5 h. ago At least 17 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, including six who had been waiting for aid

The dead included six civilians who had been waiting for humanitarian aid.

Events

9 h. ago Ian Walsh murder investigation shifts focus to social media accounts

Gardaí considering possibility murder victim may have arranged to meet killer at home

Events

11 h. ago Cullinane says families dealing with child scoliosis ‘betrayed’ by Harris

Simon Harris cannot say he did everything he could for the family of a child who died after dealing with delays for scoliosis surgery, Sinn Fein said.

Society

11 h. ago Rapist (79) died alone in custody after family not notified of stroke, investigation finds

The Office of the Inspector of Prisons noted that Irish Prison Service (IPS) protocol requires the families of inmates to be contacted 'in the quickest way possible' in the event of grave illness.

Events

12 h. ago Hundreds of teaching posts remain unfilled as schools prepare to reopen, says ASTI

Most school leaders ‘received no applications for vacancies advertised during last academic year’

Politics

13 h. ago Man (60s) dies after getting into difficulty swimming off Waterford coast

The incident happened at Boatstrand at around 9am on Thursday.

Events

14 h. ago Israel steps up Gaza attacks as minister unveils plan to ‘bury’ idea of Palestinian state

At least 11 people killed in aerial and tank fire overnight, say health authorities

Politics

16 h. ago One person dies in Spain as European countries continue efforts to stop wildfires

European countries are experiencing sweltering temperatures during a heatwave this week.

Events

17 h. ago Irish man dies in Ecuador prison after being arrested at airport with alleged cocaine

Local police alleged the man and his son were on their way to Madrid with 15 blocks of cocaine.

Events

20 h. ago Young man who died in swimming accident in Kerry river named as Padraig O'Rahilly

Padriag O’Rahilly pronounced deceased at the scene.

Events

21 h. ago Tánaiste agrees to meet parents of boy who died after long wait for scoliosis surgery

Harvey Morrison Sherratt died on July 29th, although no cause of death has been established

Events

30 h. ago Ronan Keating calls for stronger penalties for fatal road offences after his brother's death

His brother Ciarán was killed in July 2023 after his car collided with a car driven by Dean Harte, 22, in Co Mayo.

Events

31 h. ago ‘Get the statue changed’ – British actress Joanna Lumley criticises Molly Malone statue after filming in Dublin

‘Get the statue changed’ – British actress Joanna Lumley criticises Molly Malone statue after filming in Dublin  The Irish Independent

Culture

31 h. ago Inquest into prisoner’s death delayed after DPP ‘mislaid’ file, court hears

Michael Devlin absconded from an open air jail but was detained again and died a month later

Events

32 h. ago Irish man dies in Ecuador jail after being arrested at airport over alleged cocaine

Father and son found with 15 blocks of the drug as well as handguns and ammunition at airport, police say

Events

35 h. ago Harris agrees to meet parents of child who died after waiting years for scoliosis surgery

The Tánaiste has sought a full multidisciplinary report on the timeline of care provided to Harvey Sherratt, who died last month.

Society

35 h. ago Man, 20s, who died in swimming accident in Kerry river named locally

Padriag O’Rahilly pronounced deceased at the scene.

Events

35 h. ago Fingerprints, footprint and DNA being analysed in Killybegs death investigation

Analysis of fingerprints, footprint and DNA are being undertaken as part of the investigation into the death of Eddie Friel… The post Fingerprints, footprint and DNA being analysed in Killybegs death investigation appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

38 h. ago Funfair owner stops council injunction: 'I went to court in my shorts and represented myself'

Louth County Council had tried to get a High Court injunction against Killian Allen

Events

41 h. ago Young man (20s) dies after getting into difficulty swimming in Co Kerry

It happened in the River Flesk in Killarney on Tuesday afternoon at about 3.30pm

Events