Eleanor Burnhill

High cost of IP housing 'not sustainable' - Minister

The Minister of State for Migration has acknowledged the high costs of providing accommodation for International Protection applicants and Ukrainian refugees, which he said was "neither sustainable nor acceptable in the long term".

Ireland • 20 Jun 25

Flax fibres, traditionally used to make linen clothing, can now be used in furniture

'Central to Belfast history' - bid to revive use of flax

The city of Belfast was once known as 'Linenopolis' with the production and spinning of flax becoming a major industry all across Ireland during the 19th century.

Ulster • 17 Jun 25

Major disruption to DART after cable accidentally cut

Iarnród Éireann has said major disruption to DART services is continuing into rush hour this evening following a problem with overhead lines earlier this afternoon, which led to sparks and smoke being reported near Blackrock in south Dublin.

Dublin • 11 Jun 25

Evan Fitzgerald reportedly walked through the shopping centre and discharged the firearm into the air on a number of occasions

Post-mortem examination due on body of Carlow gunman

A post-mortem examination was due to take place today on the body of a 22-year-old man who died during a shooting incident at a shopping centre in Carlow town on Sunday evening.

Ireland • 03 Jun 25

The shooting suspect has been named locally as Evan Fitzgerald from Portrushen Upper near Kiltegan, Co Wicklow

Carlow shooting 'a terrifying experience', gardaí say

Gardaí have said that the shooting incident in Carlow town yesterday which left one man dead and a child with minor injuries was "a terrifying experience for every person that was present".

Ireland • 02 Jun 25

Sean McGovern was named in the Special Criminal Court as one of the leaders of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group

McGovern charged with murder after extradition from UAE

A senior figure in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group, who was extradited to Ireland from the United Arab Emirates, has been charged with murder at a special sitting of the Special Criminal Court.

Crime • 30 May 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25