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Beauty influencers can be ‘just as toxic’ as Andrew Tate, psychiatrist warns

Beauty influencers can be ‘just as toxic’ as Andrew Tate, psychiatrist warns

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Professor Mathew Sadlier also told a Festival of Politics event that ‘societal change’ is needed around children’s use of smartphones.
Garda suspended after death of man in Dublin

Garda suspended after death of man in Dublin

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

The 51-year-old man died after he suffered serious injuries following an interaction with gardai.
Two men (40s) arrested after drugs and cash seized in Dublin

Two men (40s) arrested after drugs and cash seized in Dublin

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Gardaí searched two residential properties in DMR North and DMR West and a vehicle in DMR West. These searches resulted in the seizure of €63,000 in cash.
Kildare County Council gives green light for €3bn 'next generation' data campus

Kildare County Council gives green light for €3bn 'next generation' data campus

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Kildare County Council has granted planning to Robert Moffett’s Herbata Ltd's plans for the six data centre campus for a site next to the M7 motorway and business park at Naas, Co Kildare.
Teenager charged in conncection with death of Ian Walsh in Co Tipperary

Teenager charged in conncection with death of Ian Walsh in Co Tipperary

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

The teenager was arrested by officers in Carrick-on-Suir early on Wednesday. He was taken to Clonmel Garda station for questioning.
Two men (20s and 50s) arrested after €775k of drugs seized in Co Waterford

Two men (20s and 50s) arrested after €775k of drugs seized in Co Waterford

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Two men, aged in their 20s and 50s, were arrested and detained at Garda Stations in the Waterford–Kilkenny Division.
Psychiatrist took job working with children in Donegal after being told not to work in Ireland

Psychiatrist took job working with children in Donegal after being told not to work in Ireland

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

A fitness-to-practise inquiry by the Medical Council found a series of allegations proven against psychiatrist Syed Zubair
Marks and Spencer bring back online shopping in Ireland

Marks and Spencer bring back online shopping in Ireland

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

The retailer thanked its customers for their support: "We are incredibly grateful."
Irish leaders welcome clarity on EU-US trade deal and pharma tariffs set at 15 per cent

Irish leaders welcome clarity on EU-US trade deal and pharma tariffs set at 15 per cent

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was a ‘significant win’ for the EU and highlighted arrangements for the pharmaceutical and aviation sectors.
Opposition parties ‘anxiously’ await Sinn Féin presidential candidate decision

Opposition parties ‘anxiously’ await Sinn Féin presidential candidate decision

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy said Catherine Connolly is the ‘best-positioned progressive left candidate’ to stop Fine Gael or Fianna Fail.
Rise in number of pupils receiving top GCSE grades in North

Rise in number of pupils receiving top GCSE grades in North

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Results have been delivered to more than 32,000 pupils across the region.
Man (20s) who died in Cork collision named locally

Man (20s) who died in Cork collision named locally

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Shanballymore GAA is among those who have paid tribute to the deceased.
Officers acted proportionately in shooting ‘aggressive’ cow heading towards busy road

Officers acted proportionately in shooting ‘aggressive’ cow heading towards busy road

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

The office of the ombudsman reviewed two incidents that took place in May this year involving putting down cattle.
Irish Life announces further price hikes for health insurance plans

Irish Life announces further price hikes for health insurance plans

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

The changes will take effect from October, and could add between €60 and €185 to the average family's total bill
Rare 245-year-old violin presented to new leader of Ulster Youth Orchestra from Cork

Rare 245-year-old violin presented to new leader of Ulster Youth Orchestra from Cork

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Anna Jansson (21) has been given the Milton Violin for use during her tenure.
Gardaí investigating after man (30s) allegedly assaulted in Limerick city

Gardaí investigating after man (30s) allegedly assaulted in Limerick city

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

A section of footpath outside an off-licence and a pharmacy remained cordoned off by gardaí on Thursday morning.
English tourist (40s) in critical condition after assault in Dublin's Temple Bar

English tourist (40s) in critical condition after assault in Dublin's Temple Bar

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene in the Temple Bar Square area at around 12.30am.
What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

A wide range of stories feature across Thursday's newspaper front pages

Antrim and Newtownabbey Council investigates hotel being used for asylum seekers

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

DUP MLA Trevor Clarke said councillors from his party are pressing for similar investigations in other areas.
Guinness maker Diageo wants to double capacity of new Kildare brewery

Guinness maker Diageo wants to double capacity of new Kildare brewery

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

Construction work at the brewery has been continuing since June last year

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