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The report includes powerful testimony from close family members who have experienced domestic homicide or familicide (Stock image)

'We were all dumbstruck' - Domestic homicide report

The support needs of family members affected by domestic homicide are among the key issues addressed in a new independent study published today by the Department of Justice.

Ireland • 31 May 23

The study was published by the Department of Justice

Domestic homicide study recommends new agency, database

A new study into familicide and domestic homicides has recommended that a national database should be established for reporting on violent family deaths.

Ireland • 31 May 23

Bruce Springsteen is set to play three sold-out gigs in Dublin

'Bruce is my religion' – Springsteen superfans jet in

Bruce Springsteen fans are famous for their devotion to "The Boss" – and for some of those attending his Dublin concerts, that means travelling over 15,000km to see him.

Music • 04 May 23

Dr Hawa Ibrahim said some of her family had tried to flee Khartoum and it is 'hard to know' if they are safe or not

'They were shot dead on street trying to find medicine'

A Dublin-based Sudanese doctor has told how two members of her family were shot dead while trying to find medicine in Khartoum.

Sudan • 03 May 23

Capacity issues in some rural areas have been highlighted

Govt warned over school capacity for Ukrainian pupils

School places for children arriving here from war-torn Ukraine may soon be exhausted, officials have warned the Government.

Ireland • 20 Jan 23

Débora Commins drives almost 400km a week to take her daughter to and from school

400km weekly drive as no school bus for autistic child

The mother of a five-year-old autistic child said she is in a "desperately difficult" situation due to the lack of a school bus place for her daughter.

Leinster • 30 Sep 22

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene in Enniscrone

Girl, 4, dies after being injured in Sligo caravan park

A four-year-old girl has died after an incident at a caravan park in Co Sligo this afternoon.

Ireland • 05 Aug 22

Presentation by French Customs of counterfeit items seized in the Loire region

Faking it: The dangers of buying counterfeit goods

Holiday-makers may be tempted to buy fake designer goods on their trip abroad this summer – but it's never a good idea, according to the European Consumer Centres Network.

Consumer Affairs • 26 Jun 22

Passengers faced significant delays at Dublin Airport on Sunday

Dublin Airport staff tell of abuse by some passengers

Security staff at Dublin Airport have spoken of the aggression they faced from some members of the public during long delays on Sunday, which resulted in over 1,000 people missing their flights.

Dublin Airport • 31 May 22

Airport travel is back to 90% of pre-pandemic levels

Holidaying abroad? Here is what you need to know

Irish people are going up, up and away in huge numbers this summer as travel abroad is close to pre-pandemic levels.

Travel • 28 May 22