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Yesterday
1st December 2023
PSNI renews appeal for information about murder of Mark Lovell on anniversary of death
The 58-year-old father of three was murdered in Newry last December.
This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
'One of music’s greatest lyricists': Tributes paid to 'genius' Shane MacGowan
The 65-year-old frontman of The Pogues passed away early this morning.
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Tathony House served fresh eviction notices after landlord withdraws appeal against RTB ruling
Last year nearly 100 people were served eviction notices, which the RTB ruled invalid.
Sinn Féin: TDs shared image of man near school stabbing scene to highlight 'antisocial behaviour'
The man was sitting on steps and drinking from a can.
Low temperature warning issued for most of country
An ice warning has also been issued for Northern Ireland
Garda public order units to be armed with tasers, Commissioner tells TDs
Before now, only a small number of specially-trained firearm gardaí carried tasers.
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Thalidomide survivors call for State apology after Australian prime minister apologises 'unreservedly'
Thalidomide was a drug used to treat morning sickness that was discontinued in the 1960′s when it was discovered it caused severe birth defects in children.
'Fear like never before': 21 readers on how the Dublin riots affected them
Rioting and looting spread like wildfire across town as gardaí tried to get crowds under control.
Increased garda presence planned for Dublin city centre 'up to and beyond Christmas'
Commissioner Drew Harris refused to apologise for the garda response to public disorder in the capital on Thursday.
Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
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Pressure mounts as Harris and McEntee called before justice committee over city centre violence
Some opposition TDs say they have no confidence in the Garda Commissioner or the Justice Minister after Thursday’s events.
Tathony House landlord withdraws appeal against RTB mass eviction ruling
Last year nearly 100 people were served eviction notices, which the RTB ruled invalid.
Public to be consulted about future laws on vaping, as Donnelly 'deeply concerned' about child usage
It is believed the “exotic flavouring” and “colourful packaging” make vaping products attractive to children.
Rioters smash shop windows and loot clothes in Dublin City Centre
Crowds have confronted gardaí in the streets around the area – throwing bottles, bags of rubbish and other missiles at police as public order officers were deployed.
Garda Commissioner condemns 'lunatic hooligan faction' behind riot scenes in Dublin city
Crowds have confronted gardaí in the streets around Parnell Square East this evening.
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Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
Nurses at St John's Hospital to take industrial action as HSE maintains recruitment freeze
The INMO says staffing shortages have put “exceptional” levels of pressure on workers.
'A serious matter': Varadkar on letter sent to SF over TDs' legal actions
Reporters Without Borders and several other organisations have written to Mary Lou McDonald to warn about a chilling effect.
PSNI investigating after statue stolen from Belfast library
The statue went missing from a black plinth situated on the grounds of the Ormeau Road Library.
Two men released after arrests over shooting in Carlow last year
No one was injured in the incident which occurred last December.
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Gardaí investigating after paint thrown on Department of Foreign Affairs offices
A large demonstration took place in Dublin on Saturday, where protestors called for an end to Israel’s war with Hamas.
Last month
November 2023
Farmers welcome compensation for unharvested crops after 'major losses' due to extreme weather
Tillage farmers can claim up to €20,000 in compensation for ruined crops.
Thousands marched through Dublin for 'National Demonstration for Palestine'
It follows a week of intense debate about whether the Israeli ambassador Dana Erlich should be expelled.
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'A nightmare': Families criticise decision to move elderly patients from Cherry Orchard Hospital
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The health watchdog found that two units at the hospital posed a safety risk due to problems with flooring.
Varadkar says Ireland would lose influence by going 'too far' in response to Israel motion
Opposition TDs have called for sanctions on Israel in response to its treatment of the Palestinian people.
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
Quiz: How much do you know about phones?
The Education Minister wants parents to stop giving their kids phones when they’re in primary school.
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Gardaí name couple found dead in their home in Corofin as Claire and Joe Collins
Gardaí are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the couple’s death.
Poll: Should the live crib at Mansion House go ahead?
The festive city-centre tradition returns after a one-year hiatus due to animal welfare concerns.
Ashling Murphy's family pay tribute to her after hearing 'harrowing evidence' of 'incomprehensible violence'
Jozef Puska was today found guilty of the murder of Ashling Murphy.
Status yellow rain warnings issued for Clare, Kerry and Limerick
Temperatures are forecast to drop as low as zero degrees tonight, Met Éireann has said.
Electric Ireland warns that thousands of customer accounts may have been compromised
An employee from a third-party company is understood to have accessed around 8,000 customers’ personal information.
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Dublin City councillors clash over next steps after failed 'peace flag' motion creates confusion
A vote on flying a so-called ‘peace flag’ above City Hall ran overtime, leading to ambiguity about its result.
National Centre for Species Survival opens in Dublin Zoo with goal of conserving native animals
It comes as more than 90% of Irish species’ habitats have an ‘unfavourable conservation status’.
Poll: Did you spot the Northern Lights last night?
People across the island shared their shots of the spectacular natural phenomenon.