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Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes sentenced to 180 hours community service in lieu of jail term

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes sentenced to 180 hours community service in lieu of jail term

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Kyle Hayes will serve 180 hours of community service in lieu of three months in jail
UK and Irish governments ‘working intensively’ to find agreement on legacy

UK and Irish governments ‘working intensively’ to find agreement on legacy

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Tanaiste Simon Harris met political leaders in Belfast on Monday to discuss ongoing efforts to shape mechanisms for dealing with legacy issues.
Public inquiry only current way to deliver truth to Sean Brown’s family – Harris

Public inquiry only current way to deliver truth to Sean Brown’s family – Harris

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Tánaiste Simon Harris reiterated his support for the family of the murdered GAA official during a visit to Belfast.
Three await trial decision over Coolock riots at Crown Paints factory

Three await trial decision over Coolock riots at Crown Paints factory

Mon, 19 May, 2025

The trio have been charged with various offences connected to events on July 15th at or near the former Crown Paints factory on Malahide Road.
Cork TD seeks to stop inquiry into his alleged offensive comments about Travellers

Cork TD seeks to stop inquiry into his alleged offensive comments about Travellers

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Ken O'Flynn is accused of making comments about the Spring Lane halting site in Ballyvolane, Cork
Court confirms examiner to Workman's Club as Dublin venue unable to pay debts

Court confirms examiner to Workman's Club as Dublin venue unable to pay debts

Mon, 19 May, 2025

The bar is part of the former Press Up hospitality and entertainment group founded by Patrick McKillen jnr and Matthew Ryan.
Man arrested on suspicion of farmer Michael Gaine’s murder continues to be held

Man arrested on suspicion of farmer Michael Gaine’s murder continues to be held

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Members of the Defence Forces were helping to search farmland.
Beautician (35) jailed for helping her killer ex-boyfriend 'lie low' after murder

Beautician (35) jailed for helping her killer ex-boyfriend 'lie low' after murder

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Rachel Redmond (35) helped her then-partner to 'lie low' after he gunned down a young drug dealer on Dublin's northside
Deloitte announces plans to create 500 new jobs in Belfast

Deloitte announces plans to create 500 new jobs in Belfast

Mon, 19 May, 2025

The new technology-focused posts will be filled over the next three years.
Man (50s) seriously injured following two-vehicle collision in Co Cavan

Man (50s) seriously injured following two-vehicle collision in Co Cavan

Mon, 19 May, 2025

The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was airlifted to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.
Met Éireann issues immediate thunderstorm warning for five counties

Met Éireann issues immediate thunderstorm warning for five counties

Mon, 19 May, 2025

The alert will be in place until 8pm on Monday
Man (24) jailed for murdering 'charitable' retiree who took him into his home

Man (24) jailed for murdering 'charitable' retiree who took him into his home

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Brian Ibe was convicted of the murder of Peter Kennedy, who had just turned 65 and was retired from the probation services
Man (40s) dies after three-car collision in Galway city

Man (40s) dies after three-car collision in Galway city

Mon, 19 May, 2025

The incident happened at Clareview Park in Ballybane
Guinness maker Diageo braces for €133m US tariff impact

Guinness maker Diageo braces for €133m US tariff impact

Mon, 19 May, 2025

The drinks giant said it believes its current plans will mitigate around half of the impact of these higher costs.
Ryanair to raise prices as it seeks return to profit growth

Ryanair to raise prices as it seeks return to profit growth

Mon, 19 May, 2025

The budget airline saw profits after tax fall 16% in 2024-25 following a 7% cut in fares.
Simon Harris to meet Northern Ireland parties over dealing with the past

Simon Harris to meet Northern Ireland parties over dealing with the past

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Speaking ahead of the visit, the Tanaiste said he has consistently said the Legacy Act is ‘not fit for purpose’.
Major gorse fire continuing to burn in Co Wexford

Major gorse fire continuing to burn in Co Wexford

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Seven units from Wexford and Wicklow Fire Services have been battling the blaze overnight along with gardai and local farmers to bring it under control.
Average monthly rent exceeds €2,000 for the first time

Average monthly rent exceeds €2,000 for the first time

Mon, 19 May, 2025

This is up from a low of just €765 in 2011 and 48 per cent higher than before the outbreak of COVID-19.
Stormont Opposition to vote against Budget

Stormont Opposition to vote against Budget

Mon, 19 May, 2025

However, the Opposition has indicated it will vote against the Budget, and has published a five-point plan to improve it.
What the papers say: Monday's front pages

What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Mon, 19 May, 2025

A preview of the biggest stories in Monday's papers.

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