TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has called for “accountability” over the killing of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney in Lebanon. The Irish leader raised the issue during a meeting with Lebanese prime minister Nawaf Salam on an official visit to the state. Private Rooney was killed when the armoured vehicle he was driving while on duty with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in … [Read more...] about Taoiseach ‘determined’ to pursue justice over killing of Private Seán Rooney
Cocaine worth €3.75m seized at Irish port
COCAINE with an estimated value of €3.75m has been seized at Rosslare Europort in Co. Wexford. Revenue officers discovered the drugs yesterday (December 22) concealed in the exhaust system of a lorry which arrived on a ferry from France. “The illicit drugs were discovered when, as a result of routine profiling, an accompanied freight unit that had disembarked a ferry from … [Read more...] about Cocaine worth €3.75m seized at Irish port
Date confirmed for Ireland’s National Famine Commemoration 2026
IRELAND’S National Famine Commemoration will take place in May 2026 it was confirmed this week. Earlier this month it was announced that the annual event commemorating the lives lost and those forced to emigrate from Ireland due to the Famine will take place in Portumna, Co. Galway next year. It is now confirmed that the commemorations will take place on May 16. The state … [Read more...] about Date confirmed for Ireland’s National Famine Commemoration 2026
Woman arrested in connection with Danuiel Aruebose investigation released without charge
A WOMAN who was arrested in connection with an investigation into the murder of Daniel Aruebose has been released without charge. The woman, who is in her 20s, was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday morning. She was held at a Dublin garda station and questioned by specialist garda interviewers but was later released without charge, the police force confirmed … [Read more...] about Woman arrested in connection with Danuiel Aruebose investigation released without charge
Public survey launched ahead of return of Dublin to Derry air service
A PUBLIC consultation has begun ahead of the restoration of the Dublin to Derry air route. Ireland’s transport minister Darragh O’Brien launched the government’s Market Sounding Survey this week, in preparation for the planned reinstatement of the air service between Dublin and Derry in 2026. “The Government is committed to supporting strong, inclusive and sustainable … [Read more...] about Public survey launched ahead of return of Dublin to Derry air service