71 m. ago Carndonagh’s Caitríona McLaughlin to direct Paul Mescal and Nicola Coughlan in major London productions

Award-winning Inishowen director Caitríona McLaughlin has landed two major productions as part of her National Theatre debut. McLaughlin, who is… The post Carndonagh’s Caitríona McLaughlin to direct Paul Mescal and Nicola Coughlan in major London productions appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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99 m. ago Investigation into disappearance of Michael Gaine in Kerry upgraded to murder

As part of the investigation, gardaí have undertaken over 320 formal jobs/enquiries, along with nearly 130 witness statements.

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1 hour ago Investigation into disappearance of Michael Gaine in Kerry upgraded to homicide

Michael Gaine was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, 21 March.

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1 hour ago Investigation into disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine upgraded to homicide

Michael Gaine was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, 21 March.

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2 h. ago Iraq detains IS suspect accused of helping to incite New Orleans ramming attack

Iraq had received requests from the US to help in the investigation of the attack in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

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2 h. ago 'Huge shortage' in specialist Garda unit for serious road crashes leaving it 'snowed under'

The Forensic Collision Investigators unit has 11 qualified members when the minimum recommended number is for 24.

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3 h. ago Failed election candidate avoids jail after threatening Garda Sergeant at Dublin rally

Irish Freedom Party candidate Paul Fitzsimons (56) had his knife charge dismissed in court today.

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3 h. ago Irish Freedom Party activist who became ‘irate’ after being arrested with knife is spared jail

Paul Fitzsimons, an unsuccessful general election candidate, detained after protest in Dublin

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3 h. ago Submissions of Grace’s legal team not referred to ‘in any way’ in final investigation report, says wardship solicitor

State solicitor representing intellectually disabled woman says she made statement on Grace’s behalf in ‘public interest’

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5 h. ago Suggested €430,000 salary for new housing chief ‘beggars belief’ – McDonald

The Sinn Féin leader questioned the need for a ‘housing tsar’, suggesting the role was effectively an ‘expensive job share’ with the Housing minister.

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5 h. ago 17 year old sentenced to 8 years detention for attempted murder of Army chaplain in Renmore

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A 17-year-old boy, who had become radicalised online, has been sentenced to eight years in detention for the attempted murder of an Army chaplain at Renmore Barracks The accused, who can’t be named because of his age, pleaded guilty to the attack last August. Fr Paul Murphy […] The post 17 year old sentenced to 8 years detention for attempted murder of Army chaplain in Renmore appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 h. ago Boy sentenced to eight years for attempted murder of army chaplain

Teen (17) attacked Fr Paul Murphy with a hunting knife at Galway barracks

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6 h. ago Boy sentenced to eight years for attempted murder of Defence Forces chaplain

Teen (17) attacked Fr Paul Murphy with a hunting knife at Galway barracks

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6 h. ago Gardaí investigate serious criminal damage to houses in Loughrea and Ballinasloe

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí are investigating serious criminal damage to houses and vehicles in Loughrea and Ballinasloe. Early Sunday at approximately 3am the front window and door of a house in Gort Bride in Loughrea were smashed. There was also significant damage caused to three vehicles parked in the vicinity. […] The post Gardaí investigate serious criminal damage to houses in Loughrea and Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 h. ago Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A location has been chosen for the new elective hospital at Merlin Park. Galway West Fianna Fáil TD John Connolly has confirmed the Cystic Fibrosis zone at the existing hospital will host the new build. The design team has been put in place, and site investigation works […] The post Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago Spanish court investigating if massive blackout in Spain and Portugal was act of 'sabotage'

Barely a corner of the peninsula, which has a joint population of almost 60 million people, escaped the blackout.

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10 h. ago Power restored but investigation underway into cause of massive blackout in Spain and Portugal

Barely a corner of the peninsula, which has a joint population of almost 60 million people, escaped the blackout.

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12 h. ago Ireland legend Paul O’Connell names his top 5 rugby players of all time

Ireland legend Paul O’Connell names his top 5 rugby players of all time  Ruck.co.uk

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13 h. ago Power outage latest: Cyberattack ruled out as source of Spain and Portugal blackout as investigations continue

Portuguese authorities say ‘no evidence’ of cyber attack, Spanish PM urges against speculation

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14 h. ago Investigation underway into cause of massive blackout in Spain and Portugal as power restored

Barely a corner of the peninsula, which has a joint population of almost 60 million people, escaped the blackout.

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