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20 mins agoLyra honoured with prolonged applause at vigil
The death of a journalist doing their job should not be marked with silence and so Lyra McKee was honoured with prolonged applause and cheers.
2 hours, 25 mins agolatestHundreds attend Lyra McKee vigil in Dublin
The 29-year-old journalist was fatally shot in Derry on Thursday during a riot in the Creggan area of the city.
2 hours, 31 mins agoWoman arrested by detectives investigating Lyra McKee murder released unconditionally
The 57-year-old woman arrested this morning by detectives investigating the murder of Lyra McKee has been released unconditionally.
3 hours, 35 mins agolatestTeenager in critical condition following collision between car and truck in Cork
A teenager is in a critical condition and three others have been left seriously hurt after a collision between a car and a truck in Co Cork this afternoon.
4 hours, 9 mins agolatest'We need to have separate reproductive health leave' says teachers' union
The State’s largest teaching union has called for statutory time off work after miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and fertility treatment as part of a comprehensive review of current sick leave entitlements.
4 hours, 14 mins agolatestLove triangle trial: Jury told not to be 'influenced by emotion, sympathy, anger or disgust'
The jury in the trial of a 50-year-old farmer charged with murdering his alleged love rival, and hiding his body in an underground tank, have paused their deliberations for the night to resume tomorrow morning.
4 hours, 47 mins agoLecturer who made controversial FGM comments wins unfair dismissal case against Trinity
A university lecturer at the centre of controversy last year over TV comments he made about female genital mutilation (FGM) has won his unfair dismissal case against Trinity College Dublin (TCD).
'They are fantastic at their sports': Formerly conjoined twins hoping to become Paralympians
Formerly conjoined twins from Cork who hit the headlines over the weekend when Hollywood actor, Tom Hanks, sent them a personalised Toy Story video are set to receive personalised toys from the actor.
5 hours, 18 mins agoCoveney meets NI political representatives after Lyra McKee’s death
Simon Coveney travelled to Northern Ireland to discuss the current impasse in Stormont in light of the death of activist and journalist Lyra McKee.
5 hours, 20 mins agolatestNew parental scheme could see firms discriminate when hiring new staff, ISME warn
A new parental leave scheme could see firms discriminate when hiring new staff, a body representing small and medium-sized enterprises has warned.
5 hours, 55 mins agolatestThree men arrested as Revenue seize drugs in Portlaoise
Revenue seized drugs with an estimated street value of €20,000 during searches in Portlaoise on Thursday.
6 hours, 4 mins agoNew parental leave scheme: What it means for you and your baby
In November, a new parental leave scheme will come into effect, available to all new parents in employment or self-employment.
6 hours, 9 mins agolatestIrish Cancer Society calls for VAT on sunscreen to be reduced
The Irish Cancer Society is calling for the VAT on sunscreen to be reduced.
6 hours, 27 mins agoTUI: 'Palpable anger and frustration' about pay discrepancies for teachers
There is 'palpable anger and frustration' about ongoing pay discrepancies for teachers in Ireland.
6 hours, 48 mins agoMother who lost son to violence will stand in solidarity with Lyra McKee's family
Joan Deane can empathise with the family and partner of Lyra McKee.
6 hours, 53 mins agoEducation Minster initiates pilot project to teach Irish through PE
Minister for Education Joe McHugh has initiated a pilot project to teach Irish through physical education (PE) in primary schools.
7 hours, 40 mins agolatestGardaí carry out house-to-house enquiries as speculation mounts over Donegal gorse fire
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses amidst local speculation that yesterday's huge wildfires in Co Donegal may have been started deliberately.
8 hours, 2 mins agoOver half of farm workers killed in vehicle-related accidents crushed to death, HSA study shows
More than half of farm workers killed while operating tractors or other work vehicles are crushed to death, a study by the Health and Safety Authority shows.
8 hours, 51 mins agoGardaí make fresh appeal for information on fatal collision involving motorcyclist
Gardaí at Dundrum Garda Station investigating a fatal collision in Ballinteer on April 8 are appealing for further information.
9 hours, 14 mins agoIssue of pay inequality for teachers 'unfinished business', says Education Minister
Education Minister Joe McHugh has said that he cannot commit to a timeline to end pay inequality for teachers.
