A former pastor who embezzled over €125,000 from his own church in Co Kildare has had his six-and-a-half-year prison sentence reduced by one year on appeal. The Court of Appeal heard on Friday that Ebenezer …
The Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise has clarified diocesan guidelines, stating that wakes with an open coffin will no longer be allowed in churches. This follows a letter from Bishop Paul Connell to funeral directors …
Up to 400 individuals gathered for a protest in Dublin to highlight the rising cost of disability, reports RTE. Organisers claim that Budget 2026 has dealt “a devastating blow” to disabled individuals, leaving them up …
A disturbing stabbing incident unfolded in the Calder area of west Edinburgh, leaving two people hospitalized with injuries. Emergency services, including armed police officers, responded swiftly after reports emerged around 8:25 a.m. of a man …
Irish shoppers were hit with a wave of warnings this week as several popular products sold nationwide were removed from shelves over safety concerns. On Monday, the Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI) announced a recall …
Controversial new rent regulations take effect this week.. The legislation has been brought forward by the Government, which argues it is required in order to boost housing supply, reports RTE. However, opposition parties have criticised …
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he is “deeply concerned” about the risk of wider conflict in the Middle East following missile strikes on Iran by the US and Israel, reports The Mirror. Sinn Féin leader Mary …
Image source: TheLiberal.ie Ireland was one of just two EU member states to record a fall in tourist bed nights last year, despite new records being set for tourism accommodation across the European Union overall. …
Almost 63,000 people were denied visas to travel to Ireland over the last two years, with nationals from certain countries experiencing refusal rates of more than 90 percent. In contrast, over 321,000 visa applications were …
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has urged the estimated 20,000 Irish citizens living in Gulf states to remain where they are and avoid attempting to exit via land crossings as instability continues, reports RTE. …
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