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Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan

Twenty-four Romanian men removed from Ireland on charter flight – O’Callaghan
The Justice Minister said the operation was carried out on the grounds of criminality.

Cairde Fail president’s dinner

Partition of Ireland ‘was a disaster’, Micheál Martin says

Philip, Kim, Jayden and Callum English funeral

Four family members killed in arson attack arrive at church ahead of funeral

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

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

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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

Catch the Late Late Show, tomorrow night at 9.35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

Who are the guests on this week's Late Late Show as line-up revealed

Gardaí have confirmed the arrests in a statement Thursday afternoon

Man and woman arrested in connection with arson attack in Waterford

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South East

Exchange Street Car Park in Waterford city

Decision imminent on future of popular car park in Waterford city

Carlow group investigated for animal cruelty after firework incident

Work on the new train station in Waterford has progressed to the final fit-out stage

Seating and lighting being installed at new Waterford train station

Were older people let down by the Budget?

How the pensioners of Ireland were silenced in Budget - Kilkenny Live

James Stephens completed the league and championship double when they beat the Rower-Inistioge in the county final

The Village return to senior hurling scene

Midlands

Conor Wynne on his later father Brian's shoulders

Guitarist to run Dublin marathon in memory of his Kildare dad

Ryan Tubridy in The Market House, Athy

Ex RTE star Ryan Tubridy pays surprise visit to Kildare pub

Gardaí seek to revoke man’s bail in Portlaoise

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Kildare's Jane Gormely launches Seat by the Fire – Craicly Stories

Mid West

PICTURES: Out & About in Limerick this weekend

Cahir library

Packing up as Cahir library prepares to move to new premises

Ukrainian refugees Pavlo Romaniuk, 31, and Yuliia Nahaiets, 30, with their faithful guide dog Amigo.

WATCH: Blind Ukrainian couple’s plea for an ordinary life in Limerick

Breaking Firefighters from three stations attend house ablaze in Limerick

No funeral arrangements have been announced at this time

Breaking Limerick man killed in Dublin stabbing is named locally

West

‘This is about more than opening a coffee shop’ – The Linenhall’s Fiona Neary

Mayo arts centre and National Learning Network team up for coffee shop

Loughrea dig deep to see off Craughwell in Galway SHC semi-final

Judge Garavan asked Clúid Housing not to evict woman jailed for possession of €62,000 worth of cannabis herb

Judge urges housing body not to evict woman jailed for drug offences

Pictured at Community Finance Ireland's 25th anniversary celebration in Leinster House with Donal Traynor, Group CEO of Community Finance Ireland, are CFI clients (l-r): Phil Thompson, CEO of Tiglin, Miriam Spollen, Founder of Connections Arts Centre and Joe Fahy of Kilberry Tennis and Padel Club. The organisation is marking 25 years of impact, having provided a 134 million in social finance to more than 925 community organisations across the island of Ireland since its first loan in 2001. Community Finance Ireland's lending has helped community groups, sports clubs and social enterprises develop facilities, create opportunities and strengthen local resilience in communities across the island. To learn more about Community Finance Ireland, visit www.communityfinanceireland.com.

Almost €1.6m in funding delivered to Mayo by Community Finance Ireland

East

The cyclist was transported by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda for treatment of serious injuries

Cyclist in his 60s seriously injured in Dundalk collision

Winners of Louth’s Looking Good Awards

PHOTOS: Winners of Louth’s Looking Good Awards

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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North West

Annaduff celebrate Leitrim IFC Final victory in style - GALLERY

The site on Bunagee Road, just outside Culdaff village, where planning permission is being sought for the construction of three detached houses.

New housing development proposed just outside Culdaff

According to tradition, Samhain was a time when the veil separating our world from the ‘Otherworld’ grew particularly thin

Health & Happiness: Samhain and the Ancient Irish Origins of Halloween

Dromahair celebrate Leitrim U17 Division 2 Championship triumph

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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

The security breach emerged on Wednesday night

Gardaí issue urgent warning to public after official accounts hacked

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

Son of victim claims Waterford arson attack was over €20k drug debt

Graham Linehan

Met Police confirms complaint over Graham Linehan arrest will be reopened

Floral tributes outside the house

Son claims arson attack victims killed over another person’s drug debt

Gardaí in the Birchwood area

Murder investigation continues into fire that killed four in Waterford

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