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No difference between Galway hotel fire and Dublin riots, says Galway councillor

No difference between Galway hotel fire and Dublin riots, says Galway councillor

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

Cllr Carroll said that the community should have been informed two weeks ago about the plans to accommodate international protection applicants in the hotel.
Man dies in road collision in Donegal

Man dies in road collision in Donegal

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

The two-vehicle collision left the man in his 30s fatally injured. 
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

A wide range of stories feature across Tuesday's front pages.
Northern Ireland business leaders urge a deal for a ‘fully funded’ Stormont

Northern Ireland business leaders urge a deal for a ‘fully funded’ Stormont

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

They have written to the UK Northern Ireland secretary of state Chris Heaton-Harris and party leaders urging them to ‘maintain momentum’ in talks
Sinn Féin attacks ‘lack of leadership’ as DUP rules out deal before Christmas

Sinn Féin attacks ‘lack of leadership’ as DUP rules out deal before Christmas

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Conor Murphy has urged Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris to ‘call time’ on the ‘endless negotiation’ with the DUP.
Brothers caught digging up €80,000 in coffee jars in a Dublin field

Brothers caught digging up €80,000 in coffee jars in a Dublin field

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Gardaí believe that the cash dug up by brothers Michael (30), Thomas (39) and Patrick (20) Wall using shovels and a mini digger was derived from burglaries
Person dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Galway

Person dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Galway

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

One person has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co Galway on Monday morning
Robber said 'this is easy' after raiding petrol station with imitation firearm - court

Robber said 'this is easy' after raiding petrol station with imitation firearm - court

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Sean Kemp (29) pulled out a black handgun which he pointed at staff under a Covid screen. He demanded cash while staff filled a bag with €315 before he walked briskly out of the shop
Part-time firefighter is not working when on standby for callouts, court rules

Part-time firefighter is not working when on standby for callouts, court rules

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

It said Mr Walsh was obliged to attend callouts averaging 1.7hours or week, or 84 hours per annum
Judge to refer questions to Europe over State's liability to pay damages to homeless asylum seekers

Judge to refer questions to Europe over State's liability to pay damages to homeless asylum seekers

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

One of the test case applicants, a 25-year-old Afghan man, was homeless for 71 days after arriving in February, allegedly causing him to feel suicidal and “scared almost all the time”
Teacher tells sex assault trial it was 'major mistake' to have student sleep in bed beside him

Teacher tells sex assault trial it was 'major mistake' to have student sleep in bed beside him

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

A teacher accused of sexually assaulting six young men has told his trial that he made a “major mistake” to have a student sleep in bed beside him
Man jailed for sexual abuse of young next door neighbour

Man jailed for sexual abuse of young next door neighbour

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

The 26-year-old has been jailed for six-and-a-half years
Ex-priest jailed for sexual assault of vulnerable woman after suspended sentence overturned

Ex-priest jailed for sexual assault of vulnerable woman after suspended sentence overturned

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Joe Dunne (82) was previously sentenced to four years in prison, which had been suspended in full by the trial judge
Teen who sexually abused younger sister given suspended sentence

Teen who sexually abused younger sister given suspended sentence

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

The 17-year-old pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual abuse
Sweet trumps sour in cocktail preferences across Ireland

Sweet trumps sour in cocktail preferences across Ireland

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

The pornstar martini, comprising passion fruit and vodka, has emerged as the favourite cocktail both north and south of the border.
WHO chief thanks Ireland for ‘moral leadership’ on Gaza crisis

WHO chief thanks Ireland for ‘moral leadership’ on Gaza crisis

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that diseases could take ‘more lives in the space of a few days than bombs will take in a few weeks
Damages sought by Barne Estate owners against Magniers

Damages sought by Barne Estate owners against Magniers

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

The claimants allege John Magnier and his family have caused them a loss of €22 million
McEntee says ‘wrong’ to blame Government for burning of asylum centre

McEntee says ‘wrong’ to blame Government for burning of asylum centre

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said there should be an open debate about migration in Ireland.
Jury unable to reach verdict in trial of woman accused of murdering former lover

Jury unable to reach verdict in trial of woman accused of murdering former lover

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Nicola Brennan (33) had pleaded not guilty to the murder of Juris Viktorovs (36) in Co Wicklow in February 2022
Over 200 witnesses involved in case of alleged murder of man found off Sliabh Liag cliffs

Over 200 witnesses involved in case of alleged murder of man found off Sliabh Liag cliffs

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Alan Vial (38) and Nikita Burns (22) will stand trial in 2025, accused of murdering Robert Wilkin

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