Karen Creed

Ten people, including three children, were killed in the explosion on 7 October 2022

'Significant questions' over Creeslough tragedy - Harris

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said "very significant questions need answers" in relation to the Creeslough explosion, and that he is sure the Government will consider a request from some families for a public inquiry into the tragedy.

Ireland • 24 Sep 24

Simon Harris said that so far all of the efforts of the world, including the EU, have been ineffective

Harris: World must 'take action' on Middle East situation

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said the UN Secretary General's "grim analysis" about the situation in the Middle East should make all the world "sit up and take stock" and "take action."

Politics • 24 Sep 24

The derelict west Belfast ground had been earmarked to host five matches in Euro 2028

Taoiseach: €50m for Casement Park will remain in place

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said the €50m pledged by the Irish Government to the redevelopment of Casement Park in Belfast will remain in place "regardless of the decision around Euro 2028".

Ireland • 15 Sep 24

President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina hosted a reception at Áras an Uachtaráin for many of the Irish athletes (Pic: President of Ireland)

Olympians celebrated in events at Áras and Dublin Castle

Irish Olympians have been honoured at two events in Dublin following a record-breaking performance in Paris last month.

Ireland • 13 Sep 24

The Aran-jumper wearing Irish family is described as eating bacon, cabbage and potatoes every day

School book pulled over depiction of Irish family

The schoolbook publisher, The Educational Company of Ireland, has apologised for some content in one of its Junior Cycle curriculum books, adding that upon "closer inspection", it will remove it.

Ireland • 05 Sep 24

The teenager appeared before Galway District Court today (file pic)

Teenager charged in connection with Galway stabbing

A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged in connection with the stabbing of an Army chaplain two days ago.

Ireland • 17 Aug 24

It's understood that up to 220 employees were told they would be losing their jobs.

Over 200 jobs reportedly cut at Wasdell plant in Dundalk

More than 200 jobs have reportedly been cut at a pharmaceutical packaging plant in Dundalk.

Business • 16 Aug 24

Yvonne and Christie Harrington celebrate their daughter's second olympic gold medal win outside their home on Portland Row

'No words' as Portland Row celebrates Harrington's gold

Kellie Harrington's parents and neighbours in Dublin's north inner city said they never doubted her ability to defend her Olympic title and win a second gold medal.

Dublin • 07 Aug 24

Going for gold: Dublin crowds to watch Harrington fight

The scene has been set once again in Diamond Park in Dublin's north inner city where crowds will gather tonight to watch their local hero Kellie Harrington in the Olympic lightweight boxing final.

Dublin • 06 Aug 24

Green energy vital to match data centre demand - expert

More renewable energy will be vital to keep pace with demand from data centres, particularly if more are to be built here in the future, an environmental scientist has warned.

Business • 23 Jul 24