67 m. ago Kneecap collaborate with Galway distillery to release own Poitín naggins

There are only 1,200 units of the poitín being sold, with a price of €32 per naggin.

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84 m. ago Man told gardaí he killed his girlfriend, referring to 'the killing of Lucifer'

Austin Mangan (53) has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of Maud Coffey (41) at the Horizon Building in Royal Canal Park, Ashtown, Dublin 15 on January 13th, 2023.

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2 h. ago School bus drivers accused of colluding to 'load the dice' on pricing, court hears

The accused are Andrew Walsh (62) of Derrymore, Roscrea; Raymond Heney (54) of Camas, Cashel; Noel Browne (77) of Bansha; Larry Hickey (73) of Ardmayle, Cashel and Anthony Flynn (51) of Golden Road, Cashel. All five have pleaded not guilty to offences under the Competition Act 2002.

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4 h. ago CCTV footage of Edenderry house fire attack released by gardaí

Four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt died on Saturday.

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4 h. ago Man (24) jailed for eight years for aggravated burglary in which woman suffered wrench attack

William Doyle (24) of Knocknarea Road, Drimnagh, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to aggravated burglary on November 20th, 2021. His co-accused, who was responsible for the attack on the woman and a second attack on her husband, has previously been jailed for 12 years.

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4 h. ago 'Outrageous': Trump plans to screen US visitors based on five

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adding social media as a mandatory data element for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) application.

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5 h. ago Fine Gael Councillor asked Superintendent to 'sort' speeding ticket for him, gardaí trial told

The court heard that Liam Galvin sent Supt Eamon O’Neill an image of a fixed charge penalty notice relating to him being detected allegedly speeding at 142km/h in a 120km/h zone in 2017.

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6 h. ago RTÉ reduces staff by 95 in 2025 with aim of 400 departing over next five years

Meanwhile, RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst has said he has not applied for the top job at the BBC.

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7 h. ago Grime, rodents and cockroaches: 14 closure orders issued by FSAI in November

Rodents, cockroaches and dirty kitchens: FSAI shuts 14 food businesses in November for hygiene breaches.

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7 h. ago Tax breaks tackling dereliction to be introduced in Letterkenny

A tax incentive scheme aimed at tackling dereliction is set to be expanded to Letterkenny from June of next year.… The post Tax breaks tackling dereliction to be introduced in Letterkenny appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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7 h. ago Government urged to restrict ‘toxic’ social media algorithms

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said hate and misinformation was being spread through communities by these algorithms.

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8 h. ago HSE confirms second ransomware attack but 'no evidence' patient data was stolen

It has now emerged that a second ransomware attack took place last February

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8 h. ago Stricter rules for puppy farms is ‘something people want action on’, Dáil hears

The government agreed to shorten the delay to a Bill that would increase regulations on dog breeding.

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8 h. ago Infant boy remains in critical condition after crash in Co Louth

At around 8:10pm on Saturday December 6th, gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of the collision on the R132 at Dowdallshill.

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9 h. ago Ukraine can hold elections within months if security is ensured, Zelensky says

Mr Zelensky recently met the leaders of Britain, Germany and France in London and the heads of Nato and the EU in Brussels, before heading to Italy.

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10 h. ago Fianna Fáil facing fine as Jim Gavin poster remains in place seven weeks after presidential election

Under the anti-littering legislation, election candidates may only erect posters 30 days prior to polling day, and must remove them within seven days after the election.

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10 h. ago Nigerian children reunite with parents after being released from abduction

The abductions at a Catholic school in Papiri saw than 300 students and staff kidnapped last month.

Society

12 h. ago Kevin Bakhurst to be asked to commit to RTÉ with BBC position open

Malcolm Byrne told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland that he wanted Mr Bakhurst to remain at RTÉ to continue the work and changes he had started.

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13 h. ago Arne Slot: Ask Mohamed Salah if he feels he made a mistake with his comments

Having left the Egypt international at home after his explosive comments following Saturday’s draw at Leeds – when he suggested he has no relationship with his boss after being benched for three games – the Reds beat Inter Milan 1-0.

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13 h. ago Man (30s) charged in connection with stolen cattle in Co Cork

The 18 cattle were found on Monday by gardaí and the Department of Agriculture following a search operation in the Ballydehob area of West Cork.

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