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Ammi Burke. Photo: Gerry Mooney

Ammi Burke. Photo: Gerry Mooney

Courts

Court to hear solicitor Ammi Burke’s action against WRC over rejection of unfair dismissal claim

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Dublin influencer Charleen Murphy

Dublin influencer Charleen Murphy

Courts

Fresh bail bid by man accused of attack on social media influencer Charleen Murphy

Charlene O'Callaghan outside court. Photo: Collins Courts

Charlene O'Callaghan outside court. Photo: Collins Courts

Courts

Ex-girlfriend of man accused of robbery in which Garda Adrian Donohoe was murdered claims he was at home at time of raid

Criminal Courts of Justice

Criminal Courts of Justice

Courts

Three men on trial for alleged rape of woman in hotel car park six years ago

Nigel Roberts, UCG podiatrist

Nigel Roberts, UCG podiatrist

Courts

College lecturer says he was wrongfully suspended over ‘false claims’ he engaged in sexual activity with student in office

Donna Kelly, daughter of the late Marion Kelly, holds a picture of her mother outside Dublin Coroner's Court. Also pictured are Marion Kelly's husband Thomas, her son Richard and sister Bernadette McLoughlin. Photo: Collins Courts

Donna Kelly, daughter of the late Marion Kelly, holds a picture of her mother outside Dublin Coroner's Court. Also pictured are Marion Kelly's husband Thomas, her son Richard and sister Bernadette McLoughlin. Photo: Collins Courts

Courts

Daughter tells inquest her family is ‘hurt and angry’ over hospital scan delay linked to mother’s death

Jeffrey Donaldson said he was seeking further clarification over elements of the Windsor Framework (Liam McBurney/PA)

Jeffrey Donaldson said he was seeking further clarification over elements of the Windsor Framework (Liam McBurney/PA)

Politics

DUP leader says Windsor Framework does not address ‘fundamental problems’ with Northern Ireland Protocol

Valerie French Kilroy

Valerie French Kilroy

Courts

Airbnb guest staying in family’s home ‘shocked’ to learn woman killed by husband during his stay

Dr Nina Byrnes

Dr Nina Byrnes

Courts

TV doctor Nina Byrnes awarded €30,000 for injuries after her car was rear-ended

Irish Rail train

Irish Rail train

News

Irish Rail: Passengers warned of travel disruption for St Patrick’s Day bank holiday weekend

Eoin Ó Broin. Photo: Collins Dublin, Gareth Chaney

Eoin Ó Broin. Photo: Collins Dublin, Gareth Chaney

Politics

Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan warns she may not support Government in Sinn Féin’s Dáil vote to extend eviction ban

Seachtain

Muireann O'Connell, Alan Hughes agus Tommy Bowe ag na Gossies

Muireann O'Connell, Alan Hughes agus Tommy Bowe ag na Gossies

Seachtain

Dáithí Ó Sé Opinion Sult agus spraoi agus sinn uilig ag rince agus ag ól ag oíche na Gossies

Angus Lambkin sa Tuirc

Angus Lambkin sa Tuirc

Seachtain

Tarlaíonn creathanna talún ach bhí an ceann seo i bhfad níos mó, a deir Éireannach atá sa Tuirc

An Cailín Ciúin

An Cailín Ciúin

Seachtain

Seachtain na sceitimíní do An Cailín Ciúin ag gradaim Oscar

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Impromptu trad gig breaks out on Aer Lingus flight to New York

Joe Biden to visit Northern Ireland to mark anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

The best Irish Oscar moments

Video shows tree fall wrong way and into house in Wicklow

The Indo Daily: Burke Family Values – What next for Enoch Burke and his siblings

Opinion

Actor Paul Mescal is doing his bit to help promote the Irish language. Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Actor Paul Mescal is doing his bit to help promote the Irish language. Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

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John Downing Opinion People like Paul Mescal have made speaking Irish ‘cool’ – but it is also a great help in finding well-paid work

Saturday Night Live did a sketch of Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson at the Oscars

Saturday Night Live did a sketch of Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson at the Oscars

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Kirsty Blake Knox Opinion Why do we let Saturday Night Live get away with lazy Paddywhackery?

