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Minister for Children Norma Foley has said she wants to see all options explored in relation to the future of the Bessborough site in Cork.

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Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has said the Government still expects "housing supply to improve in 2026 compared to the figures for 2025", despite a year-on-year fall in the latest quarterly figures.

The Asian Football Confederation president has branded FIFA's lack of consultation over its plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors "totally unacceptable".

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A book of condolence for Glen Hansard is being opened at the Mansion House in Dublin from 10am until 4pm this afternoon and for the same period tomorrow.

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K-pop stars BTS have said they will not submit their music for next year's Grammy Awards, after the Recording Academy in the US introduced a new Asian pop category criticised for restricting the success of regional artists.

Hansard died after a motorcycle crash in the early hours of Wednesday on the outskirts of Dublin, Ireland. The post Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies at 56 after motorcycle crash appeared first on Peoples Gazette Nigeria .

I was at Glen Hansard's concert in Dublin too. I had a feeling that it would be special at his home. It was good, but nothing more than in Prague, Vienna or Bratislava.

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Archbishop Eamon Martin met with senior OpenAI Ireland representatives to discuss Pope Leo's encyclical letter, Magnifica Humanitas.

Ireland is hosting an EU Presidency conference this week on children and young people's participation in decision-making.

The Government has approved the latest phase of the Military Radar Programme clearing the way for Ireland to acquire its first long-range military radar systems.

Shareholders in PTSB bank will vote today on whether to accept a €1.6 billion takeover offer from Austrian group Bawag at an extraordinary general meeting in Dublin.

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No further action will be taken against Green Party leader Zack Polanski after he shared an image on social media depicting a man wearing a black T-shirt with a picture of a guillotine and the words "We're only making plans for Nigel", the Metropolitan Police said.

Oscar-winning Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard has died following a motorbike crash in Dublin. He was 56. Police said the fatal single-vehicle accident occurred on Lower Road in Lucan, west of the Irish capital, shortly before 4:30 a.m.

<p>Glen Hansard, the beloved Irish musician who had a special connection to Chicago, died early Wednesday morning in Dublin following a motorcycle accident.</p><p>Hansard was killed in a single-vehicle crash in his home city of Dublin, according to the BBC. He was 56.</p><p>ATC management, which represented Hansard, posted to Facebook Wednesday morning: "With broken hearts we announce the passing of Glen Hansard in the early hours of this morning. We are still dealing with the shock of it all, so we kindly ask that the privacy of Glen’s family, colleagues and friends is respected at this difficult time."</p><p>The Irish musician lived in the North Center neighborhood in the early 2000s.</p><p>“It was a special time for us, and Chicago became my home,” Hansard said March 31 while <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2026/04/01/review-glen-hansard-chicago-show-evanston-space" target="_blank" >performing at Space in Evanston</a>.</p><p>During his time living here, Hansard and his band, The Frames, worked with famed audio engineer Steve Albini, who died in 2024, at his Electrical Audio studio on West Belmont in the Avondale neighborhood.</p><p>Chicago native Rob Bochnik became Hansard's longtime guitarist.</p><p>Michael Cameron, owner of Uncommon Ground, a North Side restaurant and music venue, said that he invited Hansard to perform a solo show at his venue in the late '90s to introduce him to people from Chicago's music industry who packed his small 50-seat venue.</p><p>The idea was the brainchild of Zoran Orlic, a friend and Chicago area music photographer who was traveling with The Frames.</p><p>Cameron became good friends with Hansard, and was hoping Hansard would be a surprise guest this Saturday at a show featuring a number of Chicago musicians playing Hansard's music as part of a celebration of Uncommon Ground's 35th anniversary.</p><p>"The logistics just didn't make sense so he couldn't come.

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ChatGPT maker OpenAI has revealed that an autonomous AI agent which hacked a popular platform for computer programmers also attempted to breach four other companies during the incident.

The investigation by Fiosrú, the Police Ombudsman, into the fatal shooting of Evan Fitzgerald in Carlow last year has found that gardaí did not commit any criminal offence or breach of discipline.

