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Tony Holohan cites ‘duty as father’ after ruling out presidential bid

Tony Holohan cites ‘duty as father’ after ruling out presidential bid

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Dr Tony Holohan has cited concerns over the potential impact on his friends and family as he ruled himself out of contention for president.
New watchdog confirmed for public appointments in North after four-year vacancy

New watchdog confirmed for public appointments in North after four-year vacancy

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Claire Keatinge is going to take up the role later this week after a four year vacancy in the role.
Gardaí appeal for information after four people injured in Clare incident

Gardaí appeal for information after four people injured in Clare incident

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Two men in their 20s, one in his 30s and one in his 40s sustained what are described as non-life threatening injuries.
Chinese nationals smuggled cannabis worth €10m to Belfast hidden in pallets of flooring

Chinese nationals smuggled cannabis worth €10m to Belfast hidden in pallets of flooring

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

The two men hid the drugs in wooden flooring.
Downing Street warns against funding Palestine Action after Sally Rooney cash pledge

Downing Street warns against funding Palestine Action after Sally Rooney cash pledge

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

The author suggested she would use royalties from her books and BBC adaptations to fund the banned group.
Inexperienced staff, long waitlists and welfare concerns flagged at Dublin Tusla branch

Inexperienced staff, long waitlists and welfare concerns flagged at Dublin Tusla branch

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

A new report from the Health and Information Quality Authority (HIQA) finds the service to be non-compliant with safety guidelines.
Hospital overcrowding in west 'out of control' and requires urgent response, union says

Hospital overcrowding in west 'out of control' and requires urgent response, union says

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Over 34 per cent of patients waiting on trolleys on Monday were being treated in the west.
Palestinian ambassador backs Sally Rooney over Palestine Action comments

Palestinian ambassador backs Sally Rooney over Palestine Action comments

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

The award-winning author said she will donate her earnings from her books and BBC adaptions to support the group.
Police investigating possible offences following pro-Palestine rally in Belfast

Police investigating possible offences following pro-Palestine rally in Belfast

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Hundreds of people attended the event at Belfast City Hall, with a small number displaying posters and placards supporting of Palestine Action.
Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra: Funeral of Irish entrepreneur (33) to take place on Wednesday

Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra: Funeral of Irish entrepreneur (33) to take place on Wednesday

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra was found dead on a boat at Montauk Yacht Club in New York's Hamptons
Rescue team carry injured climber 600 metres down Donegal's highest peak

Rescue team carry injured climber 600 metres down Donegal's highest peak

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

The team from the Donegal Mountain Rescue team took part in the difficult extraction from the mountain on Saturday evening.
Mayo collision: Motorcyclist (50s) in critical condition, man (60s) arrested

Mayo collision: Motorcyclist (50s) in critical condition, man (60s) arrested

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

The motorcyclist received medical treatment and was conveyed to Mayo University Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
Wendy's to open its first Irish restaurant in Cork in October

Wendy's to open its first Irish restaurant in Cork in October

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Corrib Oil was announced last year as Wendy’s franchise partner in Ireland.
What the papers say: Monday's front pages

What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Many papers feature pieces on Ukrainian leader Zelensky being bolstered by EU and Nato leaders ahead of his crunch White House meeting with Donald Trump.
Reports of sexual offences increased in first half of year

Reports of sexual offences increased in first half of year

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

The number of sexual offences reported to gardaí has increased in the first six months of the year when compared to the same period in 2024.
Thunderstorm warning issued for three counties

Thunderstorm warning issued for three counties

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for Cork, Kerry, and Limerick.
Ukraine needs long-term security guarantees, says Taoiseach

Ukraine needs long-term security guarantees, says Taoiseach

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Micheál Martin attended a virtual meeting of the coalition of the willing in support of Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday.
Indian community celebrates independence day in Dublin

Indian community celebrates independence day in Dublin

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

A separate event was called off after recent racially motivated attacks raised concerns.

Grace's Cottage: Four bed Connemara home on sale for €550,000

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

The cottage features stylish interiors, bespoke features and a warm ambience.
Total of 25 fatalities linked to fires in 2024

Total of 25 fatalities linked to fires in 2024

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Chimneys, flues, hot ashes and soot were the top causes of fires recorded last year

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