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Josef Puska's wife charged with withholding information during Ashling Murphy murder investigation

Josef Puska's wife charged with withholding information during Ashling Murphy murder investigation

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Five people appeared before Tullamore District Court on Wednesday charged with offences relating to the investigation into the death of Ashling Murphy
Legal challenge to UK’s Legacy Act gives bereaved families ‘fresh hope’

Legal challenge to UK’s Legacy Act gives bereaved families ‘fresh hope’

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Those bereaved in Northern Ireland’s Troubles have thanked the Government for taking the action.
Irish legacy action will complement Troubles’ victims’ challenges – McDonald

Irish legacy action will complement Troubles’ victims’ challenges – McDonald

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

The Sinn Féin leader said the UK’s Legacy Act was a ‘flagrant breach of international human rights law’
No public sector pay deal before Christmas after talks break down

No public sector pay deal before Christmas after talks break down

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Paschal Donohoe said he hoped ‘further progress’ could be made ‘across a number of weeks’.
Web Summit co-founders' claims over impact of Paddy Cosgrave's tweets to be met 'robustly'

Web Summit co-founders' claims over impact of Paddy Cosgrave's tweets to be met 'robustly'

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Mr Cosgrave quit his Web Summit role after he caused controversy with tweets concerning Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7th
Michael Lynn convicted of stealing €17.9m following eight-week trial

Michael Lynn convicted of stealing €17.9m following eight-week trial

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

The jury returned guilty verdicts on 10 of the 21 charges against Lynn
Government praised for ‘taking a stand’ against UK’s Legacy Act

Government praised for ‘taking a stand’ against UK’s Legacy Act

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Amnesty International said the move is the right thing for victims, the rule of law and upholding human rights
Galway man jailed for 'relentless and degrading' sexual abuse of his niece

Galway man jailed for 'relentless and degrading' sexual abuse of his niece

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

The 40-year-old was jailed for 13-and-a-half years by the Central Criminal Court, sitting in Mullingar
Department of Justice flooded with messages about bogus letter on extraditing Ukrainian men

Department of Justice flooded with messages about bogus letter on extraditing Ukrainian men

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Concerns were raised that the fake correspondence could have been generated by Russian military propagandists to create panic among Ukrainians living in Ireland
Sligo teen sentenced for attempt to upload video of sexually assaulting his cousin

Sligo teen sentenced for attempt to upload video of sexually assaulting his cousin

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

The boy, who is now 16, was sentenced to 16 months in detention
President Higgins' Christmas message thanks migrants who ‘enrich our culture’

President Higgins' Christmas message thanks migrants who ‘enrich our culture’

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Michael D Higgins also said ‘our hearts are made heavy’ by the loss of so many young lives in the Middle East conflict.
Government to initiate case against UK over Troubles legacy Bill

Government to initiate case against UK over Troubles legacy Bill

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Tánaiste Micheál Martin confirmed the Government's decision on Thursday afternoon
Cocaine haul worth €21m seized from cargo ship in Co Limerick

Cocaine haul worth €21m seized from cargo ship in Co Limerick

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Gardaí said the Maltese vessel had arrived in the port of Foynes from Canada
Man whose wife died hours after delivering baby settles action for €1.9m

Man whose wife died hours after delivering baby settles action for €1.9m

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Nayyab Tariq (28) died at Mayo University Hospital in March 2020 just hours after delivering her first child
Man (70s) dies after assault in Co Donegal

Man (70s) dies after assault in Co Donegal

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

The man was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with serious injuries and pronounced dead late on Tuesday evening
Man admits making calls threatening stepdaughter over property dispute

Man admits making calls threatening stepdaughter over property dispute

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Brian Dixon (65) pleaded guilty to the charges at Dublin District Court
Adrian Lynch confirmed as deputy director-general of RTÉ

Adrian Lynch confirmed as deputy director-general of RTÉ

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Mr Lynch had been performing the duties of the role on an interim basis
LadBible owner reports sales growth as global audience surpasses 440m

LadBible owner reports sales growth as global audience surpasses 440m

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Manchester-based LBG Media said it was performing well in the UK and Ireland despite profits dragging in Australia
Man (60s) seriously injured in collision between car and cyclist in Leitrim

Man (60s) seriously injured in collision between car and cyclist in Leitrim

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

A man, aged in his 60s, has been taken to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, for treatment for serious injuries
White Christmas unlikely as blustery conditions blow in

White Christmas unlikely as blustery conditions blow in

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Three wind alerts have been issued to cover the island on Thursday

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