2 h. ago Twenty years after Terence Wheelock's arrest, his family continue to call for a public inquiry

This week marked 20 years since Terence was arrested by gardaí and detained at a cell in Store Street Garda Station, leading to his death.

Events

8 h. ago People trying to book a driving test facing ‘ridiculous’ wait to log in

RSA reports ‘particularly high levels of traffic’ to its site, with some people complaining of hour-plus waits

Politics

9 h. ago Five killed by Israeli fire near aid point, Palestinians say

Israeli military claims it fired warning shots at people approaching its forces

Events

10 h. ago Trump praises ‘great job’ by national guard in calming LA protests, as mayor says troops are not in the city

Trump orders 2,000 national guard troops to LA amid protests over immigration crackdown

Politics

11 h. ago Tony Holohan ‘full of joy’ as he shares news of marriage to Ciara Cronin

Former chief medical officer described mindfulness therapist as ‘source of hope’ after death of his wife Dr Emer Feely

Politics

11 h. ago Why is it costing me more to use green fuel in my car than fossil fuels?

Government is desperate for people to adopt greener solutions to help it reach climate change goals but are the incentives adequate?

Politics

12 h. ago Four killed by Israeli fire near aid point, Palestinians say

Israeli military claims it fired warning shots at people approaching its forces

Events

28 h. ago Principal says sudden deportation of two pupils felt like a death in Dublin school

Thirty five people, including five children, were deported on a flight from Dublin to Lagos, Nigeria on Wednesday night

Politics

32 h. ago Israeli forces kill at least 36 Palestinians, says Gaza civil defence agency

A spokesperson said six people were shot dead near a US-backed aid distribution centre.

Politics

35 h. ago An Bord Pleanala refuses plan to knock derelict Gort bungalow and replace with new homes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Plans to knock down a derelict bungalow in Gort and replace it with six new homes have been given a final rejection. The home fronts onto Crowe Street near the roundabout, and there were several local objections to the plans. County planners rejected the project earlier this […] The post An Bord Pleanala refuses plan to knock derelict Gort bungalow and replace with new homes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

39 h. ago Have you noticed an increase in bad behaviour at the cinema?

Director Martin Scorsese says people talking, snacking and using their phones during a film has put him off going to the cinema.

Politics

40 h. ago At least five killed as Russia launches major attack on Ukraine

Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov said that Russia launched 48 drones, two missiles and four guided bombs on the city.

Events

42 h. ago GRETB calls for investment and collaboration to transform poverty into potential

The Chief Executive of the Galway & Roscommon ETB has called for sustainable investment in youth services and better collaboration across education, youth services and families — to help tackle child poverty, school absenteeism and mental health challenges, and to support young people to thrive. David Leahy was speaking at the national Education & Training […] The post GRETB calls for investment and collaboration to transform poverty into potential appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

42 h. ago Children at west Dublin asylum seeker accommodation witnessed friends being ‘put in the back of a black van’

Three siblings were among 35 people deported on a flight to Nigeria on Wednesday

Events

42 h. ago Nóra Quoirin's family reflect on what would have been her 21st birthday: ‘My universe is still filled with her’

Franco-Irish teenager Nóra Quoirin was discovered dead in the jungle nine days after she went missing from a resort in Malaysia in August 2019. For her family she remains a cherished inspiration

Politics

42 h. ago Life in a Trump stronghold in Virginia: ‘Most people just see those of us who live in Appalachia as hick’

Southwest Virginia, which Barbara Kingsolver put on the literary map, is poor but also beautiful and friendly, with a rich cultural heritage

Politics

45 h. ago Hotel review: ‘It’s all of 300 yards from Grafton Street, but never coasts on its apple

Hotel review: ‘It’s all of 300 yards from Grafton Street, but never coasts on its apple-pip centrality’  The Irish Independent

Politics

45 h. ago Meet Ireland’s newest generation of politicians: ‘Young people want radical change. The patience is wearing thin’

Meet Ireland’s newest generation of politicians: ‘Young people want radical change. The patience is wearing thin’  The Irish Independent

Politics

53 h. ago Unions to meet with Wellman examiner to discuss possible sale

Cavan recycling facility employs 217 people but management has warned of potential need for job losses

Politics

53 h. ago Wellman staff unions to meet examiner to discuss possible sale of Cavan plant

Cavan recycling facility employs 217 people but management has warned of potential need for job losses

Economics