10 hours, 12 mins agolatestIrish Rail admits concern over anti-social behaviour on trains
Irish Rail has admitted that it is concerned by the rise in anti-social behaviour on trains.
10 hours, 41 mins agoIrish potatoes prevent food crisis and restore 'dignity and hope' in Ethiopia
Irish potatoes have prevented another major humanitarian food crisis in one of the poorest and most remote parts of Ethiopia, Concern Worldwide has said.
11 hours, 6 mins agoDublin garage robbed by man who threatened staff with syringe
A garage in Dublin has been robbed by a man who threatened staff with a syringe.
11 hours, 12 mins agoHIQA launches public consultation on PrEP programme to prevent HIV
HIQA has launched a public consultation on a draft health technology assessment (HTA) of a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programme for people at substantial risk of HIV.
11 hours, 47 mins agolatestTerminally ill Take That fan confined to wheelchair pleads with band's management for accessible tickets
A terminally-ill mother of two who has been a life-long Take That fan is pleading with the band’s management to help her see them live in concert at the 3Arena.
12 hours, 30 mins agolatestNumber of learner drivers who have never sat test 'shocking', says CEO of RSA
The CEO of the Road Safety Authority has described the number of learner drivers who have never sat their test as "shocking".
13 hours, 56 mins agoNew IRA: Dissident republican group linked with four murders
The group is believed to have formed in a merger of smaller groups between 2011 and 2012.
14 hours, 6 mins agoDelay in fighting Donegal gorse fire due to crews coming from 'all over the country' - Air Corps
The delay in the involvement of the air corps in fighting the gorse fire in Donegal was because crews had to be assembled “from the four corners of the country” according to the Press Officer with the Irish Air Corps.
14 hours, 34 mins agolatestNew paid parental leave scheme on course for November
Up to 60,000 parents a year are to gain new paid parental leave and benefit from November.
15 hours, 13 mins agolatestGrace probe delayed due to scale of findings
The Grace investigation into claims a severely disabled mute woman suffered decades of sexual abuse at a State foster home has asked to delay its findings until the end of the year — pushing back the start of inquiries into 46 other cases at the home.
15 hours, 26 mins agoNew anti-slavery rules for fishing
The Workplace Relations Commission is to play an increased role in protecting migrant fishermen here from modern-day slavery.
1 day agolatestFour people and dog rescued in separate incidents on Lough Derg
The RNLI and Irish Coast Guard rescued four people and a dog in separate incidents on Lough Derg this afternoon.
1 day agoDonegal fire under control as Air Corps helicopter drops 42,000 litres of water on blaze
The fire will continue to be monitored overnight with a number of 'hot-spots' still under observation.
1 day agoMore than 140 people contact police with information on Lyra McKee murder
Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy, the lead detective in the investigation, this evening hailed the "massive public positive response".
1 day agoGardaí warn 'Border Works Road' in Killarney closed due to gorse fire
Gardaí are advising motorists that the Ballaghisheen to Waterville road, known locally at 'The Border Works Road', is closed as a result.
1 day agolatestNaughton defends ‘transformational’ climate action plan
Climate Action Committee chairwoman Hildegarde Naughton said everyone knows Ireland has been a climate change laggard.
1 day agoINTO signal breakthrough in securing pay equality for new entrants to primary school teaching
A breakthrough in securing pay equality for new entrants to primary school teaching has been signalled by the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) after a form of wording has been agreed with Government.
1 day agoSuspect devices found in Drogheda following discovery of gun
Gardaí that the Army Explosives Ordnance Disposal team are on the scene.
1 day agoFire in Down 'being treated as suspicious' by PSNI
Detectives in the North are appealing for witnesses after a fire in Co Down.
1 day agolatestSunshine to come to an end as heavy and thundery showers expected
Met Éireann reports that the weather this week will see more showers and cloud.
1 day ago94% of schools experienced teacher recruitment difficulties in the last six months
Almost half of schools have teaching vacancies and more than nine-out-of-10 principals reported recruitment difficulties in the last six months.
1 day agoLyra McKee's friends protest outside dissident republican group’s office
They left red handprints on the walls of Junior McDaid House in Derry.
