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A general view of the home of Philip and Kim English who died in a suspected arson attack alongside their sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, nine

Man and woman charged over fatal Waterford arson attack
The incident killed four members of the same family.

Floral tributes outside the scene of the arson attack at a house in Birchwood, Waterford

Two still being questioned in connection with fatal Waterford arson attack

Court artist sketch of Jeffrey Donaldson in court

Mary Lou McDonald hopes Jeffrey Donaldson sentencing brings closure for victims

The disruption will see several Irish Rail services cancelled entirely

Irish Rail issues warning as train cancellations confirmed

Frost is possible in places, while patches of mist and fog are also expected to develop

Freezing temps on the way before potential stormy October turnaround

There are almost 5,000 products affected

Tesco recalls kitchen item with nearly 5,000 products affected

Michael Gallagher outside

Omagh bomb victim’s father says inquiry stress contributed to stroke

The late Philip, Kim, Callum and Jayden English

Funeral details announced for four killed in Waterford arson attack

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Gardaí have confirmed the arrests in a statement Thursday afternoon

Man and woman arrested in connection with arson attack in Waterford

Chairman of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry, Lord Turnbull

‘No evidence’ RUC investigated any terror links in Omagh call, inquiry told

12 food businesses forced to close last month

12 food businesses ordered to close across Ireland in September

Gardaí are treating the unsettling email as a hoax

Breaking ‘Death awaits you’: Bomb threat email sent as 150 schools targeted

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South East

A garda checkpoint in Kilkenny this week

Two arrests made following Kilkenny garda operation

Floral tributes at the house in Birchwood

‘War on drugs is lost’ says councillor after Waterford arson attack

'We'll have to turn up' - Larkin ahead of Rower Inistioge final

Works on the new pedestrian bridge in Waterford city are nearing completion

Final surfacing works to begin on new bridge in Waterford city

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Volunteers being sought in Carlow to assist refugees learning English

Midlands

Fundraising marathon

Kildare teacher running first marathon to raise funds for school

Laois Domestic Abuse Service open morning on Friday, October 16.

'A big hug' Laois Domestic Abuse Service wants community to reach out

Chelsea Peers is launching a pop-up at Kildare Village on October 23

New pop-up shop to launch at Kildare Village this week

Uisce Éireann confirmed that an alternative water supply is available at the Rhode Inn

Uisce Éireann crews working to repair burst watermain in Offaly

Mid West

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The national school in Templederry

Road safety measures would be "expensive" due to length of village

Owners of The Street Bar in Kilteely, locals and representatives of Publicis and Heineken celebrate prizes won by the short film The Pub That Refused To Die

Lights, camera, action: Pub wins more prizes than Limerick hurlers!

The late Josephine Donaghy. Photo: RIP.ie

RIP: Tributes paid to late Tipperary mum who was a 'lovely lady'

Clonmel District Court

Man and woman charged in connection with Waterford arson attack

West

Traffic delays expected on Mayo road R345 for NBI works

Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a collision on the Tuam Road in Galway city

Gardaí and emergency services at scene of accident in Galway city

Castlebar Primary School students at the launch of Roola Boola Children's Arts Festival at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar.

Mayo goes Roola Boola as children’s arts festival returns

Galway LGBTQ+ activist Nuala Ward reflects on the friendships, struggles and volunteers behind decades of campaigning, as documentary Lesbian Lines brings their story to the big screen.

The Galway activist who has spent decades fighting for lesbian rights

East

Winners of Louth’s Looking Good Awards

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The Housing Finance Agency (HFA) supported the delivery of 2,611 homes in the first half of 2026.

More than 500 social and affordable homes delivered in Louth

Johnny McCabe and Brian Cafferty (Setanta Club), with Orla McAdam (The Apprentice), are ready for the Felda/Setanta 10k

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Dundalk RFC are planning a Remembrance Event to honour the legacy of Brian ( Bonzo) Byrne on Saturday 14th November 2026 at 2.30pm at the club.

Dundalk RFC to honour Brian ‘Bonzo’ Byrne at special remembrance event

North West

Leah Fox watches as her fisted effort crosses the line for Glencar Manorhamilton's second goal against St Joseph's in Saturday's Leitrim LGFA SFC Final in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada Picture: Willie Donnellan

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The security breach emerged on Wednesday night

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John James English, who is the son of Philip English from his first marriage

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Floral tributes outside the house

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Gardaí in the Birchwood area

Murder investigation continues into fire that killed four in Waterford

Philip and Kim English, along with their children Callum and Jayden, died in the house fire on Tuesday morning

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