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Pro-Palestine activist attacked people he believed were Israeli intelligence agents, court hears
Shahar Hlinovsky (53) had developed paranoid psychosis and was living rough in Dublin when he attacked two people in separate incidents → Read More
Trial of three men accused of raping teenager in hotel car park begins
The trial at the Central Criminal Court and is expected to last for six weeks → Read More
Man's case for anonymity in criminal proceedings to be heard by High Court
Mr Justice Garrett Simons said he was satisfied the man has an “arguable” case that some form of reporting restrictions should be imposed → Read More
Bid by ex-Kerry Group CEO for summary judgement against former son-in-law over alleged debt refused
Mr Brosnan's application for judgment against US-based G Geoffrey Cramer, who separated from Mr Brosnan's daughter Aimee in 2020, will now have to go to a full hearing of the High Court. → Read More
McGrath: SVB collapse will have 'limited direct impact' on Irish financial system
Minister for Finance Michael McGrath made the comments after the Irish Financial Stability Group (FSG) met on Monday to discuss the failure of the technology-focused lender → Read More
Almost 3,600 issued with penalty points for driving without valid NCT cert in 2022
The figure represents a slight drop from 2021, when 3,730 people were issued with penalty points. → Read More
Volkswagen focusing on electric vehicles in €180 billion investment plan
Over two-thirds of the company's five-year investment budget announced on Tuesday is allocated to electrification and digitalisation, including up to 15 billion for batteries and raw materials. → Read More
SVB collapse: ECB interest-rate hikes may slow amid market turmoil
Investors are weighing up the impact of the collapse on the outlook of European Central Bank policy. The ECB's expected interest rate hikes later this week are now likely to meet stronger opposition. → Read More
Over 430,000 passengers to pass through Dublin Airport over St Patrick's weekend
With the annual national holiday falling on a Friday this year, many people are availing of the three-day weekend to take a trip abroad — 220,000 passengers are forecast to depart from Dublin between Thursday and Monday. → Read More
Government considering calling election this year — reports
Citing senior coalition sources, the Irish Examiner reported that a snap election could follow quickly after a 'giveaway' budget in October. The government will be keen to capitalise on such a budget. → Read More
Man in critical condition following Co Kerry collision
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses of the incident — which involved a pedestrian and a car — at Spunkane in Waterville, shortly before 8pm. → Read More
French family living in Ireland win personal injuries claims worth €480,000
In each case the compensation sought was to the court maximum of €60,000 which is usual in every Circuit Court personal injuries claim but seldom reached in eventual compensation awards. → Read More
Ex-priest who sexually abused woman while driving her to Rape Crisis Centre avoids jail
Joe Dunne (81) indecently assaulted the previously abused young woman on a number of occasions after befriending her in hospital. He later asked her for forgiveness before assaulting her again. → Read More
Up to 40 individuals to appear in court suspected of burglary and related offences
The court appearances come after a "comprehensive policing operation" carried out by An Garda Síochána in north Dublin, the force said. → Read More
Met Éireann: Snow and sleet to fall across much of the country
Ireland is "in the grip" of a cold snap which will last until the end of the week, he told RTÉ radio's Morning Ireland. → Read More
CAO 2023: Drop in applicants for nursing and medicine courses
Courses in technology, law, business and engineerings have grown in popularity. → Read More
Man (32) jailed for 18 months for sexually assaulting toddler at homeless hub
Judge Martin Nolan ordered that the accused leave the country immediately on his release from custody and return to his native Romania. → Read More
Limerick man pleads guilty to providing getaway to McCarthy-Dundon crime gang members who shot Christy Keane
Christy Keane was shot a number of times as he parked his car on the grounds of the University of Limerick as he went for an early-morning gym session in June 2015. He managed to escape via a nearby running track and survived the shooting after being hospitalised in a critical condition. → Read More
Who are the Burke family making headlines?
BreakingNews.ie takes a closer look at the Mayo family in the news → Read More
Report of domestic abuse made to Women's Aid once every five minutes, data shows
To mark International Women's Day, Women's Aid — in conjunction with commercial partner Allianz Insurance — will launch 'The Last Incident', which aims to act as a reminder of Ireland's "rampant domestic abuse problem". → Read More