to plunge below zero across Ireland

Warning as temperatures expected to plunge below zero across Ireland

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The bitterly cold conditions will bring widespread frost and icy patches.
INMO calls for removal of 'barriers' to safe hospital care with 626 people on trolleys

INMO calls for removal of 'barriers' to safe hospital care with 626 people on trolleys

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The union has called for senior decision-makers within hospital groups and the HSE to remove "all barriers" to providing safe care
Four-week-old puppies found abandoned in plastic bag in Dublin

Four-week-old puppies found abandoned in plastic bag in Dublin

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Two puppies found abandoned in a plastic bag in Dublin are now in the care of Dogs Trust Ireland.
UK government ‘fighting others’ on legacy – Murphy

UK government ‘fighting others’ on legacy – Murphy

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy was speaking after the UK Government challenged Ireland over its record on tackling legacy issues.
Personal use of smartphones in the workplace can reduce stress, study shows

Personal use of smartphones in the workplace can reduce stress, study shows

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The research indicated that companies with more relaxed policies on phone use help their employees achieve a better work life balance.
Tánaiste begins five-day visit to Mexico and Colombia

Tánaiste begins five-day visit to Mexico and Colombia

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Micheal Martin has already said he will also raise the issue of the global drugs trade during the trip.
What the papers say: Monday's front pages

What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

A variety of stories lead the nation’s papers on Monday.
UK writes to Irish Government to formally register regret at legacy legal case

UK writes to Irish Government to formally register regret at legacy legal case

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris challenged Dublin to outline how many prosecutions have been mounted in Ireland.
Man and woman found dead in house in Co Longford

Man and woman found dead in house in Co Longford

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Gardaí said they were aware of the incident.
Football club ‘totally shocked’ after player shot in arm during match

Football club ‘totally shocked’ after player shot in arm during match

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

The incident in Co Tipperary is suspected to have involved a stray bullet fired by a hunter.

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