Sharon Gaffney

Multimedia Journalist

Sophie Toscan du Plantier was found dead on 23 December 1996

Bailey allegedly admitted killing, Paris trial hears

The Ian Bailey murder trial has been hearing evidence from a woman whose son told her the accused had allegedly admitted to killing Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

Courts • 28 May 19

The son of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, Pierre-Louis Baudey-Vignaud appealed for witnesses to give evidence at the trial

French court tries Ian Bailey in absentia for murder

Ian Bailey has gone on trial, in absentia, at the Criminal Court of Paris for the murder of the French film producer, Sophie Toscan du Plantier, in west Cork more than 22 years ago.

Courts • 28 May 19

Eoghan Murpny was speaking to reporters at the national housing conference at Dublin Castle

Tenancies of indefinite duration 'always been policy'

Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has said it has always been Government policy to introduce tenancies of indefinite duration.

Ireland • 20 May 19

Diving started at Dún Laoghaire yesterday and will continue this evening (Pics: Red Bull)

Take a leap: Cliff divers delight crowds in Dublin

Hundreds of spectators have gathered in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin this weekend to watch some of the world's best cliff divers take the leap.

Dublin • 12 May 19

One of the two-bed apartments in the development

Focus Ireland opens 31-unit housing development

Focus Ireland has opened a new 31-unit social housing development at the site of a former emergency accommodation shelter in Dublin city centre.

Dublin • 10 May 19

Ian O'Connell is one of the recipients of the first Garda National Youth Awards

Young people honoured at special Garda ceremony

More than 100 young people who have made positive contributions to their communities have been honoured at a special ceremony in Co Laois.

Leinster • 27 Apr 19

Up to 900 children are living in 26 family hubs, most of them in Dublin

Homeless children feel shame, guilt and anger - report

The Ombudsman for Children is calling for an independent evaluation of family hubs, which are premises used to provide emergency accommodation for homeless families.

Ireland • 18 Apr 19