Oscar-winning singer-songwriter and actor Glen Hansard has died at 56 after a motorcycle crash near Dublin, prompting tributes honoring his influential career in music and film.

Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle accident in Dublin at the age of 56. In music and personal life, he was open, unafraid to show vulnerability, and used his fame to support important causes and people.

The High Court has ruled there was a fundamental denial of justice for a number of people who were refused bail while not legally represented in the District Court because of the current solicitors' dispute.

A group of protesters have been removed from the Department of Sport in Dublin after they occupied the government building in opposition to a football game between Ireland and Israel in October.

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Hansard, 56, played a member of a Dublin soul band in “The Commitments” and won an Oscar in 2008 for the song “Falling Slowly” from the film “Once,” in which he also starred.

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Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin early on Wednesday, his management said. He was 56.

«C’est le cœur brisé que nous annonçons le décès de Glen Hansard, survenu aux premières heures de la matinée à la suite d’un accident de la route à Dublin», a annoncé ATC Management, l’agence qui le représente, dans un communiqué.

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Originally from Dublin, he was one of the most renowned Irish musicians in his country. He was awarded the 2008 Oscar for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly," one of the standout tracks from the "Once" film soundtrack.

Bruce Springsteen is among the many paying tribute to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard following his death in Dublin at the age of 56.

Cork University Maternity Hospital has apologised to the parents of a baby boy for the circumstances of his birth and death at the hospital over five years ago.

Glen Hansard, a singer-songwriter who starred in the film "Once" and was the leader of band the Frames, has died after a motorcycle crash in Ireland.

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O músico de 56 anos morreu após um acidente de mota em Dublin, adianta a imprensa britânica. Hansard venceu o Oscar por Melhor Canção Original pelo tema que escreveu para "Once", de 2007.

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A 56-year-old Irish singer Glen Hansard died in a traffic accident on Wednesday, according to Irish media. According to the Irish Independent website, the accident happened early in the morning when the musician crashed his motorcycle in the Lucan district of Dublin. In 2008, Hansard and his then-partner, Czech Markéta Irglová, won an Oscar for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly," which was featured in the film Once.

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Gardaí are continuing to question a man in his 20s in connection with the disappearance of a 67-year-old man whom they fear may have been killed.

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The 10-year-old girl who died from injuries she sustained in a crash in Cavan, which also claimed the life of her mother, has been named locally as Irena Mereacre.

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A male motorcyclist in his 50s has been killed in a single-vehicle crash near Strawberry Beds in Chapelizod in Dublin city.

Two of the country's leading fishing organisations have said the sector is in crisis and won't survive without urgent support from the Government and the EU.

The Government has signed off on new regulations banning under-18s from using e-scooters, with the new rules in place by the end of August.

# Translation: England's Major Educational Reform Announcement England's government has announced a significant change to the secondary school education system for students. According to the new plan, from the ninth grade onwards, students will have the opportunity to study, alongside mandatory subjects like mathematics, English, and science, various technical and technology-based subjects including manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), construction, coding, and cybersecurity. According to the government, these courses will be designed in accordance with the needs of the local industrial sector.

Irish police arrested, on Wednesday, July 22, the driver of a car near the border with Northern Ireland in which officers discovered an explosive device. The incident raises concerns in a country still heavily marked by the scars of the nationalist struggle that raged throughout the 20th century.

Greenhouse gas emissions from Ireland's buildings fell again last year, but the Climate Change Advisory Council has warned that progress remains far too slow to meet the legally binding climate targets that apply over the rest of the decade.

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A 10-year-old girl who was left in a critical condition following a road crash involving a car and a flatbed van in Co Cavan last Friday night has died in hospital.

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Moscow: 200,000 volunteers for war – "No mobilization" +++ US senators agree on law for more Russia sanctions +++ Ireland insists on production of Russian aluminum factory +++ The news blog.

Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with the disappearance of a 65-year-old man who they fear has come to serious harm.

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Viewers of the 6pm 1News bulletin on Saturday were subjected to multiple replays of a teenager falling nearly three meters onto his head. The clip is like a scene from a horror movie. Or, worse, a viral video from the early days of YouTube as teenagers learned that you really could find footage of anything online.

