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16:07 US visas for Belfast rappers Kneecap should be revoked after Israel criticism, says Sharon Osbourne

Kneecap sparks controversy at Coachella with anti-Israel message

13:34 TUI to ballot for industrial action if Leaving Cert reform talks ‘fail to deliver acceptable outcome’

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) will ballot for industrial action if talks on Leaving Cert reform “fail to deliver an acceptable outcome”.

12:12 Missionary nun from Co Cavan cared for Pope Francis as newborn in Argentina

A missionary nun from Co Cavan was among those who cared for Pope Francis in his earliest days in Argentina.

11:54 Six whistleblower claims at asylum centres last year, as watchdog warns on lack of inspections

Six whistleblowers made allegations of possible wrongdoing in international protection centres last year, as the ombudsman for protected disclosures raised concerns about a lack of inspections of asylum seeker accommodation.

10:35 First national convention on education to be established in 30 years

Education minister Helen McEntee is to establish a national convention on education, touching on all aspects of teaching and pupil well-being.

09:58 Michael O’Brien, abuse survivor and former mayor who took government to task, dies aged 92

Tributes are being paid to an abuse survivor who famously tackled the government during a live TV debate in 2009.

07:30 Irish abroad: I really believe in ‘one world, one family’

‘I have come to appreciate the warmth and humanity that transcends cultural boundaries’ says Irish teacher

07:30 John McManus: Would you prefer a hotel room tax or higher property tax?

Dublin local authorities need money and only a have a few ways of getting it

07:25 Ireland’s oldest woman (108) on how her long life is thanks to ‘new nettles’

Sarah Coyle has lived through two pandemics, the Civil War and even the War of Independence

03:30 ‘We’re a young, agile business’– Sculpted by Aimee’s founder confident despite tariff threat

Businesswoman Aimee Connolly is refusing to panic about how Donald Trump’s tariffs will affect the growth of her make-up company around the world.

03:30 Going to bed early ‘is key to how well children do in their exams’

Youngsters who go to bed earlier and sleep for longer periods have greater brain function and may perform better in tests, a study suggests.

03:30 Go Ahead Ireland to create up to 450 jobs at north Dublin depot

Private bus firm Go Ahead Ireland is to employ up to 450 workers at a planned new bus depot for north Dublin as part of its expansion plan that is expected to add €50m in revenues per annum to the business.

03:30 Carbery reports 2024 growth and ‘strong balance sheet’ to deal with global uncertainty

Carbery Group, which produces the Dubliner and Carbery Cracker cheese brands along with dairy, ingredients and flavours for industry, has reported sales of €668m for 2024.

22:55 Armed response officers called after woman attacked by dogs at Belfast house

A woman has been attacked by a number of dogs at her home in south Belfast.

20:17 Celebrating 200 years of Ireland’s oldest provincial newspaper

The Impartial Reporter ran stories of the Great Famine, the Home Rule crisis and covered the Easter Rising of 1916

19:27 Marks & Spencer apologises after cyber incident causes delays

Marks & Spencer has apologised after its stores were impacted by a “cyber incident” in recent days.

18:56 Vogue Williams’s media firm sees cash pile more than double to €3.75m

Cash funds at the media firm owned by TV presenter, podcast host and model Vogue Williams last year rocketed to €3.75m on the back of her successful podcast double-act work with Joanne McNally.

18:55 TD looking to encourage airlines to consider regional airports

Clare deputy Cathal Crowe says Shannon stopover not making a comeback

18:05 ‘He had his birthday party on Saturday’ – Shock as boy (4) who died after accident in housing estate named locally

A young boy who died after he was struck by a car in a housiing estate had celebrated his fourth birthday over Easter weekend.

17:57 IBRC liquidators hand €360m over to State as wind-up nears end

Legislation is currently going through the Oireachtas aimed at rolling IBRC into Nama before combined entity is wound up

22/04 Secondary teachers to ballot for industrial action if talks fail on controversial senior cycle changes

THE Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland (ASTI) has sanctioned a ballot for industrial action if intensive talks with the Government fail to hammer out an agreement on controversial senior cycle changes.

22/04 Pro-Palestine protesters enter RTÉ buildings in Dublin

Pro-Palestine protesters entered RTÉ buildings in Dublin and BBC buildings in Belfast on Tuesday.

22/04 Cardinals meeting for first time since Pope’s death as funeral preparations begin

Cardinals meeting for first time since Pope’s death as funeral preparations begin - Pope Francis died on Easter Monday aged 88 following a cerebral stroke

22/04 ‘They are not abandoning Ireland – Ireland is abandoning them’ – calls for secondary teachers to have years abroad recognised

Secondary school teachers should be awarded incremental credit for their experience working abroad so that they are encouraged to return home, the general secretary of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has said.

22/04 Death announced of Wildfire Films producer Martha O’Neill

Award-winning film and television producer served on boards of Screen Ireland, Screen Producers Ireland and the Irish Film Institute

22/04 Driver doing 179kmh in 60kmh zone is just one of more than 2,800 caught speeding over weekend

A driver caught doing 179kmh in a 60kmh zone in Co Longford was just one of more than 2,800 people caught speeding over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

22/04 A local hero was sent to rescue me in China and I’ll never forget him

‘I have come to appreciate the warmth and humanity that transcends cultural boundaries’ says Irish teacher

22/04 Easter Monday road fatalities: Young boy struck by car in Westmeath, motorcyclist killed in Limerick crash

A young boy has died after being struck by a car in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

22/04 Three killed on Ireland’s roads over Easter weekend – including young child in Co Westmeath housing estate

A child, a teenager and a young man in his twenties were all killed on Ireland’s roads over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

22/04 Child who died after being struck by car in Westmeath housing estate celebrated fourth birthday over Easter weekend

A child, a teenager and a young man in his twenties were all killed on Ireland’s roads over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

22/04 ‘He asked me how long my mother had been unwell’ – Knock Shrine pilgrims mourn Pope Francis

The death of Pope Francis sparked both sadness and appreciation for the rich legacy he imprinted on those who visited Knock Shrine to pay their respects.

22/04 Over 12,000 beds accommodating Ukrainian refugees returned to tourism sector

More than 12,000 beds used for Ukrainian emergency accommodation were returned to the tourism sector in 2024.

22/04 ‘It’s hard to imagine how narrowly we avoided it’ – how luck of timing saved cities and airport from catastrophe here during Storm Éowyn

Tens of thousands of people and properties narrowly escaped disaster by luck of timing when Storm Éowyn hit the country.

