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The men were arrested by local gardaí in Portlaoise yesterday (file pic)

Two men arrested in cross-border terrorism investigation

Gardaí have arrested two men in Co Laois as part of a cross-border terrorism investigation.

A painting hangs on a wall in a Dublin Art Gallery

Dublin to be a 'citywide canvas' for weekend

Dublin city is set to become a "citywide canvas" this weekend, as the country's largest showcase of visual art takes over the streets, galleries and cultural spaces in a celebration of Ireland's contemporary art scene.

Dublin • 1 hr

Defective blocks on the exterior wall of Drumfad National School.

Defective block strategy for Donegal schools under way

The Department of Education and Youth is preparing a strategy to help schools that are waiting for defective concrete block remediation as well as schools that may be affected in the future.

Ulster • 14 hrs

Exterior of the Treasury Building at the Corner of Parliament Square and Parliament Street in London

UK govt in sanctions against New IRA and NI man

The UK government has announced the freezing of assets associated with the New IRA and a Northern Ireland man, saying it had reasonable grounds to suspect that he was involved in terrorist activity.

Northern Ireland • 7 hrs

Naomi Long said she and her party would not be deterred from their work after graffiti was daubed on the building (File image)

Attack on Alliance headquarters 'sinister', says Long

Leader of the Alliance Party Naomi Long has described an attack on the party's headquarters as "sinister".

Ulster • 7 hrs

Image of an empty Lidl supermarket carpark with a sign saying Net Zero energy

Lidl opens Ireland's first Net Zero Energy supermarket

Lidl Ireland has today opened the country's first Net Zero Energy supermarket in Maynooth in Co Kildare, creating 32 permanent jobs.

Business • 10 hrs

Doctors view electronic health records on laptops

Northern Ireland struggling to retain doctors - GMC chief

Northern Ireland is struggling to retain medical talent as significant numbers of graduating doctors quit the region after medical school, the chief executive of the General Medical Council has warned.

Ulster • 10 hrs

Dozens of green plants can be seen in a container underneath several bright lights.

Man, 50s, arrested after €137k cannabis found in Louth

A man in his 50s has been arrested following the seizure of more than €137,000 worth of suspected illegal cannabis in Dundalk, Co Louth.

Leinster • 10 hrs

Interim funding secured for Limerick CCTV Network

An agreement has been reached to provide interim funding that will keep Limerick's community CCTV network running next year.

Munster • 4 hrs

Man seriously injured after house explosion in Tralee

A man has been seriously injured in an explosion and fire at a house in Tralee, County Kerry.

Munster • 14 hrs

A chandelier is cleaned at Dublin Castle ahead of the inauguration

Dublin Castle preparing for presidential inauguration

The taking apart and cleaning of two enormous chandeliers is just some of the behind-the-scenes work taking place in Dublin Castle ahead of the inauguration of president-elect Catherine Connolly on Tuesday 11 November.

Dublin • 05 Nov

Magnier gifts Tipperary GAA land for new training base

Businessman John Magnier has gifted Tipperary GAA a 14-acre site to develop a new training facility.

Hurling • 05 Nov

Man arrested after €3 million drugs seizure in Dublin

A man in his 40s has been arrested following a drugs seizure worth over €3 million in Dublin yesterday.

Dublin • 05 Nov

Natalie McNally murder trial adjourned until next year

The trial of a man charged with the murder of a pregnant woman in Co Armagh a week before Christmas three years ago has been adjourned until next year.

Ulster • 05 Nov

'Leave a Light On' campaign welcome on Limerick streets

Businesses in Limerick have been invited to 'Leave a Light On' in their shopfronts to brighten the city streets, making them more welcoming for residents and visitors after dark.

Munster • 05 Nov

A man wearing a hard hat and hi vis vest uses a measuring tape

Gas pipeline works uncover evidence of medieval life

Evidence of medieval life, believed to date from between 400AD and 1400AD, has been discovered at a site in Co Westmeath.

Leinster • 05 Nov

A man is due before Laganside Extradition Court

Man faces extradition hearing in NI over 2024 murder

A 22-year-old has been arrested in Belfast in relation to a murder investigation in Dublin.

Ulster • 05 Nov

The fund aims to address the long-term economic transition of the midlands region, following the end of commercial peat extraction and peat-fired power generation

Midlands showcase to highlight Just Transition projects

A showcase of over 170 projects funded through the EU Just Transition Fund is taking place in the midlands.

Leinster • 05 Nov

Tánaiste leads tributes to former councillor Jim Finucane

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has led cross party tributes to former Kerry Fine Gael councillor Jim Finucane who died last evening aged 68.

Munster • 05 Nov

DJ Gerry Stevens suffered a stroke at the age of 50

'More of me to save' after quick stroke response, says DJ

Gerry Stevens, who was just 50 years old when he had a stroke at home in Co Meath, said the speedy response was the "key thing" in his recovery and treatment.

Leinster • 13 hrs

Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon with a group of children at the launch of a new book in Sligo

Calls for Govt to incorporate UN Convention into law

The Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon has called for the Government to fully incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Irish law.

Connacht • 04 Nov

Investigation after Allianz building vandalised in Dublin

The Irish headquarters of global insurer Allianz was damaged in Dublin last night.

Dublin • 04 Nov

A garda van is seen beside garda tape and sign with a garda member in the background

Man released without charge in Dublin death investigation

A man in his 20s who was arrested in connection with the death of a man in west Dublin on Saturday has been released without charge.