Man driving quad bike sadly dies in Galway crash
In south county Galway, a man in his 20s lost his life when the quad bike he was operating collided with a tractor and trailer, reports RTE. On Sunday afternoon, the event took place near …
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Thug pleads guilty to manslaughter of 87-yr-old Irishman in London
Five days after being freed from jail, a man has admitted to murdering an elderly Irishman on his mobility scooter in a “motiveless” knife assault in London, reports RTE. In August 2022, Lee Byer stabbed …
“Ireland can take them all” – Sunak says he’s “not interested” in migrant deal with Ireland
According to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, he is “not interested” in working with the government to negotiate the repatriation of asylum seekers to the UK from Ireland, reports RTE. Mr Sunak told ITV News: …
Helen McEntee says she rejects calls for mandatory sentence for assaults on gardai
According to the Garda Commissioner, 18,000 gardaà is not an unreasonable number to have additional police officers to patrol the nation, reports RTE. Inspectors and Garda sergeants have advocated for an increase in the force’s …
Wonder why? Ireland sinks in rankings of attractive work destinations
Ireland is now ranked 36th out of the world’s most desirable nations for professionals to work in, having dropped four spots, reports RTE. Dublin is ranked 36th out of the most desired locations in the …
Legislation is needed to ‘fix’ Northern Ireland asylum situation, says Harris
According to Taoiseach Simon Harris, legislation is required to “fix” the issue where individuals who have previously been given asylum in the UK seek it in Ireland, reports RTE. Mr. Harris was questioned over remarks …
Two men (aged 18, 19) charged with murder of Croatian man in Dublin
Two men have entered the courtroom on murder charges against Josip Strok, a Croatian man who passed away last month after an altercation in west Dublin, reports RTE. At the Ballyfermot Garda Station, Connor Rafferty, …
Harris thanks the gardai for all they did after they were heavy-handed with patriots in Newtownmountkennedy
Simon Harris, the Taoiseach, denounced Thursday night’s attacks on gardaà during a rally in County Wicklow that was held inside a location designated to house applications for international protection. Speaking in Wicklow, Harris said: “You …
Sinn Fein flip flop – Shinners defend chance of heart on hate speech law
Despite allegations that it had backed the Hate Crime Bill in the past, Sinn Féin has stood by its desire to repeal the law, reports RTE. In the Dáil in April of last year, the …
Big blow for #MeToo movement after New York court overturns Weinstein sexual assault, rape conviction
The highest court in New York has reversed the disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction for sexual assault and rape, reviving the historic case that started the #MeToo movement, reports RTE. The state’s Court …
