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TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has issued a public apology to survivors of institutional abuse in Ireland. Delivered in the Dáil yesterday afternoon, the statement followed a commitment made by Mr Martin last November after meeting with four survivors who had gone on hunger strike to highlight what happened to them as children. "In May 1999, on behalf of the State and of all the … [Read more...] about Taoiseach issues public apology to institutional abuse survivors

A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a collision in Sligo. The man, aged in his 50s, was involved in a two-vehicle incident at Rusheen in Riverstown at around 9.20am on February 24. “The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was pronounced decreased at the scene,” Gardaí confirmed in a statement. “His body has been removed to the mortuary at Sligo University Hospital and a post-mortem … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after motorcyclist dies in Sligo collision

A FORMER US soldier has appeared in court charged with the murder of Co. Kerry farmer Michael Gaine. Michael Kelley, 56, of Chapel Street, Tralee appeared in front of the District Court this afternoon. The court heard that Mr Kelley had been charged earlier today with the murder of 56-year-old Mr Gaine between March 20 and March 21, 2025. Mr Kelley made no reply to the … [Read more...] about Former US soldier charged with murder of Co. Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

BOXING legend Katie Taylor has revealed she will retire after one last fight in Dublin later this year. The 39-year-old Olympic gold medal winner has enjoyed a glittering professional career that has helped raise the profile of women's boxing both in Ireland and around the world. She has now decided to hang up her gloves after one last fight in Dublin and hopes to bow out on … [Read more...] about Boxing legend Katie Taylor eyes Croke park after revealing she will retire after one last fight in Dublin later this year

POLICE have made a second arrest in connection with the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian. The 25-year-old was last seen alive on the night of Sunday, February 27, 2005 in Ballyhalbert in Co. Down. Earlier today, a 40-year-old woman was detained in Bangor on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial. She … [Read more...] about Police make second arrest in connection with disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian