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Married couple 'traumatised' after alleged violent car hijacking, court hears

Married couple 'traumatised' after alleged violent car hijacking, court hears

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

A married couple were "traumatised" after being assaulted, stabbed and receiving death threats during a violent car hijacking on Dublin's South Great George's Street, a court heard
'Affordable' housing far too expensive, Mary Lou McDonald says

'Affordable' housing far too expensive, Mary Lou McDonald says

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Sinn Féin's leader has said new "affordable" housing is far too expensive for most buyers
Anti-US rally met by Venezuelan counter-protesters in Dublin

Anti-US rally met by Venezuelan counter-protesters in Dublin

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

More than 100 people participated in a demonstration outside the US embassy, protesting against intervention in Venezuela.
County quiz series: What is the most common surname in Fermanagh?

County quiz series: What is the most common surname in Fermanagh?

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

From cruising on Upper and Lower Lough Erne to exploring Belleek’s craft heritage or taking in castle views at Enniskillen, the county balances tranquillity with intrigue.
Funeral of Stephen McCahill remembers ‘heartfelt dedication’ to Donegal

Funeral of Stephen McCahill remembers ‘heartfelt dedication’ to Donegal

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Mr McCahill – who was named Donegal Person of the Year in 2016 – died after an assault in his Ardara home earlier this week.
Farmers take part in rolling protest against Mercosur deal

Farmers take part in rolling protest against Mercosur deal

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

The trade deal with the EU involves four Mercosur countries – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Relatives feared for Oísin Reddin's safety in ongoing custody battle with father, reports say

Relatives feared for Oísin Reddin's safety in ongoing custody battle with father, reports say

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Oísin’s extended family had cared for the boy when he was an infant and had engaged in a legal battle for several years to secure custody, but his father, Wayne O’Reilly, was ultimately successful in gaining custody of the boy.
Newry could become Ireland’s Malmo: Cross-Border hub suggested to ease Dublin's housing crisis

Newry could become Ireland’s Malmo: Cross-Border hub suggested to ease Dublin's housing crisis

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

The 64-page report, titled Newry Next, has suggested that the town could follow the lead of the southern Swedish city, which is home to thousands of people working in the nearby Danish capital, Copenhagen.
What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

What the papers say: Saturday's front pages

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

A variety of stories feature on Irish front pages on Saturday morning, but the death of a 12-year-old boy and his father in a suspected murder-suicide in Dublin feature on multiple.
Status yellow fog warning issued for five counties

Status yellow fog warning issued for five counties

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

The forecaster said areas of dense fog and freezing fog could affect visibility and create hazardous travelling conditions.
Young Scientist: Winner scoops prize for brain cancer diagnostic tool

Young Scientist: Winner scoops prize for brain cancer diagnostic tool

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Aoibheann Daly, a 4th year student from Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, won with her project “GlioScope: Multi-task Deep Learning and Causal AI for Glioma & Glioblastoma Profiling”. 
Four people arrested after gardaí seize gun, cash and drugs following raid in Dublin

Four people arrested after gardaí seize gun, cash and drugs following raid in Dublin

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

An adult male in his late teens was arrested and has since been charged and appeared before the Court.
Man (30s) arrested in Co Donegal as part of investigation into dissident republicans

Man (30s) arrested in Co Donegal as part of investigation into dissident republicans

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

The investigation is being supported by the Special Detective Unit.
Firefighters tackling ‘significant’ blaze on industrial estate in Co Down

Firefighters tackling ‘significant’ blaze on industrial estate in Co Down

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

North Down MP Alex Easton said he ‘hopes and prays’ no one has been hurt in the blaze.
Post-mortems completed on Dublin father and son

Post-mortems completed on Dublin father and son

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

The bodies of a 12-year-old boy and his 48-year-old father were found at two separate locations on Thursday.
Dublin teen (18) had loaded ‘primed for use’ Glock gun, court hears

Dublin teen (18) had loaded ‘primed for use’ Glock gun, court hears

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Morgan Ennis of Cherry Orchard Drive, Ballyfermot, appeared before Dublin District Court on Friday.
'I have suffered physical and mental harm' says suspended DAA chief

'I have suffered physical and mental harm' says suspended DAA chief

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Kenny Jacobs also described, in written evidence before the High Court, allegations that he had been responsible for suicidal ideation by employees as false and unjustifiably made.
'TikTok' burglar jailed for theft of stag's head and boat engine

'TikTok' burglar jailed for theft of stag's head and boat engine

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Timmy O'Gara has been jailed for another year after appearing on five further offences under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act.
Family of teen (14) killed in Creeslough explosion say more can be done to find out the truth

Family of teen (14) killed in Creeslough explosion say more can be done to find out the truth

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

The explosion at the Applegreen service station in Co Donegal happened on October 7th, 2022, and killed 10 people and left eight in hospital.
NI pastor pays tribute to ‘compassionate’ woman shot by ICE officer in US

NI pastor pays tribute to ‘compassionate’ woman shot by ICE officer in US

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Renee Nicole Good was shot dead in Minneapolis as officers were carrying out an immigration crackdown operation.

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