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Diageo's latest price increase 'massive blow to pub trade' – VFI

Diageo's latest price increase 'massive blow to pub trade' – VFI

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

The makers of Guinness have announced a 6-cent increase in the price of a pint
Three arrested in probe into attempted murder of policeman John Caldwell

Three arrested in probe into attempted murder of policeman John Caldwell

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

A number of properties were also searched in the Belfast area on Tuesday.
Two people killed in house fire in Mayo

Two people killed in house fire in Mayo

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Gardaí and other emergency services attended the scene of a fire at a house on Tuesday morning at Deerpark on the outskirts of the town.
Gardaí investigating after man injured following Coolock protest

Gardaí investigating after man injured following Coolock protest

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Protests have been staged at the old Crown Paints site on the Malahide Road, which demonstrators believe is being considered for use to accommodate international protection applicants
Irish holiday homeowners in Canary Islands facing fines for refusing to rent to tourists

Irish holiday homeowners in Canary Islands facing fines for refusing to rent to tourists

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Owners in parts of Gran Canaria have been receiving fines of over €2,000 for refusing to rent their properties out to holidaymakers
Teenage boy (15) arrested following stabbing attack

Teenage boy (15) arrested following stabbing attack

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

The spokesperson said his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this stage.
Gardaí renew appeal for information on 31st anniversary of Annie McCarrick disappearance

Gardaí renew appeal for information on 31st anniversary of Annie McCarrick disappearance

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

It marks 31 years since she vanished without trace at the age of 26.
Government to introduce measures to help struggling businesses

Government to introduce measures to help struggling businesses

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath confirmed that measures will be introduced before the next budget
Three companies pay a third of corporation tax receipts, McGrath says

Three companies pay a third of corporation tax receipts, McGrath says

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Michael McGrath warned of a ‘concentration risk’ as the top 10 companies in the state contribute almost 60% of all corporation tax.
Man arrested after gardaí find four 'viable' explosive devices in Dublin van

Man arrested after gardaí find four 'viable' explosive devices in Dublin van

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Explosive devices were found in a van on Sunday afternoon by gardaí in Ronanstown.
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

A wide range of stories feature across Tuesday’s front pages.
New body to improve links between Britain and Northern Ireland set for first meeting

New body to improve links between Britain and Northern Ireland set for first meeting

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

The new body was set up as part of the deal between the British government and the DUP that saw powersharing return to Northern Ireland.
More new-build homes and falling interest rates may bring rising house prices to an end

More new-build homes and falling interest rates may bring rising house prices to an end

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Housing prices nationally rose by an average of 1.8% in the first three months of 2024, according to the latest House Price Report.
Woman (30s) dies after car enters River Corrib following crash

Woman (30s) dies after car enters River Corrib following crash

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

A woman has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co Galway on Friday, March 15th
Biden recognises Varadkar’s ‘years of service’ in phone call

Biden recognises Varadkar’s ‘years of service’ in phone call

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

A spokesperson for Mr Varadkar said Mr Biden had wished the Taoiseach well in ‘whatever lies ahead’
Varadkar advises Harris to be ‘authentic’ in Fine Gael leadership

Varadkar advises Harris to be ‘authentic’ in Fine Gael leadership

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Simon Harris and Leo Varadkar met for over an hour on Monday morning to discuss the transition of power
Garda jailed for stealing €70 cannabis exhibit from station while drunk at work

Garda jailed for stealing €70 cannabis exhibit from station while drunk at work

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

A Dublin Garda who was drunk when she sent her partner a picture of drugs and a text message saying, "Baby, I got you this", has been given six months in jail for stealing a €70 cannabis exhibit from her station
Tracking device was used to trace stolen flower baskets to woman's home, court hears

Tracking device was used to trace stolen flower baskets to woman's home, court hears

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Six hanging baskets and flowers, with a value of €180, were stolen from Inch, Killeagh, Co Cork.
Dublin Airport urged to delete 'disgusting' Kate Middleton tweet

Dublin Airport urged to delete 'disgusting' Kate Middleton tweet

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Dublin Airport has been urged to delete a "disgusting" tweet about Britain's Princess Kate
A third of Fine Gael TDs ‘don’t have guts’ to run for election, Ó Broin says

A third of Fine Gael TDs ‘don’t have guts’ to run for election, Ó Broin says

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Eleven TDs from Fine Gael have said they will not stand in the next general election.

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