1 day agolatestIrish tourists in Sri Lanka advised to stay indoors
Irish tourists in Sri Lanka have been advised to stay indoors after a wave of bombings on Easter Sunday killed 290 people and left more than 500 injured.
1 day agoINTO president promises union will continue fight 'for equal pay for equal work' for teachers
Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) president Joe Killeen has said his union will stand with its new members on securing pay equality, whether through “negotiation, court challenge or industrial action”.
1 day agolatestUpdate: Gardaí make arrest after shots fired in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating after shots were fired in Dublin and Dundalk.
1 day agoGeorge Clooney 'planning return to Ireland' after visiting cousins in Laois
Hollywood actor George Clooney plans to return to Ireland next year following a brief visit to meet his cousins over the Easter break.
1 day agoMan appears in court charged with Derry bomb hoax
Keith McClenaghan was also charged with two counts of possessing home-made explosives with intent to endanger life.
1 day agoPSNI make arrest after church damaged in Antrim
Police in the North have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with criminal damage at a church in Antrim.
1 day agoSiptu to ballot 17,000 hospital support staff on strike action
Up to 17,000 hospital support workers are being balloted from today on strike action.
1 day agolatestSF: Siting of private clinic at National Children's Hospital a sign of 'creeping privatisation' of healthcare
A Sinn Féin TD has said a lot of people will be angry over the news that a private clinic will be built on the site of the new National Children's Hospital in Dublin.
1 day agoCall for Health Minister to review number of ambulances in Dublin
There is a call on the Health Minister to carry out a review of resource levels for HSE and Dublin Fire Brigade ambulances in Dublin.
1 day agolatestGardaí appeal for information after girl dies and her brother is injured in traffic accident
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information after a girl was killed and her brother injured in a collision with a car while cycling in County Galway yesterday.
1 day agoFire crews called to mountain fire after battling bog fires for two days
Fire crews from two stations were last night battling to bring a large mountain fire under control in East Clare.
1 day agoMan due in court charged with causing bomb hoax in Derry
The man was arrested on Sunday.
1 day agoSubstitute teacher panels to address shortages
Kevin O’Neill Substitute teacher panels to address shortages
1 day agoCall to restore powersharing as pair held over Lyra McKee murder are released
A gunman aiming to kill police hit Miss McKee after firing indiscriminately during disturbances in the Creggan estate.
1 day agolatestFire crews battling large forest fire in Co Down
Emergency teams are evacuating a nearby caravan park because of the blaze at the foot of the Mourne Mountains.
2 days agolatestTaoiseach says Dublin Saoradh march was 'beneath contempt'
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has accused the people behind yesterday's Saoradh march past the GPO 36 hours after Lyra McKee's shooting as being "beneath contempt" and "an insult to the Irish people".
2 days agoTwo men arrested in connection with Lyra McKee murder released without charge
The men, aged 18 and 19, were arrested by PSNI detectives yesterday morning under the Terrorism Act.
2 days agoDissident republicans who killed Lyra McKee urged to disband
A demonstration by republicans who embrace the peace process said their violent dissident counterparts were caught in a futile and antiquated time warp.
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Donegal fire under control as Air Corps helicopter drops 42,000 litres of water on blaze
The fire will continue to be monitored overnight with a number of 'hot-spots' still under observation.
Terminally ill Take That fan confined to wheelchair pleads with band's management for accessible tickets
A terminally-ill mother of two who has been a life-long Take That fan is pleading with the band’s management to help her see them live in concert at the 3Arena.
Fire crews called to mountain fire after battling bog fires for two days
Fire crews from two stations were last night battling to bring a large mountain fire under control in East Clare.
Sunshine to come to an end as heavy and thundery showers expected
Met Éireann reports that the weather this week will see more showers and cloud.
Update: Gardaí make arrest after shots fired in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating after shots were fired in Dublin and Dundalk.
Lyra McKee's friends protest outside dissident republican group’s office
They left red handprints on the walls of Junior McDaid House in Derry.
Gardaí appeal for information after girl dies and her brother is injured in traffic accident
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information after a girl was killed and her brother injured in a collision with a car while cycling in County Galway yesterday.
Number of learner drivers who have never sat test 'shocking', says CEO of RSA
The CEO of the Road Safety Authority has described the number of learner drivers who have never sat their test as "shocking".
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