Culture and Arts Minister Catherine Martin. Photo: Fennell Photo

Culture and Arts Minister Catherine Martin. Photo: Fennell Photo

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Fionnán Sheahan Opinion Ham acting by Green Party fools nobody, as Holly Cairns sells a new shade of green

It’s no surprise Darragh O’Brien’s call for housing from the Catholic Church went down like a fart at mass

Ellen Coyne

Nowadays de Valera’s ‘comely maidens’ speech would land him in a cultural re-education camp – and he might even enjoy it

John Daly

Eviction once again. People are suffering, Mr Varadkar. It is not all about you.

Gene Kerrigan

News

Pictured from left to right are Ireland’s Dorothy Wall, Enya Breen and Aoife Dalton.

Pictured from left to right are Ireland’s Dorothy Wall, Enya Breen and Aoife Dalton.

News

Irish women reveal new rugby kit as they swap out white shorts over period concerns

Garda recruits passing out of Templemore Garda College. Photo: Athlone Photography/Alamy Live News

Garda recruits passing out of Templemore Garda College. Photo: Athlone Photography/Alamy Live News

News

Gardaí ‘at breaking point’ due to falling numbers and morale, says body representing rank-and-file members

Gardaí march to the force’s headquarters in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, yesterday. Photo: Colin Keegan

Gardaí march to the force’s headquarters in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, yesterday. Photo: Colin Keegan

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Garda dispute: ‘My colleagues will end up working an extra 47 days a year’

Fidel Strub is determined to educate people about noma. Photo: Fabrice Caterini/Inediz

Fidel Strub is determined to educate people about noma. Photo: Fabrice Caterini/Inediz

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‘Noma is disfiguring but it has inspired me to help other sufferers’

Members of the AGSI march to Garda Headquarters in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. Photo: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Members of the AGSI march to Garda Headquarters in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. Photo: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

News

Garda sergeants and inspectors won’t rule out ‘blue flu’ in rosters row

A tribute to Savita Halappanavar in Dublin. Photo: Dublin City Council’s Library and Archive (DCLA).

A tribute to Savita Halappanavar in Dublin. Photo: Dublin City Council’s Library and Archive (DCLA).

News

Collection of photos remembering Savita Halappanavar published by Dublin City Council

Jordan Dunbar

Jordan Dunbar

Dublin

Late reality TV star Jordan Dunbar ‘still helping others’ says father as his son’s organs donated to save lives

Enoch Burke

Enoch Burke

News

Enoch Burke’s fines reach €32,200 as he turns up for work again

Courts

Belfast Crown and Magistrate's Court

Belfast Crown and Magistrate's Court

Courts

Woman (46) denies sexual offences against teenage boy

Criminal Courts of Justice

Criminal Courts of Justice

Courts

Three men on trial for alleged rape of woman in hotel car park six years ago

Donna Kelly, daughter of the late Marion Kelly, holds a picture of her mother outside Dublin Coroner's Court. Also pictured are Marion Kelly's husband Thomas, her son Richard and sister Bernadette McLoughlin. Photo: Collins Courts

Donna Kelly, daughter of the late Marion Kelly, holds a picture of her mother outside Dublin Coroner's Court. Also pictured are Marion Kelly's husband Thomas, her son Richard and sister Bernadette McLoughlin. Photo: Collins Courts

Courts

Daughter tells inquest her family is ‘hurt and angry’ over hospital scan delay linked to mother’s death

Lee Lismore (54) who pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm (Photo Collins Courts)

Lee Lismore (54) who pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm (Photo Collins Courts)

Courts

Community volunteer (54) who punched, kicked and stabbed a man in revenge attack escapes jail

The Workplace Relations Commission awarded compensation to Tara Murray in her case against Edward Slevin & Co Ltd, trading as Slevins Department Store in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal. Photo: Stock image

The Workplace Relations Commission awarded compensation to Tara Murray in her case against Edward Slevin & Co Ltd, trading as Slevins Department Store in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal. Photo: Stock image

