Sharon Lynch

Plans for wind farm on Laois-Kilkenny border refused

Plans to construct a proposed wind farm on the Laois-Kilkenny border have been refused by the Laois County Council.

Leinster • 03 Sep

Inquiry into alleged fraudulent sale of festival tickets

Gardaí are investigating reports of online fraud involving the resale of tickets for the Electric Picnic festival.

Ireland • 20 Aug

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan speaks to the media in Dublin city centre

Minors behind many attacks on Indian citizens - minister

The Minister for Justice has said that many of the recent attacks on members of the Indian community appear to have been carried out by young people which, he said, poses a particular challenge within the criminal justice system.

Ireland • 14 Aug

US man jailed for five years over rape of woman in Dublin

A 32-year-old man who was extradited to Ireland from the United States has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a woman in Dublin seven years ago.

Courts • 31 Jul

Niall Gilligan is pictured leaving Ennis Court House

Jury begins deliberations in trial of ex-hurler Gilligan

The jury has begun their deliberations in the trial of former Clare All-Ireland winning hurler Niall Gilligan, who is on trial accused of assaulting a 12-year-old boy.

Courts • 22 Jul

NTMA targeted in voice phishing attack

A garda investigation is under way after the National Treasury Management Agency was targeted in what is understood to be a €5 million voice phishing attack.

Business • 12 Jul

The voting members of Israel's war cabinet, from left, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant and Benny Gantz

Explained: What is Israel's war cabinet and who is in it

Just six men will decide whether and when Israel launches a ground invasion of Rafah in the coming days.

Middle East • 02 May 24

Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri said he was attacked after meeting two people at a prearranged meeting in Tallaght (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Muslim cleric gives update after alleged Dublin assault

Chairperson of the Irish Muslim Council Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri has given an update on his condition following an alleged assault in Dublin and thanked those for "their incredibly kind messages of support" following the incident.

Dublin • 18 Feb 24