Zelensky could also meet with senators +++ Ireland insists on production at Russian aluminum factory +++ EU summons Russian representative +++ The news blog.

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An Irish debut novelist is among the 13 writers longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize, one of the world's leading literary awards for fiction.

Two High Court judges have criticised solicitors withdrawing their services, as they were forced to adjourn trials and sentencing matters involving child complainants and serious sexual offending.

Gardaí, insurance companies and the consumer watchdog have warned the public about the risks of buying car insurance through social media.

A teenager who was raped by her sister's then-partner has told the Central Criminal Court how her life has been impacted by the offence but she is working towards healing.

The EU Commission wants a budget of almost two trillion euros for the new long-term community budget. "Not sustainable," says Chancellor Merz - and hopes for Ireland.

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A 31-year-old man Dublin has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a man he stabbed to death in what was described by the judge as a senseless act of anger and aggression.

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The same failed policies have broken six prime ministers. Can Burnham break the mould? Submitted by John Rees on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 09:11 The bucking bronco instability that defines Britain's political system is here to stay unless we break the shackles of neoliberalism and western imperialism Larry the cat welcomes his seventh prime minister to 10 Downing Street with a surprise gift on the day of PM Andy Burnham's inaugural cabinet meeting, London, 21 July 2026 (Reuters/Chris J Ratcliffe) Off The British political system is tossing aside used prime ministers faster than a chain-smoker stubs out cigarette butts.

The same failed policies have broken seven prime ministers. Can Burnham break the mould? Submitted by John Rees on Thu, 07/23/2026 - 09:11 The bucking bronco instability that defines Britain's political system is here to stay unless we break the shackles of neoliberalism and western imperialism Larry the cat welcomes his seventh prime minister to 10 Downing Street with a surprise gift on the day of PM Andy Burnham's inaugural cabinet meeting, London, 21 July 2026 (Reuters/Chris J Ratcliffe) Off The British political system is tossing aside used prime ministers faster than a chain-smoker stubs out cigarette butts.

The 10-point thrashing at the hands of Roscommon was the turning point in Mayo's season and set them on course for a stunning All-Ireland SFC victory, says Martin Carney.

Ecologist and author Pádraic Fogarty said Ireland's laws around starting fires are stuck where they were "30 years ago".

A new property report suggests that national property prices will increase by an average of 5% over the next 12 months, up marginally on the 4% forecast six months ago.

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A withdrawal of services by solicitors in dispute over payments made under the new legal aid system is continuing, despite positive engagement between the Law Society and Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan.

Powerful data centers are already drying out the USA and consuming 20 percent of Ireland's electricity. Will we manage to avoid these problems? What is certain is that we too need more internet, which operates thanks to data centers.

Johnson & Johnson said it would pay $5.5 billion to resolve tens of ⁠thousands of lawsuits alleging its baby powder and other talc products cause ovarian cancer, in a landmark settlement aimed at closing a chapter of contentious litigation that has dogged the company for years.

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The European Commission has approved the extension of a tax credit for the video game sector which was announced in Budget 2026.

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin will later use a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to express Ireland's solidarity with the victims of the weekend attack on the Berlin Pride festival.

Europe is set to fall 5 million jobs short of its 2030 Digital Decade target of having 20 million information and communications technology (ICT) specialists in employment in the EU by 2030, according to EU research agency Eurofound.

Concern is growing in Irish universities over a high rate of refusal of study visas to students in Gaza who are due to take up college scholarships in Ireland this September.

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When the dust settles, the 2026 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship will be remembered for its unpredictability, enthralling games and the breaking of a curse spanning seven decades, writes Dónal Ryan.

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George Gibney has been described in court by his victims as a "manipulative, brazen and cowardly predator" who will be forever known to the world as a "convicted serial paedophile".

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A Polish billionaire is paying for a giant statue of the Virgin Mary that residents of the village of Konotopie hope will put them on the pilgrimage map.

Gardaí are investigating the death of a homeless man whose body was found in west Dublin on Friday. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear as authorities continue their inquiry.

The Minister for Justice met with the Law Society, with the President of the Law Society describing the meeting as constructive with positive engagement.

