93 m. ago Leisure centre in Larne set alight by rioters as violence extends beyond Ballymena

Earlier today, the PSNI requested assistance from police forces in Great Britain following the violence in Ballymena.

Events

95 m. ago Dublin firefighter accused of raping woman in Boston hotel says he ‘didn’t touch’ her, US court hears

Dublin firefighter accused of raping woman in Boston hotel says he ‘didn’t touch’ her, US court hears  The Irish Times

Events

1 hour ago Leisure centre set alight as unrest continues in Northern Ireland

UK prime minister ‘utterly’ condemns violence in Northern Ireland

Politics

2 h. ago Dublin firefighter on trial for rape told Boston police he had no physical contact with woman

Dublin firefighter on trial for rape told Boston police he had no physical contact with woman  The Boston Globe

Events

2 h. ago American woman killed in Northern Ireland road traffic collision

American woman killed in Northern Ireland road traffic collision  IrishCentral

Events

2 h. ago Autistic man (23) ‘trapped’ in psychiatric unit for five years as HSE fails to secure accommodation

Man’s family cannot visit him and are only allowed to receive phone calls from him inside facility

Events

4 h. ago PSNI requests support from UK colleagues to deal with Ballymena violence

UK prime minister ‘utterly’ condemns violence in Northern Ireland

Events

5 h. ago Dozens of police officers injured in riots in Northern Ireland

Dozens of police officers injured in riots in Northern Ireland  upi.com

Events

5 h. ago PSNI request support from UK colleagues to deal with Ballymena violence

Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force would be bringing extra officers, vehicles and equipment to areas where unrest has flared.

Events

6 h. ago PSNI seeks reinforcements from Britain as Starmer condemns ‘mindless’ Ballymena violence

Multiple cars and properties were set on fire while rioters hurled petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers.

Events

7 h. ago Dublin traffic LIVE: DART and trains suspended due to wire fault

Dublin traffic LIVE: DART and trains suspended due to wire fault  Dublin Live

Politics

7 h. ago Second 5G phone mast set alight in Belfast in a week, says PSNI

Arson attacks on the phone masts have been frequent in recent years.

Politics

7 h. ago Israeli strikes kill at least 41 in Gaza, many at aid site, say health officials

Total of 163 already killed trying to reach US-backed Gaza aid foundation’s sites since operations began two weeks ago

Politics

8 h. ago Man arrested after over €100,000 worth of jewellery stolen from Dublin shop

Man arrested after over €100,000 worth of jewellery stolen from Dublin shop  Dublin Live

Events

8 h. ago Wealthiest 10% of Irish households have net wealth in excess of €1m

Net wealth of bottom 10% of Irish households is less €2,400, Central Statistics Office says

Economics

8 h. ago Security guard jailed for sexual assault of woman travelling to concert on Luas

In a victim impact statement, the woman told the court that she felt “utterly violated” after the assault.

Events

8 h. ago Ballymena riots latest: Six arrests after 32 officers injured in two nights of violence; police ask for help from across UK

Ballymena riots latest: Six arrests after 32 officers injured in two nights of violence; police ask for help from across UK  Sky News

Events

8 h. ago Woman felt ‘utterly violated’ after sexual assault on Luas on way to concert

Security guard Abdiweli Ali (24) was jailed for eight months for the broad daylight assault

Events

10 h. ago Ballymena unrest: Those involved have nothing to offer but ‘division and disorder’, North’s political parties say

Seventeen PSNI officers injured after second night of unrest in Co Antrim town

Politics

10 h. ago Man (24) stood behind woman on crowded Luas and soiled her dress with his semen

Security guard Abdiweli Ali (24) was jailed for eight months for the broad daylight sexual assault on a Luas tram

Politics