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Dublin recycling facility forced to close due to safety breaches by ‘organised groups’
The new facility, opposite Ikea in Ballymun, only opened last year, but was forced to close yesterday as Dublin City Council looks to resolve ongoi...
Major drugs seizures ‘having significant impact’ on organised crime in Ireland
Major drugs seizures have shown that Ireland “is standing up” to the challenge of disrupting narcotics being smuggled by organised crime gangs. The...
Bodycam footage reveals final moments of Irish man who confessed to murder of ex-partner in Malta
Edward William Johnston (50) was killed by the police on a beach in the seaside town of St Julian’s in the early hours of Monday after a three-hour...
Staycations rise in popularity, Revolut spending suggests
Revolut has analysed Irish consumer spending over the last month, with the app’s data revealing that a return in the popularity of staycations led ...
Paddy Power owner’s shares soar as profits beat investor bets
The bright green Paddy Power signageFlutter Entertainment Plc shares soared as much as 11pc in extended trading in the US after the company, the op...
Bicep member Matt McBriar recovering in hospital after brain tumour surgery
Matt McBriar, of electronic music duo Bicep, has said he is recovering from surgery after a “large and pretty rare” tumour was found in his brain. ...
‘I got up from my Leaving Cert and got the boat to Wimbledon’ – June (91), the tennis champion still going strong after 78-year career
June holds up a newspaper clipping from her earlier competition years. Photo: Mark CondrenA 91-year-old Irish tennis player, who played at Wimbledo...
Second man arrested over attack on Co Down mosque
A second man has been arrested by police investigating an attack on a mosque in Co Down. The mosque, on Greenwell Street in Newtownards, was attack...
‘It was just a horrible freak accident’ – father describes battle to save tragic son after he was crushed while fixing car at home
Mr Donnelly said he was in the farmyard when he received a call from his son who cried out: “Da, Da, Da.” Colm’s father Walter and older sister Nia...
Electric Picnic: Stage times for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Electric Picnic in Stradbally Co Laois, styles itself as one of the most unique festivals in the world.Over 75,000 people are set to descend on Str...
Sinn Fein proposes a €130 activity card for children
Sinn Féin has proposed giving children in Ireland 130 euro a year to spend on sports and arts activities. The Activity Card proposal would see youn...
Dublin hoteliers complete purchase of Wicklow and Ireland’s oldest hotel
Purchased by Esther and Billy O’Brien in the early 1990s, the family’s years of service have seen them expand and develop the Woodenbridge Hotel’s ...
Calls for larger grants for electric vehicles in rural areas
There is a call for drivers in rural areas to get larger grants towards the cost of electric vehicles. Former Environment Minister Richard Bruton b...
Father-of-two tried to run moments before 100-year-old pine tree crushed him, as friend narrowly escaped, inquest hears
William Kenny had been working on cutting down the tree when it fell in the wrong direction William Kenny (41), from Ballinagh, Co Cavan, died whe...
Police investigating alleged rape of Irish woman in Portugal
Police are investigating the alleged street rape of an Irish tourist on the Algarve. The woman, thought to be aged around 50, told detectives she h...
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