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Woman extradited from UK in connection with investigation into murder of man in Dublin

Woman extradited from UK in connection with investigation into murder of man in Dublin

January 8, 2026 by

A WOMAN has been extradited from the UK to Ireland in connection with an investigation into the shooting of a man in Dublin in 2017. The woman, who is aged in her 40s, is due to appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin this morning. She was arrested by Gardaí investigating the murder of Jamie Tighe Ennis. Garda forensics pictured at the scene of the shooting Dublin in … [Read more...] about Woman extradited from UK in connection with investigation into murder of man in Dublin

‘Attitudes need to change’ after 190 people die on Irish roads in one year

January 8, 2026 by

THE Irish public is being urged to “change its attitude” to road safety after 190 people died in collisions in 2025. Gardaí issued a public appeal this week calling on drivers to help reduce deaths on the roads after releasing figures of its Christmas and New Year road safety campaign. There were 26 deaths on the roads during the campaign, which ran from December 1, 2025 to … [Read more...] about ‘Attitudes need to change’ after 190 people die on Irish roads in one year

Dublin Bus becomes Ireland’s biggest public transport operator following ‘record-setting’ year

January 8, 2026 by

DUBLIN BUS has become the biggest public transport operator in Ireland following a “record-setting” year. The service broke passenger records last year, where it carried around 164 million customers – an increase of five million on its 2024 figures. Currently, on a typical weekday, the bus service carries roughly 500,000 passengers across the capital and the Greater Dublin … [Read more...] about Dublin Bus becomes Ireland’s biggest public transport operator following ‘record-setting’ year

Irish Foreign Affairs Minister hears from Troubles victims during Belfast visit

January 8, 2026 by

IRELAND’S Foreign Affairs Minister has met with victims of the Troubles period in Northern Ireland during a visit to Belfast. Helen McEntee was in the North yesterday for a series of engagements. The Minister met with Alliance Party leader and Minister for Justice, Naomi Long, UUP leader and Minister for Health, Mike Nesbitt, SDLP leader of the opposition at Stormont, Matthew … [Read more...] about Irish Foreign Affairs Minister hears from Troubles victims during Belfast visit

Figures reveal ‘demanding year’ as Irish coast guard responded to nearly 3000 incidents

January 8, 2026 by

LAST year was a “dynamic and demanding” one for the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) as it responded to a total of 2793 incidents. Figures revealed this week show that in 2025 the “resilience and capability” of the search and rescue and maritime safety service was “truly tested”, as they responded to incidents ranging from search and rescue operations to maritime casualty responses, … [Read more...] about Figures reveal ‘demanding year’ as Irish coast guard responded to nearly 3000 incidents

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June 14, 1690

King William III (of Orange) landed in Ireland to confront former King James II. Ireland was controlled by Roman Catholics loyal to James, and Franco-Irish Jacobites arrived from France with French forces in March 1689 to join the war in Ireland and contest Protestant resistance at the Siege of Derry. William sent his navy to the city in July, and his army landed in August. After progress stalled, William personally intervened to lead his armies to victory over James at the Battle of the Boyne on 1 July 1690, after which James II fled back to France.

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