Courts

Department store boss ordered to pay €5,500 for dismissal of waitress recovering from post-natal depression

Charlene O'Callaghan outside court. Photo: Collins Courts

Charlene O'Callaghan outside court. Photo: Collins Courts

Courts

Ex-girlfriend of man accused of robbery in which Garda Adrian Donohoe was murdered claims he was at home on night of raid

Nigel Roberts, UCG podiatrist

Nigel Roberts, UCG podiatrist

Courts

College lecturer says he was wrongfully suspended over ‘false claims’ he engaged in sexual activity with student in office

Valerie French Kilroy

Valerie French Kilroy

Courts

Airbnb guest staying in family’s home ‘shocked’ to learn woman killed by husband during his stay

Politics

Jeffrey Donaldson said he was seeking further clarification over elements of the Windsor Framework (Liam McBurney/PA)

Jeffrey Donaldson said he was seeking further clarification over elements of the Windsor Framework (Liam McBurney/PA)

Politics

DUP leader says Windsor Framework does not address ‘fundamental problems’ with Northern Ireland Protocol

Eoin Ó Broin. Photo: Collins Dublin, Gareth Chaney

Eoin Ó Broin. Photo: Collins Dublin, Gareth Chaney

Politics

Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan warns she may not support Government in Sinn Féin’s Dáil vote to extend eviction ban

Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan. Photo:Gareth Chaney/Collins

Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan. Photo:Gareth Chaney/Collins

Politics

Greens warned not to discuss tweet by new communications head describing their own TD as ‘not sensible’

U.S. President Joe Biden. Photo: Reuters

U.S. President Joe Biden. Photo: Reuters

Politics

US president Joe Biden to spend most of five-day trip to Ireland next month in ancestral home of Mayo

The site of the new National Children's Hospital in Dublin. Photo: PA

The site of the new National Children's Hospital in Dublin. Photo: PA

Politics

Visitors to new National Children’s Hospital to pay a maximum of €10 for parking for 24 hours

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien

Politics

Tax breaks for renters and landlords on the table after lifting of eviction ban

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar made the appointments with an eye on the next general election. Photo: Barry Cregg/Sportsfile

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar made the appointments with an eye on the next general election. Photo: Barry Cregg/Sportsfile

Politics

Leo Varadkar reshuffled Fine Gael backbenchers to shore up party support

Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman (Niall Carson/PA)

Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman (Niall Carson/PA)

Politics

Minister Roderic O’Gorman says he is targeted with abuse because of his sexuality

Crime

Crime

Four men arrested in connection with public order incidents in Ballyfermot last month

Catriona Carey is currently under investigation by the GNECB, which received dozens of complaints from people who paid her between €5,000 and €60,000. Photo: Ernie Leslie

Catriona Carey is currently under investigation by the GNECB, which received dozens of complaints from people who paid her between €5,000 and €60,000. Photo: Ernie Leslie

Crime

Catriona Carey fraud probe: Man arrested by gardaí investigating alleged mortgage scam

Barry Young was part of the group who planned Robbie Lawlor’s murder

Barry Young was part of the group who planned Robbie Lawlor’s murder

Crime Premium

Gang boss Barry Young snared by 16,000 Whatsapp messages

Andrew McNeill

Andrew McNeill

Crime Premium

Civil servant who downloaded hundreds of child abuse images avoids prison

Caroline Ward Goldsmith

Caroline Ward Goldsmith

Crime Premium

‘Fake’ doctor’s son had been jailed in Ireland for fund-raising for Islamic State

Mater officials are investigating how Maxim passed garda vetting to get a job as a cleaner in the hospital. Photo: Tony Gavin

Mater officials are investigating how Maxim passed garda vetting to get a job as a cleaner in the hospital. Photo: Tony Gavin

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Convicted child abductor passed garda vetting to get job in Mater Hospital

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Crime

Arrested garda investigated over alleged link to protection rackets

Derek McNamara pictured outside Limerick District Court this Wednesday

Derek McNamara pictured outside Limerick District Court this Wednesday

Crime

Infamous Limerick gangland killer back on the streets after 17 years behind bars

Health

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Health

Long Covid symptoms ‘linked to face blindness’, says new study

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Health

Covid Tracker app downloaded by almost 2 million people to be decommissioned

Ambassadors Emer Kelly, Lorraine Fanneran, Aimee Connolly, Dearbhla Toal and Nikki Bradley at the launch of the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile.

