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Brendan Gleeson speaks about his upcoming role in The Weir

'Dream ticket' - Brendan Gleeson on returning to stage

After a ten-year absence from the stage, Brendan Gleeson is returning to the stage for The Weir, describing the opportunity as a "dream ticket".

Ireland • 12 Aug 25

Freddie Thompson has assault trial application refused

An application by convicted killer Freddie Thompson for the disclosure of a number of documents in advance of his upcoming trial for assault and threats to kill has been refused.

Courts • 04 Jul 25

The judge said it was not possible for Diarmuid Rossa Phelan to have a fair trial

Assault charge against barrister struck out

An assault charge against barrister and law professor Diarmuid Rossa Phelan has been struck out by a judge, who said the 56-year-old would not get a fair trial.

Courts • 01 Jul 25

Judgment deferred on future of Athlone IPAS centre

A High Court judge has deferred giving her judgment on the future of an IPAS centre in Athlone, which was designed to house up to 1,000 asylum seekers.

Courts • 25 Jun 25

Gardaí travel to Iceland over Jón Jónsson disappearance

Gardaí have travelled to Iceland as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Icelandic man Jón Jónsson in Dublin over six years ago.

Ireland • 24 Jun 25

More units needed for children in custody, says minister

The Minister for Justice has said the number of accommodation units available for children who are being remanded in custody needs to be increased.

Ireland • 17 Jun 25

The vintage and classic cars being sold at the auction dated from the early 1900s

Car enthusiasts bid on vintage cars at Waterford auction

Car enthusiasts have flocked to Waterford city for an auction of vintage and classic cars dating from the early 1900s.

Munster • 18 Jun 25

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 30: Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams talks to media after winning his defamation action against the BBC outside the Four Courts on May 30, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. Gerry Adams is suing the BBC over a 2016 Spotlight programme and o

Adams awarded €100,000 in damages in BBC defamation case

Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has been awarded €100,000 in damages after winning his defamation action against the BBC at the High Court.

Courts • 30 May 25

(L-R) Lubomir Puska, Viera Gaziova, Marek Puska, and Jozefina Grundzova appeared in court today

Four accused of misleading gardaí in Aisling Murphy probe

Two brothers and their wives have been accused of misleading gardaí investigating the murder of schoolteacher Aisling Murphy in Tullamore, Co Offaly three years ago.

Courts • 20 May 25

Several acres of forestry have been destroyed in Roscommon

Crews working to contain fires in Roscommon and Wexford

Emergency services are continuing efforts to extinguish fires that broke out yesterday afternoon in counties Roscommon and Wexford.

Regional • 19 May 25