Charlie McGinley

Lawyer: 'Extraordinary' if DNA test links Bailey to death

The solicitor who represented the late Ian Bailey, the chief suspect in the killing of French woman Sophie Toscan du Plantier, has said he would find it "extraordinary" if a new DNA test linked him to the murder scene.

Ireland • 17 Aug

High rents may force students to move abroad, AMLÉ warns

Third-level students may have to consider studying in other parts of Europe, due to spiralling accommodation costs, the president of the union that represents students in Ireland has warned.

Education • 17 Aug

A silent protest by members of the Indian community in Ireland has been held at the Department of Justice.

Call for strong policing after attacks on Indian citizens

The Minister of State for Migration has called for a stronger policing response, in the wake of a series of attacks on members of the Indian community.

Ireland • 11 Aug

Students' unions say this year the accommodation crisis in Galway is worse than ever before (stock photo)

'Just impossible' - Students on accommodation shortage

The University of Galway has sent out 40,000 fliers asking people in the city to make accommodation available for students ahead of the new semester.

Connacht • 03 Aug

Indian man warns community to be cautious after assault

An Indian data scientist who was set upon and beaten by a group of teenagers in Dublin has warned other members of his community not to go out alone, and be cautious at all times.

Ireland • 03 Aug

Dylan Casey of Kerry in action against Rian O'Neill of Armagh - 2025 All-Ireland quarter-final

Historic All-Ireland final to showcase new rules

Today's All Ireland Final between Donegal and Kerry is a historic occasion - the first since the new playing rules were introduced.

GAA • 27 Jul

Creeslough relatives launch civil cases over fatal blast

Families and relatives of those killed and injured in the Creeslough tragedy are to bring civil cases against the operators and owners of the Applegreen service station, and management company for the adjoining apartments where an explosion killed ten people in 2022.

Ireland • 26 Jul

Sean Torpey stands with dozens of hurleys on the wall behind

'Extension of a player's arm' - what makes a good hurley?

As over 82,000 fans gather in Croke Park for today's All-Ireland hurling final, it is worth remembering the game has its origins in medieval Ireland.

Ireland • 20 Jul

Almost 1,000 granted exemption from XL Bully dog ban

Almost 1,000 XL Bully dog owners have been granted an exemption from a recent ban on ownership of the breed.

Regional • 29 May

Bernadette Cranley died following a two-vehicle collision outside Omagh at 12.30pm on Saturday

Woman killed in Tyrone crash 58th A5 fatality since 2006

The death of an 82-year-old woman in a road crash on the A5 in Co Tyrone at the weekend brings to 58 the number of people killed on the road since 2006.

Ulster • 26 May