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Conor Pass to become ‘gateway’ to Ireland’s first marine national park

Conor Pass to become ‘gateway’ to Ireland’s first marine national park

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Pairc Naisiunta na Mara, comprising 70,000 acres of land and seas, is now Ireland’s largest national park.
Government wants to pass amended hate speech Bill before next general election

Government wants to pass amended hate speech Bill before next general election

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

The Taoiseach said that some TDs who voted for the Bill in the Dail are now ‘running around as if they’ve never heard of the Bill’.
American man jailed over applying for Irish passports in names of dead babies

American man jailed over applying for Irish passports in names of dead babies

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

The judge said Randolph Kirk Parker (73) had threatened 'the integrity of the passport system'
Nancy Pelosi describes Irish unity as an ‘exciting idea’

Nancy Pelosi describes Irish unity as an ‘exciting idea’

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

The former speaker of the US House of Representatives visited the US ambassador to Ireland.
Ammi Burke's WRC appeal hearing cut short as judges to base decision on written documents

Ammi Burke's WRC appeal hearing cut short as judges to base decision on written documents

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Ammi Burke's court case was thrown out mid-hearing last May due to what the judge described as her 'blatant abuse of the court process'
TFI warns of scam claiming to sell leap cards online

TFI warns of scam claiming to sell leap cards online

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

The fake page claimed those who bought a leap card via the shared link would "enjoy a whole year of free travel"
Taoiseach ‘frustrated’ at protests taking place at politicians’ homes

Taoiseach ‘frustrated’ at protests taking place at politicians’ homes

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Simon Harris answered questions on electioneering over the budget, Helen McEntee and promises he has committed to.
Belfast-born woman becomes UK's newest astronaut

Belfast-born woman becomes UK's newest astronaut

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Rosemary Coogan becomes the UK’s third astronaut following Helen Sharman, and Tim Peake
Almost 30 children have gone missing from State care so far this year

Almost 30 children have gone missing from State care so far this year

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Repeated disappearances of children has sparked calls for better controls to ensure that they are safe and protected
Tánaiste to travel to Egypt and Jordan to push for Gaza ceasefire

Tánaiste to travel to Egypt and Jordan to push for Gaza ceasefire

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Micheál Martin is due to visit Cairo, Amman and the Rafah border crossing this week.
Motorcyclist (60s) dies in single vehicle collision in Cork

Motorcyclist (60s) dies in single vehicle collision in Cork

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

The single-vehicle collision happened on the R579 at Glen South in Banteer, with Gardaí called to the scene at 6:45pm.
What the papers say: Monday's front pages

What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Monday's front pages focus on a range of stories from a shotgun which was seized by gardaí in 2009 ending up in the hands of organised crime to 22 teens in State care still missing.
Tributes paid to boy who died in swimming pool accident at Clare hotel

Tributes paid to boy who died in swimming pool accident at Clare hotel

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Shay Lynch from O’Brien’s Bridge in Co Clare was a first-class student in Scoil Seanain Naofa in Clonlara
Pelosi warns ‘democracy at stake’ during visit to Ireland

Pelosi warns ‘democracy at stake’ during visit to Ireland

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

The former speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, also met Irish president Michael D Higgins.
Martin denies ‘row’ between coalition leaders on Budget promises

Martin denies ‘row’ between coalition leaders on Budget promises

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

The coalition parties have been setting out priorities ahead of the local and European elections in June.
Tánaiste expresses support for Stardust redress scheme

Tánaiste expresses support for Stardust redress scheme

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Forty-eight people were killed when the blaze ripped through the the Dublin nightclub in 1981.
Hero Deliveroo rider who intervened in Dublin attack to run for Fianna Fáil in local elections

Hero Deliveroo rider who intervened in Dublin attack to run for Fianna Fáil in local elections

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Caio Benicio, who was hailed a ‘hero’ for his efforts, announced he would be running as a Fianna Fáil candidate for Dublin North Inner City.
Motorcyclist killed in Co Antrim crash

Motorcyclist killed in Co Antrim crash

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Two other people were injured in the collision on the Magheramore Road.
Fianna Fáil MEP candidate aims to be ‘conduit’ for the North in Europe

Fianna Fáil MEP candidate aims to be ‘conduit’ for the North in Europe

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Niall Blaney said the Brexit referendum vote in Northern Ireland ‘should be respected’.
Tillage farmers worry about future after heavy rain and ‘pear-shaped’ 2023

Tillage farmers worry about future after heavy rain and ‘pear-shaped’ 2023

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Irish tillage farmers have been struggling to know whether to sow crops after months of continuous wet weather.

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