7 h. ago Temperatures set to hit 25 degrees again as sunny spell almost reaches heatwave levels

More sun on the way this weekend despite storms and showers in some places

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7 h. ago Met Éireann forecasts highs of 25 degrees today as warm spell nears heatwave levels

More sun on the way this weekend despite storms and showers in some places

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12 h. ago Snap happy tourists harming seals by picking up pups for selfies and flying drones

Tourists visiting the Great Blasket Island are causing ‘almost daily’ incidents’ leading to seals abandoning young, The Journal Investigates can reveal.

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14 h. ago Israeli military approves plan for new offensive as South Sudan denies Gaza relocation reports

The news comes as Hamas condemned what it called “aggressive” Israeli ground incursions in Gaza City.

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16 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.

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18 h. ago There was an unpleasant smell around Waterford city this week. The EPA has confirmed the source

The smell – described by one local councillor as ‘sickening’ – spread as far as 5 kilometres away.

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18 h. ago 'I'm leaving this country': Migrant workers call for immediate action in wake of attacks

Migrant workers protested outside of the Department of the Taoiseach today and handed in a petition demanding action in relation to recent attacks.

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21 h. ago Russia makes biggest advance in Ukraine in a year as Putin–Trump Alaska summit looms

Russian forces have advanced over 110km into Ukrainian territory since Monday.

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23 h. ago Former Galway Arts Officer backs call for dedicated arts section on RTÉ news

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A former Galway Arts Officer is backing calls for a dedicated arts section as part of RTÉ’s Six One News. It comes following comments by actor Brendan Gleeson, who said the arts should be highlighted in a similar way that sports is. James Harold served as Arts […] The post Former Galway Arts Officer backs call for dedicated arts section on RTÉ news appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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26 h. ago Buncrana calls for end of Palestinian genocide with “mourning march”

A large crowd attended a mourning march for the people of Palestine in Buncrana at the weekend. The march was… The post Buncrana calls for end of Palestinian genocide with “mourning march” appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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28 h. ago 'Awful to watch': Outrage over video of horse and trap crashing into car on Dublin road

A leading animal rescue charity has called for a dedicated animal welfare policing unit to be established.

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29 h. ago North Korean and Russian leaders in call to reaffirm alignment over Ukraine

The phone call came ahead of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s planned meeting with US president Donald Trump in Alaska.

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29 h. ago Tourism in Ireland Faces Critical Challenge as ITIC Calls for Urgent Government Support to Boost the Industry

Tourism in Ireland Faces Critical Challenge as ITIC Calls for Urgent Government Support to Boost the Industry  Travel And Tour World

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30 h. ago Russia and North Korea vow to strengthen ties in phone call ahead of Putin

Putin and Kim spoke by phone in a “warm comradely atmosphere”.

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36 h. ago Dead seals washing up on Irish coasts more than double in three years

The Journal Investigates can reveal a significant spike in dead seal reports, as severe storms and human disturbance threaten the protected species.

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36 h. ago Dead seals washing up on Irish coasts more than doubles in three years

The Journal Investigates can reveal a significant spike in dead seal reports, as severe storms and human disturbance threaten the protected species.

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40 h. ago Siptu calls for social care officers to work with transport police to help vulnerable people

The Union have said transport staff encounter vulnerable people everyday as public transport is becoming a space for people with nowhere else to go.

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43 h. ago Councillor calls out abandonment of phone wires following recent storms

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local councillor is calling out the ‘abandonment’ of disused phone wires following recent stormy weather. Athenry/Oranmore Councillor Sean Broderick says in some cases wires have been left hanging as obstacles in gateways throughout the county. Repair works have been carried out in recent months following windy […] The post Councillor calls out abandonment of phone wires following recent storms appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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43 h. ago Fine Gael councillor didn't declare 50% stake in firm accused of charging nurses unlawful fees

Baby Pereppadan failed to disclose his interest in Angel Care Consultancy Limited.

Politics

44 h. ago Relocation of Palestinian families to Donegal paused amid concerns over access to healthcare

Mothers of six seriously ill children have called for accommodation within two hours’ commute to Dublin

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