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Family pays tribute to ‘proud Irishman’ fatally injured while running errands

Relatives have paid tribute to a “proud Irishman” who was fatally injured while out running errands. John Mackey, 87, had been to the supermarket and a kebab shop in Manor House, north London, on the afternoon of May 6 before he was allegedly set ...

14 May 2025 at 14:24

Sport

Police treated me differently because of ‘colour of my skin’ – Chelsea’s Kerr

Chelsea footballer Sam Kerr has said police treated her differently “because of the colour of my skin” after an incident in which she claims she and her partner were taken “hostage” by a taxi driver. The Australia international is on trial ...

05 Feb 2025 at 16:55

National News

Man arrested after barricading himself into property in Wicklow

A man has been arrested in Co Wicklow after he barricaded himself into a property, gardai said. On Monday morning, gardai were requested to attend the scene of an incident in Delgany, where a man had barricaded himself into a property ...

24 Feb 2025 at 17:26

In pictures: Storm Eowyn’s 100mph winds cause disruption and destruction

Northern Ireland

In pictures: Storm Eoywn’s 100mph winds cause disruption and destruction

Millions of people have been urged to stay at home as Storm Eowyn brought winds up to 100mph, causing damage and disruption across the UK and Ireland. Motorists were warned against making unnecessary journeys – and many rail services,...

24 Jan 2025 at 17:24

National News

Gardai attacked as violence flares outside hotel used to house asylum seekers

Irish police have been attacked with missiles and fireworks after violence flared outside a Dublin hotel used to house asylum seekers. A Garda vehicle was also set on fire as a large crowd gathered at the Citywest Hotel on Tuesday ...

21 Oct 2025 at 23:28

National News

Trouble flares outside Dublin hotel used to house asylum seekers

Disturbances have flared outside a Dublin hotel used to house asylum seekers. Footage from the scene at the Citywest Hotel on Tuesday evening showed a Garda vehicle on fire. A large crowd has gathered in the area and members of ...

21 Oct 2025 at 20:48

National News

Five due in court following disorder outside asylum seeker hotel in Dublin

Five men have been charged with public order offences following violent clashes outside a Dublin hotel housing asylum seekers. The men, two of whom are aged in their 50s and three in their 40s, are due to appear before the ...

22 Oct 2025 at 10:39

National News

Garda Commissioner pledges ‘robust response’ to any further disorder near hotel

There will be a “robust response” to any continued disorder outside a Dublin hotel housing asylum seekers, the head of the Irish police service has said. Five men have so far been charged with public order offences ...

22 Oct 2025 at 20:34

National News

Six arrests as Irish police condemn ‘mob thuggery’

Six people were arrested as Irish police were attacked with missiles and fireworks after violence flared outside a Dublin hotel used to house asylum seekers. A police vehicle was also set on fire as a large crowd ...

22 Oct 2025 at 09:01

Protest at Citywest takes place without incident after previous disorder

National News

‘No incidents’ at Citywest gathering after two nights of disorder

A peaceful protest has taken place at a hotel which houses asylum seekers for the second night in a row after disorder broke out earlier in the week. People gathered at Citywest Hotel in Saggart on Friday where ...

24 Oct 2025 at 20:45

National News

Concern voiced at number of fatalities on Irish roads in 2025

Concern has been voiced about the number of road deaths recorded in Ireland in 2025. Gardai recorded 179 fatal collisions across the year, resulting in 190 fatalities on Irish public roads and in public places,...

01 Jan 2026 at 11:20

National News

Man died after ambulance delay, Dail told

A 68-year-old Mayo man died after his family drove him to hospital following a delayed ambulance response, the Dail has heard. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said the case was an example of the “severe ...

20 Jan 2026 at 15:33

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