4 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.

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7 h. ago Two deaths at asylum seeker centres in 2025 as number of 'critical incidents' increases to 61

The figures show that the two on-site deaths at International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centres this year compare to seven on-site deaths for 2024.

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7 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

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8 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.

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12 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.

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12 h. ago Breaking: Murder probe launched after woman and boy die in Offaly fire

Gardaí have launched a murder probe, after a woman and a young boy were killed in a house fire in… The post Breaking: Murder probe launched after woman and boy die in Offaly fire appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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13 h. ago Murder inquiry launched by gardaí investigating Offaly fire that killed boy (4) and woman

Gardaí believe blaze was started ‘deliberately’ in a ‘murderous attack’

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13 h. ago ‘Reckless, callous attack’: Murder inquiry launched into fire that killed boy (4) and woman

Garda believes blaze was started deliberately in a ‘murderous attack’

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15 h. ago Gardaí investigating after woman and young boy die in Offaly house fire

It is understood gardaí were alerted to a fire at a house in Edenderry shortly before 8pm tonight.

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19 h. ago Why headlines of Irish household wealth ‘doubling' don’t tell the full story

If you were surprised at those headlines during the week and were looking for a simple answer well, there is one.

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20 h. ago A Mayo family’s first Christmas in their new home: ‘We’re so excited to be spending it here’

For a Christmas-loving Mayo family, this first festive season in their newly built home will be a special time

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20 h. ago Downsizing makes sense in housing crisis but empty nesters say process is ‘ludicrous’

People whose children have flown the nest often want to move to a smaller home, but finding one and organising finances and timing can be stressful

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20 h. ago Downsizing in Ireland: ‘It was horrific stuff. There has to be an easier system’

People whose children have flown the nest often want to move to a smaller home, but finding one and organising finances and timing can be stressful

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25 h. ago Gardaí begin investigation into fatal fire at house in County Offaly

It is understood gardaí were alerted to a fire at a house in Edenderry shortly before 8pm tonight.

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25 h. ago Government emailing landlords planning evictions asking them not to proceed, ahead of new rules

Landlords are being ‘encouraged to maintain all current tenancies’ in letters and emails seen by The Journal.

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26 h. ago BREAKING: Number of people feared dead in Co Offaly house fire

A number of people are feared dead following a house fire in Co Offaly this evening. An Garda Síochána have… The post BREAKING: Number of people feared dead in Co Offaly house fire appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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30 h. ago What is Australia's social media ban and could Ireland follow suit?

What is the ban in Australia, what are the arguments for and against, and will Ireland follow suit?

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35 h. ago Refugee group has ‘deep concern’ over asylum seekers sleeping rough to show need for beds

Government figures show there were 3,480 ‘beds available’ in centres operated by IPAS at the end of October

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35 h. ago Outgoing head of Irish Navy tells sailors to embrace change to respond to 'Cold War' level threat

Commodore Michael Malone was speaking at his retirement, known as a Stand Down Parade, in Haulbowline Naval Base in Cork Harbour yesterday.

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38 h. ago Man jailed for setting fire to house with four people inside on Christmas Day

Shane Casey was on bail and had been released from psychiatric unit 10 days earlier, court hears

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