Eleanor Burnhill

Andrew McGovern, from School Lane in Rathowen, Co Westmeath, appeared before Mullingar District Court

Man in court for offensive communication about AGSI head

A 38-year-old man has appeared before Mullingar District Court charged with distributing or publishing a grossly offensive communication about the then general secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, Antoinette Cunningham.

Court • 15 May

James Gilleran appeared on the Late Late Show dressed in daffodils in 2021

Victim recognised sex offender from Late Late Show appeal

A sex offender who was jailed for two years yesterday for indecently assaulting three boys in Dublin was recognised by one of the victims when he appeared on television, dressed in daffodils, as part of a fundraiser for the Irish Cancer Society.

Courts • 15 May

The biggest Darkness Into Light event took place in Dublin's Phoenix Park

Thousands take part in Darkness Into Light events

Close to 100,000 people have taken part in the annual Darkness Into Light fundraiser with people running, walking and wheeling from start lines at sports clubs, churches and schools around the country as well as internationally.

Ireland • 10 May

The toilets beside St Stephen's Green were opened five years ago

Council confirms closure of St Stephen's Green toilets

The public toilets close to St Stephen's Green at Grafton Street will close in the coming weeks, Dublin City Council has confirmed.

Regional • 09 May

The Department of Justice says enforced deportations often involve investigations, detection, detentions in custody, legal challenges, flights costs and confirmation with the return country that the person is actually their citizen

Why are there so few deportations compared to orders?

So far this year 1,599 deportation orders have been signed, and less than half that amount have departed, either through deportation or voluntary return, up to and including 30 April 2025. So why is the actual number of people leaving the State so low?

Clarity • 05 May

Five children were among those deported to Georgia on a chartered flight from Dublin

Women and children among 39 people deported to Georgia

Thirty-nine people, including four women and five children, were deported to Georgia last night on a chartered flight after they did not comply with deportation orders they received.

Ireland • 01 May

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said there was had been no pressure from inside the party for her to step down

No pressure to step down after election, says McDonald

Mary Lou McDonald has said there was no pressure from inside Sinn Féin for her to step down as party leader in the aftermath of the general election last year.

Politics • 25 Apr

Séamus Gill said the pieces that were taken are irreplaceable

Investigation after work stolen from Dublin silversmith

The Dublin studio of acclaimed silversmith Séamus Gill has been broken into with decades worth of work and original jewellery stolen.

Dublin • 25 Apr

Rapeseed oil retail sales reached €24.7m in Ireland last year

Oilseed rape crop increases across Ireland due to demand

Global supply constraints on sunflower oil and a spike in the price of olive oil have meant home-produced rapeseed oil has become more common on Irish supermarket shelves.

Ireland • 16 Apr

Archbishop Dr Michael Jackson made a plea for mercy and for more international humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza

Dublin Archbishop angered over Israeli attack on hospital

The Church of Ireland's Archbishop of Dublin has said he shares the outrage and the sadness of the brave staff at the Al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza city that was targeted by Israeli airstrikes.

Leinster • 13 Apr