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The Omagh Bombing Inquiry has resumed public hearings

Government cooperation with Omagh inquiry 'inadequate'

Irish Government cooperation with the Omagh Bombing Inquiry has been criticised as "wholly unsatisfactory" by a barrister representing families of the dead and some of the injured today.

Ulster • 1 hr

The project will look at solid fuel burning across the island of Ireland

Cross-border projects on air pollution get €6.5m funding

A cross-border partnership aimed at tackling air pollution across the island of Ireland has been awarded €6.5 million in funding.

Ulster • 1 hr

A prototype DART+ carriage on display in Inchicore Railway Works (File image)

DART network to be extended as judicial reviews withdrawn

Two judicial reviews for the DART+ West project linking Dublin city centre and Maynooth and the M3 Parkway have been withdrawn, paving the way for work to begin on the project next year.

Leinster • 20 hrs

Northern Ireland's Justice Minister Naomi Long said spiking is a "despicable act" (stock image)

Spiking, cuckooing to become criminal offences in NI

Spiking and cuckooing will become criminal offences in Northern Ireland, Justice Minister Naomi Long has said.

Ulster • 19 hrs

Thomas Heising appeared before Cork District Court this morning (File image)

Man charged over damage to Taoiseach's office in Cork

A 34-year-old man has been charged with causing criminal damage to the constituency office of Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Cork.

Munster • 22 hrs

Many of the relatives of those who died gathered in Ahakista to pay their respects

40th anniversary of Air India disaster remembered in Cork

A memorial to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Air India plane crash in which 329 passengers and crew died in a terrorist explosion off the south west coast of Ireland, has taken place in west Cork.

Munster • 16 hrs

The IRHA has called on local authorities to ensure roadside hedges are cut back (stock image)

Hauliers say overgrown hedges on rural roads 'dangerous'

Road hauliers have said a lack of hedgerow management on rural roads is leading to a significant number of road traffic incidents.

Ireland • 16 hrs

Asylum seeker died from stab wound, inquest hears

An asylum seeker who suffered fatal injuries during a violent incident in Dublin city centre earlier this year died from a stab wound to the chest, an inquest has heard.

Dublin • 23 Jun

Jonathan Robert Bell, with an address at Chester Manor in Belfast, appeared before Belfast Magistrates' Court

Man in court over Islamic Centre attack in Belfast

A 34-year-old man has appeared in court in relation to an attack on the Islamic Centre in Belfast.

Ulster • 23 Jun

How Athlone may look in 2050 as depicted by RTÉ programme Futureville Ireland

€5bn plan to turn Athlone into a green city unveiled

A €5bn master plan has been unveiled for a new green sustainable city in Athlone as a solution to Ireland's future population growth.

Leinster • 22 Jun

The motorcyclist was found unresponsive this morning on the R515 at Coolnagour between Milford and Dromcolliher, Co Limerick

Motorcyclist dies after single-vehicle crash near Cork

A man in his 50s has died following a single-vehicle crash in Co Cork.

Munster • 22 Jun

The mass at the Basilica of Our Lady in Knock is one of a number of events taking place nationwide

Pope Leo sends 'good wishes' to Knock Shrine gatherers

Pope Leo XIV has sent "cordial good wishes" to those gathering at the Knock Shrine today for the renewal of Ireland's consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Connacht • 22 Jun

The three were taken to University Hospital Limerick

Three in hospital after 'violent disorder' in Limerick

Three people have been taken to hospital with injuries after what was described by gardaí as violent disorder and criminal damage incidents on Limerick late last night.

Munster • 16 hrs

The rally was under the umbrella of the Raise the Roof campaign

Up to 1,000 take part in Raise the Roof rally in Cork

Up to 1,000 people took to the streets of Cork this afternoon calling for urgent Government action to end homelessness and the housing crisis.

Munster • 1 hr

The road has been closed for a technical examination by garda forensic collision investigators (stock image)

Man, 60s, dies after being hit by tractor in Co Clare

A man aged in his 60s has died after being hit by a tractor in Co Clare this morning. The man was struck by the vehicle on the L7006 at Kilmurry in Sixmilebridge just after 10.15am.

Munster • 21 Jun

A member of the public being shown the route near Mourneabbey

Rocky road: Plan for 'torturous' Cork to Limerick route

One of the country's best-known rugby players recently called it a "torturous b**tard of a road" and anyone who drives the Cork to Limerick road on a regular basis cannot but agree.

Munster • 3 hrs

The PSNI are conducting enquiries into the cause of the fire

Woman, 50s, dies in house fire in Newry

A woman aged in her 50s has died following a house fire in Newry this morning.

Ulster • 21 Jun

Coast Guard Fergus Cooney advises people to call first for assistance when they see someone in difficulty

Coastline risks highlighted as good weather continues

The Howth unit of the Irish Coast Guard responded to several incidents in recent days including a fall from the cliffs.

Dublin • 16 hrs

Cameron Cars has been operating at the industrial estate for over 20 years

'No viable plan for us' - businesses at industrial estate

Businesses in an industrial estate on the northside of Dublin say they are facing an uncertain future due to Dublin City Council's plans to redevelop the area for housing.

Dublin • 20 Jun

Fergal Dennehy elected as Lord Mayor of Cork

Fianna Fáil's Fergal Dennehy has been elected as the Lord Mayor of Cork at the Annual Meeting of Cork City Council.

Munster • 20 Jun

Revenue officers seized 147kg of herbal cannabis in Limerick

Cannabis worth almost €3m seized in Limerick

Cannabis worth almost €3 million has been seized in Limerick.

Munster • 20 Jun

Staff at Cork Airport after they win a Europe Best Airport award

Cork Airport wins best regional airport award again

Cork Airport has been named the "Best Airport in Europe (under 5 million passengers)" at the Airport Council International (ACI) EUROPE Best Airport Awards 2025.

Business • 20 Jun

It is expected to cost between €25m to €30m to stage Electric Picnic this year

Laois council gives green light for Electric Picnic 2025

Laois County Council has given the green light for the largest ever Electric Picnic festival to take place.

Business • 20 Jun

Professor Declan Keeney, Co-Founder and Interim CEO of Studio Ulster Ltd, during a preview before the launch event for Studio Ulster, an advanced virtual production facility at Giant's Park in Belfast. Photo credit: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Belfast studio hailed as 'most advanced in the world'

Cutting-edge virtual production that can appear to bring terrifying ogres to life and deliver close-ups of the Titanic at a studio in Belfast is being celebrated as world-leading.

Movies • 20 Jun

An artist's impression of the proposed development at Creeslough

Oral hearing call for Creeslough redevelopment rejected

An Bord Pleanála has rejected a request for an oral hearing against the planned redevelopment of a service station at the site where ten people lost their lives in Creeslough, Co Donegal more than two years ago.

Ulster • 19 Jun