73 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

95 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

11 h. ago Oireachtas should slam down gavel on judges’ planned 16.7% injury awards hike

Planned blanket hike will likely be passed directly onto consumers and companies

Events

13 h. ago Man who attacked victim after being invited to house for food jailed for six years

Tristan McAteer attacked his victim with a knife, slashing his face after he was invited back to Stephen Doherty's house in Ballybofey on October 16th, 2024

Events

16 h. ago Man who left victim with 'life changing' injuries after being invited to house for food jailed

Tristian McAteer called the sentence ‘disgusting’ before he was led away by prison officers.

Events

18 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

20 h. ago Limerick Garda breaks silence after being found not guilty in 'nightmare' corruption case

Speaking after the jury’s decision, Garda Tom Flavin said, “The last seven years have been a nightmare for me and my family.”

Politics

25 h. ago Delay in investigating female garda's sexual harassment complaint 'significantly failed' her

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

Events

25 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

30 h. ago Mum ‘was aware’ of €800 of cannabis found in her home during garda raid

Mum ‘was aware’ of €800 of cannabis found in her home during garda raid  The Irish Independent

Events

36 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

36 h. ago Driver endangered garda’s life after speeding through checkpoint in Dublin, court told

Jordan Duffy, allegedly endangered Gardaí and the public during a Dublin driving spree.

Events

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

38 h. ago Jury dismisses allegations against Garda into alleged 'sorting out' of insurance offences

Garda Tom Flavin was acquitted of a total of 22 counts of allegedly attempting to pervert the course of justice by a jury at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court following an eight day trial.

Politics

38 h. ago Co Limerick garda acquitted of charges he fixed motoring offences for drivers

Garda Tom Flavin acquitted of 22 counts of allegedly attempting to pervert the course of justice

Transport

38 h. ago Limerick garda found not guilty of charges he 'sorted out' motoring offences for drivers

Tom Flavin was found not guilty of 22 charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Transport

40 h. ago Leona Macken interview: ‘I want my children to look back and see how much I wanted to stay here’

The HSE apologised to Macken, who has incurable cancer, over ‘failings’ of two cervical smear tests

Politics

41 h. ago Total of 120 new garda recruits sworn in at ceremony in Templemore

The new Garda members will now be assigned by the Commissioner to Garda Divisions throughout the country where they will begin their careers in An Garda Síochána.

Politics

41 h. ago Reviews opened into Tina Satchwell and Michael Gaine investigations

The Garda Commissioner said a report would be compiled on Mrs Satchwell’s disappearance, while the case of Mr Gaine is undergoing a peer review.

Events