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A Mayo supporter celebrated his team's first All-Ireland football final victory, expressing his joy by thanking god and kissing the ground.

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OpenAI announced plans to create 250 jobs in Dublin over the next two years to address the growing demand from users, customers, and developers in Europe.

A 25-year-old woman charged in connection with a bomb discovered in a car in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, has been further remanded in custody.

Mick Moran, the CEO of the Irish Internet Hotline, has raised alarms about young children and adolescents being groomed into criminal behavior through sexual extortion in online groups.

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Mayo will celebrate a historic victory as they bring the Sam Maguire Cup back to Castlebar, ending a 75-year championship drought.

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Era partito da Roma sabato intorno alle 12.40 e dopo un viaggio di nove ore sarebbe dovuto atterrare a Filadelfia. Ma tre ore dopo il decollo il volo AA719, operato da un Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner della American Airlines, è stato dirottato verso l’aeroporto di Dublino dopo che la maggior parte dell’equipaggio di cabina ha avvertito […] L'articolo “Malore per sei assistenti di volo”: e il Roma-Filadelfia atterra a Dublino proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .

England captain Fran Williams said her team were “far from our best” in a heavy defeat by defending Commonwealth champions Australia. The Roses opened their campaign in Pool A with a 83-34 victory over Northern Ireland on Saturday. But they were outplayed on Sunday as Australia cruised to a 66-47 win at The Hydro in […]

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Passengers aboard an American Airlines transatlantic flight fell ill on July 25th, leading the pilots to divert the plane to Ireland as a precaution. The airline is investigating the aircraft's air conditioning system, citing a similar 2019 incident where a cleaning detergent was identified as the cause.

India reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC men's T20I rankings after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead against Zimbabwe in the ongoing three-match series at Harare, with the reigning T20 world champions regaining the top spot from England.

Mayo defeated Kerry in the All-Ireland football final, ending a 75-year championship drought, and one of the key players from the victory is set to join the Australian Football League (AFL).

Families of the 29 military personnel killed in a 1994 RAF Chinook crash on the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland have urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to order an independent review into the disaster, calling for an end to Britain's 'cover-up culture'.

India defeated Zimbabwe by 35 runs in the third and final T20I, completing a 3-0 series sweep with a commanding performance led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 81 and strong bowling from Mayank Yadav.

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In April 2026, researchers and volunteers discovered a dead Greenland shark on the storm-battered beaches of County Sligo, Ireland, marking the first time this species has been found stranded in the area.

Irish Minister of State Niall Collins stated that any future decision regarding Aughinish Alumina's Russia connections, following an independent investigation, should not be 'self-defeating' for Ireland or Europe.

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Former Irish minister Katherine Zappone has urged a pause on plans to build apartments at the former Bessborough mother and baby home site in County Cork.

A single winner claimed last night's Lotto jackpot worth over €8.2 million, with winning numbers 23, 24, 25, 42, 43, 46, and bonus number 37.

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Simon O'Donovan, 44, was charged with possession of explosives in Dublin; he appeared in court without legal aid as a strike complicated proceedings.

A wildfire on Slievenamon in County Tipperary has reduced significantly, but firefighters are still working to extinguish isolated hotspots.

An e-scooter user died after colliding with a car in County Meath, and a man in his late teens died following a car crash in County Tipperary, both incidents occurring in the early hours of the morning.

Former football coach Eamonn Collins, who was arrested over historical sexual abuse allegations linked to the Football Association of Ireland, has been released from detention.

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Irish police have arrested former Football Association of Ireland coach Eamonn Collins over historical sexual abuse allegations dating back 30 years.

Irish authorities have charged a man in connection with a Garda investigation after an explosive device was found in a car in County Monaghan.

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India defeated Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the second T20I, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Ishan Kishan's 81 and Tilak Varma's unbeaten 60 helped India post 219 for five, while Zimbabwe was bowled out for 129.

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Irish sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke won the women's 200-metre race at a meet in Santry with a time of 22.80 seconds, securing qualification for the upcoming European Championships.

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A woman in her 50s has died and a child has been seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in the Republic of Ireland.

