AN Garda Síochána has come under fire after a government spending watchdog revealed that nearly €250,000 was wasted on hotel accommodation that went unused during the policing operation for the UEFA Europa League Final in Dublin in May 2024. A report released by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) sharply criticised the lack of planning and oversight … [Read more...] about Watchdog slams gardaí over €250,000 in unused hotel bookings for Europa League Final
Taoiseach heads to Copenhagen for EU talks on defence, Ukraine and Gaza
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has arrived in Copenhagen for two days of high-stakes diplomatic talks, where European defence and international humanitarian crises are taking centre stage. Martin is attending an informal summit of EU heads of state and government, convened under Denmark’s rotating presidency of the Council of the EU. Ireland is set to assume this role in July … [Read more...] about Taoiseach heads to Copenhagen for EU talks on defence, Ukraine and Gaza
Man appears in court charged with murder of parents and brother in Co. Louth
A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of his parents and brother in Co, Louth. Robert O'Connor, 31, appeared at a special sitting of Drogheda District Court on Tuesday charged with the murder of his father Mark, 54, mother Louise, 56, and his 27-year-old brother Evan. Their bodies were found at their home at Drumgowna, Tallanstown on Monday morning, while gardaí … [Read more...] about Man appears in court charged with murder of parents and brother in Co. Louth
Police name woman who died in Co. Antrim collision
POLICE have named a woman who died in a collision in Co. Antrim at the weekend as 81-year-old grandmother, Beatrice Higgins. The former primary school teacher, who was from the Ballycastle area, passed away following a two-vehicle collision in the Glarryford area on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Higgins, a mother of six, will be laid to rest on Friday at St Patrick's & St Brigid's … [Read more...] about Police name woman who died in Co. Antrim collision
Tourism numbers hold but spending slumps – CSO
IRELAND saw a small bump in international tourists in August, aided by major events like the Oasis concerts and an American NFL game. But the industry continues to grapple with falling tourist spending and increasing costs, raising alarms ahead of Budget 2026. According to new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), 772,800 foreign tourists visited Ireland in August, … [Read more...] about Tourism numbers hold but spending slumps – CSO