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Weather to remain unsettled over the weekend and into next week

Weather to remain unsettled over the weekend and into next week

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Saturday will be wet and blustery with rain spreading northeastwards across the country, turning heavy or thundery in places with localised flooding possible.
Electric Picnic revellers in good spirits despite weather warning

Electric Picnic revellers in good spirits despite weather warning

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Electric Picnic campers are being warned to prepare for rain overnight or early tomorrow morning
Chambers backs Jim Gavin for Fianna Fáil presidential nominee

Chambers backs Jim Gavin for Fianna Fáil presidential nominee

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Jack Chambers told reporters it was his understanding that Mr Gavin will seek the party’s nomination
Kelleher welcomes ‘healthy’ competition for presidential nomination

Kelleher welcomes ‘healthy’ competition for presidential nomination

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern said he was not ruling himself out of the race.
'Taoisigh and tánaistes decide': Government criticised over defence 'underinvestment'

'Taoisigh and tánaistes decide': Government criticised over defence 'underinvestment'

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

While there have been some increases in defence spending, they are "window dressing" and need to be accelerated dramatically, according to a former TD and deputy commander of the Army Ranger Wing
Irish aid worker Gena Heraty released by Haiti kidnappers

Irish aid worker Gena Heraty released by Haiti kidnappers

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Irish aid worker Gena Heraty has been released alongside the other people she was kidnapped with in Haiti
Father of three (35) accused of attacking female garda in Dublin

Father of three (35) accused of attacking female garda in Dublin

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Gary Hunt, 35, was charged with assault causing harm to the officer, causing her harm at the Beaumont House car park, resisting her colleague Garda Allanah Murphy, failing to pay a €20 fare and smoking in a taxi at the same location.
More than 5,000 homeless children are ‘institutionalised’ by the State

More than 5,000 homeless children are ‘institutionalised’ by the State

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

It is the first time the number of homeless children has surpassed 5,000.
Second man charged after Dublin drug and assault rifle seizure

Second man charged after Dublin drug and assault rifle seizure

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

James Kiernan, 28, of Surglastown, Co Dublin, was charged with possessing cannabis for sale or supply at his home address and possessing drugs at a second location, in Jordanstown, Oldtown.
Man (25) charged over brawl on Dublin city centre street

Man (25) charged over brawl on Dublin city centre street

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Sean Lawrence, with an address in Dublin 11, is accused of using or threatening to use violence with three other named men during an alleged incident on August 22nd. 
Billy Kelleher confirms he is seeking Fianna Fáil nomination for president

Billy Kelleher confirms he is seeking Fianna Fáil nomination for president

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

The Ireland South MEP said 100 years after independence, the time was right for Irish people to debate ‘the type of Ireland we want’
Microsoft reporting widespread issue with Outlook

Microsoft reporting widespread issue with Outlook

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Outlook is used by millions of people and businesses globally
NCT firm records average weekly revenues of almost €2m as profits increase six fold

NCT firm records average weekly revenues of almost €2m as profits increase six fold

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

New accounts filed by Applus Inspection Services Ireland Ltd show that its pre-tax profits increased more than sixfold from €1.02 million to €6.59 million last year.
Adult tooth and glass baby bottles found at Tuam mother and baby site

Adult tooth and glass baby bottles found at Tuam mother and baby site

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Excavations focused on two areas, including the site of a former workhouse yard and the high stone boundary wall at the site.
Trolley watch: 446 people on trollies across Ireland

Trolley watch: 446 people on trollies across Ireland

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

University Hospital Limerick accounts for the largest number of those, with 100, followed by University Hospital Galway with 58 and Sligo University Hospital with 45.
Man appears in court charged with murder of pensioner found dead outside home

Man appears in court charged with murder of pensioner found dead outside home

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Sean Small, 84, was found dead outside his home on Slievenabrock Avenue in Newcastle on Sunday.
Six Palestinian nurses conclude intensive surgery training in Ireland

Six Palestinian nurses conclude intensive surgery training in Ireland

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

The training took place at Children’s Health Ireland in Crumlin and Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street.
Man (40s) seriously injured after two-vehicle collision in Co Louth

Man (40s) seriously injured after two-vehicle collision in Co Louth

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

The incident happened at John Street shortly before 7:10am on Friday morning.
Kids likely to catch back-to-school bugs during first few weeks– study shows

Kids likely to catch back-to-school bugs during first few weeks– study shows

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

These back-to-school bugs have a tangible impact on families, with parents missing an average of 3.4 workdays annually, rising to four days for parents of primary school children.
Lotto player in Mayo wins prize of over €17 million

Lotto player in Mayo wins prize of over €17 million

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Since the Lotto began in 1988, Mayo has now claimed both the highest (€19,060,800) and third highest (€17,008,295) jackpots in Irish history.

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