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Man dead following shooting incident at Co Carlow shopping centre

Man dead following shooting incident at Co Carlow shopping centre

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

The premises has been evacuated and the scene is preserved. The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has been requested to attend.
Arrest made after assault victim left in a critical condition in Co Tyrone

Arrest made after assault victim left in a critical condition in Co Tyrone

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

One man has been arrested following the incident in Strabane.
Runner in Cork City Marathon dies

Runner in Cork City Marathon dies

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Thousands of participants ran in the event on Sunday.
Gerry Adams’ ‘putting manners on BBC’ remark ‘chilling’, NUJ man says

Gerry Adams’ ‘putting manners on BBC’ remark ‘chilling’, NUJ man says

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Former Sinn Fein leader Mr Adams won a high profile defamation case against the BBC over an episode in a Spotlight programme.
Two arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment after Co Down disturbance

Two arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment after Co Down disturbance

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

The incident happened in the Scarva Walk area of Banbridge on Saturday.
Adams libel trial ‘retraumatising’ for Denis Donaldson’s family, lawyer says

Adams libel trial ‘retraumatising’ for Denis Donaldson’s family, lawyer says

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Enda McGarrity said the Donaldson family had been ‘stonewalled’ in their quest for answers over the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson.
Kinsale property with stunning views of harbour on market

Kinsale property with stunning views of harbour on market

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

A stunning property in Kinsale has gone on the market with views over the harbour and within walking distance of Kinsale's town centre
Davy Fitzgerald's son receives suspended sentence after stealing €35,000 from former employer Bank of Ireland

Davy Fitzgerald's son receives suspended sentence after stealing €35,000 from former employer Bank of Ireland

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

A son of Clare hurling legend Davy Fitzgerald was given a fully suspended 12-month prison sentence after he admitted stealing €35,000 from his then employer, Bank of Ireland, to feed his “out-of-control gambling addiction”
Two people shot dead at Irish bar in Costa del sol

Two people shot dead at Irish bar in Costa del sol

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Police are investigating the brutal assassination as a drug-related gang shooting but have yet to make any arrests.
Irish unity vote only route for Northern Ireland to rejoin EU – O’Toole

Irish unity vote only route for Northern Ireland to rejoin EU – O’Toole

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

The SDLP Stormont leader was speaking ahead of an opposition motion in the Assembly, nine years on from the 2016 Brexit referendum.
Politics watch: Independent votes sign of Coalition tension?

Politics watch: Independent votes sign of Coalition tension?

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come.
50th anniversary of Seamus Heaney’s landmark collection on Troubles to be marked

50th anniversary of Seamus Heaney’s landmark collection on Troubles to be marked

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

A three-day conference at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast will bring together experts on the poet.
Motorcyclist injured in collision which killed Garda dies in hospital

Motorcyclist injured in collision which killed Garda dies in hospital

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

A Garda spokesperson said the man aged in his 30s died in Beaumont Hospital on Saturday evening.
Poll: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael tied, two point drop for Sinn Féin

Poll: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael tied, two point drop for Sinn Féin

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are neck and neck in the latest opinion poll
What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

What the papers say: Sunday's front pages

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Sunday's front pages
'There was a joy about her that is gone': Parents speak out about Down syndrome regression

'There was a joy about her that is gone': Parents speak out about Down syndrome regression

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Sorcha Ward’s daughter, Aoife, from Co Donegal, was around 18 when she began regressing in 2016, and they are one of many families affected by the condition, marked by a sudden loss of previously acquired abilities.
Garda injured after being stuck by e-bike in hit-and-run incident in Co Dublin

Garda injured after being stuck by e-bike in hit-and-run incident in Co Dublin

Sat, 31 May, 2025

At approximately 2.30pm, a male Garda approached two males on the e-bike directing them to dismount.
Teenager arrested after woman (70s) injured following Co Clare car robbery

Teenager arrested after woman (70s) injured following Co Clare car robbery

Sat, 31 May, 2025

The incident occurred at approximately 6:15pm on Friday.
Government lodges protest letter over Israeli gunfire near peacekeepers

Government lodges protest letter over Israeli gunfire near peacekeepers

Sat, 31 May, 2025

A formal ‘demarche’ has been served on the Israeli government through the UN.
Woman (70s) dies after two-vehicle collision in Co Donegal

Woman (70s) dies after two-vehicle collision in Co Donegal

Sat, 31 May, 2025

The driver of the van, a man in his 50s, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.

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