A Syrian refugee suspected of stabbing six people to death in the French Alpine town of Annecy this morning had no “terrorist motive”, a local prosecutor told reporters. Two young children and one adult victim …
A couple described as “soulmates” died along with three of their five dogs in a suicide pact, an investigation found. Cassie Collins, 35, and Francis Collins, 36, were found dead at their home in Cullompton, …
A woman who carried out “vicious” attacks on two friends in two separate incidents has been sentenced to prison. Valerie McGovern, 57, of Shangan Terrace, Ballymun, Dublin 9, pleaded guilty to two separate counts of …
The historic site of Slane Castle is gearing up to welcome a new generation of concertgoers this weekend. Construction work is underway on the stage, which will be converted into Harry’s House by Saturday for …
Healthcare disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic continued to negatively impact cancer diagnoses in 2021, according to data released by the National Cancer Registry. Preliminary data show that the number of cancer diagnoses in 2021 …
Pope Francis underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall, the latest disease to befall the 86-yr-old pope, who had part of his colon removed two years ago. The Vatican said …
The Ministry of Integration has confirmed that a €50 weekly voucher for homeless asylum seekers has been introduced just weeks after it was claimed to already exist. On May 5, the ministry said that new …
Micheál Martin insisted that he would lead Fianna Fáil to the next general election. Tánaiste responded to the suggestion that he could try to become the country’s next EU commissioner if the position became vacant …
Coronation Street legend Julie Goodyear has received a “heart breaking diagnosis” of dementia, her husband has announced, reports RTE. The 81-year-old actress is best known for her long-running role in Weatherfield as Rovers Return barmaid …
Brennan’s Bread Bakeries has been ordered to pay a worker €15,000 after it was found to have “serious defects” in being fired for breaching its no-smoking policy – which the company says risked “fire, explosion …
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