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Appeal over leniency of sentences in Rooney killing

A formal appeal over the leniency of the sentences of those indicted for the murder of Private Sean Rooney has been lodged, the Tanaiste has said. Pte Rooney, 24, from Newtowncunningham in Co Donegal, was killed when a convoy of Irish troops serving ...

13 Aug 2025 at 09:15

Letterkenny/Milford

TCS Letterkenny winning bid to deliver government pension scheme 'a major boost'

The selection of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Letterkenny to manage the government's automatic enrolment pension scheme has been described by Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue, as a major boost to the company and the North West. The ...

07 Jul 2024 at 09:46

National News

Fine Gael leadership contest: Who is in the running?

Leo Varadkar once said he regretted making a pledge that he would see himself retiring from politics by the age of 50, but now the Irish premier’s words appear to be ringing true. After announcing he will step down, attention now turns to ...

20 Mar 2024 at 19:12

National News

Ryanair boss labels Irish ministers ‘dunces’ over Dublin Airport passenger cap

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has launched a fresh broadside against Irish Transport Minister Eamon Ryan as he blamed a passenger cap at Dublin Airport for blocking the airline’s growth. Mr O’Leary said Mr Ryan and his Green Party ...

29 Feb 2024 at 18:40

National News

Ireland ‘will respect’ ruling to claim 13bn euro from Apple in back taxes

Ireland “will respect” an order to recover more than 13 billion euro in back taxes from Apple, following a decision of Europe’s top court. The European Court of Justice (CJEU) decision restores a 2016 European Commission ruling ...

10 Sept 2024 at 11:57

National News

Harris: Israel is misrepresenting the views of the Irish people on Palestine

Israel is misrepresenting the views of Ireland, the Irish premier has said. On Wednesday, Ireland announced its recognition of the state of Palestine in a joint move with Norway and Spain. The decision is to formally take ...

23 May 2024 at 18:57

Crime & Court

Inquest into Denis Donaldson's 2006 murder in Donegal adjourned for the 27th time

The family of Denis Donaldson have expressed their frustration that the inquest into his 2006 death was adjourned for the 27th time. Donaldson, 56, was murdered in April 2006 at a remote cottage at Cloghercor, Doochary, ...

15 Aug 2024 at 18:33

National News

Protests over housing of asylum seekers were hijacked by thugs – Irish premier

Protests over asylum seekers being housed at a site in Dublin were “hijacked” by thugs, the Irish premier has said. Violence erupted across parts of north Dublin after clashes between gardai and rioters, which led to ...

16 Jul 2024 at 16:01

National News

Irish Government ‘Open’ to hosting golf major at Portmarnock

Ireland is exploring a bid to host The Open golf tournament. The Government has agreed to look into a bid to stage The Open and the AIG Women’s Open at Portmarnock Golf Club. While any final decision on supporting ...

24 Jul 2024 at 14:03

National News

George Gibney expected to return to Ireland to face criminal charges

Former Irish Olympic swimming coach George Gibney is expected to return to Ireland as early as Tuesday to face criminal charges. The 77-year-old was arrested on foot of an Irish extradition warrant in Florida ...

21 Jul 2025 at 20:47

National News

Roderic O’Gorman and Pippa Hackett to contest Green Party leadership

Minister Roderic O’Gorman and Minister of State Pippa Hackett have been confirmed as the two contenders vying to become the next leader of the Green Party. Dublin TD Mr O’Gorman and Co Mayo senator Ms ...

25 Jun 2024 at 15:53

Northern Ireland

Omagh bombing horrors revealed in hearings ‘will educate on effect of terrorism’

A focus on the victims and impact of the Omagh bombing will have “important value” in educating others about the “real effect of terrorism”, a public inquiry chairman has said. Bereaved families and ...

28 Jan 2025 at 13:58

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