Woman who smelt smoke told to 'sit down' by bouncer The inquests into the deaths of the 48 young people who died in the 1981 Stardust fire continued today with more testimony from survivors. Stardust • 16 Oct 23
Woman who smelt smoke told to 'sit down' by bouncer The inquests into the deaths of the 48 young people who died in the 1981 Stardust fire continued today with more testimony from survivors. Stardust • 16 Oct 23
Explainer: The next steps to form the Polish government Poland's liberal opposition look set to win the election, but forming a new government to take power may be a difficult task. Here is how it will be chosen. Analysis and Comment • 16 Oct 23
Explainer: The next steps to form the Polish government Poland's liberal opposition look set to win the election, but forming a new government to take power may be a difficult task. Here is how it will be chosen. Analysis and Comment • 16 Oct 23
Thousands of Polish people cast election vote in Dublin Thousands of Polish citizens have been queuing outside their embassy on the Ailesbury Road in Dublin to vote in their country's election. World • 15 Oct 23
Thousands of Polish people cast election vote in Dublin Thousands of Polish citizens have been queuing outside their embassy on the Ailesbury Road in Dublin to vote in their country's election. World • 15 Oct 23
SF's world view comes into focus after Hamas attack Mary Lou McDonald's recent comments in the Dáil on the Hamas attack were the most critical Sinn Féin has made to date on the group, raising questions around whether this is another example of the party moderating a position in preparation for government. News Headlines • 15 Oct 23
SF's world view comes into focus after Hamas attack Mary Lou McDonald's recent comments in the Dáil on the Hamas attack were the most critical Sinn Féin has made to date on the group, raising questions around whether this is another example of the party moderating a position in preparation for government. News Headlines • 15 Oct 23
Mother who lost girl to suicide disappointed by Budget Fiona Tuomey, who lost her 11-year-old daughter Milly to suicide almost eight years ago, believes the latest budget for mental health services is 'exceptionally disappointing' as she outlined the deficiencies that continue in this sector. Ireland • 14 Oct 23
Mother who lost girl to suicide disappointed by Budget Fiona Tuomey, who lost her 11-year-old daughter Milly to suicide almost eight years ago, believes the latest budget for mental health services is 'exceptionally disappointing' as she outlined the deficiencies that continue in this sector. Ireland • 14 Oct 23
Mountjoy Prison conditions 'shocking' - report Irish prison inspectors have described conditions for male inmates at Mountjoy Prison as "shocking" and could be considered "degrading" with mattresses on the floor pushed up against toilets. Ireland • 13 Oct 23
Mountjoy Prison conditions 'shocking' - report Irish prison inspectors have described conditions for male inmates at Mountjoy Prison as "shocking" and could be considered "degrading" with mattresses on the floor pushed up against toilets. Ireland • 13 Oct 23
Journalist killed, six others injured in Lebanon A Reuters journalist has been killed and six others from AFP, Reuters and Al Jazeera wounded while working in southern Lebanon, the three news organisations have said. World • 13 Oct 23
Journalist killed, six others injured in Lebanon A Reuters journalist has been killed and six others from AFP, Reuters and Al Jazeera wounded while working in southern Lebanon, the three news organisations have said. World • 13 Oct 23
Unite warns of industrial action in mechanical sector The Unite trade union has warned of possible future industrial action in the construction and mechanical sector following the striking down of a Sectoral Employment Order (SEO). Business • 10 Oct 23
Unite warns of industrial action in mechanical sector The Unite trade union has warned of possible future industrial action in the construction and mechanical sector following the striking down of a Sectoral Employment Order (SEO). Business • 10 Oct 23
Woman arrested after man's body found in Cork Gardaí in Cork are continuing to question a woman they arrested earlier today as part of their investigation into the death of a man whose body was found in a car park near Cork Airport yesterday. Ireland • 09 Oct 23
Woman arrested after man's body found in Cork Gardaí in Cork are continuing to question a woman they arrested earlier today as part of their investigation into the death of a man whose body was found in a car park near Cork Airport yesterday. Ireland • 09 Oct 23
UK urged to act on backyard XL bully dog breeders The UK government is facing calls to crack down on the backyard breeders of XL bully dogs, and even to cull the breed, following a string of horrifying attacks. UK • 05 Oct 23
UK urged to act on backyard XL bully dog breeders The UK government is facing calls to crack down on the backyard breeders of XL bully dogs, and even to cull the breed, following a string of horrifying attacks. UK • 05 Oct 23
Three to be prosecuted over Michaela McAreavey song Three people are to be prosecuted in connection with the singing of a song which contained offensive lyrics about the murder of Michaela McAreavey, the Public Prosecution Service in Northern Ireland has announced. Ireland • 05 Oct 23
Three to be prosecuted over Michaela McAreavey song Three people are to be prosecuted in connection with the singing of a song which contained offensive lyrics about the murder of Michaela McAreavey, the Public Prosecution Service in Northern Ireland has announced. Ireland • 05 Oct 23
Errors in spending of EU funds by member states rose Errors in the spending of EU funds increased significantly across member states in 2022, according to the European Court of Auditors' annual report published today. Europe • 05 Oct 23
Errors in spending of EU funds by member states rose Errors in the spending of EU funds increased significantly across member states in 2022, according to the European Court of Auditors' annual report published today. Europe • 05 Oct 23
Teenager further remanded over Offaly woman's murder A teenager charged with the murder of Lorna Woodnutt has been further remanded after appearing via video link before Tullamore District Court this morning. Courts • 04 Oct 23