Ambassadors Emer Kelly, Lorraine Fanneran, Aimee Connolly, Dearbhla Toal and Nikki Bradley at the launch of the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile.

Health

‘There’s something special about crossing the line with thousands of people’ – Aimee Connolly launches VHI Women’s Mini Marathon

Overall 38 of those who had to be admitted to intensive care for treatment of Covid-19 during that time had one or more underlying conditions. One had no pre-existing condition. Photo: Stock image/Getty

Overall 38 of those who had to be admitted to intensive care for treatment of Covid-19 during that time had one or more underlying conditions. One had no pre-existing condition. Photo: Stock image/Getty

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Heart and lung disease main underlying conditions in patients seriously affected by Covid-19 this year

Oliver Crewe, Florrie Cleary, Mary Elizabeth McArdle and Michael McGarrity were among those who died in the early days of the pandemic

Oliver Crewe, Florrie Cleary, Mary Elizabeth McArdle and Michael McGarrity were among those who died in the early days of the pandemic

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‘We are horrified to read the concerns of staff’ – Families fight for truth of Covid response in nursing home

Issues concerning North Kerry CAMHS include misdiagnosis, overprescription of medications, and lack of follow up or support. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Issues concerning North Kerry CAMHS include misdiagnosis, overprescription of medications, and lack of follow up or support. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

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Siblings on cocktail of medications were ‘forgotten’ by mental health services for up to six years as list of CAMHS scandal victims grows

Jake O’Connell (8) from Tallaght in Dublin

Jake O’Connell (8) from Tallaght in Dublin

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The plight of long-Covid patients left behind by the pandemic – ‘Jake has an hour’s worth of energy a day’

'I believe a relative should have been allowed visit such an elderly woman. It must have been very distressing for her, ' Fidelma Mansfield said of her mother Elizabeth (pictured)

'I believe a relative should have been allowed visit such an elderly woman. It must have been very distressing for her, ' Fidelma Mansfield said of her mother Elizabeth (pictured)

Health

Case study: ‘My 90-year-old mother was taken to hospital with a kidney infection. I wasn’t allowed go with her – I never saw here face-to-face again’

Education

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Education

Leaving Cert: Second sitting of exams is not usual, according to SEC research

Mai Fanning, the president of the National Parents Council Post Primary. Photo: Steve Humphreys

Mai Fanning, the president of the National Parents Council Post Primary. Photo: Steve Humphreys

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National Parents Council is facing criticism for publishing information like bank details of people it paid

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, which has developed the new curriculum, puts a strong focus on the importance of child agency. Photo: Getty Images

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, which has developed the new curriculum, puts a strong focus on the importance of child agency. Photo: Getty Images

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Katherine Donnelly Opinion Primary schooling set for transformation as children to get a big say in how they learn

Education Minister Norma Foley (PA)

Education Minister Norma Foley (PA)

Education

School building delays: another five of 58 postponed projects are identified

Major changes to primary education are being rolled out in the 2025-26 school year, in the biggest shake-up in 25 years

Major changes to primary education are being rolled out in the 2025-26 school year, in the biggest shake-up in 25 years

Education

Primary pupils from third class up to learn a foreign language from September 2025

President Higgins

President Higgins

Education

Schools should teach sexuality in ‘fullest sense’, President Michael D Higgins says

There is an 11pc boost in applications for post-primary teaching. Stock image

There is an 11pc boost in applications for post-primary teaching. Stock image

Education

CAO: Demand for medicine and health courses down as interest grows in business and law

Learners taking part in Irish language courses at Oideas Gael in Gleann Cholm Cille, Co Donegal

Learners taking part in Irish language courses at Oideas Gael in Gleann Cholm Cille, Co Donegal

Education

From postmen to presidents, the colourful mixture of Irish language students in the Donegal Gaeltacht