22/04 ‘Build upon the steps he took’ – Irish leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis’s legacy of ‘peace, reconciliation and solidarity’

There was an outpouring of tributes from religious and political leaders in Ireland following the death of Pope Francis.

22/04 ‘Chronic underfunding’ means schools rely on parents to help keep lights on, teachers warn

Members attending the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) annual congress have called for primary school capitation rates to be revised upwards to the same level of voluntary secondary schools.

22/04 Over 1,000 Tidy Towns groups will no longer have to pay insurance

Over 1,000 Tidy Towns committees nationwide will no longer need to pay for insurance, under a new agreement between local authorities and Irish Public Bodies (IPB) Insurance, the public sector-focused mutual insurer.

22/04 Lakeland Dairies warns of ‘damage’ from reforms to UK inheritance tax

A major cross-border dairy co-op has warned that reforms to the UK’s inheritance tax (IHT) regime will “seriously damage” the business model of family farms.

22/04 Young boy dies after struck by car in Westmeath, motorcyclist dies in Limerick crash, two children hospitalised in Sligo crash

A young boy has died after being struck by a car in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

21/04 Man (20s) dies following crash between motorcycle and car in Co Limerick

A man aged in his 20s has died following a collision between a motorcycle and a car in Co Limerick on Monday.

21/04 One motorcyclist dead and another injured in two separate crashes in Limerick and Kilkenny

A man aged in his 20s has died following a collision between a motorcycle and a car in Co Limerick on Monday.

21/04 Sharp rise in assaults at schools pushing teachers to ‘breaking point’

Almost 60 per cent of educators experienced physical aggression, with rates highest in special schools

21/04 Two children and two women seriously injured in Co Sligo crash

A nine-year-old boy, a three-year-old girl and two women were seriously injured in a crash in Co Sligo this afternoon.

21/04 ‘He knew death was imminent, he was unafraid’ – Mary McAleese pays tribute to courage of Pope Francis on Easter Sunday

Former president of Ireland, Mary McAleese, has paid tribute to Pope Francis who, despite being “a very sick man”, expended “his last breaths in last smiles of encouragement and pastoral care” on Easter Sunday in St Peter’s Square.

21/04 Gone but not forgotten: final beats of the Dublin Metropolitan Police

Force that had policed the capital for almost 90 years vanished 100 years ago this month

21/04 Mother says ‘heart is shattered’ after death of teenager Jason Monks in Dublin scrambler crash

The mother of an 18-year-old who was killed in a motorbike crash in Dublin on Sunday evening says her “heart is shattered into a million bits”.

21/04 Funeral details announced for TV star Julian Benson, who died aged 54

The funeral details for TV star and former Dancing with the Stars judge Julian Benson have been announced.

21/04 Man (32) who died in Cork stabbing hailed as ‘one of a kind’, funeral hears

A YOUNG man who died after a stabbing in a popular Cork seaside resort has been hailed as "one of a kind".

21/04 Church in Donegal completely destroyed in overnight fire

A church in Co Donegal has been destroyed in an overnight blaze.

21/04 Teenager dies in scrambler bike crash in Dublin

A teenager has died in a crash on a scrambler bike in Dublin on Sunday evening.

21/04 New Rural Safety Plan will promote hate-crime reporting where property is attacked

A new Rural Safety Plan will promote hate-crime reporting when property is attacked, including places of worship.

21/04 Johnny Lappin: ‘I got scammed by a rogue so-called roofing contractor. I foolishly paid him in cash’

Me & My Money: Johnny Lappin, music publisher

21/04 Staff shortages, contentious reforms and chronic underfunding set to dominate teachers’ Easter conferences

Helen McEntee faces a daunting challenge convincing delegates the Government can tackle urgent issues facing schools

21/04 Brexit and tariffs make united Ireland a ‘distant dream’, says former minister during Fianna Fáil 1916 oration

A united Ireland is still a distant dream, with Brexit and the tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump creating huge complications for the national aspiration, a former Fianna Fáil minister has warned.

21/04 ‘Proclamation vision can still inspire the nation,’ says President

The Proclamation of the Republic can still inspire the nation with its “generous social and political vision”, President Michael D Higgins said as he laid a wreath in front of the GPO to commemorate the Easter Rising of 1916 yesterday.

21/04 Jet lag ‘is most severe when travelling east’

Scientists have found that jet lag is more severe when travelling eastwards.

20/04 Irish player tracker: Mark McGuinness shows grit, leadership and class for Luton Town

David McGoldrick rolled back the years, rifling in another rocket for Notts County

20/04 Clash on hotel tax between Fine Gael Ministers and Dublin TDs and councillors

A number of politicians in the capital have gone public on their support for a hotel bed levy despite the strong opposition of two senior Fine Gael Ministers

20/04 The Green Road on Clare Island isn’t really a road

The island in Clew Bay was purchased by the Congested Districts Board in 1895

20/04 Inmate dies of suspected overdose at Midlands Prison

A prison service spokesman said the death will be investigated

20/04 Central Dublin bus service disrupted for third evening after driver threatened his head would be ‘blown off’

Central Dublin bus services have been disrupted for the third evening after a driver was threatened with gun and warned his head would be “blown off”.

20/04 Prisoner (33) dies of suspected drugs overdose in Midlands Prison, Portlaoise

A 33-year-old prisoner has died of a suspected drugs overdose in the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise.

20/04 ‘The Proclamation can still inspire the nation’ – President Michael D Higgins at Easter Rising commemoration

The Proclamation of the Republic can still inspire the nation of a “generous social and political vision”, President Michael D Higgins said as he laid a wreath in front of the GPO to commemorate the Easter Rising of 1916.

20/04 Wales v Ireland: Girls in Green look to get campaign back on track with visit to Newport

Ireland will look to shrug off last week’s defeat to England and the absence of the injured Erin King when they take on Wales in the Six Nations.

20/04 Wales 14 Ireland 40: As it happened

Ireland shrugged off last week’s defeat to England and the absence of the injured Erin King with a 40-14 win over Wales in the Six Nations.

20/04 Freemasons to donate fee for hosting Tucker Carlson and Conor McGregor interview to charity

The Freemasons of Ireland will donate money they earned from hosting the Conor McGregor and Tucker Carlson interview at their Dublin venue to charity.

