Eleanor Burnhill

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket taking off in California

Watch: Ireland's first satellite launched into orbit

In what represents a major milestone for Ireland's emerging space industry, academics, students and engineers from University College Dublin witnessed their EIRSAT-1 satellite being launched into space this evening following more than six years of research, design and building.

Science and Technology • 01 Dec 23

Pte Chole Farrell arrives home from the Lebanon to her mother Pauline Byrne (Rolling News.ie)

Irish troops return home following Lebanon deployment

More than 200 Irish troops deployed to South Lebanon have returned home to their families in Ireland this morning, in time for Christmas.

Ireland • 25 Nov 23

Gerard Cervi will be sentenced next month

Cervi found guilty of murder of man at Bray Boxing Club

A 36-year-old Dublin man has been convicted of the murder of Robert 'Bobby' Messett at Bray Boxing Club in Co Wicklow more than five years ago.

Courts • 24 Nov 23

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe said the Government is assessing the supports that are in place and the process was taking place across a number of different departments (File image)

No timeframe for Ukrainian support decision - Donohoe

The Government still does not have a timeframe for when there might be changes to the accommodation and welfare given to Ukrainians arriving in Ireland, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said.

Ireland • 20 Nov 23

(L-R) Ibrahim's father Samy, his younger brother Abdullah and his mother Maraw

Ibrahim Alagha's family prepare for homecoming

The family of Ibrahim Alagha, an Irish citizen who fled Gaza with his wife and children yesterday via the Rafah crossing, say they are hoping to be reunited with him this weekend.

Middle East • 16 Nov 23

Khalid El Estal's children Ali and Sara have been in Gaza since their mother was killed during Israeli shelling

Father informed that children will not leave Gaza today

An Irish-Palestinian man, who is based in Co Kildare, has been told his two children will not make it across the border from Gaza into Egypt today after an apparent administrative error.

Ireland • 16 Nov 23

The HSE has been handing out leaflets and putting up posters to make users aware of the dangers of the highly potent substance

HSE hands out leaflets over overdose concerns in Dublin

The Health Service Executive has said there were an additional four overdoses reported overnight following the discovery of the synthetic opioid nitazene cut with heroin in the Dublin area.

Dublin • 11 Nov 23

Criminal Courts of Justice (file pic RollingNews.ie)

Brothers jailed for multiple rapes of family members

A judge has praised the courage and resilience of the survivors of rape and sexual abuse in an extended family, as she sentenced three brothers to jail terms of between 16 and half and 11 years on multiple accounts of rape and sexual assault.

Courts • 06 Nov 23

Moya Doherty speaking at the Gay Byrne Memorial Lecture this evening

Toy Show the Musical 'a risk worth taking' - Doherty

The former chair of the RTÉ Board Moya Doherty has said that Toy Show the Musical was a risk worth taking and like all risks, some fail and some don't.

Ireland • 03 Nov 23

Iarnród Éireann said they are working to rectify problems with overhead power lines in the area and no Dart trains are currently running south of Dalkey (File image)

Passengers walk DART line after being stuck in carriage

Around 40 passengers were stuck in a Dart carriage for almost an hour this evening after it came to a halt between Shankill and Bray.

Ireland • 01 Nov 23