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Yesterday
22nd November 2024
High Court
Nikita Hand: 'I hope my story is a reminder that no matter how afraid you might be, speak up'
A High Court jury found that Conor McGregor sexually assaulted Ms Hand in a Dublin hotel in 2018.
Asked if she felt vindicated following the jury’s decision, she said: "Yes, I do. Thank you."
This week
17th November 2024 - 23rd November 2024
Weather Forecast
Storm Bert: Nationwide wind and rain alert tomorrow; three counties face weekend Orange rain warning
There is a strong likelihood of status orange wind warnings in western and northwestern counties.
Cold Snap
Snow warnings start to kick in as country braces itself for drop in temperatures
Six counties will be under two respective Status Orange snow warnings from midnight until midday tomorrow.
Last week
10th November 2024 - 23rd November 2024
The Morning Lead
Staff at day centre have to boil kettle to bathe service users with intellectual disabilities
There has been no heating at the day centre in Islandbridge for months, an employee said.
Portable heaters are being used to keep service users warm, as staff contend with leaks and dampness
The employee said the situation is "Dickensian" and unsanitary
Trump 2.0
From Elon Musk to a Fox News host, who exactly will be in the Trump administration?
The president-elect has announced who he intends to appoint to senior roles, sending shockwaves through Washington DC and beyond.
Kildare
Man arrested in connection with disappearance and murder of Jo Jo Dullard is released without charge
The man was arrested on Monday, 29 years after Jo Jo went missing.
witchetty christie
I'm a Celeb lineup includes Barry McGuigan, Oti Mabuse and .......... Coleen Rooney
The Morning Lead
Harassed and called paedophiles: Librarians describe being targeted by anti-LGBT+ groups
Some librarians fear being physically attacked, according to new research.
Several libraries have been targeted by protesters because they supply LGBTQIA-related reading material
"There is somebody looking you straight in the face and calling you a child abuser," one librarian said
Murder Investigation
Gardaà begin search in Wicklow after man (50s) arrested on suspicion of Jo Jo Dullard murder
This month
November 2024
preparing for a shock
Simon Harris says Ireland will work with Trump, but must prepare for impact on economy and Ukraine
the swing states
What exactly are swing states, and how could they decide the outcome of 'knife-edge' US race?
Ultimately, seven states will determine if Donald Trump or Kamala Harris are elected.
This week's vote could be one of the closest presidential elections in US history
Some states have undecided voters who could end up backing either candidate
"You can't toss out any type of prediction, other than the fact this will be a knife-edge race," Professor Scott Lucas said
Last month
October 2024
The Morning Lead
'I cannot do it, I would rather go to jail,' Former IDF soldier on why he refuses to serve in Gaza
Michael Ofer-Ziv said he could not continue to serve because of the “dehumanisation” of Palestinians he witnessed in Gaza.
He is one of 130 IDF members refusing to serve unless the Israeli government works to obtain a hostage and ceasefire deal
Michael said there is no justification for killing civilians, especially children - but not everyone agrees with him
The Morning Lead
An Irish American family on life and politics in one of the key swing states in the US election
“People here hold their political views so dear to them, they have stickers on their car. Have you ever seen a Fianna Fáil sticker on the back of someone’s car?”
"It's fascinating to see how people can be so divided," Delia O'Malley said of Georgia
She loves her job, but one of the most difficult aspects of it is the fact she has to take part in monthly active shooter drills
Mental Health
'I can sleep now, I don't cry': Ukrainians in Ireland turn to therapy after fleeing the war
Many people displaced by the war have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Morning Lead
'We're living week to week': One restaurant owner on why he'll be protesting at the Dáil today
Business owners from the hospitality and tourism sectors are set to hold a protest outside Leinster House this afternoon.
High Court
State faces lawsuit calling for 'ludicrous' Mother and Baby Home redress scheme to be extended
Peacekeepers
Unifil says Israeli tanks 'destroyed' camp entrance in Lebanon before 'forcibly' entering
The Irish Defence Forces have confirmed that none of their soldiers were harmed.
tributes
'A titan of independence': Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, has died aged 69
He served as First Minister of Scotland between 2007 and 2014.
Middle East
All Irish troops unharmed in Lebanon, but Taoiseach is 'extraordinarily concerned' amid unrest
Unifil confirmed that a UN peacekeeper underwent surgery after being shot in Lebanon overnight.
Florida
'It was like 100 banshees screaming': Irish woman describes surviving Hurricane Milton
Aisling Kane, who lives in Florida with her family, said it was the “longest night of my life”.
UNIFIL
Ex-Trump administration advisor said Israel should 'drop napalm' over Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon
The Morning Lead
'This is the first time I've evacuated in 60 years': Irish-Americans among those fleeing Florida
Milton could be the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century, US President Joe Biden said.
Near-record winds of up to 165 miles per hour (270 km/h) are expected
"When you get something historical like this, you don't want to be on the wrong side of fate," one resident told us
