2 h. ago Vicar Street owner's plans for 'glass box' hotel and entertainment venue faces local opposition

A local councillor said developing a venue in ‘such close proximity to a number of well-established residential buildings with a strong community makes little sense’.

Politics

4 h. ago Parents banned from driving kids to four schools' gates in new Dublin initiative

The council said the change will improve safety and encourage walking and cycling.

Events

5 h. ago Man jailed for assaulting former partner, who jumped from balcony to escape him

Michael Ward pleaded guilty to assault causing harm at an apartment on Parnell Street in Dublin on 16 December 2023.

Events

6 h. ago Marine Le Pen barred from seeking public office after embezzlement conviction

Le Pen’s lawyer said she would appeal – but she will remain ineligible while she does and so could be ruled out of the 2027 French presidential race.

Politics

6 h. ago Woman jumped from Dublin balcony to avoid abusive boxer boyfriend, court hears

Michael Ward, of Parnell Street, Dublin 1, was also sentenced for another assault on the same woman and was on bail at the time of the offence.

Events

6 h. ago ‘Disappearing’ street signs in Irish and English documented for new project

‘Disappearing’ street signs in Irish and English documented for new project  Irish Independent

Events

8 h. ago Marine Le Pen barred from seeking public office for embezzlement

The judge has not yet said how long Ms Le Pen will be ineligible for running for public office.

Politics

9 h. ago Marine Le Pen banned from standing for office for five years and sentenced to four

Ruling, which she will appeal, jeopardises Le Pen’s ambition to run in the 2027 presidential election

Events

11 h. ago Marine Le Pen found guilty in embezzlement case and barred from seeking public office

Verdict on punishment - which could see her barred from the presidential race - expected later today

Politics

13 h. ago Phoenix American Financial Services and PAFS Ireland Ltd. Announce Opening of Dublin Office for its Aviation Business.

Phoenix American Financial Services and PAFS Ireland Ltd. Announce Opening of Dublin Office for its Aviation Business.  EIN Presswire

Economics

26 h. ago URC Dream Over — Connacht Must Shake Things Up for Challenge Cup Knockout Clash

Opinion: URC Dream Over — Connacht Must Shake Things Up for Challenge Cup Knockout Clash A record-breaking crowd of 27,500 packed into Hastings Insurance MacHale Park last Saturday night, hopeful of witnessing Connacht Rugby land a statement win over Munster. Instead, they left deflated, as Connacht suffered a 24-30 defeat, a result that officially ended […] The post URC Dream Over — Connacht Must Shake Things Up for Challenge Cup Knockout Clash appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

Politics

27 h. ago John McCarter is officially made 2024 Donegal Person of the Year – Pic Special

Buncrana businessman John McCarter has been officially crowned the 2024 Donegal Person of the Year. A successful businessman over a… The post John McCarter is officially made 2024 Donegal Person of the Year – Pic Special appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

27 h. ago Bottomless Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Bewley’s Grafton Street

Bottomless Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Bewley’s Grafton Street  Dublin Gazette

Politics

30 h. ago Met Office confirms Province is set for a period of 'dry and settled' weather this week

Met Office confirms Province is set for a period of 'dry and settled' weather this week  Belfast News Letter

Society

32 h. ago In pictures: 12,000 runners take to street for first Dublin City Half Marathon

In pictures: 12,000 runners take to street for first Dublin City Half Marathon  Dublin Live

Politics

39 h. ago Inside the DPP: To prosecute or not to prosecute, that is the question

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was set up 50 years ago but, apart from some high-profile cases, its work largely stays out of the public eye

Politics

39 h. ago From African slums to the streets of Northern Ireland – Kenyan

From African slums to the streets of Northern Ireland – Kenyan-born social worker encourages diversity  The Irish News

Politics

39 h. ago ‘We’ve prosecuted much weaker cases than McGregor’: How the DPP decides what cases go to court

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was set up 50 years ago but, apart from some high-profile cases, its work largely stays out of the public eye

Events

39 h. ago Why would a father put his law student son in a car with a known fugitive?

The writing of Eoin McNamee’s new book The Bureau started when he came across a letter a criminal wrote to his father from Cork prison

Society

50 h. ago US rap musician Young Scooter dies after jumping fence in police chase

He suffered injury while fleeing officers in Atlanta and later died in hospital, authorities say

Events