Amy Molloy
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JP McManus’s Adare Manor seeks exemption from new land tax
Billionaire JP McManus’s five-star resort, Adare Manor, in Co Limerick is seeking to be exempt from a new property tax due to be introduced in 2024. → Read More
‘I felt terrified but the staff were fantastic’ – woman whose son was at Wexford hospital during fire
A woman whose 17-year-old son was in Wexford General Hospital when fire broke out on Wednesday has said she has been left “completely shaken” by the incident. → Read More
Multiple injuries in Carlow crash as gardaí close road
One person has been airlifted to hospital and three people are injured following a serious two-vehicle collision in Co Carlow this evening. → Read More
Catriona Carey arrested as part of investigation into alleged company law breaches
Former Ireland hockey player Catriona Carey has been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged breaches of company law. → Read More
GAA star in fraud probe approached players' union the GPA for money
A former GAA player at the centre of an alleged fraud scandal approached the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) seeking funding for cancer treatment abroad, the Irish Independent understands. → Read More
‘He is a man of mystery’ – Ex-GAA player at centre of fraud probe frequented five-star hotels and golf resorts
The GAA is widely celebrated as one of the greatest amateur sporting associations in the world and is considered the bedrock of every Irish community. → Read More
‘I felt humiliated’ – breastfeeding mother claims she was asked to leave poolside at UCD fitness centre
A mother who was asked to stop breastfeeding her seven-month old baby while sitting on the side of the toddler pool at UCD Sport and Fitness centre has said she was “shocked that something like this happened on a university campus in the 21st century”. → Read More
Thatched cottage owners struggle to find house insurance provider
The Government intends to focus on measures that will lower the risk of fire in thatched buildings in a bid to reduce underwriters’ costs and bring down insurance premiums. → Read More
Owner of iconic Greystones shop responds to anti-casino campaign after gaming licence renewed
The owner of a shop in Greystones, Co Wicklow, has responded to speculation that the premises will be turned into a casino after an online petition was signed by nearly 2,000 people objecting to the idea. → Read More
Supermac’s chief Pat McDonagh criticises culture of settling injury claims outside court as seven-year case thrown out
Supermac’s chief Pat McDonagh has criticised the culture of settling disputed personal injury claims outside court, citing a seven-year legal battle over an incident that happened at his Eyre Square branch in Co Galway. → Read More
Well-known GAA figure was target of burglary in which €222k was stolen from safe
A well-known figure in national GAA circles was the victim of a €222,000 burglary when an organised crime gang broke into his home and stole a safe. → Read More
‘I wish I had my face back’ – Alejandro (9) thanks public for support following vicious dog attack
A young boy who spent six weeks in hospital after he was viciously attacked by a pit bull cross has thanked the people of Ireland for the huge support shown to him and his family. → Read More
Explainer: With restrictions finally relaxing in China, why is concern growing about the spread of Covid-19 there?
China is currently experiencing serious and widespread outbreaks of Covid-19. With the announcement that Chinese authorities are lifting several major Covid-related entry restrictions from January 8, it is anticipated the situation may worsen. → Read More
Crisis in our hospitals: ‘There is a phrase I use now and it’s that I’m too sick for A&E’
When a suicide-prevention worker heard about a request for all but the most critically ill to avoid the emergency department of the local hospital, the first thought that crossed her mind was the anxious question: where could the most vulnerable people get help now? → Read More
Removal of limit on number of alcohol licences will threaten traditional Irish pubs, rural publicans warn
Proposed changes to licensing laws will threaten the future of traditional Irish pubs and have a detrimental impact on the industry, rural publicans have warned the Government → Read More
Flu season Ireland: Return of schools sparks fear it will deepen flu crisis in crowded hospitals
Hospitals are bracing for a further surge in patients as health experts warn that the flu season has yet to reach its peak. → Read More
Hospital overcrowding Ireland: University Hospital Limerick and the HSE
Emergency department consultants are warning more “unnecessary deaths” will occur in Irish hospitals as patients struggle to access timely care due to the overcrowding crisis. → Read More
Revealed: Ireland’s most overcrowded hospitals as number of patients on trolleys hits record high
There are 931 patients without beds in Irish hospitals today as the trolley crisis hits a new record high. → Read More
Spiritan schools received €31m in state funding over past two decades
Schools run by the Spiritan congregation have received €31m in state funding in the past two decades, new figures show. → Read More
Law Society has ‘no policy in place’ for lawyers referring clients to medics
The Law Society of Ireland has no policy in place regarding solicitors referring clients to medics in personal injury cases – despite multiple judges criticising the practice. → Read More