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State will oppose applications to bring cases over failure to hold Omagh Bombing inquiry

State will oppose applications to bring cases over failure to hold Omagh Bombing inquiry

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

They allege the State’s failure to hold such an inquiry is a breach of their rights under the Constitution and under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
Former garda (39) jailed for impersonating colleague online and inciting men to rape her

Former garda (39) jailed for impersonating colleague online and inciting men to rape her

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Shane Flanagan (39), with an address in Co Clare, impersonated the woman on a fetish website and on Facebook and engaged in graphic online discussions
Planners reject another housing development on site of former mother and baby home

Planners reject another housing development on site of former mother and baby home

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

It comes just days after an even larger apartment complex in a separate part of the Bessborough grounds in Cork was refused planning.
Bank of Ireland pre-tax profits fall by third in first half of year

Bank of Ireland pre-tax profits fall by third in first half of year

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Bank of Ireland shares were 1.7 per cent lower in early trading
Mother and two children murdered in Fermanagh to be buried together

Mother and two children murdered in Fermanagh to be buried together

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Those attending the funeral of Vanessa Whyte and her children in Co Clare on Saturday have been asked to wear bright colours.
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

A wide range of stories feature across Tuesday's newspaper front pages
Appeals for witnesses to deaths of man and woman during Troubles

Appeals for witnesses to deaths of man and woman during Troubles

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery said their families have spent decades waiting for answers.
Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving after teenager dies

Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving after teenager dies

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Jaidyn Rice (16) died following the incident in Bangor, Co Down on July 8th.
Seán Rooney: Defendants ‘convicted in Beirut’ of killing of Irish peacekeeper in 2022

Seán Rooney: Defendants ‘convicted in Beirut’ of killing of Irish peacekeeper in 2022

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Seán Rooney died following an ambush near the town of Al-Aqbiya in the south of Lebanon.
Man who beat former partner with hoover pole jailed for two years

Man who beat former partner with hoover pole jailed for two years

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

A man who beat his former partner with a hoover pole has been given a two-year sentence
Fermanagh shooting suspect (43) dies in hospital

Fermanagh shooting suspect (43) dies in hospital

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Police in Northern Ireland said Ian Rutledge, 43, died in hospital on Monday night.
Many Irish Citroen drivers still not responding to lethal airbag recall

Many Irish Citroen drivers still not responding to lethal airbag recall

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Almost 2,000 Irish cars affected by recalls to replace potentially deadly Takata airbags
Dublin woman who took hospital prescription pad to get tablets is jailed

Dublin woman who took hospital prescription pad to get tablets is jailed

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Kym Dunleavy of St Josephs Place, Dublin 7, has 71 previous convictions, mostly for theft and fraud offences.
Politics watch: Taoiseach defends EU-US trade deal amid criticism

Politics watch: Taoiseach defends EU-US trade deal amid criticism

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Noel O'Callaghan says sons trying to freeze him out of business he set up

Noel O'Callaghan says sons trying to freeze him out of business he set up

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

The transfer was done in time for his 66th birthday in order that substantial Capital Gains Tax relief would not be lost
Everything was so beautiful: Jenna Ortega on filming Wednesday in Ireland

Everything was so beautiful: Jenna Ortega on filming Wednesday in Ireland

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Last year, Netflix announced Wednesday season two would mark the ‘largest production’ to ever take place in Ireland
Kinvara residents fail in application to challenge decision to accommodate asylum seekers at hotel

Kinvara residents fail in application to challenge decision to accommodate asylum seekers at hotel

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

The judge said it was not possible to judicially review the decision complained of by the residents
Former Christian Brother and school principal jailed for indecent assault of child

Former Christian Brother and school principal jailed for indecent assault of child

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

John Merrick (78) pleaded guilty to one count of indecent assault on the then 10-year-old at St Vincent’s Primary School in Glasnevin on a date between September 1st, 1979, and June 30th, 1980.
Physiotherapist who gave Botox-like drug to clients suspended for three months

Physiotherapist who gave Botox-like drug to clients suspended for three months

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

In the High Court on Monday, CORU solicitor JP McDowell of Fieldfisher solicitors said the committee regarded it as a very serious matter, and it goes to the issue of public safety'.
Paddy McKillen jnr in dispute with receivers over Dublin office properties

Paddy McKillen jnr in dispute with receivers over Dublin office properties

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

The three companies, Wonderbay Ltd, Crossville Properties Ltd, and Discovery Dawn Ltd (all in receivership) were McKillen group-related firms.

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