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Cyclist (90s) dies following collision with a truck in Galway

Cyclist (90s) dies following collision with a truck in Galway

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Shortly after midday, gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision.
Prayer group ends 'illegal sit-in' at Franciscan-owned Tipperary church, court told

Prayer group ends 'illegal sit-in' at Franciscan-owned Tipperary church, court told

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Last month, the group’s representative promised the High Court that it would end its sit-in
Man (30s) jailed for six years for destroying priceless mummies in Dublin church

Man (30s) jailed for six years for destroying priceless mummies in Dublin church

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

The court heard that St Michan's Church's crypt holds mummified remains, including 'the Crusader', which dates back 800 years.
Recent ‘horrific’ knife attacks heighten public’s fears – Pearse Doherty

Recent ‘horrific’ knife attacks heighten public’s fears – Pearse Doherty

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Pearse Doherty said the ‘collapse’ in the public’s sense of safety is due to the lack of gardai on the city’s streets.
Creeslough families are 'troubled beyond description' over site redevelopment, solicitor says

Creeslough families are 'troubled beyond description' over site redevelopment, solicitor says

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Damien Tansey said the Donegal County Council was behaving as “if this was a normal development case in respect of which planning permission was sought"
Cost of living in Ireland: How quickly are prices rising?

Cost of living in Ireland: How quickly are prices rising?

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Some parts of the economy are still experiencing substantial price jumps.
Police investigate sudden death of man in Co Antrim

Police investigate sudden death of man in Co Antrim

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Police were at the scene in the Redwood Court area of Dunmurry.
New Look to cease trading in Ireland with loss of 347 jobs

New Look to cease trading in Ireland with loss of 347 jobs

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

The fashion retailer will close all Irish stores with the loss of almost 350 jobs
Sit-ups and push-ups to be removed from garda fitness tests

Sit-ups and push-ups to be removed from garda fitness tests

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

162 out of 520 candidates did not pass the fitness test last year.
Hospital overcrowding: 109 patients without a bed in University Hospital Limerick

Hospital overcrowding: 109 patients without a bed in University Hospital Limerick

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Nationally, 403 patients were waiting in emergency departments, while 196 were in wards elsewhere
‘Never more important’ to encourage children to read, author says

‘Never more important’ to encourage children to read, author says

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Award-winning children’s author Sarah Webb believes it has never been more important to find books for children.
Drivers have paid €2.1bn in tolls on Dublin's M50 since 2008

Drivers have paid €2.1bn in tolls on Dublin's M50 since 2008

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

€211 million was made at the toll in 2024, up nearly 11 per cent on the previous year.
Inquest findings in SAS shooting of four IRA men referred to prosecutors

Inquest findings in SAS shooting of four IRA men referred to prosecutors

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

A coroner ruled the soldiers’ use of lethal force in the ambush in Clonoe, Co Tyrone, in 1992 was not justified.
Creeslough families to challenge decision to redevelop site of tragedy

Creeslough families to challenge decision to redevelop site of tragedy

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

An application was made to develop a petrol station, shop and memorial garden at the site of the Creeslough explosion.
Man charged after firearms and ammunition seized in Co Meath

Man charged after firearms and ammunition seized in Co Meath

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

On Wednesday, gardaí searched a property in Bettystown.
Survey reveals 70% of people spend too much time on their phone

Survey reveals 70% of people spend too much time on their phone

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

The survey of 1,000 people in Ireland was carried out as part of Deloitte’s Digital Consumer Trends report.
Ancient remains discovered in Derry bog ‘likely to belong to young woman’

Ancient remains discovered in Derry bog ‘likely to belong to young woman’

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

The Ballymacombs More Woman has been hailed as ‘one of the most important archaeological discoveries on the island of Ireland’.
What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine dominate the front pages of Thursday’s papers.
Ireland ‘lagging’ behind other countries on infrastructure, watchdog says

Ireland ‘lagging’ behind other countries on infrastructure, watchdog says

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council said Government needs to ensure there are enough construction workers for infrastructure projects.
Sinn Féin calls for ‘Irish Unity week’ in the Dáil

Sinn Féin calls for ‘Irish Unity week’ in the Dáil

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

The reform would see MLAs and Northern Ireland MPs contributing to debates.

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