20/04 Fears skull found in west Cork garden may be macabre souvenir taken from cemetery

Gardaí fear a human skull discovered wrapped in a plastic shopping bag in west Cork may have been a macabre 'souvenir' illegally taken from a graveyard decades ago.

20/04 Helicopters join search for man 'overboard' off Waterford coast

The Irish Coast Guard is coordinating a search for a missing man believed to have gone overboard overnight from a UK registered yacht off the Waterford coast.

20/04 ‘There is so much to do here especially in the summer when there are festivals and open-air cinemas in the Plaza España’

Wild Geese: Lauren McNicholl moved to Madrid five years ago and is possibly the only Irish woman tailor in Spain

20/04 Hotels will not be so hospitable to tax proposals

Unpopular visitor levy is pitched again as a way local authorities can raise revenues

20/04 Only ‘a matter of time before someone is killed’ – Naval Service staff put spotlight on ‘unsafe’ maintenance operations

A foreman in the Naval Service told his superiors it was only a matter of time until somebody was killed or seriously injured because of what he said were unsafe lifting operations.

20/04 Obituary: Séamus O’Grady, celebrated academic and adult education pioneer with a passion for GAA

Séamus O’Grady, who has died aged 77, was a visionary University of Galway ­academic and pioneer of adult education who combined a love of sport with a passion for arts, music and people.

20/04 Any Other Business: Analysis of Rory McIlroy’s online followers shows exactly where golfer’s commercial appeal lies

Rory McIlroy updated his bio on Instagram last week to include “Grand Slam winner”. The number of his followers on the social media platform soared from 3 million on Sunday to 3.4 million within a few days.

20/04 Swan Fruits wind-up ‘delayed by Irish Life’s failure to transfer pensions’, says liquidator

The failure by Irish Life to transfer to a liquidator two pensions belonging to the owner of fruit-and-veg wholesaler Swan Fruits – now the subject of a garda fraud squad investigation – is holding up its liquidation, it has been claimed.

20/04 Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon targets ‘priority’ markets to protect Irish food exports

The Government and its trade officials are targeting 17 “priority” markets for the expansion of Irish food exports, in order to protect the country’s agri-food industry from Donald Trump’s trade war, Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon has said.

20/04 Obituary: Eamon Farrell, Shamrock Rovers great and health-food entrepreneur whose son Colin became a leading Hollywood star

Former Shamrock Rovers player and health-food entrepreneur Eamon Farrell, the father of leading film actor Colin Farrell, has died in his 83rd year after a long illness.

20/04 Obituary: Paddy Mackie, Northern Irish conservationist and noted gardener who was kidnapped by republicans during the Troubles

Paddy Mackie, who has died aged 93, was a noted conservationist in Northern Ireland who created the wildlife refuge of Castle Espie, and also won the RHS’s AJ Waley medal for his rhododendrons. The scion of a leading Protestant industrial family in Belfast, at the height of the Troubles he was briefly kidnapped by ­republicans.

20/04 Non-EU workers delayed in coming to build houses in Ireland due to visa issues, says construction body

Almost 10,000 work permits were granted to non-EU nationals in the first three months of this year, indicating that the numbers coming to work here will be far in excess of last year’s total. However, the figures show there is a shortage of workers in various sectors across the country.

19/04 Eric Penick, former Notre Dame All-American running back, dead at 71

Notre Dame lost their All-American running back Eric Penick at the age of 71.

19/04 Delayed data request made by Ryan Tubridy and agent Noel Kelly costing RTÉ €100,000

RTÉ said it is processing a data access request from Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly, which is believed to have cost the broadcaster more than €100,000 so far.

19/04 Julian Benson, former Dancing With The Stars judge dies, aged 54

Former Dancing With The Stars judge Julian Benson has died at the age of 54.

19/04 Gardaí investigate discovery of human skull wrapped in plastic in garden of Cork house

GARDAÍ are investigating the discovery of apparent historic human remains in Cork after a skull was found wrapped in plastic during a property development.

19/04 Freemasons ‘regret’ Conor McGregor-Tucker Carlson interview being held in their venue

The Freemasons have said they “regret” their venue was used for the Conor McGregor and Tucker Carlson interview and have apologised to their members.

19/04 Irish politician travels to Iraq specifically about a sentence

Alsumaria News-Anti-Irish member of the Irish Senate intends to travel to Iraq specifically on the issue of an Australian engineer who lives in Ireland, and has been detained in Iraq since 2021 regarding a dispute and violations in a contract with him with the Central Bank of Iraq to establish the new building of the bank.

19/04 How Rory McIlroy’s Grand Slam could make him $100m a year richer

When Rory McIlroy sank the winning putt at the US Masters in Augusta last Sunday, his bank balance instantly jumped by $4.2m (€3.7m), the prize pot for the champion. His net worth increased by multiples of that.

19/04 Arts Council told minister it was following spending rules as failed IT upgrade costs hit €6m

The Arts Council assured then arts minister Catherine Martin that it was following public spending rules for technology projects, the same year the organisation’s spend on a doomed IT upgrade hit €6m.

19/04 ‘Daughter inspired me to set up new autism-friendly barbershop,’ says salon owner

The mother of a child with autism has said her ­first-hand experience of everyday challenges inspired her to upgrade her barbershop with a dedicated sensory room.

19/04 Mixed Easter weekend in store with showers and sunny spells, says Met Éireann

Orange and yellow rain warnings in place for seven counties in the east of the country expired this morning, but further rain will render the Easter bank holiday weekend a mixed bag.

18/04 Offshore wind farm rulings on hold as planners request further information on impact

The developers of three offshore wind farms have been told to supply planners with extensive extra information about how the projects will affect marine life, rescue services, flights at Dublin Airport, tourism and coastal erosion.

18/04 Conor McGregor casts doubt on bid for Irish Presidency in Tucker Carlson interview

Conor McGregor has cast doubt on his ability to run for the Irish Presidency, in his interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

18/04 Rosie O’Donnell apologises to Micheál Martin after her moving to Ireland leads to awkward Oval Office moment

Rosie O’Donnell wrote to the Taoiseach to apologise for an embarrassing moment when Micheál Martin was asked in the Oval Office why he would let her move to Ireland.

18/04 Over on Out: Frank McNally gets to the bottom of a mysteriously familiar phrase

`It took out’ was a common phrase among the people of Cullyhanna, Crossmaglen, and Culloville

18/04 Trinity College Dublin welcomes students and researchers from Gaza who will begin study

Trinity College Dublin has welcomed the safe arrival to Dublin of ten students and two researchers from Gaza.

