A man in his 20s was seriously injured in an alleged attack on the Tucker Street area of Castlebar in the early hours of Saturday August 23rd.

Wednesday's front pages focus on a range of stories from a boy who has been missing for up to four years being feared dead to the new Garda Commissioner considering arming gardaí with tasers.

As part of the garda investigation, a woman in her 30s was detained in west Dublin and brought to a Garda station in the capital.

The planning permission comes four years after Hines lodged its original plan for 1,614 apartment units under the Strategic Housing Development (SHD) framework to An Bord Pleanála.

The average overpayment to a garda was around €1,870 while the average overpayment for a civilian member was €1,580.

The drugs seized are now subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland.

The former weather presenter and author is the latest celebrity to throw their hat into the ring.

Coroner Clare Keane returned a verdict of death by suicide at an inquest into the death of Neville Kearns at Dublin District Coroner’s Court on Tuesday after hearing evidence that the collision was due to the result of “driver input.”

Ryan O’Driscoll, 27, with a hostel address in Naas, Co. Kildare, is accused of using or threatening to use violence with three other named men during an alleged incident on August 22nd and of producing a hammer as a weapon during a dispute.

Police are investigating the burning of six cars in Ballymena on Sunday.

Zakariye Ali, with an address on the North Circular Road, Dublin, was charged with assault causing harm to the Luas staff members at the tram stop on Lower Abbey Street on November 17th, 2023.

From Kneecap's packed Main Stage moment to the comfort of pre-booked camping, EP delivered – despite the drizzle.

UK Conservative MPs described it as ‘ridiculous’ and accused the police of ‘arresting people for making jokes’.

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly referred to cocaine production destroying the environment in Colombia.

A study led by Queen’s University Belfast has characterised a new molecule which can block the inflammation associated with a range of diseases.

Justin Kelly also said he wants to prioritise tackling crime in rural Ireland during his first press conference since his appointment.

Justin Kelly said he is considering the introduction of tasers and prioritising ‘increased visibility’ of officers.

Police are appealing for information about the incident on Sunday night.

The incident took place in the Ballycastle area of Ballina on Monday evening.

So far, just two candidates have secured enough support to get on the ballot paper.