21 m. ago 'Not good enough': Black questions whether Occupied Territories Bill is still a government priority

Senator Frances Black says the Occupied Territories Bill is a test for this government and whether it meant what it said at the height of the genocide.

Politics

3 h. ago Former teacher jailed for 10 years for indecent assault of eight boys at private Dublin school

The judge remarked that ‘given the lack of acceptance on the part of the accused of the verdict, the court does not feel there is any evidential basis on which to suspend any of the sentence’.

Events

5 h. ago Watch: Donegal TD’s Christmas nightmare shows defective concrete crisis is far from a ‘legacy issue’

Video: Charles Ward TD Donegal Deputy Charles Ward has slammed the government for labelling the defective concrete crisis a ‘legacy… The post Watch: Donegal TD’s Christmas nightmare shows defective concrete crisis is far from a ‘legacy issue’ appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

6 h. ago Man with 341 previous convictions is jailed over threat to kill heavily pregnant partner

CCTV footage showed him pursuing the woman while brandishing a hammer, court told

Events

6 h. ago 60 patients with flu being treated today at Galway's public hospitals

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 60 patients with flu are being treated today across Galway University Hospitals and Portiuncula Hospital The HSE says there’s a particularly high number of older people and children attending the Emergency Department with symptoms. Health services in Galway are under significant pressure with the increasing rates of […] The post 60 patients with flu being treated today at Galway's public hospitals appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

6 h. ago Donegal woman faces trial after cocaine bust at Heathrow Airport – but not until 2030

A Co Donegal woman accused of importing cocaine into Britain is to stand trial but not until 2030. The woman,… The post Donegal woman faces trial after cocaine bust at Heathrow Airport – but not until 2030 appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Society

8 h. ago Government video on how to cope with moving back in with parents slammed as 'dystopian'

“Is this Waterford Whispers?,” was the immediate reaction from one Opposition TD.

Politics

8 h. ago Wicklow man must enter plea at next court date over false claims about asylum seeker exposing himself to teen

The alleged offence was a social media post published by the accused, Kirk Loco (44) of Waverly Meadow, Rathnew, Co Wicklow, on June 21st, 2024.

Events

9 h. ago Public urged to stay away from coastal areas as Orange wind warning issued for 11 counties

A separate rain warning will come into effect tonight in seven counties.

Events

9 h. ago North’s former first minister Peter Robinson gives evidence at NI Nama loan book trial

One-time managing partner of Tughans solicitors Ian Coulter and businessman Frank Cushnahan accused of fraud

Politics

12 h. ago Fota Wildlife Park to reopen to the public next week, as staff get bird flu outbreak under control

Every one of its bird has been tested twice for the virus and all test results were negative.

Science

17 h. ago Zelenskyy heads to London for talks after Trump accuses him of ignoring US peace plan

The London summit comes amid faltering US–Ukraine talks and renewed Russian strikes.

Politics

18 h. ago Government to spend up to €17m on technology to track and intercept drones

Incident during Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s visit is believed to have been intended to cause embarrassment to the Republic and highlight weak defences

Politics

18 h. ago Up to €17m to be spent on technology to track and intercept drones

Incident during Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s visit is believed to have been intended to cause embarrassment to the Republic and highlight weak defences

Events

18 h. ago NTA says council sought more money for Deer Park steps due to ‘challenges on site’

Taoiseach said €750,000 bill for 14 steps and new ramp at Mount Merrion park was ‘excessive’ while Sinn Fein called it a waste of money

Politics

19 h. ago Frank McDonald looks behind RCSI’s new €90m ‘front door’ on St Stephen’s Green

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has unveiled a cubist addition to the historic Dublin square. How does it fit in with its venerable neighbours?

Politics

31 h. ago The mad smoking ban cannot apply in Northern Ireland. But the Government isn’t listening

The mad smoking ban cannot apply in Northern Ireland. But the Government isn’t listening  The Telegraph

Politics

31 h. ago Creeslough families hoping for answers in New Year as Minister rules out immediate public inquiry

Justice Minister Jim Callaghan met with the parents of Leona Harper, one of the 10 victims killed following an explosion at a filling station in Creeslough in October 2022.

Politics

38 h. ago Gardaí appeal for public's help in locating Trevor Deely 25 years after his disappearance

Deely was last seen in the early hours of the morning on 8 December 2000.

Events

42 h. ago Irish dancehalls then and now: reviving a cultural cornerstone in Donegal

Edwina Guckian’s production The Devil’s in the Dancehall started with a look at Ireland’s 1935 Public Dance Hall Act

Culture