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Man arrested after robbing two Cork shops at knifepoint

A man has been arrested by gardai after robbing two shops in Cork while at knifepoint in the last week. Officers in the Munster county had responded to reports about incidents involving the suspect beginning last Friday, but apprehended him earlier today after he attempted to rob a third premises. He is now in custody. The first incident took place at approximately 1.50pm on Friday November 11.… → Read More

Vicky Phelan's private funeral has taken place as family says they will 'cherish the memories'

The cervical cancer campaigner, who passed away on Monday, had spoken openly in the past about planning her own funeral after her diagnosis. → Read More

Gerry Adams pokes fun at RTE for England World Cup match listing on website

The 'Three Lions' kick off their campaign in Qatar on Monday afternoon. → Read More

'I'm mortgage free at 25 - I earn €70k a month from weird requests by men'

It's her private requests where she brings in the most money - which can include being asked to write a man's name on her body. → Read More

Buyers put on alert as Irish house prices soar in two areas but slow elsewhere

Dublin residential property prices have risen by 133.9% from their February 2012 low → Read More

What are the rules if I get caught with no NCT but I have to wait months for a test as woman is fined

The penalty for driving without an NCT certificate is a fine of up to €2,000, and/or up to 5 penalty points and/or imprisonment for up to 3 months → Read More

Gardai and ambulances at scene of horror five-vehicle collision in Waterford as emergency services shut busy road

Emergency services were alerted to the incident on Outer Ring Road in Waterford City a few hours ago → Read More

Woman issues urgent reminder to parents doing Christmas shopping in Smyths

Parents will soon be scrambling to get the catalogues so their kids can circle the toys they want from Santa Claus on Christmas morning. → Read More

We fact checked 10 of the most widely believed myths about Ireland

Irish mythology, both in ancient history and even today, can make it difficult to ascertain fact from fiction when it comes to our past. → Read More

Gardai step in to save greyhounds after dodgy trailer alerts them to muzzled dogs

Kilkenny Gardai were forced to intervene to rescue two greyhounds earlier this week after they were put in danger. The animals were being transported from one place to another, but officers spotted that there was something amiss. They have since been reunited with their owner. A spokesperson explained on social media: "The owner has been reunited with his dogs. It appears the greyhounds were… → Read More

Mayo EuroMillions winner off to 'Dollywood' after collecting life-changing €500k jackpot

The punter, who wishes to remain private, took home the EuroMillions Plus top prize on Friday, November 4. → Read More

LGBTQ+ students feel unsafe in Irish schools as new report highlights harassment and exclusion

Over 1,200 LGBTQ+ students were asked questions in the survey and there have been some grim findings in the report. → Read More

Man assaulted with crowbar after trying to stop car from being stolen while funeral was on

The incident happened at Moylough Church at around 7:30pm on Sunday evening as mourners attended a funeral mass. → Read More

A Place in the Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin diagnosed with terminal cancer as he's unsure how long he has left

He had chosen to keep his illness private until now. → Read More

Cervical Check campaigner Vicky Phelan dies after long cancer battle

Phelan exposed the CervicalCheck screening scandal in Ireland, after discovering she was not told she had been given incorrect smear test results → Read More

Man in his 60s drowns in Bray after early morning swim

Reports were made to the emergency services shortly after 8am that a person had been seen struggling in the current just off Bray beach → Read More

'Yelping' Matt Hancock stung by scorpion as I'm a Celeb medics rush to help MP

The creature attacked the Conservative shortly before breakfast today and left him yelping in pain. → Read More

Charlie Bird admits 'harsh reality' as limbs start to be affected in MND battle

Charlie was diagnosed with the incurable disease towards the end of 2021 after noticing issues with his voice. → Read More

LIVE: Gardai probe Ratoath death after woman's body found and man arrested at apartment

What we know so far A man has been arrested after a woman was found dead in an apartment in Co Meath. Gardai and emergency services attended an duplex apartment at River Walk Court in Ratoath shortly after 6pm on Sunday. The body of a woman, believed to be aged in her 30s, was discovered dead at the scene. A man aged in his 30s was arrested at the scene by gardai and brought to Ashbourne Garda… → Read More

Tributes paid to 'precious' Irish toddler who died in 'tragic' farm accident

Noah McAleese passed away following an incident at the Bravallen Road farm on Friday, with his sad death rocking the local area. → Read More