4 h. ago Final report into activities of British army’s top IRA agent during Troubles to be released

Agent, known as Stakeknife, widely accepted to be west Belfast man Freddie Scappaticci who died in 2023

Sport

6 h. ago Prison Service must pay €60,000 in compensation to officer injured in brutal attack

Kim Dempsey has suffered from chronic and ongoing lower back pain since the assault at the Midlands Prison.

Events

6 h. ago Storm Bram: Flight and ferry services to and from NI are affected

Storm Bram: Flight and ferry services to and from NI are affected  BBC

Events

10 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

12 h. ago Ireland weather: School closures update as Met Eireann extends Storm Bram warnings

Ireland weather: School closures update as Met Eireann extends Storm Bram warnings  Irish Mirror

Events

12 h. ago Buncrana man jailed in Australia is extradited back to face Donegal charges

An Irishman has been extradited from Australia after serving a jail sentence for stalking and threatening his ex-girlfriend in order… The post Buncrana man jailed in Australia is extradited back to face Donegal charges appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

14 h. ago Storm Bram: Council prepares for flooding in Donegal amid travel warnings

Donegal County Council have activated their Severe Weather Assessment Team in advance of Storm Bram tomorrow, Tuesday. A  Status Orange… The post Storm Bram: Council prepares for flooding in Donegal amid travel warnings appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

15 h. ago Fota Wildlife Park to reopen before Christmas after avian flu outbreak

Cork attraction will reopen on December 20th following a ten-week closure due to outbreak

Science

15 h. ago Glamorous rooftop restaurant Díon opens at former Central Bank

Glamorous rooftop restaurant Díon opens at former Central Bank  Dublin Live

Politics

17 h. ago Fota Wildlife Park reopening date set after avian flu closure

After a ten-week shutdown, Fota Wildlife Park in Cork is back open from 20th December. Enhanced biosecurity measures remain in place.

Politics

17 h. ago Pizza giant Papa Johns seeks a slice of Northern Ireland market with plan for 20 new restaurants

Pizza giant Papa Johns seeks a slice of Northern Ireland market with plan for 20 new restaurants  NorthernIrelandWorld

Politics

18 h. ago Wingstop lands in Ireland with its first restaurant opening today

Wingstop lands in Ireland with its first restaurant opening today  Retail Times

Politics

19 h. ago Hubs provide cardiac care to over a thousand patients in East Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Integrated Care Hubs have provided cardiac care to more than a thousand patients in East Galway and Roscommon. Led by Consultant Cardiologist Dr Nuria Farre, the service operates across Tuam, Loughrea, Mountbellow, Ballinasloe, Castlerea and Monksland. Since its launch in April 2023, it has been providing faster […] The post Hubs provide cardiac care to over a thousand patients in East Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

20 h. ago “I’d be nothing without you” – Daniel’s sadness at fan club closure

Daniel O’Donnell has signed off on his last ever issue of his fan club magazine as the singer closes his… The post “I’d be nothing without you” – Daniel’s sadness at fan club closure appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

22 h. ago ‘He grabbed me by the neck' – how a terrifying encounter led to LadyCab, a service that aims to make taxi travel safer for women

‘He grabbed me by the neck' – how a terrifying encounter led to LadyCab, a service that aims to make taxi travel safer for women  The Irish Independent

Events

30 h. ago Volunteers travel home from abroad to help people in need at RDS Christmas charity dinner

The Knights of Columbanus host their 101st Christmas dinner in Dublin, serving hundreds and preparing thousands of meals

Transport

33 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.

Events

33 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

39 h. ago Free Christmas parking in seven Galway towns starts tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Free parking for the Christmas period begins tomorrow (Monday) in seven Galway towns. Those included are Athenry, Ballinasloe, Clifden, Cleggan, Gort, Loughrea and Tuam. Galway County Council states that on- and off-street parking will be free from 11:00 AM every day until December 31st. The aim is […] The post Free Christmas parking in seven Galway towns starts tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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46 h. ago Integrated Care Hub enhances cardiac care for patients across East Galway

Cardiology patients across East Galway are experiencing faster, more accessible, and personalised care thanks to a new Integrated Care Hub Enhances which provides a community-based Consultant-led and Clinical Nurse Specialist service. Led by Consultant Cardiologist Dr Nuria Farre, the East Galway Roscommon Integrated Care Hub has seen over 1,000 patients since its introduction in April […] The post Integrated Care Hub enhances cardiac care for patients across East Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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