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Assassin who emptied 'contents of a pistol' into grandfather sentenced to life in prison

Assassin who emptied 'contents of a pistol' into grandfather sentenced to life in prison

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Cailean Crawford (28) had pleaded not guilty to the murder of Thomas McCarthy (55) on July 27th, 2020.
Tourism sector had a 'challenging year' with demand for Irish holidays falling, review finds

Tourism sector had a 'challenging year' with demand for Irish holidays falling, review finds

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Visitors from key markets are becoming 'more value conscious'
Man (80s) dies in Cavan house fire

Man (80s) dies in Cavan house fire

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

The scene has been preserved as gardaí investigate the cause of the fire.
Man dies after single-vehicle crash in Co Tyrone

Man dies after single-vehicle crash in Co Tyrone

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

The incident happened near the village of Victoria Bridge on Thursday.
Enoch Burke released from prison after ruling from High Court judge

Enoch Burke released from prison after ruling from High Court judge

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Teacher Enoch Burke has been released from prison by the High Court
Thomas McConnell found guilty of murdering Gareth Hutch in Dublin

Thomas McConnell found guilty of murdering Gareth Hutch in Dublin

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Thomas 'Nicky' McConnell has become the fourth person to be found guilty of the murder of Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch's nephew
Hospital overcrowding: Over 420 patients wait for beds in Irish hospitals

Hospital overcrowding: Over 420 patients wait for beds in Irish hospitals

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

37 admitted patients were waiting on beds in the emergency department of the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital.
Most people are cutting back on Christmas spending amid cost crunch, survey finds

Most people are cutting back on Christmas spending amid cost crunch, survey finds

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Just 7% of people plan to spend more and go all out this festive season.
Over 700 people contacted gardaí over abuse in schools run by religious orders in 2024

Over 700 people contacted gardaí over abuse in schools run by religious orders in 2024

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Over 61,000 domestic abuse-related contacts have been received by gardaí to date this year.
Met Éireann issues weather warnings during weekend before Christmas

Met Éireann issues weather warnings during weekend before Christmas

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

The strong winds will peak on Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Man to stand trial after gardaí find firearms, sword and axe in car boot

Man to stand trial after gardaí find firearms, sword and axe in car boot

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

The driver of the car, Aaron McNutt, appeared at Letterkenny District Court following the incident.
What the papers say: Friday's front pages

What the papers say: Friday's front pages

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Friday’s front pages.
Man arrested in relation to death of Paula Lawlor (32) is released

Man arrested in relation to death of Paula Lawlor (32) is released

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

A woman found dead in Gorey, Co Wexford, on Thursday has been named locally as 32-year-old Paula Lawlor
Garda suspended after involvement in road traffic collision

Garda suspended after involvement in road traffic collision

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

It is understood the driver of the car was the female garda who has been suspended
Irish man in custody after Albanian nationals found hidden in livestock wagon

Irish man in custody after Albanian nationals found hidden in livestock wagon

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Patrick McKinney (23) has been charged with 14 counts under section 25 of the Immigration Act.
Donal Ryan wins An Post Irish Book of the Year award for 'Heart, Be at Peace'

Donal Ryan wins An Post Irish Book of the Year award for 'Heart, Be at Peace'

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Donal Ryan is an award-winning author from Nenagh, Co Tipperary, whose work has been published in over 20 languages to major critical acclaim. 
Detective who survived terrorist attack retires from PSNI

Detective who survived terrorist attack retires from PSNI

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Detective Inspector John Caldwell was shot several times by dissident republicans in Co Tyrone
Opportunity to address ‘wider issues’ in Athlone refugee case adjourned

Opportunity to address ‘wider issues’ in Athlone refugee case adjourned

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Protests were held in Athlone over the plan to erect up to 150 army-style tents for 1,000 asylum seekers, on a site to the rear of an existing direct provision centre in Lissywollen, Athlone
‘Enough is enough’: Candlelit vigil held in memory of Karen Cummings

‘Enough is enough’: Candlelit vigil held in memory of Karen Cummings

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Dozens of people turned out for a vigil in memory of Ms Cummings at Solitude Park in Banbridge on Thursday evening
Cyclist dies in Castleknock collision

Cyclist dies in Castleknock collision

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

The collision, involving a lorry and a pedal cyclist, took place at the junction of College Road and Castleknock Village this afternoon, December 19th, at around 4.30pm

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