2 h. ago Older renters face financial risk as soaring rents leave families financially vulnerable

As rents hit record highs and more people rent into retirement, experts warn Irish households are at greater risk if life takes a turn.

Society

2 h. ago Refusal of accommodation plans for former Glenamaddy Ulster Bank

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Plans to transform the former Ulster Bank in Glenamaddy into accommodation have been rejected. The historic three-storey building is a protected structure, and closed as a bank over 10 years ago. Joscom Ltd had sought permission to convert the building into self-catering accommodation, though the exact nature […] The post Refusal of accommodation plans for former Glenamaddy Ulster Bank appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 h. ago Edenderry firebomb that killed Tadhg Farrell and Mary Holt was ‘designed to kill’, says O’Callaghan

Gardaí suspect midlands drug trade criminals responsible as murder investigation opens following fatal fire at house in Co Offaly

Events

6 h. ago Dublin social housing tenants dealing with mushrooms, mould, slugs and electrical hazard from water leak

The issue in two social housing units in Dublin has not been dealt with, despite the tenants complaining to the property manager.

Politics

6 h. ago Buyers of expensive homes could be blocked from vacant property grant

Cap of €650,000 is being considered on value of homes eligible for €50,000 grant

Politics

6 h. ago Caelan Doris looks to draw on hurt as Leinster set about banishing Champions Cup demons

Past pain should ‘catapult us forward’, says Leinster captain

Politics

6 h. ago Edenderry firebomb that killed Tadhg Farrell and Mary Holt was intended as ‘intimidatory’, gardaí believe

Victims who died in fire at Castleview Park, Edenderry, Co Offaly, named locally as Tadhg Farrell (4) and Mary Holt (60)

Events

6 h. ago Former car mechanic says allowances don’t cover expenses: ‘The bills are really squeezing us’

On Tuesday, Michael travels to Dublin to protest with other disabled people outside Dáil Éireann

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Lack of transparency in bidding’ – Report highlights issues with Ireland’s housing sales process

‘Lack of transparency in bidding’ – Report highlights issues with Ireland’s housing sales process  The Irish Independent

Politics

7 h. ago Poor information depresses number of house sales, report finds

MyHome and Bank of Ireland blame opaque bidding and lack of transparency for poor turnover

Politics

7 h. ago Lack of transparency in bidding system depressing Irish property sales, report finds

MyHome and Bank of Ireland blame opaque bidding and lack of transparency for poor turnover

Politics

12 h. ago ‘Opaque’ process of buying and selling homes having negative impact on housing supply

The report recommends that estate agents continue to adopt and encourage the use of emerging online transparent bidding platforms, as they can provide greater trust and confidence in the housing market.

Politics

15 h. ago Murder investigation launched after boy (4) and woman (60) killed in Offaly house fire

60-year-old Mary Holt and four-year-old Tadhg Farrell died in the fire, while a second woman in her 50s is in critical condition and is being treated in hospital.

Events

16 h. ago Banned driver found behind the wheel in Donegal was nine times over drink

The driver was stopped and failed a roadside breath test.

Events

16 h. ago BANNED driver stopped in Letterkenny was NINE times over alcohol limit

Gardai in Letterkenny last night arrested a BANNED driver whom they found to be NINE times over the drink-driving limit.… The post BANNED driver stopped in Letterkenny was NINE times over alcohol limit appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

17 h. ago Irish resident suspected of killing two in Iceland is banned from travel until February

French woman (60s) was resident in Ireland before travelling to Iceland last June

Events

17 h. ago An activist looking to help hungry children over politicians hungry for the White House

Given President Trump’s attacks on food aid, much of Billy Shore’s work is done at local level

Politics

19 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

19 h. ago Sad passing of highly respected businessman and community leader, Maxi McCreary

The death has taken place of highly respected east Donegal businessman and community leader, Maxi McCreary. Late of Glebe House,… The post Sad passing of highly respected businessman and community leader, Maxi McCreary appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

23 h. ago Murder investigation after boy (4) and woman (60) killed in family home fire

The fire took place at a house in Castleview Park, Edenderry, Co Offaly on Saturday evening.

Events