18/04 Minister Jack Chambers objected to ‘monstrosity’ Lidl development which included apartments

Minister Jack Chambers, who has criticised planning objections regarding concerns about the “character of an area”, previously objected to a development which included apartments over “aesthetic” concerns.

18/04 Rory McIlroy touches down in Belfast City Airport on private jet after Masters triumph

Masters champion Rory McIlroy has arrived back on Irish soil.

18/04 Man (60s) charged after €230,000 in cash seized in north Dublin

A man in his 60s is due before court after gardai seized over €230,000 worth of cash in north Dublin.

18/04 Jack Chambers objected to development of ‘monstrosity’ apartments by Lidl on ‘aesthetic’ grounds

Minister Jack Chambers, who has criticised planning objections regarding concerns about the “character of an area”, previously objected to a development which included apartments over “aesthetic” concerns.

18/04 Tucker Carlson’s interview with Conor McGregor to be released today – as Dublin councillor claims ‘team ready’ to support presidency

Right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson’s interview with Conor McGregor, which took place at the MMA star’s Dublin pub earlier this week, is set to be released this evening.

18/04 Boy (11) celebrates ‘extra special’ moment as he’s crowned Irish dancing world champion on birthday

A Northern Irish boy who was crowned Irish dancing world champion has described the moment being “extra special” after he lifted the trophy on his eleventh birthday.

18/04 Emergency services battle major fire at recycling centre in Meath

Emergency services battled a major fire in a Meath recycling centre overnight.

18/04 Celebrate the Easter bank holiday weekend with egg hunts, parades, Peter Rabbit, train rides and more

You’ve been staring at that chocolate egg in its shiny wrapper for days now and the time has finally arrived – yes, the Easter bank holiday is here.

18/04 Pat Leahy: Poll shows voters are already grumpy with the Government

Fears over Donald Trump and impatience on housing highlighted by new survey

18/04 Police looking to speak to van driver in search for missing Mayo man

Police have issued a new appeal for information in the search for a Mayo man missing in Northern Ireland.

18/04 Irish Times poll: Housing is main concern for all population groups

Government can take little comfort in how the electorate regards its performance on housing

18/04 Spinal surgery: Number of procedures carried out on children has ‘not greatly increased’

Paediatric spinal taskforce finds there are fewer surgeons operating in the specialism

18/04 Fears over Donald Trump and impatience on housing: Poll shows voters are already grumpy with the Government

Fears over Donald Trump and impatience on housing highlighted by new survey

18/04 Irish Times poll shows 82% of voters are ‘worried’ about economic future after Trump re-election

Following Donald Trump’s re-election as US president, 82 per cent of those polled said they were ‘more worried’ about the future

18/04 Letter from Seán Lemass to JFK, tea towels and cufflinks among gifts presented to dignitaries by Office of the Taoiseach

Tea towels, flag pins, a framed copy of the Proclamation of Independence and an Aran sweater were among the gifts given out by the Office of the Taoiseach last year.

18/04 Irish households could save up to €280 a year on bills if homes were fitted with simple water-saving devices

Households could save up to €280 a year if homes were fitted with simple water-saving devices, new research shows.

18/04 ‘All options are on the table’ – Siptu says pay deal on childcare staffing is needed to avoid crisis in sector

A staffing crisis in the childcare sector could worsen if a pay deal is not struck soon, the country’s largest union has said.

18/04 Competition watchdog launches full probe of Dublin Airport hotels merger

The competition watchdog is launching a full probe of Dalata’s planned €83m acquisition of the company behind the Radisson Hotel at Dublin Airport.

18/04 Peacekeepers warned of ‘volatile’ conditions as they prepare for Lebanon mission

The commander of nearly 300 Irish troops deploying to Lebanon next month has warned that Hezbollah is spreading disinformation against UN peacekeepers.

18/04 Motorists will no longer have to display tax and insurance discs on windscreen once new bill passes

The need to display an insurance disc and tax disc on the windscreen of vehicles will soon come to an end.

18/04 Over half of users feel less safe on Irish roads than 10 years ago, survey finds

Over half of people feel less safe on Irish roads today than 10 years ago, with older people the most concerned.

18/04 Three Irish observatories take steps towards becoming Unesco world heritage sites

Three observatories across the island of Ireland that have played key roles in astronomical and scientific discoveries have taken the first steps towards receiving international recognition as world heritage sites.

18/04 How an Irish invasion of ancient England helped to end the Roman era

Roman rule in Britain was scuppered by three years of drought that led to rebellion and invasion from Ireland, new tree-ring data suggests.

17/04 ‘The excitement was only amazing’ – smallest baby born at Rotunda spends first day at home

A baby girl, who was the smallest baby cared for at the Rotunda Hospital, spent her first day at home yesterday.

17/04 Trump ‘in no rush’ to end tariffs but says deal with EU will be easy, as he meets Italy’s Meloni

US president Donald Trump has said he is in "no rush" to reach any trade deals because of the revenues his tariffs are generating.

17/04 Trump ‘in no rush’ to end tariffs but ‘100pc confident’ of trade deal with EU

US president Donald Trump has said he is in "no rush" to reach any trade deals because of the revenues his tariffs are generating.

17/04 All Yellow - Frank McNally on singing Emily Dickinson, Joyce’s advanced maths, and quantum mechanics in Blackrock

I now know, for good or bad, most if not all of Dickinson’s poems can be sung to the tune of a traditional American ballad, The Yellow Rose of Texas

17/04 ‘You were our greatest inspiration’ – children of businessman and Fine Gael election candidate John Mullins pay touching tribute at funeral mass

The funeral of Co Cork businessman John Mullins has heard he was an “inspiration” to his two children.

17/04 Has the delay to the free HRT scheme been sorted out?

Free hormone replacement therapy was due to be introduced on January 1st, now it’s June 1st - but issues remain

17/04 Man (20s) arrested by gardaí investigating armed robbery of shop in Bray last month

A man has been arrested by gardaí investigating an armed robbery of a shop in Bray, Co Wicklow last month.

17/04 Police issue appeal for information in search for Mayo man missing in Northern Ireland

Police have issued a new appeal for information in the search for a Mayo man missing in Northern Ireland.

