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Gardaí and PSNI issue appeal about fatal crash in Donegal

Gardaí and PSNI issue appeal about fatal crash in Donegal

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

A cross-border appeal has been issued for two vehicle owners who were not involved in the collision and who may have information.
Poll: Do you think Valentine's Day is a marketing ploy or a time to rekindle love?

Poll: Do you think Valentine's Day is a marketing ploy or a time to rekindle love?

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Let us know what you think by taking our poll!
Half a million cigarettes and tens of thousands of euro seized in Co Donegal

Half a million cigarettes and tens of thousands of euro seized in Co Donegal

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Two vehicles, a cash-counting machine and financial documentation was also taken by Revenue officers.
Roscommon man marks milestone birthday by climbing Croagh Patrick for the 154th time

Roscommon man marks milestone birthday by climbing Croagh Patrick for the 154th time

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Last October, the fanatical Roscommon GAA supporter retired from his famous barber shop in Roscommon Town after 52 years in business.
Over 10,000 baby soothers recalled due to risk of choking

Over 10,000 baby soothers recalled due to risk of choking

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

The 123 Baby Essentials Orthodontic Style Soothers 2pk, can break into small parts that a child may put in their mouth, posing a choking hazard.
Ceann Comhairle asks Taoiseach to review ‘lies’ remark to Mary Lou McDonald

Ceann Comhairle asks Taoiseach to review ‘lies’ remark to Mary Lou McDonald

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Micheal Martin had said in Irish in the Dail chamber that the Sinn Fein leader was ‘telling lies’.
Woman tells inquiry of moment her foot was blown off by Omagh bomb

Woman tells inquiry of moment her foot was blown off by Omagh bomb

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Suzanne Travis was a 20-year-old student when the Real IRA bomb exploded in 1998.
Murder accused caught partner in bed with someone else and stabbed her, court hears

Murder accused caught partner in bed with someone else and stabbed her, court hears

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

The jury was told that Larisa Serban was found in the early hours of August 12th, 2022, on the floor between the bedroom and the hallway in her home in Rathmore having died from a stab wound to the chest.
Gardaí in Limerick on alert after fire-bombing of a car outside a family's home

Gardaí in Limerick on alert after fire-bombing of a car outside a family's home

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Gardaí said their investigations were “ongoing” into the attack, which investigators suspected was linked to a bitter feud between rival groups residing on the south side of Limerick City.
Mother and daughter sue Christian Louboutin for defamation over attempted shoe return at Brown Thomas

Mother and daughter sue Christian Louboutin for defamation over attempted shoe return at Brown Thomas

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Ms Mc Ginley senior said she had been shopping in Brown Thomas for about 30 years
New transport police must have powers of arrest – justice minister

New transport police must have powers of arrest – justice minister

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

The introduction of a new transport police is in the programme for government.
Father stole €25,000 from his sick child's fundraising event

Father stole €25,000 from his sick child's fundraising event

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

The man organised a charity sports event to raise money for his young child, who was being treated for childhood cancer
Bitter legal disputes between Web Summit co-founders set for a nine-week trial

Bitter legal disputes between Web Summit co-founders set for a nine-week trial

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

The five cases – taken by Daire Hickey and David Kelly against Web Summit chief executive Paddy Cosgrave, and by Mr Cosgrave against Mr Kelly – are due to be heard together
Teenagers sentenced for attack on US tourist Stephen Termini

Teenagers sentenced for attack on US tourist Stephen Termini

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

American tourist Stephen Termini had gone out for drinks on the night of July 19th, 2023, when he was subjected to a serious assault by three teenage boys in Dublin city centre.
Jury fails to reach verdict in second trial of Custom House Capital financial services manager

Jury fails to reach verdict in second trial of Custom House Capital financial services manager

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Ciara Kelleher (53), the firm's then-senior portfolio relationship manager, was accused of one count of conspiring with others to defraud investors, clients, and customers of Custom House Capital Ltd
Wicklow 'avenging angel' jailed for possession of child sex abuse material

Wicklow 'avenging angel' jailed for possession of child sex abuse material

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Stephen Bray (55) of Deerpark Walk, Blessington, Co Wicklow pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of child pornography
Fine Gael Senator Seán Kyne appointed Leader of the 27th Seanad

Fine Gael Senator Seán Kyne appointed Leader of the 27th Seanad

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Senator Seán Kyne, who is from Connemara, Co Galway, is the first Galway person to hold the office.
Vehicles set alight in suspected petrol bomb attack in Armagh

Vehicles set alight in suspected petrol bomb attack in Armagh

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

The incident happened in Crossmaglen, Co Armagh, in the early hours of Thursday.
Million-euro stallion to be stabled at Carlow stud amid ownership dispute, court orders

Million-euro stallion to be stabled at Carlow stud amid ownership dispute, court orders

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Mr Justice David Nolan gave the ruling in a dispute between British businessman Steve Parkin and Mr Foley, managing director of Ballyhane Stud in Leighlinbridge, Carlow
9 per cent VAT rate for hospitality services will happen in next Budget, Fine Gael TD says

9 per cent VAT rate for hospitality services will happen in next Budget, Fine Gael TD says

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Deputy John Clendennen was speaking after Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said the nine per cent rate will be announced at the next Budget.

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