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A woman in her 50s died and a child was seriously injured when a car and a truck collided on a road in County Cavan, Ireland.

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Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited Kyiv to voice support for Ukraine's EU membership ambitions and discuss the Aughinish Alumina investigation through diplomatic channels.

Oleg Deripaska, founder of Rusal and owner of the Aughinish Alumina plant in Co Limerick, stepped down as its leader seven years ago but remains a prominent figure in Russia's economy and politics.

An Irish investigation into whether alumina from Russia's Rusal-owned Aughinish plant supplies Russian weapons makers found no conclusive evidence but couldn't rule it out; over 50% of the plant's exports currently go to Russia, with journalist investigations linking the material to sanctioned defense contractors supplying cruise missiles and tank engines. The European Commission has declined to sanction the facility despite a European Parliament call for a complete export ban.

A preview of the 2026 football championship final between Mayo and Kerry, highlighting the significance of the match and Andy Moran's underdog team.

<p>Call it an Irish hello: A wide range of talent from the Emerald Isle will take center stage at Lollapalooza on the first day of the festival with five rising acts in the spotlight.</p><p>“There really is a wave of new Irish music coming through, but I think it’s seen across the board, even beyond music,” said Robbie Cunningham, singer-guitarist of the Dublin folk trio Amble, who play at 5:15 p.m. on the Airbnb Stage, breaking out in 2025 with the album “Reverie.”</p><p>According to the band’s label, Warner Records, it was the biggest Irish album release since 2018.</p><p>“I think there’s a real moment in Ireland right now,” he said, referencing A-list actors like Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal and Cillian Murphy, in addition to music bigwigs like Hozier and Fontaines D.C. “And I think it just takes one band or one person to go and do it for other people to follow [who] think, ‘I could do that, too.’ ”</p><p>Cunningham’s theory zeroes in on a phenomenon the Los Angeles Times<i> </i>has likened to a “Green Wave” and The Week<i> </i>has described as an insatiable hunger for Irish traditional music as of late, especially among younger listeners, even comparing the interest to modern-day Beatlemania.

Former player Austin O'Malley expressed enthusiasm about Mayo's surprise appearance in the All-Ireland final, encouraging the team to compete strongly against favorites Kerry.

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The government will announce a list of nine projects to be fast-tracked under new legislation that prioritizes critical infrastructure.

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A delegation of Irish politicians has urged the Irish government to send observers to a high-security trial of pro-Palestinian activists in Germany, known as the Ulm 5 trial. They also plan to raise concerns about the detention of an Irish defendant with the German chancellor during an upcoming visit.

The government has announced plans to draft new legislation for national parks, which will make nature conservation and restoration the main goal of park management.

India defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20 match of their series. India successfully chased down Zimbabwe's score of 125 for seven, with a notable performance from young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who scored a half-century off just 18 balls. Pacer Mayank Yadav also made a strong return to international cricket for India.

India's captain Shreyas Iyer praised his bowlers following a comprehensive victory over Zimbabwe in the opening T20I match. India successfully restricted Zimbabwe to 125/7 and then comfortably chased the target with 40 balls remaining, a performance Iyer described as a complete team effort.

A retrospective article examining Mayo's 11 All-Ireland final losses since their last victory in 1951, analyzing the various misfortunes that have occurred in those championship deciders.

A retrospective piece reflects on the 2026 Gaelic football season, remembering Mayo's surprising journey to the All-Ireland final, possibly referred to as the 'summer of Kobe.'

The Irish Minister of Finance has announced plans to reduce taxes for citizens by 1.5 billion euros in the upcoming budget. This measure is supported by the country's budget surplus, although future financial stability remains uncertain.

A sports article notes that rule changes have made goalkeepers more important to their teams' success in inter-county football.

The British Security Service MI5 and the Police Service of Northern Ireland have been ordered to pay damages to journalist Vincent Kearney for illegally accessing his phone data.

Fire crews are continuing to monitor a major wildfire on Slievenamon today, following several days of intensive firefighting efforts.

The government plans to restore municipal councils across the country, reversing a policy decision from over a decade ago when town councils were eliminated.