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Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of Slovakian man in Kildare

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of Slovakian man in Kildare

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Damian Szatkowski of Peachville, Kilshane, Dublin 11 appeared before the Central Criminal Court on Monday morning.
Two brothers jailed for rape and indecent assault of three children at Offaly farm

Two brothers jailed for rape and indecent assault of three children at Offaly farm

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

The three complainants, siblings Charlotte, Annette and Kenneth Moody, waived their anonymity to allow the Moody brothers to be named in the reporting of the case. 
Donohoe questions credibility of McDonald’s knowledge of complaint against Stanley

Donohoe questions credibility of McDonald’s knowledge of complaint against Stanley

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Paschal Donohoe said it would be ‘appropriate’ for details about Brian Stanley’s resignation to be given to the Public Accounts committee.
‘Haunted’ Kinahan cartel associate jailed for murder conspiracy

‘Haunted’ Kinahan cartel associate jailed for murder conspiracy

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Mr Justice Tony Hunt said the defendant was a “fortunate man” because he could have been facing a life sentence had Mr Cooper not survived the shooting.
Explained: What's going on with Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon?

Explained: What's going on with Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon?

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris has raised “serious concern” with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog after Israeli forces fired on UN peacekeeping posts in southern Lebanon.
Firing at Unifil positions is breach of international law, Harris tells Israeli president

Firing at Unifil positions is breach of international law, Harris tells Israeli president

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

He is said to have pressed that “the security of Irish peacekeepers serving in the region is paramount”.
Stanley claims he was subjected to ‘character assassination’

Stanley claims he was subjected to ‘character assassination’

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

A complaint was made against Brian Stanley at the end of July or early August by a long-standing member of Sinn Fein.
Man arrested after woman found dead in Down

Man arrested after woman found dead in Down

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

The woman, aged in her 50s, was found dead in a house in the Rosepark area of the town on Monday morning.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of father and daughter in Kerry

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of father and daughter in Kerry

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Speaking via videolink from prison, Philip Griffin replied not guilty to murder, but guilty to manslaughter to each charge.
Three arrested after death of child in Co Tyrone

Three arrested after death of child in Co Tyrone

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Police said they are treating the death as suspicious
Kerry businessman admits two charges in connection with record crystal meth seizure

Kerry businessman admits two charges in connection with record crystal meth seizure

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Nathan McDonnell (44), with an address at Ballyroe, Tralee, Co Kerry appeared before the three-judge, non-jury court this morning, where he was arraigned on two of the five charges against him.
Social Democrats want to increase compulsory purchases of land in affordable housing plan

Social Democrats want to increase compulsory purchases of land in affordable housing plan

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

The party said it would deliver 50,000 affordable homes and 25,000 cost-rental homes over five years
Judge refuses to adjourn Glenveagh's case against pair who no longer have legal representation

Judge refuses to adjourn Glenveagh's case against pair who no longer have legal representation

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

The pair, who both have addresses in Batterstown, Proudstown, strongly deny the allegations against them.
Egyptian engineer loses discrimination claim after seeking more pay

Egyptian engineer loses discrimination claim after seeking more pay

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Meica Consulting Engineers denied all the complaints and said the man's claim was misconceived, frivolous and vexatious as he enjoyed a better remuneration package than his colleagues
Irish IV fluid supplies sent to US in the wake of Hurricane Helene

Irish IV fluid supplies sent to US in the wake of Hurricane Helene

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved temporary imports of IV fluid from Baxter facilities in Ireland, the UK, Canada, and China.
Beaumont hospital spent over €400k on accommodation after taking over building owned by a charity

Beaumont hospital spent over €400k on accommodation after taking over building owned by a charity

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Beaumont Hospital was taken to the High Court by the Irish Kidney Association (IKA) after it repeatedly failed to hand back a 13-bedroom support centre to the charity.
Police probe sinister threat over planned dismantling of Belfast’s Boyne Bridge

Police probe sinister threat over planned dismantling of Belfast’s Boyne Bridge

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

The sign was left at a fence that has been erected to close off the bridge ahead of its removal
Hospital overcrowding: 417 patients waiting for beds

Hospital overcrowding: 417 patients waiting for beds

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

67 patients are waiting for a bed in University Hospital Limerick; 34 of these are in the emergency department.
Man charged in connection with shooting in Clare

Man charged in connection with shooting in Clare

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

During follow-up inquiries, a man aged in his 20s was subsequently arrested and has been held in a Garda station in Clare.
Dublin Bus to hold further recruitment open days for women

Dublin Bus to hold further recruitment open days for women

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Attendees will meet with female drivers and inspectors, who will share their personal stories and insights about life on the road

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