David Kearns
Independent.ie
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RTÉ decided not to quiz panellist O'Sullivan over scandal
RTÉ didn't quiz its Olympics panellist, OCI committee member Sonia O'Sullivan, over the Rio ticketing scandal, due to contractual concerns. → Read More
Conlan restores pride as his father slams disgraced O'Reilly
Michael Conlan's father strongly criticised shamed boxer Michael O'Reilly yesterday after his son's dominant bantamweight victory. → Read More
Dramatic river rescue launched after drunk men deliberately jump into Liffey
A man is in a serious condition in hospital and another is in custody following a dramatic rescue operation on the Liffey after they deliberately jumped into the water while drunk. → Read More
O'Connell St renaissance as Gresham, Clerys plans are unveiled
The planned €150 million revamp of the former Clerys department store is the first step in "unlocking the potential" of the capital's main thoroughfare. → Read More
Stunning Claudine Keane soaks up the sun on a luxury family break
Model mum Claudine Keane has been living the high life on holiday in the States, as this envy-inducing photo shows. → Read More
UK delays decision on controversial 'new Sellafield'
Plans to build the UK's first new nuclear plant in 20 years have suffered an unexpected delay after the British government postponed a final decision until the early autumn. → Read More
258 refugees complete 'integration courses' as inequality fears are raised
Efforts to integrate the 273 Syrian refugees who have arrived in Ireland this year need to go further if they "are to become part of our society", say advocacy groups. → Read More
Ireland is 'making same mistakes as Germany and France' on terror
The former head of the UK's National Counter Terrorism Security Office Chris Phillips has warned that Ireland is a "soft target" and that there is a danger in dismissing the t → Read More
Teachers pack their bags and head to Dubai in search of sun, savings and something new
With salaries and job opportunities falling here, hundreds of qualified teachers are foregoing Irish classrooms to take up attractive tax-free opportunities in schools across the Middle → Read More
Army marksmen 'gunned down' farmer's cattle described as 'wild and dangerous'
BANKRUPTCY officials said the decision to shoot dead five cattle on a Co Monaghan farm was “reluctantly” taken to prevent the spread of TB in local livestock and for public safety. → Read More
The red dragons are taking wing for France
The Welsh might have been happy to show the EU the door, but Red Dragons fans are delighted to still be in the European Championship. → Read More
Brexit could threaten the Irish film industry warns IFB boss: ''Anything that prevents free trade or free movement is a problem'
The spectre of Brexit is threatening to derail much of the hard work that has seen the Irish film industry enjoy its most successful 12 months ever, industry experts have said. → Read More
Two men stabbed at Hell Fire Club
Two men were being treated in hospital last night after they were stabbed in a remote area of south Dublin. → Read More
Emotional new Lord Mayor of Dublin pays tribute to late mum: 'Mam… I just hope that I will make you proud'
An emotional Brendan Carr was elected Lord Mayor of Dublin this evening following a lengthy session at Dublin City Council. → Read More
Three men stabbed in broad daylight at Hell Fire Club
Three men were stabbed in an incident at the Hell Fire Club in Dublin on Monday afternoon. → Read More
Console's CEO quits after RTÉ probe into charity
The chief executive of the suicide charity Console Paul Kelly has resigned amidst concerns about financial irregularities. → Read More
Mother of two brothers murdered in gangland killings: 'I'm a broken woman'
The mother of two brothers murdered in brutal gangland style killings has been left a “broken woman”. → Read More
Horse Sport Ireland stands by Broderick over Rio registration
Horse Sport Ireland has dismissed rumours that showjumper Greg Broderick's Olympic dream could be at an end over concerns that his horse, MHS Going Global, cannot compete on behalf of I → Read More
‘I don’t regret taking fruit meant for disadvantaged kids’, insists ex-caretaker
A former school caretaker found guilty of stealing fruit meant for disadvantaged pupils has said he has no regrets – despite ending up before a judge over the sum of €66. → Read More
Bathers ignore 'no swimming' signs on polluted beaches
Poor water quality failed to deter Dublin beach-goers from taking a dip at some popular bathing spots. → Read More