The number of people using emergency accommodation rose to 16,755 in October, 5,274 of whom were children.

In regard to Irish businesses, there are several reductions if you are hoping to get some presents with Christmas, just under a month away.

Proponents of the flags say they signify patriotism and national pride; but opponents argue they are designed to intimidate immigrants.

The Public Prosecution Service said there had been ‘significant evidential developments’ in the case.

Enoch Burke’s salary will go to Wilson’s Hospital School after a High Court ruling, with the judge warning family cars could be seized if trespassing continues.

A man in his 40s was assaulted in Parkhill Lawns, Kilnamanagh, on July 19th.

John Mackey, 87, was targeted by Peter Augustine, 59, while out shopping in north London on the afternoon of May 6.

Denis O’Brien is set to appeal a High Court order to pay €823,500 to Belfast solicitors after a jury found he defamed them in a 2016 press release

This is a drop from this time last year, when 10.561 people were without a bed in November 2024.

Kashmir sapphires are prized for their colour: often described as cornflower blue or blue velvet, their rich yet soft appearance is caused in part by minute internal particles scattering the light, a natural effect that adds a gentle glow to the stone.

Billy Burns had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of his 75-year-old mother Miriam Burns

Gardaí raided the house in question and recovered an estimated €110,000 worth of cannabis, subject to analysis.

204kg of suspected cannabis resin with an estimated value of €1,200,000 was seized by Revenue Officers following the search of a vehicle which had disembarked from a ferry.

The earliest directly dated wildcat (Felis silvestris) ever found in Ireland has been identified

WaterWipes founder Edward McCloskey has been named the overall EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025

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The figures relate to the 12 months from October 1st, 2024 to September 30th, 2025 and cover anti-immigration riots.

The headless body of the stag was found at Newbridge Demesne, Donabate on Thursday morning.

Daniel Munday (23) of Yew Tree Cottages, Knellers Lane, United Kingdom pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for sale or supply on April 24th 2025. He has no previous convictions.

Mr Justice David Barniville this week confirmed the sanction of the Teaching Council and also ordered that the woman be prohibited from applying to be put back on the register for another five years.