17/04 ‘File is being prepared for DSPCA’ – Gardaí appeal to owners of lost puppy accused of ‘stealing hearts and taking names’

A missing pup has been accused of “stealing hearts and taking names” at the Garda station in Dublin.

17/04 One in three people killed or seriously injured in Irish road crashes under age 30

One in three people killed or seriously injured on Irish roads were under the age of 30.

17/04 ‘Cold water shock and hypothermia are still a danger in spring’ – Water safety appeal issued ahead of Easter weekend

A safety appeal has been issued to anyone visiting the coast or planning any activities on or near the water ahead of the Easter weekend.

17/04 Diarmaid Ferriter: Forget an apple for the teacher. What they really need is a Valium

There are too many wrecked teachers out there; too many hate their jobs; too many depart prematurely

17/04 Johnny Sexton makes surprise move to join Andy Farrell’s Lions coaching staff

Johnny Sexton has been added to the British & Irish Lions coaching staff which raises intrigue over the fly-half selection debate

17/04 ‘She never saw him’ – Man reunited with mother and baby home survivor searching ‘high and low’ to find out if brother is alive

A man who was reunited with his birth mother, a survivor of one of Ireland’s most notorious mother and baby homes, has launched a fundraiser to help her buy her house.

17/04 Tributes paid as 'warm and funny' Irishman who died in Malta swimming tragedy named

The Irish OAP who tragically drowned after getting into difficulty while swimming at a popular holiday spot in Malta has been remembered as a “gentleman”.

17/04 Manhunt underway for alleged fraudster

A manhunt is underway for an Irish national and alleged fraudster accused of passport offences and multiple other charges across NSW and Victoria.

17/04 Phil Vickery reveals mom’s brutal text after scrum disaster against Springboks great Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira

Phil Vickery has revisited his infamous scrum battle against Springboks prop Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira.

17/04 Simon Harris boom well and truly bust in latest poll findings

Only on one previous occasion, in February 1994, did Fine Gael go as low as 16 per cent in an Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll

17/04 Irish Times poll: No honeymoon for this Government as Sinn Féin goes back on top

Fianna Fáil support holding up while backing for Taoiseach Micheál Martin is one bright spot for the Coalition

17/04 Irish Times poll: Sinn Féin back on top at 26% as Fine Gael support slides 3%

Fianna Fáil up 1% and riding high on approval rating for Taoiseach Micheál Martin

17/04 Kenmare shares off highs as Carvill faces bid deadline

Former managing director and private equity partners likely to seek extension of Takeover Panel deadline for further approach

17/04 ‘Deepening crisis’ in rental sector as a mere 41 HAP scheme places available nationwide

Only 41 properties were available to rent through the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme last month, a new report has shown.

16/04 Court rejects landlord-turned-screenwriter’s bid to use stalking laws to ‘silence’ journalist

Judge criticises attempt to ‘gag’ reporter and orders applicant to foot €10,000 legal bill

16/04 Trump tariff chaos being used as ‘cover’ to erode worker rights in Ireland, unions claim

Ictu leader says Government action plan is ‘ruse’ to justify reneging on previous commitments

16/04 Man (30s) released from custody after gardaí seize drugs worth €149,000 in Ballymun

A man arrested after a seizure of drugs worth approximately €149,100 in Ballymun yesterday has since been released from custody.

16/04 One man (30s) arrested after gardaí seize drugs worth €149,000 in Ballymun

Gardaí have arrested a man after a seizure of drugs worth approximately €149,100 in Ballymun yesterday.

16/04 Out of My Mind? Frank McNally on a search for the sentence-ending superlative, ‘took out’

Investigating what I thought was a common figure of speech has led to some bewildering results

16/04 Teenager killed following Co Leitrim tractor crash named locally as funeral details announced

The 18-year-old who was killed in a tragic crash involving a tractor in Co Leitrim has been named locally.

16/04 ‘All clear’ – Spotify outage resolved as app confirms it was not a ‘security hack’

The outage affecting millions of Spotify customers has been cleared and was not caused by a “security hack”, a spokesperson has confirmed.

16/04 Hozier makes Time’s list of 100 most influential people of 2025 alongside Gisèle Pelicot and Demi Moore

Irish star Hozier has been named as one of the most influential people on the prestigious Time list of people to watch for 2025.

16/04 Family and friends of missing Mayo man (38) last seen in Northern Ireland issue urgent appeal for information

The family and friends of a missing 38-year-old man have issued an urgent appeal for help in locating him.

16/04 Netflix to release tell-all documentary on killing of Jason Corbett

US streaming giant Netflix is to broadcast a special documentary on the brutal killing of Irish widower Jason Corbett (39) by his US wife and father-in-law, Molly and Tom Martens.

16/04 Rory McIlroy homeward bound as private jet lands in London amid speculation over Irish welcome party

Excitement about Rory McIlroy’s potential return to Ireland for a celebratory homecoming has led thousands of social media users to track his luxury private jet as it flew over the Atlantic this morning.

16/04 Whistleblower who gave ‘at least 27 days’ of evidence for Grace report describes process as ‘complete waste of time’

A whistleblower who raised concerns about the care of a disabled woman known as Grace has described the Farrelly Commission’s report into the case as “a complete waste of time” and a “deterrent to whistleblowers”.

16/04 Teenager killed following Co Leitrim tractor crash named locally

The 18-year-old who was killed in a tragic crash involving a tractor in Co Leitrim has been named locally.

16/04 Councillor who provided reference for Irish soldier jailed for rape of woman in Dublin hotel is reinstated

A councillor who provided a court reference for a former Irish soldier who was later jailed for raping a woman in a Dublin hotel has been reinstated.

16/04 Conor McGregor would be ‘widely rejected’ in presidential run, says Jack Chambers

Conor McGregor would be "widely rejected" by the Irish public if he ran for president, a Cabinet minister has said.

16/04 ‘We’re aware of some issues’ – Spotify app down for some users

Spotify is down for a number of users this afternoon as the app has confirmed it is experiencing "some issues".

16/04 ‘We’re aware of some issues’ – Spotify app outage not a ‘security hack’

The Spotify outage affecting millions of customers is not caused by a “security hack”, a spokesperson has confirmed.

16/04 ‘Too much tolerance’ to housing objections based on character of area, says Minister Jack Chambers

There is “too much tolerance” for housing objections based on the “character” of an area, Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers has said.

