10 h. ago Sarah Moss: Irish and English funerals are very different – it would be strange to go to a colleague’s family funeral in England

At nearly 50, I have attended four funerals, which is probably fewer than average but not remarkable

Society

20 h. ago Starmer announces full inquiry into grooming gangs after resisting calls for probe

Keir Starmer said he had read ‘every single word’ of an independent report into child sexual exploitation by Baroness Louise Casey.

Politics

20 h. ago Man (60) ‘savagely’ beaten in front of family after assailants break into house armed with machine gun

Two 17-year-olds and two men charged with aggravated burglary and unlawful possession of machine pistol

Society

21 h. ago Dad (60) ‘savagely’ beaten in front of family by machine gun

Dad (60) ‘savagely’ beaten in front of family by machine gun-armed raiders, court told  Sunday World

Politics

23 h. ago Taoiseach unveils 'Rory Gallagher Avenue' on thirtieth anniversary of the musician's death

Gallagher’s brother Dónal said that his family are ‘deeply honoured’ by the ‘heartfelt gesture’ in naming the Cork Airport main entrance road after Rory.

Events

27 h. ago Terence Crosbie: Dublin firefighter accused of raping woman in Boston tells court he did ‘nothing wrong’

Terence Crosbie: Dublin firefighter accused of raping woman in Boston tells court he did ‘nothing wrong’  Sunday World

Events

27 h. ago Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' if Iran continues strikes after intense exchange of fire overnight

The Israeli military said its air forces targeted Iran’s air defences with a wave of strikes in Tehran overnight.

Events

28 h. ago Donegal’s McCrossan family begins journey of hope to the Netherlands

The McCrossan family from St Johnston have begun their journey to the Netherlands today ahead of their four-year-old son’s treatment… The post Donegal’s McCrossan family begins journey of hope to the Netherlands appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

28 h. ago Israel warns ‘Tehran will burn’ if Iran continues firing missiles

Iranian state television reported that air defence systems were firing in three cities, signalling the start of what could be a new Israeli attack.

Events

28 h. ago Road closures and public transport changes announced for Donegal rally weekend

Featured image: Cullion Road turnoff from the Four Lane in Letterkenny. Several road closures have been announced in advance of… The post Road closures and public transport changes announced for Donegal rally weekend appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

29 h. ago A mummified cat and other curiosities: Take a peek inside Dublin's newest museum

Dubliner Paul Mangan has been collecting “weird stuff” all his life. Now he’s put his collection on display for the public.

Politics

30 h. ago ‘I knew instantly that I wouldn’t be able to get a loan for the surgery. I had to get a loan off a family member’

‘I knew instantly that I wouldn’t be able to get a loan for the surgery. I had to get a loan off a family member’  The Irish Independent

Politics

33 h. ago Community rallies to rebuild Dublin family's home that was destroyed in mistaken identity firebomb attack

Community rallies to rebuild Dublin family's home that was destroyed in mistaken identity firebomb attack  Dublin Live

Events

33 h. ago Charity’s fundraising drive to help more than 31,000 family carers in Galway

More than 31,000 family carers across Galway are providing round-the-clock care for loved ones who are ill, elderly or have additional needs. Often unpaid, unseen and exhausted, these family carers hold their families together under immense pressure and isolation. They form the backbone of our communities and our health services — yet many are struggling […] The post Charity’s fundraising drive to help more than 31,000 family carers in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Transport

33 h. ago ‘We we’re full of hope’: Aunt of Annie McCarrick says family disappointed after murder suspect released

Nancy Covell said the family continued to remain hopeful of a breakthrough in 32-year case

Events

33 h. ago Search for remains of Annie McCarrick set to continue after main suspect released without charge

Gardaí search at house in Clondalkin has included excavation and use of a cadaver dog

Politics

33 h. ago Michael Kelley: US man questioned in Michael Gaine murder inquiry says he made Garda ombudsman complaint

Michael Kelley, in an interview in which he talks about his military service and seeking policital asylum in Ireland, complained about contacts with gardaí after the Kerry farmer’s disappearance

Events

33 h. ago Prof Ian Robertson: ‘My father was more like a brother, and my brother was more like a father’

The Trinity College Dublin emeritus professor of psychology reflects on family, Ireland and anger

Politics

40 h. ago Gardaí arrest man in his 20s in Finglas after seizing drugs worth an estimated €119,000

Gardaí arrest man in his 20s in Finglas after seizing drugs worth an estimated €119,000  The Irish Times

Events

40 h. ago N Ireland motorcyclist, war veteran and public inquiry chairwoman honoured

N Ireland motorcyclist, war veteran and public inquiry chairwoman honoured  The Independent

Events