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Ministers make case for Cork to host Euro 2028 game after Belfast venue axed

The Government is pressing the case for Cork to host a Euro 2028 game originally earmarked for Belfast. Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Mar...

Man accused of threat to kill Mary Lou McDonald launches fresh High Court bail bid

Mary Lou McDonald. Photo: PAA DUBLIN man described as “a loner” after being charged with threatening to kill Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald in ...

Nearly 60% express deep concerns about nursing home care availability

Nearly six in 10 people in Ireland are either very or extremely concerned about the availability of nursing home care in their local communities. T...

Major blow to ‘The Family’ drugs gang as €7m of cocaine seized at Wexford farmyard

BREAKING | Four men aged in their 50s were also arrested in the raid on foot of a long surveillance and intelligence operation Stock image: GettyPá...

Micheál Martin again rules out post-election coalition with Sinn Fein

Micheál Martin has again ruled out a post-election coalition with Sinn Féin as he suggested many voters would like to see the current Government pa...

Prof Brendan O’Shea: Why Ireland is hosting world conference on voluntary assisted dying

Dr Brendan O'Shea. Photo: Gerry MooneyIn Ireland, as in other affluent societies, voluntary assisted dying and medical assistance in dying constant...

Encouraging noises over future of Harland and Wolff, says DUP leader

There have been “encouraging noises” that the Government is engaging over the future of Belfast shipyard Harland and Wolff, DUP leader Gavin Robins...

Husband on trial over horrifying rapes on wife tells French court ‘I am a rapist like everyone else’

Gisele Pelicot, who was allegedly drugged and raped by men solicited by her husband Dominique Pelicot. Photo: ReutersA man described as one of the ...

Nine of 10 children taken from parents over alleged neglect or abuse

Nine children from a family of 10 have been taken from their parents on the basis of alleged neglect or abuse, the High Court heard on Monday. They...

Amazon tells all workers they must work from office five days a week from next year

Stock imageAmazon is reverting to its pre-pandemic policy and will require corporate employees to be in the office five days a week starting next y...

Man (30) accused of ‘disposal’ of Keane Mulready Woods’ body parts sent for Special Criminal Court trial

The Drogheda youth, 17, was last seen alive by his family on the evening of January 12, 2020. He was killed, and his body was later dismembered.Rem...

Man sent forward for Special Criminal Court trial over ‘disposal’ of teenager’s body parts

A Dublin man has been sent forward for trial to the non-jury Special Criminal Court charged with 'disposal' of body parts of murdered teenager Kean...

Donald Trump safe after new assassination attempt at Florida golf course; gunman’s social media posts revealed

LATEST | Secret Service fires at gunman near Trump's Florida golf courseGunman dropped rifle, backpacks and fled in a car before arrestBiden pledge...

Man accused of attempted abduction left Dublin building with child (5) ‘under his arm’

A man who had been at a party when he allegedly left a Dublin apartment building with a young child 'under his arm' has been remanded in custody. T...

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards spared jail after accessing indecent images of children

Breaking | Former BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards arrives at Westminster Magistrates’ Court (James Manning/PA)Disgraced former BBC presenter Huw Edward...