16/04 Number of appeals by international protection applicants against decisions on status rose by 85pc last year

The number of appeals by international protection applicants against decisions on their status and on reception conditions rose by 85pc last year and could almost double again in 2025, according to the International Protection Appeals Tribunal.

16/04 Councillor hits out at potholes so big ducks are swimming in them

A TUV councillor has hit out at potholes in Portadown, Co Armagh, that have gotten so large that ducks are swimming in them.

16/04 ‘They thought I’d vanish – big mistake’ – Disability rights activist Cara Darmody to hold 50-hour protest at Dáil

A teenage disability rights campaigner from Co Tipperary is to stage a 50-hour protest outside Leinster House in May.

16/04 Do this official: Irish Mercy launches the new spouse

Just two weeks after we told you about the new relationship of the event producer with businessman Yaron Tishbi, Mercy does so officially and launches him in a double picture with and Instagram

16/04 First drug approved in EU to treat people with early Alzheimer’s disease

The first approved drug in the EU to treat patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease has been given the go ahead after more than two years of review.

16/04 ‘Terrible injustice has been compounded’ by findings of ‘Grace’ report, says former Barnardos chief Fergus Finlay

Former Bernardos chief executive Fergus Finlay has described the report into the case of ‘Grace’, a non-verbal woman with severe physical and intellectual disabilities who was neglected for two decades at a state-funded foster home, as “disgraceful”, “incompetent” and “impenetrable”.

16/04 ‘He was raised on a farm, had a big interest in farming’ - Teen killed, another hospitalised after Co Leitrim tractor crash

A teenage boy has died and another has been hospitalised after a tractor crash in Co Leitrim on Tuesday afternoon.

16/04 Delays on Irish Rail’s northern commuter line and slow traffic on M50

It’s a wet morning in Dublin as a Status Yellow rain warning has been issued, causing a number of delays.

16/04 ‘Live army round’ seen near Co Wicklow trail now recovered, gardaí confirm

A live army round has been recovered following a public appeal after a possible sighting near a walking trail in Co Wicklow.

16/04 Shannon Airport capacity touted as alternative amid airline concerns over Dublin cap

Department of Transport highlights runway length, proximity to Wild Atlantic Way and 2.5 hour drive to capital

16/04 Three new tenants sign deals for offices at Two Grand Parade in Dublin 6

Union Investment secures occupiers for Irish Nationwide Building Society’s former HQ following redevelopment

16/04 Liquidator eyes €8m recovery as four Aperee nursing home properties go on sale

Four nursing homes in Cork, Galway and Clare are being sold by liquidator Gerard Murphy who has set a target of around €8m for the proceeds.

16/04 Commissioner Drew Harris says criticism of new policing model from gardaí is ‘overblown’

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has rejected criticism of the new policing model, saying it had been “overblown”.

15/04 Irish man (76) dies in swim tragedy in Malta

An Irish man has drowned after getting into difficulty while swimming at a popular holiday spot in Malta.

15/04 Teen killed and another hospitalised after tractor crash in Co Leitrim

A teenage boy has died and another has been hospitalised after a tractor crash in Co Leitrim this afternoon.

15/04 Drew Harris to write to Ceann Comhairle over ‘inaccurate’ Dáil claims on Palestine protest

The Garda Commissioner is to write to the Ceann Comhairle about allegations made in the Dáil about garda treatment of Palestine protesters.

15/04 Tucker Carlson interviews Conor McGregor and visits pub as fighter eyes presidential run: ‘onwards for Ireland’

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson visited Conor McGregor’s pub in Crumlin this evening after interviewing the MMA fighter as he attempts to drum up support for a presidential candidacy.

15/04 A literary stroll: Frank McNally explores the streets of Dublin’s north inner city

I like to imagine Emily Dickinson sitting on the Royal Canal bench discussing punctuation with Brendan Behan

15/04 Farmer loses out in €351,000 tax battle over share-for-share exchange

A farmer and company shareholder has lost a capital gains tax (CGT) battle worth over €351,000 with the Revenue Commissioners.

15/04 McDonald’s secures green light for two new drive-thrus

Fast food giant McDonald’s has secured planning permission for a further two outlets in Tipperary and Wexford as part of its continuing Irish expansion.

15/04 Demand for women’s safety should be ‘constant hum’ across Dublin city, says Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said a demand for women’s safety should become a “constant hum” right across Dublin city, as she launched a campaign calling for zero tolerance on gender-based violence.

15/04 Influencers forced to move from family home after address leaked online as one visitor made threats at their home

A social media influencer has pleaded with fans to stop showing up at her Co Armagh home after her address was leaked online, resulting in a menacing visit which has forced her to move.

15/04 Influencer and family forced to move after address leaked online as one visitor made threats at their home

A social media influencer has pleaded with fans to stop showing up at her Co Armagh home after her address was leaked online, resulting in a menacing visit which has forced her to move.

15/04 Pub in Co Down ‘honoured’ to be given shout out after Rory McIlroy’s Masters victory

A popular gastro pub in Holywood, Co Down, has said they are “beyond honoured and shocked” after they received a shout out from renowned former golfer and commentator Nick Faldo following Rory McIlroy’s Masters victory on Sunday.

15/04 Investigators have ‘no leads’ into disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine, Garda Commissioner says

The Garda Commissioner has said investigators have “no leads” into the mysterious disappearance of farmer Michael Gaine who vanished from Kerry almost a month ago.

15/04 Clinical trials giant Icon accused of ‘scheme to deceive market’ in new US class action

Ireland based, US stock market listed, Icon PLC has been accused of engaging in a “scheme to deceive the market” as a huge US pension fund filed a legal class action against the clinical trials business.

15/04 Ali Hewson wins battle to halt luxury Dublin housing scheme as developer did not seek further planning permission

Ali Hewson and other Killiney residents have won their planning battle to halt a luxury residential scheme for the grounds of Montebello House.

15/04 Pharma exports to the US shot up ahead of expected tariffs

There is further evidence that US importers have been stockpiling Irish pharmaceutical products in advance of higher tariffs on the sector threatened by president Donald Trump.

15/04 Man due in court after body discovered at a residence in Co Donegal

A man is due in court this afternoon in relation with the discovery of a man’s body in Co Donegal over the weekend.

15/04 Majorca tourists suffer major blow as island's bars run out of Guinness

Guinness has experienced unprecedented demand in Europe and the UK, prompting its parent company, Diageo, to spend £166 million on a new factory in Kildare.

