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Mark Rutte

NATO formally appoints Dutch Prime Minister as its new chief

26 Jun

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Castletroy

Gardaí investigate as 'unrestrained' dog attacks dog being walked in Limerick city

Updated 26 Jun

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Military and civilian justice

Explainer: How gardaí and the Defence Forces interact when a soldier is charged with a crime

25 Jun

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Simon Harris

List of how many Defence Force members have criminal convictions sought by Govt

Updated 25 Jun

19.8k

Patrick O'Donovan

Garda probe launched after Higher Education Minister witnesses dangerous driving in Limerick

24 Jun

55.7k

Domestic Violence

Defence Forces begin investigation into why sailor was not dismissed after assault conviction

Petty Officer David O’Gorman of Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny has been convicted of assault charges relating to an incident where he attacked his former girlfriend.

Niall O'Connor

24 Jun

27.9k

tortured garda department

Dublin gardaí shake it off as Taylor Swift gigs declared an 'extraordinary event'

22 Jun

65.7k

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Cathal Crotty case

Soldier who attacked woman has been formally told he likely faces dismissal from the military

Cathal Crotty, an army Private, was brought before a senior officer today and told that the military were making preparations to deal with him.

Niall O'Connor

Updated 21 Jun

74.0k

Gagging Order

Military group accuses Tánaiste of ignoring Defence Bill concerns and causing low morale

Updated 19 Jun

9.4k

Mark Rutte

Dutch Prime Minister looks certain to take over as head of NATO

19 Jun

8.9k

Industrial Action

Aer Lingus pilots confirm they will begin work-to-rule from Wednesday 26 June

Union for the pilots IALPA has issued seven days’ notice to Aer Lingus management informing them that pilots will begin industrial action at a minute past midnight.

18 Jun

34.8k

all to play for

500 votes 'could be the difference' between three candidates fighting for final Ireland South seat

Ireland South is expected to be decided later today.

Niall O'Connor

Reports from Cork

13 Jun

13.2k

Ireland South

Electricity is in the air at Nemo Rangers but we'd be shocked if anyone got elected anytime soon

Billy Kelleher is the closest to the quota of 114,761 – there is a slim chance he will be elected tonight.

Niall O'Connor

Reports from Cork

Updated 12 Jun

20.1k

defence projects

Cabinet to consider joining a number of European military projects

11 Jun

8.7k

ep24

Ireland's first MEP of 2024 elected as Fine Gael's Séan Kelly returned in Ireland South

It court take four more counts before his fellow sitting MEP, Billy Kelleher of Fianna Fáil, gets through.

Niall O'Connor

reports from Cork

Updated 10 Jun

22.1k

not tonight

Expecting a first result in Ireland South tonight? It would take 'a miracle'

Niall O'Connor

Updated 9 Jun

22.3k

election security

Minimal deployment of gardaí to election count centres planned

7 Jun

7.4k

Atlantic Rescue

Royal Air Force assists Irish Coast Guard off the Cork coast this morning in rescue operation

7 Jun

31.1k

Trafficking

Revenue officers find €403,200 worth of cannabis in passenger's luggage in Dublin Airport

5 Jun

12.4k

Tralee

Murder trial hears how a father was stabbed multiple times in front of his children at a funeral

Updated 4 Jun

25.2k

disinformation

Election security expert tells of threats to family as Government regulators 'not doing enough'

Niall O'Connor

Updated 3 Jun

13.3k

The Morning Lead

Meet the team that helps Irish soldiers deal with the trauma of conflict zones

Lieutenant Colonel John Martin is the head of the Defence Forces’ Personnel Support Service that helps to manage mental health crises in the military.

Niall O'Connor

3 Jun

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May

May 2024

no I'm not guilty

Trump claims he is 'very innocent man' as he emerges from court after multiple guilty verdicts

30 May

9.4k

Sexual ethics

Four-hour seminars on sexual ethics used to tackle culture in Defence Forces

30 May

5.1k

Central Criminal Court

Murder trial of six people accused of murder in Tralee cemetery begins in Cork

Updated 29 May

15.3k

GRA for the roster

Rank and file gardaí vote 79% in favour of new roster proposal

Updated 28 May

13.5k

The Morning Lead

Govt may reopen Curragh Camp Prison after 20 years as sources warn of overcrowding risks

There are plans also to remove Irish Army soldiers from protection duty at the high security Midlands Prison.

Niall O'Connor

26 May

29.3k

The Morning Lead

Danger still high for Irish troops but no change to 'force posture' following Govt diplomatic move

Close to 350 Irish troops are deployed on peacekeeping duties in South Lebanon.

Niall O'Connor

25 May

8.9k

virus exposure

HSE issue measles exposure warning for passengers on London to Dublin flight

23 May

29.3k

The Morning Lead

The inside story behind the months of secret talks that led to Ireland recognising Palestine

We go behind the scenes to see the diplomatic efforts of Irish officials that brought Ireland to the point of recognising a Palestinian State.

Niall O'Connor

23 May

25.1k

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

19 May

9.9k

Assault

Teenager stabbed in incident at Jervis Street Luas stop in Dublin city centre

Updated 19 May

47.2k

South of the Litani

Tánaiste visits Irish troops in Lebanon today and will meet Lebanese Government officials

Updated 19 May

14.6k

How is it looking?

New poll shows negligible change in party support but over half want more immigration controls

19 May

14.5k

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

18 May

7.0k

Cathedral Street

Two arrested as man stabbed this morning near O'Connell Street, Dublin

18 May

40.2k

dublin 1

Woman in her 80s injured in Dublin city centre assault

18 May

54.7k

Dame Street

Cyclist in his 70s killed in early morning crash in Dublin city centre

Updated 18 May

36.6k

south lebanon

Tánaiste to raise concerns with Lebanese officials over progress in Pte Sean Rooney murder case

15 May

4.1k

Sean Clancy

Irish Defence Forces Chief Sean Clancy appointed as head of EU military committee

Lt Gen Sean Clancy will take over the top job from Austrian General Robert Brieger.

Niall O'Connor

Updated 15 May

44.4k