Cian McCormack

Dr Sharone Lifschitz pictured with her father Oded

Growing pressure on Israeli govt over war in Gaza

The daughter of a peace activist held hostage by Hamas has called for a diplomatic solution to the ongoing war in Gaza.

Gaza • 23 Jan 24

The incident happened in the Newtown area of the city on the Dunmore Road last night

Taxi driver injured after car hit by tree during storm

A Waterford taxi driver was treated in hospital after a tree fell on his car last night during stormy weather.

Weather • 28 Dec 23

Men hold weapons in the air during funerals for five people killed in a Israeli raid on Nur Shams refugee camp in the West Bank on 17 December

Concerns over risk of radicalisation amid Gaza war

There are security fears over potential terror attacks arising from radicalisation linked to the war between Israel and Hamas.

Middle East • 19 Dec 23

Shane MacGowan outside his family home in Tipperary

For Shane MacGowan, Carney Commons was always home

After leaving Nenagh and travelling the back roads of one of the most remote places in north Tipperary I found myself standing at the white glossed door of a three hundred-and-fifty-year-old cottage with a notebook clutched tightly in my hand.

Ireland • 10 Dec 23

Amit Solvy is the mayor of Kibbutz Be'eri, where Emily Hand was kidnapped from by Hamas

Emily will recover with her community - Kibbutz mayor

The mayor of the Israeli kibbutz where Emily Hand was kidnapped by Hamas has said the nine-year-old Irish-Israeli girl will make a recovery with her community.

Ireland • 29 Nov 23

Oded and Yocheved Lifshitz were abducted on 7 October - Yocheved was later freed by Hamas

Grandson hopes hostage release will happen soon

A relative of two people kidnapped by Hamas is hoping hostages will be released despite delays with the deal and pause in fighting.

World • 23 Nov 23

Neta Heiman Mina with a poster of her mother Ditza

Families welcome deal for release of some hostages

Israeli families of hostages taken by Hamas have welcomed the agreement to release some of those kidnapped over the coming days.

Middle East • 23 Nov 23

Sara and Ali El Estal with their uncle Mohammed Jendia, pictured with Irish diplomat Grace Earley, after crossing from Gaza

'Up to 25' Irish citizens should be able to leave Gaza

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said "up to 25" Irish citizens and dependants should be able to cross from Gaza into Egypt.

Middle East • 17 Nov 23

The Shaheen family left Gaza via the Rafah crossing yesterday

'We've escaped Gaza hell' - family to return to Ireland

An Irish-Palestinian man who escaped Gaza says his family has been given a new lease of life after fleeing the conflict zone.

Middle East • 16 Nov 23

Ibrahim Alagha was in Gaza City on holidays when the Israeli bombardment began

'We made it' - Irish citizen arrives in Egypt from Gaza

Twenty-three Irish citizens are in Egypt having left Gaza through the Rafah crossing today.

Middle East • 15 Nov 23