15/04 Irish Defence Forces pay tribute to ‘colleague and friend’ Corporal Martin ‘Lebbie’ O’Brien after his death aged 41

The Irish Defence Forces has paid tribute to Corporal Martin “Lebbie” O’Brien, who has died aged 41.

15/04 Q&A: How will the Government’s new plan to support businesses affect workers?

Proposals to help companies deal with potential economic shocks from Trump’s trade war will delay the introduction of the living wage

15/04 Ireland to explore new markets in Asia and Canada as part of urgent response to US tariffs

Cabinet will be asked to agree to faster ratification of controversial Ceta deal with Canada and a new competitiveness plan that will have implications for employee conditions

15/04 Final report on inquiry on ‘Grace’ case into allegations of abuse at disability service to be published today

The final report following an inquiry, known as the 'Grace' case, is to be published today.

15/04 Irish Army Ranger Wing to get new headquarters worth nearly €50m

The Irish army’s elite commando force is set to move into a state-of-the-art headquarters at a cost of nearly €50 million.

15/04 Show Me Where It Hurts by Claire Gleeson: A multi-faceted and compelling story about the society we live in

‘Before’ and ‘After’ structure allows the narrative to deftly seesaw back and forth in time

15/04 What do I need to do to take my EV across France this summer? From charging station maps to payments

Electric vehicles: Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions

15/04 ‘He was so comfortable in who he was. He knew he was the man’ – Padraig Harrington on McIlroy’s Masters grand slam glory

Pádraig Harrington has hailed his friend Rory McIlroy as the best golfer in the world, saying despite the nerves, the Northern Irish golfer “knew he was the man”.

15/04 Cobh wins battle to host Titanic convention as the 113th anniversary of sinking is marked

The ill-starred liner Titanic sank exactly 113 years ago today, and now the British Titanic Society has voted to hold its convention next year in Ireland.

15/04 How you save your partner’s name in your phone can reveal a lot about your relationship

Six years ago, PR director Yasmin bumped into a guy named Rory at an art gallery in London, and “chatted him up at the Tracey Emin exhibit”.

14/04 Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to meet Conor McGregor in his Crumlin pub tomorrow

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is set to visit Conor McGregor’s pub tomorrow, the MMA fighter has announced.

14/04 Children’s hospital board given two-week deadline for action on damning spinal surgeries report

The board of Children’s Health Ireland (CHI has been given two weeks to show evidence the recommendations on the damning spinal surgeries report are being actioned – but no heads rolled during a meeting with Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill today.

14/04 Sherlock Homes and a curious tale of fiddles, bagpipes and the trees of Cremona

Famous literary detective had an intriguing knowledge of Italian violin manufacture

14/04 Man (30) charged with sexual assault during Armagh GAA trip to the US

A 30-year-old man has been was charged with two counts of sexual assault and two counts of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent which occurred during a trip to Miami by the All-Ireland winning Armagh football squad last year.

14/04 Gardaí need not fear new conduct regulations, justice minister Jim O’Callaghan says

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has said that gardaí should not be fearful of new conduct regulations which have been widely criticised by representative groups.

14/04 Taoiseach hails €1bn-plus ‘Cluas’ light rail project in Cork

Taoiseach Micheál Martin vowed that the €1bn-plus Cork light rail project will prove transformational for the Republic's second city.

14/04 Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses after fatal crash between car and ride-on lawnmower

Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses in relation to a fatal road traffic collision in which a man in his 30s was killed.

14/04 Tiger Woods leads reaction to McIlroy’s stunning long-awaited Masters win

Tiger Woods leads reaction to McIlroy’s stunning long-awaited Masters win - Holywood Golf Club erupted as the local hero sank his birdie putt at the first play-off hole

14/04 Former tánaiste Simon Coveney lands consultant job with EY Ireland

Former tanaiste Simon Coveney has taken up a consultant post with EY Ireland.

14/04 Taoiseach hails Masters heroics as ‘moment of pride for nation’ after emotional McIlroy gives special message to family following win

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14/04 Donald Trump, Michael D Higgins and Britain’s King Charles hail Rory McIlroy as he ‘climbs Everest’ with Masters victory

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14/04 Irish Independent launches latest opportunities for aspiring journalists

The Irish Independent has today launched the latest phase of its newsroom training scheme, offering aspiring journalists a chance to kickstart their career with Ireland’s leading print and digital media publisher.

14/04 Dead spider in loaf of bread among rising number of complaints made to Food Safety Authority

The number of complaints made by consumers to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) rose to nearly 5,000 last year.

14/04 Irish business world shocked after sudden death of John Mullins (57)

The Irish business and sporting worlds have been left reeling by the sudden death of Cork executive John Mullins (57).

14/04 ‘Kind, witty, intelligent’ – tributes paid after Irish business world shocked following sudden death of John Mullins (57)

The Irish business and sporting worlds have been left reeling by the sudden death of Cork executive John Mullins (57).

14/04 Irish business world shocked after sudden death of John Mullins (56)

The Irish business and sporting worlds have been left reeling by the sudden death of Cork executive John Mullins (56).

14/04 Man arrested after body discovered at a residence in Co Donegal

A man has been arrested this morning in relation to the discovery of a body in Co Donegal over the weekend.

14/04 A ‘truly outstanding achievement’ – tributes pour in for Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy

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14/04 A ‘truly outstanding achievement’ – golfing greats celebrate Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy, and here’s what he won

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14/04 Tearful Rory McIlroy gives special message to family after making Masters history – and here’s what he won

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14/04 Battlegroup troops test out new technology for wider Defence Forces

New equipment, which includes night vision technology, body armour and weapons, was issued to the 172 Irish soldiers assigned to the rapid reaction force

14/04 Ireland joins naval intelligence network in response to Russian threats

Simon Harris orders officials to speed up planned purchases of radar and sonar technology due to threat of Russian naval vessels in Irish-controlled waters

14/04 EU targets ‘don’t properly reflect e-waste recycling efforts’

An organisation that facilitates the collection of electronic waste has expressed concern that EU recycling targets ignore the impact of a growing circular economy in Ireland.

14/04 Plan for €615m ‘super’ credit union’ to compete with banks in mortgage market

Two large credit unions are planning a merger, in a move that will create the largest lender in the sector if it goes ahead.

14/04 Experts from key state agencies seconded to new taskforce to unblock critical projects

Experts from key state agencies are to be redeployed from their day jobs to try help the Government unblock major infrastructure projects.

