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Brothers cleared of attempted murder after double shooting Central Criminal Court hears of pandemonium during violent attack that left children running for cover

Jeffrey Donaldson told alleged victim he would pray for her and was seeking help from God, trial hears Letter written by former DUP leader felt like an apology, woman says

Dramatic images: Helicopter needed to tackle large gorse fire in Dublin mountains Blaze near Glenasmole area is one of a number in recent weeks

Third arson attack on familys home in Co Cork Family of seven in Ballyvolane managed to flee after bomb was thrown through window in early hours of Thursday

Man arrested following discovery of womans body in Co Galway Gardaí said they found deceased at location near emergency residential premises in Clifden

Joe Bonamassas tribute album to Rory Gallagher will bring a new audience to Rorys music US bluesmans live album was recorded over three nights in Cork last year, recreating Gallaghers legendary 1974 Irish tour

FTD brothers complete 32 marathons in 32 days across Ireland in aid of dementia research Jordan and Cian Adams, whose mother Geraldine died of frontotemporal dementia which they carry the gene for, raise over €1.8m

Helicopter brought in to tackle large-scale gorse fire in Dublin mountains Blaze near Glenasmole area is one of a number in recent weeks

Cross-Border awards for businesses building links North and South return for second year Prize open to those building commercial links between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

Kevin Phelan sentenced to seven years in prison for role in pension fraud scheme Co Tyrone fraudster acted as land agent for Michael Lowry and Denis OBrien in property deals in England in the 1990s

Cork machete murder: DPP still considering prosecution a year on from mammoth Garda file Polish national Mikolaj Wilk was hacked to death in front of his children in 2018

Jeffrey Donaldson told alleged victim he would pray for her and was seeking help from God, trial hears Letter written by former DUP leader felt like an apology, woman says

Man arrested following discovery of womans body in Co Galway Gardaí said they found deceased at location near emergency residential premises in Clifden

Electric Ireland to increase electricity prices by 8, domestic gas costs to climb by 7.7 Impact of both price hikes could leave many households worse off by more than €250 a year

Carlow schools reopen as gardaí continue to investigate emailed mass-shooting threat Its a very frightening time, mayor says

Grace Lynch (16) died from multiple traumatic injuries after being hit by scrambler, inquest hears Its really hard. This brings it all straight back to you, Graces father Martin said

Kevin Phelan to be sentenced over role in pension fraud scheme Co Tyrone fraudster acted as land agent for Michael Lowry and Denis OBrien in property deals in England in the 1990s

Customers told to turn off TVs immediately as 6,200 recalled due to fire safety risk Customers advised to unplug televisions immediately

Met Éireann forecasts drop in temperatures and rain on the way for bank holiday weekend Met Éireann forecasts a drop in temperatures from Saturday

Bulk of complaints made about Garda behaviour during fuel protests inadmissible, Fiosrú says Nearly 10 complaints were made daily to Fiosrú and 61 files were sent to DPP last year, annual report shows

Cavan-based GPs alleged criticism of Covid-19 policies amounted to professional misconduct, inquiry hears doctor alleged to have posted tweets relating to use of PCR testing, coronavirus vaccinations and vaccine scheme

RTB deems notice of termination landlord issued after alleged violent assault invalid Landlord Alvina Grosu claimed her tenants grandson pushed her after she approached the back door

Weather to cool and rain on the way for bank holiday weekend Met Éireann forecasts a drop in temperatures from Saturday

Nature restoration will plant the seed for exciting new careers Students, parents and educators need to prepare for opportunities ahead in healing the environment

Hostile agents feared to be among 14,000 Russians granted Irish visas in four years Dublin MEP seeks greater scrutiny of applications to assess possible hostile intelligence activities by visa recipients

Food security must be made a priority of Irelands EU presidency Global conflicts, climate change and a looming El Niño threaten worsening food shortages in 2026

Who was Seamus Maguire and why was he murdered and secretly buried during the Troubles? Catholic man last seen by his family in 1970s was added to the list of Disappeared in 2022

Data-centre energy demand adds hundreds of euros to home electricity bills, study claims Report draws criticism from representative body Digital Infrastructure Ireland, which says data centres vital

Vet found to have engaged in intimidating behaviour appointed to State board Former Northern Ireland chief veterinary officer Robert Huey to join board of Horse Sport Ireland

Neurodivergence and addiction: I found the clinics could be very stigmatising Free TCD course aimed at drug support services