Michael D Higgins described the ongoing conflict as a ‘tragic period’ in the world’s history.

The Dublin TD said she has been thinking about things ‘on a personal level’, but added that she has also been listening to the party on its views

Nine-year-old Harvey Morrison, who had scoliosis and spina bifida, died on July 29th

Bertie Ahern has confirmed he is considering running for president, amid support from within Fianna Fáil

“He was made wait for everything, but he asked for nothing,” Ms Sherratt said.

The house was built in 2000 and extends to over 5,000 sq. ft

No injuries have been reported to gardaí at this time.

The Mary Wallopers were performing at Victorious Festival in Portsmouth when they claimed they were ‘cut off’ for displaying a Palestinian flag.

The group calls itself the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) and claims to be the modern version of the secret organisation that played a key role in Irish independence.

The girl was taken to Temple Street Hospital and is being treated for serious injuries.

The drugs seized will be sent for further analysis.

Carlow, Dublin City, South Dublin, Fingal, and Cork County councils recently voted to move from a reduced rate to a higher rate.

Shane Lowry died on August 21 after an incident in Dunmurry.

The road was closed for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. It has since reopened.

The tragedy has shocked the local community where the boy's family are well-known in the locality.

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A spokesperson for the Victorious Festival said the band had their set cut short for using a ‘discriminatory’ chant.

A 32-year-old is expected to appear at Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

The PSNI said the offences were identified in a detailed investigation by its Child Internet Protection Team.

A total of 57kg of cannabis, as well as heroin and amphetamine, which are subject to analysis, were seized.