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Gardaí investigating arson attack at Limerick filling station

Gardaí investigating arson attack at Limerick filling station

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

The scene was sealed off by gardaí after emergency services responded to the scene.
Physiotherapist at Dublin nursing home struck off over failure to disclose UK suspension

Physiotherapist at Dublin nursing home struck off over failure to disclose UK suspension

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

An inquiry heard the physiotherapist had provided false responses when filling out forms about whether he had ever been registered with another regulator
Quiz: Are you a good driver? Do you know the rules of the road?

Quiz: Are you a good driver? Do you know the rules of the road?

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Test your knowledge of the rules of the road by taking our quiz!
Driving test backlog: Where to beat the queues

Driving test backlog: Where to beat the queues

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

With no end to the driving test backlog in sight, here are the test centres with the shortest wait times
Man (54) dies in Co Derry crash

Man (54) dies in Co Derry crash

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

The single-vehicle collision happened in Magherafelt on Sunday.
Carlow gunman named locally as Evan Fitzgerald (22)

Carlow gunman named locally as Evan Fitzgerald (22)

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

The incident unfolded at 6.15pm when it appears a man fired a number of shots towards the roof of the busy Tesco supermarket at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre.
'Taking cocaine is completely normalised now', recovering addict warns

'Taking cocaine is completely normalised now', recovering addict warns

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

23-year-old Dylan Curran was just 15 when he took his first drink and 17 when he tried cocaine.
Sinn Féin minister urges BBC to ‘learn lessons’ from Gerry Adams libel case

Sinn Féin minister urges BBC to ‘learn lessons’ from Gerry Adams libel case

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

John O’Dowd said management at the corporation had knee-jerked in their reaction to Friday’s verdict at Dublin High Court.
Gardaí urge anyone at Carlow shopping centre during shooting to come forward

Gardaí urge anyone at Carlow shopping centre during shooting to come forward

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Shoppers and staff ran for cover when two rounds of shots rang out on Sunday
Tributes paid to woman (24) who died following Cork City Marathon

Tributes paid to woman (24) who died following Cork City Marathon

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

24-year-old Ellen Cassidy became ill at about 1pm on Sunday after she had finished the half marathon in Cork city centre.
Boylan accuses Government of 'cop out' on Occupied Territories and Israeli bonds bills

Boylan accuses Government of 'cop out' on Occupied Territories and Israeli bonds bills

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan has accused the Government of a 'cop out' on the Occupied Territories Bill and her party's Israeli bonds bill
What the papers say: Monday's front pages

What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

The Carlow town shooting incident dominates the front pages of Irish newspapers
Tributes paid to Irish runner (24) who died in Edinburgh Marathon

Tributes paid to Irish runner (24) who died in Edinburgh Marathon

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

A minute’s silence was observed at all games in Clare yesterday.
Man dead following shooting incident at Co Carlow shopping centre

Man dead following shooting incident at Co Carlow shopping centre

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

The premises has been evacuated and the scene is preserved. The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has been requested to attend.
Arrest made after assault victim left in a critical condition in Co Tyrone

Arrest made after assault victim left in a critical condition in Co Tyrone

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

One man has been arrested following the incident in Strabane.
Runner in Cork City Marathon dies

Runner in Cork City Marathon dies

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Thousands of participants ran in the event on Sunday.
Gerry Adams’ ‘putting manners on BBC’ remark ‘chilling’, NUJ man says

Gerry Adams’ ‘putting manners on BBC’ remark ‘chilling’, NUJ man says

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Former Sinn Fein leader Mr Adams won a high profile defamation case against the BBC over an episode in a Spotlight programme.
Two arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment after Co Down disturbance

Two arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment after Co Down disturbance

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

The incident happened in the Scarva Walk area of Banbridge on Saturday.
Adams libel trial ‘retraumatising’ for Denis Donaldson’s family, lawyer says

Adams libel trial ‘retraumatising’ for Denis Donaldson’s family, lawyer says

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Enda McGarrity said the Donaldson family had been ‘stonewalled’ in their quest for answers over the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson.
Kinsale property with stunning views of harbour on market

Kinsale property with stunning views of harbour on market

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

A stunning property in Kinsale has gone on the market with views over the harbour and within walking distance of Kinsale's town centre

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