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Eamon Ryan says Regina Doherty ‘sees political advantage’ in climate attack
Minister Eamon Ryan has accused a Fine Gael MEP candidate of seeing “political advantage” in taking aim at climate change policies. The Green Party...
GAA player (39) found guilty of assault after punch in club match left victim with several damaged teeth
Billy Cullen (right) has been found guilty of punching Kevin Rogers (left) in the face during a GAA club match in Co Wicklow in 2019.A Wicklow GAA ...
Air Corps testing new ‘eyes of the State’ maritime surveillance aircraft
The air force in Ireland will be more “tech-enabled, enhanced and efficient” going forward, the Defence Forces chief of staff has said. Lieutenant ...
Taxi driver accused of raping two young women in separate incidents in Dublin two years ago
Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin. Stock imageA taxi driver has gone on trial charged with the rape of two young women in separate incidents in ...
126% increase in hospitalisations from chickenpox
New research shows a 126 per cent increase in hospitalisations from chickenpox in Ireland in the last year. A report on Infectious Disease Notifica...
Woman (23) killed in Limerick dog attack on her birthday named locally
Latest | Animal believe to have been involved was shot dead at sceneNumber of other dogs also seized Nicole MoreyRobin Schiller and Cian Ó BroinTod...
Over 136,000 students to sit their Junior and Leaving cert exams
The Leaving and Junior Cycle exams kick off on Wednesday morning with English up first for both cohorts. More than 136,000 students will sit this y...
Support grant to be paid out to 132,000 carers across the country
Stock image/Picture posed/Getty ImagesThe carer’s support grant will be paid to 132,000 carers across the country tomorrow, Minister for Social Pro...
Woman dies following dog attack in Limerick
A 23-year-old woman has died following a dog attack at a residence in Ballyneety, County Limerick. The incident happened at approximately 11.40pm ...
Woman (23) dies after dog attack in Limerick
BREAKING | Animal believe to have been involved has been destroyedNumber of other dogs also seized Irish Independent Breaking News (Stock Image)A w...
Ireland make three changes to team for Euro 2025 qualifying clash with Sweden
Leanne Kiernan has been named in the starting line-up for Ireland's 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship qualifying match against SwedenIreland...
Narrow Water Bridge can be delivered on time and within budget, says Martin
The Narrow Water Bridge linking Northern Ireland and the Republic can be built “on time and within budget”, the Tánaiste has said. Micheál Martin s...
Nigel Farage has milkshake thrown over him as he leaves Essex pub
Nigel Farage is hit by a milkshake in Clacton. Photo: GettyReform leader Nigel Farage has had a milkshake thrown at him outside a pub at his campai...
New book shines a light on Ireland’s nurses in the Second World War
A new book has shone a light on the contribution of nurses from across Ireland working in dangerous conditions in the Second World War. Memories an...
Green Party minister’s son releases rap song in bid for local elections
Charlie Hackett releases rap song as part of his local election campaign Green Party Minister Pippa Hackett’s son is running in the local electi...