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Michael Reade presented his current affairs show on LMFM for 21 years (pic courtesy of LMFM)

Broadcaster Reade reveals abuse in interview before death

Presenter Michael Reade, whose death was announced yesterday, described in a pre-recorded interview how he was sexually abused as a child.

Leinster • 22 Oct 24

The incident occurred during repair works on the south side of Thomond Bridge in Limerick

Settlement for man who survived Limerick bridge fall

An undisclosed settlement has been made in the case taken by a man who survived an incident in Limerick nine years ago in which his two work colleagues died.

Munster • 17 Oct 24

More than 100 Irish citizens are in Lebanon

'Difficult days ahead', says Irish man staying in Lebanon

The advice for Irish citizens is to leave Lebanon while it is still possible as the bombardment of the country intensifies, but for some that is not an easy decision.

Middle East • 29 Sep 24

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