Irish
Last year
2024
Dublin townMixed reception among business community on plans to divert through traffic away from Dublin city centre
Public Accounts CommitteeMajority of garda watchdog complaint investigations taking two years to complete
Cork District CourtUS man pleads guilty to four charges of applying for Irish passports in names of dead babies
Child AbuseJesuits receive 93 complaints of abuse by ex-priest, as it names two other suspected abusers
HPSC
Nine suspected measles cases reported in Ireland
Two or more cases of measles are classed as an outbreak.
Seven of these cases have been defined as 'possible' measles, while two are listed as 'probable' measles
The suspected cases, all involving children aged nine and younger, were reported between 28 January and 3 February
Yesterday it was confirmed that a man in Leinster died after contracting measles
Liberties'Why are we letting it fall apart?': Criticism of likely 2026 finish for Iveagh Markets repairs
Arson Attacks'A campaign of far-right terrorism': Murphy lambastes Govt over response to arson attacks
Weather
Snow falls in west of country as Status Yellow warning in place for 14 counties
Snow has fallen in several counties, including Mayo and Leitrim.
Leixlip
Taoiseach fears arson attacks could lead to death or injury as gardaí probe Leixlip fire
Garda Superintendent Georgina Grey said a “major investigation” is now underway into the incident in Leixlip.
good morningMcDonald and O'Neill talk Irish unity and 'being chilled' about identity in UK media blitz
IsraelVaradkar says Ireland shouldn't 'disadvantage ourselves' by boycotting basketball game with Israel
voicesProf Colin Doherty: Imagine if healthcare staff in Ireland were being killed while the world watched
rent index reportRents for new tenancies 18% higher than for existing tenancies, according to latest RTB report
Misinformation
Welfare payments, immigration and throuples: The false claims being made about the March referendums
Voters will go to the polls in the two referendums a month from today.
False claims circulating include that a Yes vote will negatively affect mothers.
Misinformation has also been spread about polygamy, and about changes to child benefit.
Independent legal experts say the proposed changes are symbolic and will have little impact in law.
KilmainhamAn Bord Pleanála approves plans for hotel and office in Heuston South Quarter, overturning DCC refusal
Appeal to come homePurpose-built apartment blocks for healthcare staff such as junior doctors must be considered, says Donnelly
Leixlip
Gardaí investigate arson attack at Kildare house that was focus of rumours around refugee housing
The fire broke out at the vacant building on the Celbridge Road, Leixlip, Co Kildare at 1.30am this morning.
stardust inquestIncrease in firefighters and fire stations in Dublin a 'direct result' of Stardust blaze, inquest hears
OvercrowdingUniversity Hospital Limerick is having the worst day for overcrowding in any Irish hospital since 2006
ukrainian refugees
Cork's Sherkin Island welcomes first Ukrainian baby, over a year after arrival of refugees
Islanders have hailed 13-day-old Olivia as the world’s first ‘Sherkrainian’ baby.
trump 2024Nikki Haley's humiliation in Nevada the latest sign that Trump's path is clearer than ever
