2 h. ago Man charged with burglary and attempted arson over Ballymena riots

The man is expected to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court today.

Politics

8 h. ago ‘We can’t have nice things in Ireland because no one follows the rules’: Emigrants returning home

More than 30,000 Irish citizens returned to Ireland in the year to April 2024. Four recent returnees share their experiences of coming home

Events

8 h. ago ‘We can’t have nice things in Ireland because no one follows the rules’: Emigrants on returning home

More than 30,000 Irish citizens returned to Ireland in the year to April 2024. Four recent returnees share their experiences of coming home

Events

21 h. ago Court directs Michael Flatley to provide security for costs in €30m action over Castlehyde restoration

Mr Flatley, who was one of the original performers in Riverdance, claims he and his family had to vacate his Castlehyde property outside Fermoy, Co Cork, in October 2023 after alleged toxic chemical residue was detected during routine maintenance.

Events

22 h. ago Met Éireann spends almost €500,000 on planning consultants in 18 months

Department of Housing has paid out more than €1.4m on private planning consultants since 2020

Economics

22 h. ago Sinn Féin TD says party has not discussed supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Sinn Fein has not yet discussed supporting Galway West TD Catherine Connolly for the Presidency, according to one of its TDs. The Independent Candidate has the support of opposition parties including the Social Democrats, People Before Profit and Labour. Sinn Fein TD Darren O’Rourke says branch meetings […] The post Sinn Féin TD says party has not discussed supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

23 h. ago Laya Healthcare plans to increase by 4.5% on average from October

A small number of plans will see price reductions and 10 plans will be retired.

Politics

23 h. ago Wine manager who ‘never heard from Mr Shanahan again’ after Dublin restaurant closed abruptly secures €4,700 WRC award

Wine manager who ‘never heard from Mr Shanahan again’ after Dublin restaurant closed abruptly secures €4,700 WRC award  The Irish Times

Society

23 h. ago Wine manager who ‘never heard from Mr Shanahan again’ after Dublin restaurant closed abruptly secures WRC award

Former wine manager at Shanahan’s on the Green took claim for unpaid wages and notice payments following closure of restaurant last October

Society

23 h. ago Lorry driver held over North’s largest ever cocaine seizure terminally ill, court hears

Man was arrested with drugs with an estimated street value of £18.5m

Events

25 h. ago Sinn Féin TD says party not considering supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Sinn Fein will not endorse Galway West TD Catherine Connolly for the Presidency, according to one of its TDs. The Independent Candidate has the support of opposition parties including the Social Democrats, People Before Profit and Labour. Sinn Fein TD Darren O’Rourke says branch meetings have taken […] The post Sinn Féin TD says party not considering supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

26 h. ago Manager sacked after ‘joke’ sext on colleague’s phone gets reduced WRC award

Tribunal agrees dismissal was unfair but awards just 30% of losses to financial services executive who was twice reported for sexual harassment

Events

26 h. ago Manager sacked after ‘joke’ sext to colleague’s husband on her phone gets reduced WRC award

Tribunal agrees dismissal was unfair but awards just 30% of losses to financial services executive who was twice reported for sexual harassment

Events

26 h. ago Financial executive awarded €22k over unfair dismissal for posting sexually explicit messages

The Workplace Relations Commission found that the company’s conclusion that the manager’s conduct was “highly severe sexual harassment” was “excessive” and “not proportional.”

Economics

30 h. ago Substantial funding for four Galway outdoor recreation projects

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Four Galway outdoor recreation projects will get their share of €145,000 in funding. It’s part of an €8.7 million investment through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The Shannapheasteen Way is being boosted by €50,000, while the Hymany Trail has been granted €40,000 for upkeep and trail repairs. […] The post Substantial funding for four Galway outdoor recreation projects appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

37 h. ago We retired early to see the world — but fast travel made life feel stressful again

We retired early to see the world — but fast travel made life feel stressful again  Business Insider

Politics

39 h. ago Man wins deportation appeal after evidence of being wanted by Nigerian police over same

He says he was forced to flee country, where gay relationships are punishable by up to 14 years in jail

Events

41 h. ago Schoolteacher who defrauded colleagues of €2,000 barred from teaching for at least five years

Inquiry heard respondent dishonestly took money from teacher and SNAs for goods never provided

Politics

42 h. ago Irish motorists risk fine of €1,000 if they ignore one rule during hot weather

Irish motorists risk fine of €1,000 if they ignore one rule during hot weather  Dublin Live

Events

43 h. ago Man faces possible sale of €1.2m property if €350,000 debt to brothers not paid in six months

Debt arose after order was pulled for Irish souvenirs including leprechauns and fairy doors

Economics