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‘We didn’t get any justice’: Driver who killed bride-to-be is jailed for five years

Laura Connolly (35) was killed by a car driven by Sean Connaghton

How Israel spent $1m pushing Eurovision votes – and how it probably worked

The investigation found coordinated advertising and social media campaigns urging viewers to vote multiple times for Israel’s acts during the past two contests.

Misinformation is leading to abuse and harassment of staff and volunteers in NGOs

Non-profits have been targeted by “bait emails” asking about how to illegally enter Ireland.

Boy whose thumb was crushed in bollard accident settles action for €40,000

The GAA National Games Development Centre in Abbotstown Co Dublin, part of Sport Campus Ireland. Photograph: Bryan O'Brien

Irishman in late 30s dies in Ibiza after fall from cliff

Calo de s'Illa is a quiet cove surrounded by rugged countryside on the island of Ibiza. Photograph: Google Streetview

Banned driver who fled scene after running over bride-to-be is jailed for five years

Sean Connaughton pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of Laura Connolly in July 2021.

Future days off considered for Irish football playoffs at Oireachtas committee

Republic of Ireland fans at the World Cup playoff against the Czech Republic in Prague in March. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Stormont votes to formally close botched ‘cash for ash’ green energy scheme

Stormont has passed legislation to formally close Northern Ireland’s Renewable Heating Incentive scheme. Photograph: PA

‘We’ve been left behind’: Striking national ambulance staff call on HSE for improved pay

Paramedics Aileen McClean (left) and Katie Loughran on the picket line outside Dundalk Ambulance Station. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Rodent infestations and spider egg sacs in food storage areas among reasons for food closure orders

Reasons for closure included the discovery of rodent droppings in food preparation and storage areas. File photograph: Getty

State property registration authority looks to recoup overpayments to 266 workers

The Registry of Deeds on Henrietta Street, Dublin. Photograph: Bryan O'Brien

Recall issued for Lidl chicken breast products due to presence of salmonella

The Predictions Episode

Sinéad and Gavin nail their colours to the mast as they debate their big sporting predictions for the rest of 2026 and beyond.

Catherine Connolly criticises pollution of Irish rivers in first major speech on the environment

The president gave her assessment of where we’re at seven years since Ireland officially declared a climate and biodiversity emergency.

‘Shocking but not surprising’: Four homes damaged after explosion in Ballymun

Gardaí responded to reports of criminal damage in Ballymun shortly after midnight.

Cork’s Counting House complex to house new city library after €35m purchase

The Counting House in Cork city, which has been purchased for use as a new city library. Photograph: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen/Wikipedia

Teen ‘doing well’ in secure care, but others at risk still cannot get spaces, court hears

The High Court this week heard a teenager who experienced 'significant early adversity' is doing well after spending 12 days in special care. Photograph: iStock

PBP byelection candidate makes ethics complaint against rival and lord mayor Ray McAdam

The ethics complaint refers to the alleged use of an official car provided to McAdam in his role as Dublin lord mayor for a byelection event.

Man breached safety order to attend court case of woman with large social media following

The judge said the incident must have been ‘deeply upsetting’ and distressing for the woman. Photograph: Frank Miller

Do you record at concerts?

Billie Eilish says that recording and sharing concert footage ‘keeps us connected’.