14/04 ‘Winning prizes is nothing new for her. She’s beautiful’ – Maine Coon cat Quevaga nabs top spot at Dublin Cat Show

Cat lovers got the purrfect day for a very special event in south county Dublin yesterday.

14/04 Irish Defence Forces join key EU intelligence pact to protect vital undersea cables

Ireland is scaling up its maritime security, with the Defence Forces set to join a European intelligence-sharing pact.

14/04 Mixed emotions after controversially disbanded Coillte Nature wins award for conservation efforts

A project run by the controversially disbanded Coillte Nature has won an award for its conservation efforts in a move described as “ironic and saddening”.

14/04 Winter burglaries drop by 75pc in last 10 years

Home burglaries have dropped by 75pc during this winter period when compared with the same time 10 years ago.

13/04 Broad church – Alyson Gavin Lysaght on the Anglican Church of St John the Evangelist in Sandymount

Before the first World War it was the target of riotous demonstrations by members of Dublin’s Orange Order protesting at its ‘Romish’ liturgy

13/04 Home-care provider Dovida is to hire up to 1,500 caregivers

Home-care provider Dovida is to hire up to 1,500 caregivers across the country, the organisation has said.

13/04 Gardaí investigating discovery of man’s body in Co Donegal

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a man’s body in Donegal this afternoon.

13/04 Jack Chambers says minimum wage hikes and pension auto-enrolment likely to be delayed ‘a number of months’ amid international economic uncertainty

The deadline for the introduction of the pension auto-enrolment scheme is now “likely to be pushed beyond September”, Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers has said.

13/04 Jack Chambers says minimum wage hikes and pension auto-enrolment likely to be delayed ‘a number of months’ amid economic uncertainty

The deadline for the introduction of the pension auto-enrolment scheme is now “likely to be pushed beyond September”, Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers has said.

13/04 Irish Rail suspends services between Kildare and Dublin’s Heuston Station as some Luas services cancelled

A number of rail commuters are currently facing delays after services were suspended on a route into Dublin’s Heuston Station.

13/04 Irish Rail services to and from Dublin’s Heuston Station hit with delays as some Luas services cancelled

A number of rail commuters are currently facing delays after services were suspended on a route into Dublin’s Heuston Station.

13/04 Driver of ride-on lawnmower who died in crash named locally as two killed in separate road incidents this weekend

The man who was killed in an accident involving a car and a ride-on lawnmower has been named locally as Kieran McArdle.

13/04 Driver of ride-on lawnmower and motorcyclist killed in separate crashes this weekend

Two people have died on the roads over the weekend in separate crashes in Tipperary and Waterford.

13/04 The Irish man who bought a home in the US after winning $100,000 on NFL fantasy football

Wild Geese: Conor O’Driscoll lives in Columbus, Ohio

13/04 Obituary: Joe MacAnthony, fearless, ground-breaking investigative journalist who broke many stories and who was driven by a hunger for social justice

Joe MacAnthony is still remembered among journalists as the newspaper man who broke Ireland’s first major business scandal, an investigation into the Irish Hospitals’ Sweepstake in ­January 1973.

13/04 Obituary: Ken Bruen, crime writer who created the ‘Jack Taylor’ series, as well as several other TV shows and films

Galway author Ken Bruen, who has died at the age of 74, was a leading Irish and international crime writer and creator of the Jack Taylor series adapted for television.

13/04 ‘We’re going from driving a Passat to driving a Porsche’ – Athlone’s Zenith Adhesive bought by PE-backed US life sciences group

A US life-sciences group has acquired Athlone-based Zenith Adhesive Components in a deal that could double the size of the business.

13/04 Spar store investment plan ‘could create more than 600 new jobs over three years’ – says owner BWG

Convenience retail giant BWG is set to create over 600 jobs across its retail partners as part of a major strategy to develop new Spar stores across the country.

13/04 ‘No traffic, just the sound of seals, sea birds and sheep’ – Couple settle into their new life on the Great Blasket Island

Waking up to the view out a cottage window on Great Blasket Island is the new normal for a just married couple who have been entrusted as caretakers of the island for six months.

13/04 €270m spent on modular housing for Ukrainian refugees is ‘example of government waste’, says Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín

The State has spent nearly €270m on modular housing for nearly 2,500 Ukrainian refugees.

13/04 Any Other Business: Custom House’s Harry Cassidy must stay in jail – but his class is available online

Harry Cassidy’s career as an online teacher will have to stay on hold, after the former boss of Custom House Capital lost his appeal against a jail term for stealing €61m from investors.

13/04 Enterprise Ireland: In a world of change, reinvention gives you the edge

As technologies and customer behaviours evolve and change at pace, it’s no longer sustainable to reply on outdated business models and ways of working.

12/04 ‘One of Dublin’s great sons’ – Eamon Farrell, father of Colin Farrell, remembered for ‘incredible’ generosity at funeral

The funeral of Eamon Farrell, the father of actor Colin Farrell, has heard he was a generous man who was “one of Dublin’s great sons”.

12/04 Two arrested after teenager stabbed in Co Down

Two people have been arrested after a young man was stabbed in the head in Co Down.

12/04 Meta adds Stripe CEO Patrick Collison to board of directors

Meta Platforms Inc. has added two new people to its board of directors, Dina Powell McCormick, a key former adviser to President Donald Trump, and Patrick Collison, the chief executive officer of Stripe, a financial technology company.

12/04 Police dismiss false ‘rumours’ of death at Co Down beach

Police are investigating reports of a large fight involving weapons at a popular Co Down beach.

12/04 Man (30s) dies following crash involving ride-on lawnmower in Co Tipperary

A man in his 30s has died following a crash involving a car and a ride-on lawnmower in Co Tipperary.

12/04 Pat Leahy: A Barry Heneghan brag and a brazen wheeze by the Soc Dems reveal a lot about Irish politics

Never mind the PR: the Social Democrats are just as likely to pull a political stroke as anyone else in Leinster House

12/04 Richard Boyd Barrett on his cancer treatment: ‘It can seriously affect your ability to swallow. That is going to be tough’

The People Before Profit TD has been heartened by a flood of kind messages from all shades of the political spectrum

11/04 Confounding Father - Frank McNally on the centenary of a radical Irish-American priest.

Fr Peter Yorke played a central role in politics, journalism and labour relations in the San Francisco archdiocese