Leinster

Gardai commence a search for the remains of JoJo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob

Search in cases of two missing women to resume in Wicklow

A search at a Co Wicklow quarry as part of the investigation into the disappearance and murders of Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard in the 1990s is due to resume this morning.

Ireland • 1 hr

Meath man jailed for animal cruelty involving 90 horses

A 54-year-old man who admitted to animal cruelty offences in relation to 90 horses in Co Meath has been jailed for two years.

Leinster • 3 hrs

Gardaí search for the remains of JoJo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob in an area of land on a quarry on Castleruddery Upper in Co Wicklow

Search in cases of two missing women ends for night

A search at a Co Wicklow quarry as part of the investigation into the disappearance and murders of Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard in the 1990s has ended for the night.

Leinster • 1 hr

The phone box where Jo Jo is last known to have been

Jo Jo Dullard: Missing from Moone, Kildare since 1995

As gardaí search an area in Co Wicklow as part of the murder investigation into missing woman Jo Jo Dullard, what is known about her disappearance?

Ireland • 12 hrs

The Berry sisters deliver a statement outside of court after the jailing of Christopher Fitzsimons

Man jailed for 13 years for abuse of partner's sisters

A man who exploited and sexually abused three of his partner's younger sisters over a ten-year period has been jailed for 13 years.

Courts • 7 hrs

Flood water covers a park in north Dublin

'Treacherous' conditions as temperatures to drop to -4C

Met Éireann has urged people to prepare for "treacherous" conditions tonight and tomorrow as temperatures drop below freezing, and to stay inside if they can.

Weather • 14 Feb

Ireland's first ESA Phi-Lab to be based in Mullingar

Ireland's first European Space Agency Phi-Lab will be headquartered at Irish Manufacturing Research in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

Leinster • 13 Feb

A plot of land is pictured in Ratoath, Co Meath

Calls for HSE to 'do something' with vacant Co Meath site

There have been calls for the HSE to take action after leaving a 2.5-acre site in a Co Meath village vacant for the last 25 years.

Leinster • 13 Feb

The damage after an incident at Athlone Garda Station

Bail application expected in garda station damage case

A man charged with causing significant damage to Athlone Garda Station and a number of garda vehicles using a beer keg is expected to bring a full bail application before the court.

Leinster • 11 Feb

Henry McGowan pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity after he was charged with the murder of his father at a Laois hotel in 2024 (Photo: ABC News)

Man not guilty of murder of father by reason of insanity

A jury has found an American man who killed his father at a five-star hotel, during a psychotic episode, not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.

Courts • 13 Feb

Govt liaising with Homeland Security over Culleton case

Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has said the Government has been in touch with the US Department of Homeland Security over the case of Seamus Culleton.

World • 11 Feb

Hemlock Water Dropwort found on Bettystown Beach in Co Meath (Pic: Max Cody, Four Shore Adventures)

Warning over 'highly toxic' plant on Bettystown Beach

The public is being warned to be vigilant after reported sightings of a highly toxic plant Bettystown Beach in Co Meath.

Leinster • 12 Feb

Investigation after two men injured in Longford incident

An investigation is under way after two men were seriously injured in an incident in Longford Town last night.

Leinster • 10 Feb

John McGowan, who was killed at Ballyfinn Demense Hotel

Murder accused told father he loved him as he killed him

An American man who killed his father at the five-star Ballyfin Demesne hotel during a psychotic episode told gardaí that he told his father he would always love him as he took his last breath.

Courts • 10 Feb

Oyekanmi family protest - pic - Ailbhe Conneely - RTE

Hundreds protest over deportation of family in Dublin

At least 300 people have protested at the Department of Justice over the deportation of a family from their community in south Dublin.

Ireland • 10 Feb

Naas hospital nurses in industrial action over staffing

Nurses at Naas General Hospital, who are members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, have begun industrial action.

Leinster • 09 Feb

Bags of seized drugs and money placed on the ground

Woman held after €1.7m worth of drugs seized in Carlow

A woman has been arrested following the seizure of drugs worth an estimated €1.7 million in Carlow.

Leinster • 09 Feb

Boxer Moran talks with locals in Waterford

'All talk, no action', residents tell Moran on flooding

Residents in flood affected areas of Passage East in Co Waterford have told the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works that the response to flooding in the area has been "all talk and no action".

Ireland • 08 Feb

Calls for flood-relief plan for Enniscorthy to be agreed

A public meeting in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, has heard calls for a flood-relief plan for the town to be agreed and fast-tracked, and for interim flood relief measures to be taken immediately.

Leinster • 09 Feb

The Armed Response Unit deployed a 'less-than-lethal' force option to arrest the man

Man arrested after reports of criminal damage in Wexford

A man in his 50s has been arrested after an axe was used to damage a number of cars in Co Wexford.

Leinster • 09 Feb

Farmers protest at Martin Heydon's office

Farmers protest at minister's office over Bord Bia chair

Up to 80 farmers staged a protest outside the constituency office of Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon this afternoon, over a decision not to remove Bord Bia Chair Larry Murrin from his role.

Politics • 07 Feb