15 m. ago Child in care in Laois was given the same timetable for months on end, except for one zoo trip

Inspectors found the centre was not compliant with eight standards of care, including residents’ rights.

Society

41 m. ago Trump orders 2,000 national guard troops to LA amid protests over immigration crackdown

California governor says mobilisation is ‘purposefully inflammatory’ and will ‘only escalate tensions’

Politics

63 m. ago Trump deploys 2,000 National Guard troops to LA after clashes over immigration raids

California Governor Gavin Newsom has described the move as “purposefully inflammatory”.

Politics

12 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

17 h. ago Limerick Garda breaks silence after acquittal in 'nightmare' corruption case

Gda Flavin had denied 22 allegations that he had attempted to pervert the course of justice by trying to frustrate criminal prosecutions against individuals, including for driving without insurance.

Politics

19 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

24 h. ago Garda victim of sexual harassment 'significantly failed' by complaint process awarded €5,000

The WRC found An Garda Síochána showed “total disregard” for its own dignity at work policy.

Events

26 h. ago New categories are announced at the launch of the Local Ireland Media Awards

Local Ireland, the association which represents local news publishers across Ireland – including the Connacht Tribune – has launched its tenth annual awards. Entries are being invited for a record 19 competitive categories, including new awards for Young Journalist of the Year and Political Coverage of the Year. This year’s awards will be the eighth […] The post New categories are announced at the launch of the Local Ireland Media Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

29 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

35 h. ago Almost 123,000 over 70s in Dublin to benefit from new Companion Pass

Almost 123,000 over 70s in Dublin to benefit from new Companion Pass  Dublin Gazette Newspapers

Politics

37 h. ago Rogue gardener pleads guilty to conning woman out of €2,000 for work he never carried out

Gavin Smith, 35, was sentenced to five months in prison today.

Economics

41 h. ago Michael D Higgins donates Presidential Archive to University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Michael D Higgins has donated his Presidential Archive, including letters, photos and books, to the University of Galway. The university has also renamed the Aula Maxima building in the iconic Quandrangle ‘The Michael D Higgins Auditorium. Music, poetry and speeches all formed part of today’s celebration, along […] The post Michael D Higgins donates Presidential Archive to University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

41 h. ago Charity calls for support for Donegal’s 18,000 family carers

There are currently 18,619 family carers across Donegal providing round-the-clock care for loved ones who are ill, elderly or have… The post Charity calls for support for Donegal’s 18,000 family carers appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

44 h. ago Dublin apartment block arson attack destroys cars and leaves dozens temporarily homeless

Dublin apartment block arson attack destroys cars and leaves dozens temporarily homeless  Dublin Live

Events

46 h. ago Gaza Strip: Aid group says all its distribution sites closed after dozens of Palestinians shot dead

US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has been criticised for alleged lack of neutrality

Events

50 h. ago What will €335,000 buy in Ibiza, Corfu, Italy, France and Lucan?

One price, home and away: An apartment in Ibiza, a villa in Corfu, an apartment near Cannes and more

Economics

59 h. ago Son of John Magnier says he handed over €50,000 in two envelopes as an ‘appreciation’ to Barne Estate owners

Case over bloodstock magnate’s failed €15 million deal to buy Co Tipperary estate to resume in two weeks

Politics

61 h. ago JP Magnier handed €50,000 in 'brown' envelopes to estate agent in land sale, court hears

John Magnier's son, JP said the money was an "appreciation" for letting the Magnier side onto the Barne land

Economics

61 h. ago Dozens of politicians' print requests refused, including 2,000

Between 2022 and 2024, a total of 125 print jobs were rejected by the Oireachtas for a variety of different reasons.

Politics

63 h. ago Young man (24) held Algerian in headlock during stabbing on Dublin bridge, court told

Abdul Kouadria (24) was refused bail at Dublin District Court on Thursday.

Events