Former IRA man shot dead in Belfast
Violence returned to the streets of Belfast this morning. Former IRA leader Gerard ‘Jock’ Davison was shot dead in the Markets area of south Belfast at 9:15am this morning. Police remain at the scene of …
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€300m investment in social housing construction programme
The government has unveiled a major investment programme on social housing, with up to €300m being used in over 100 separate construction projects across the country. Every local authority will receive a share of the …
Irish Water finds lead contamination way above the legal limit in Dublin water supply
The hated utility has reported encountering lead contamination levels up to 80 times the legal limit in Dublin drinking water. 20 homes in the capital have been identified as having a contaminated water supply, …
Rain, rain, and more rain
It’s currently very wet out there, and it’s not going to get much better. There’s a weather warning in place for much of the country until 7pm this evening, so make sure to bring an …
Gardai launch investigation after two bodies are discovered in a house in Co Wexford
Gardai in Co Wexford have launched investigation after two bodies have been found in house on the outskirts of Enniscorthy. Gardai say the remains of a man and a woman were discovered at approximately 4.30pm …
PSNI detain escaped prisoner Thomas Valliday
Police in the North have apprehended a convicted murderer who has been on the run since Friday after escaping from custody during a hospital visit. A spokesperson for the PSNI has said they detained the …
Disgraced Irish children’s charity boss appears in court after embezzling over 65k from charity funds
Nuala Magee, former boss of children’s charity Together 4 All, appeared in court in Belfast alongside her husband, Declan Shannon, to face charges of misappropriating charity monies to fund her own lavish lifestyle. Donations to …
Weather warning: Brace yourselves for heavy rain
Just when you thought it was safe to go out there again, Met Eireann have just issued a rain warning for this evening. A status yellow alert will be in effect from 7pm this evening …
Tanaiste urged to reverse upcoming cuts to lone parents’ grants
From July 2, single parents who are in employment and have a child over the age of seven will have the hours they can work before receiving the payment reduced. At the moment, single parents …
Milder weather on the way, but showers will continue for a few days
Today, Bank Holiday Monday, will be a largely dry and sunny day, though there will be some showers falling in the west of the country. However, a band of heavy rain will spread from the …