Teenager further remanded over Offaly woman's murder A teenager charged with the murder of Lorna Woodnutt has been further remanded after appearing via video link before Tullamore District Court this morning. Courts • 04 Oct 23
Spain opens manslaughter probe into nightclub fire A Spanish court has opened a manslaughter probe into a deadly fire that killed 13 people inside a nightclub which had ignored an earlier closure order. World • 03 Oct 23
Spain opens manslaughter probe into nightclub fire A Spanish court has opened a manslaughter probe into a deadly fire that killed 13 people inside a nightclub which had ignored an earlier closure order. World • 03 Oct 23
Experts call for urgent ban on disposable vapes Respiratory medicine experts have warned of the urgent need for legislation to ban disposable vapes, as it can have significant long-term health risks for children and young people whose brains and bodies are still developing. Ireland • 02 Oct 23
Experts call for urgent ban on disposable vapes Respiratory medicine experts have warned of the urgent need for legislation to ban disposable vapes, as it can have significant long-term health risks for children and young people whose brains and bodies are still developing. Ireland • 02 Oct 23
Butterly rejects suggestion he has 'told lies' There have been robust exchanges at the Stardust inquests as the former manager of the premises Eamon Butterly rejected suggestions that he was 'telling lies'. Dublin • 28 Sep 23
Butterly rejects suggestion he has 'told lies' There have been robust exchanges at the Stardust inquests as the former manager of the premises Eamon Butterly rejected suggestions that he was 'telling lies'. Dublin • 28 Sep 23
Trudeau sorry after Nazi-linked veteran praised Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has offered an 'unreserved' apology in parliament after the legislature publicly celebrated a Ukrainian World War II veteran who fought alongside the Nazis. World • 27 Sep 23
Trudeau sorry after Nazi-linked veteran praised Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has offered an 'unreserved' apology in parliament after the legislature publicly celebrated a Ukrainian World War II veteran who fought alongside the Nazis. World • 27 Sep 23
Girl, 15, stabbed to death on way to school as boy held London police have said they have arrested a teenager after a 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death on her way to school, stoking fresh concern about the scale of knife crime in the UK. UK • 27 Sep 23
Girl, 15, stabbed to death on way to school as boy held London police have said they have arrested a teenager after a 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death on her way to school, stoking fresh concern about the scale of knife crime in the UK. UK • 27 Sep 23
Navalny loses appeal against new 19-year jail term Russia's most prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny has lost his appeal against a 19-year prison term that was added to his existing sentence last month, a Moscow court judge said. World • 26 Sep 23
Navalny loses appeal against new 19-year jail term Russia's most prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny has lost his appeal against a 19-year prison term that was added to his existing sentence last month, a Moscow court judge said. World • 26 Sep 23
Apologies after Nazi-linked veteran honoured in Canada The speaker of Canada's parliament Anthony Rota has apologised after he singled out a Ukrainian veteran alleged to have fought for the Nazis during World War II for a standing ovation during a visit by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky. World • 25 Sep 23
Apologies after Nazi-linked veteran honoured in Canada The speaker of Canada's parliament Anthony Rota has apologised after he singled out a Ukrainian veteran alleged to have fought for the Nazis during World War II for a standing ovation during a visit by Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky. World • 25 Sep 23
India suspends new visas for Canadians in spat India has suspended new visas for Canadians and asked Ottawa to reduce its diplomatic presence in the country, sharply escalating a spat triggered by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's accusations linking New Delhi to a Sikh separatist's murder. World • 22 Sep 23
India suspends new visas for Canadians in spat India has suspended new visas for Canadians and asked Ottawa to reduce its diplomatic presence in the country, sharply escalating a spat triggered by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's accusations linking New Delhi to a Sikh separatist's murder. World • 22 Sep 23
Sinn Féin would tax and spend wisely - Doherty The Sinn Féin spokesman on Finance, Pearse Doherty, has told an annual gathering of economists that his party, if elected, would tax fairly and spend wisely. Business • 22 Sep 23
Sinn Féin would tax and spend wisely - Doherty The Sinn Féin spokesman on Finance, Pearse Doherty, has told an annual gathering of economists that his party, if elected, would tax fairly and spend wisely. Business • 22 Sep 23
Labour has no intention of reversing Brexit - Starmer Keir Starmer has defended his plan for closer cooperation with the European Union as Labour stressed the party has no intention of reversing Brexit. UK • 22 Sep 23
Labour has no intention of reversing Brexit - Starmer Keir Starmer has defended his plan for closer cooperation with the European Union as Labour stressed the party has no intention of reversing Brexit. UK • 22 Sep 23
Barman unfairly sacked for 'drinking on the job' - WRC A barman who was sacked after pub customers accused him of drinking on the job while its owner was absent for cancer treatment has won €9,000 for unfair dismissal. Ireland • 04 Sep 23
Barman unfairly sacked for 'drinking on the job' - WRC A barman who was sacked after pub customers accused him of drinking on the job while its owner was absent for cancer treatment has won €9,000 for unfair dismissal. Ireland • 04 Sep 23
Embattled PSNI chief finally runs out of road It had started to look like Simon Byrne was made of Teflon; nothing seemed to stick to the PSNI chief constable. Now, he has finally run out of road. Ulster • 04 Sep 23
Embattled PSNI chief finally runs out of road It had started to look like Simon Byrne was made of Teflon; nothing seemed to stick to the PSNI chief constable. Now, he has finally run out of road. Ulster • 04 Sep 23
