2 h. ago Lawyer sailing toward Gaza: I can't stand idly by while the rule of law is decimated

Leigh Brosnan explains how International Law invalidates any claim by Israel that the Global Sumud Flotilla is illegal or a threat to security.

Events

5 h. ago US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Israel as strikes intensify in northern Gaza

Rubio’s trip went ahead despite US President Donald Trump’s anger at Netanyahu over the Israeli strike against Hamas leaders in Doha.

Politics

9 h. ago Marco Rubio says Trump was unhappy with strike on Qatar ahead of Israel visit

US secretary of state will meet Binyamin Netanyahu and other senior figures in Jerusalem

Politics

11 h. ago Rubio to use Israel visit ‘to get better understanding on plans’ amid Qatar strike fallout

US secretary of state will meet Binyamin Netanyahu and other senior figures in Jerusalem

Politics

15 h. ago Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough

Parents and residents who have campaigned for safety measures for school children in Na Forbacha have welcomed Galway County Council’s provisional proposals – but they say they do not go far enough. The local authority this week released its provisional Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plan for Na Forbacha – but the key omission from […] The post Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

15 h. ago Seán Moncrieff: I worry about what my youngest child is going to be when she grows up

I worry about my daughter. Our education system is preparing students for a world that may disappear

Politics

28 h. ago Early double for O’Brien and Soumillon at Irish Champions Festival at Leopardstown

Move to call up Belgian jockey has paid dividends so far as Dublin venue

Politics

29 h. ago Letterkenny Rovers lead tributes to beloved club legend Victor Fisher

Letterkenny Rovers have paid tribute to club legend and their Honorary President, Victor Fisher. Victor passed away yesterday at his… The post Letterkenny Rovers lead tributes to beloved club legend Victor Fisher appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

37 h. ago Man (40s) released in probe into Creeslough service station explosion

Gardaí said a file would be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Events

40 h. ago ‘I was told my child has no place on the school bus this year’

‘I was told my child has no place on the school bus this year’  The Irish Independent

Politics

40 h. ago Ohio high school football: Dublin Scioto, Westerville South face off in OCC opener

Ohio high school football: Dublin Scioto, Westerville South face off in OCC opener  The Columbus Dispatch

Politics

50 h. ago Ambulance workers to vote on possible strike action over outsourcing plans

SIPTU and Unite are calling on the service to cease outsourcing and instead increase staffing levels.

Events

51 h. ago Teacher who had sex with Leaving Cert student struck off for minimum of 30 years

The teacher was found guilty earlier this month of professional misconduct over his inappropriate relationships with two female students at the school where he taught

Society

52 h. ago Israel’s Doha debacle risks worsening situation of hostages in Gaza

Strike targeting Hamas leadership certainly doesn’t bring the longest war in Israel’s history any closer to an end

Events

56 h. ago Green light for new School of Medicine at University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Planning permission has been approved for a new School of Medicine at University of Galway. The current school was built in the 1980’s and is struggling to meet both needs and student demand. In a letter supporting the planning application, Dean of the College of Medicine, Professor […] The post Green light for new School of Medicine at University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

59 h. ago Missing Dublin boy: NRP chair calls on Children’s Ombudsman to retract ‘baffling’ comments

Helen Buckley’s call comes as National Review Panel prepares to review case of missing Dublin boy

Society

62 h. ago 'If costs are too high, I will fly elsewhere’: Michael O’Leary threatens to cut 1m more summer seats to Spain

Carrier has already cancelled 2mn in row over higher charges by Spanish airport operator

Events

63 h. ago Irish intelligence officers sent to train at US military facilities

Defence Forces Intelligence School established in Ireland to aid expansion of domestic service

Events

3 d. ago Taoiseach: 'Young people are afraid now as they are being targeted because of their ethnicity'

The Taoiseach was told from one young man today that his sister was chased home from school.

Events

3 d. ago Church of Ireland youth raise funds to support school gardening and food projects in South Sudan

Church of Ireland youth raise funds to support school gardening and food projects in South Sudan  Anglican Communion News Service

Politics