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6 hours ago

Judge orders arrest of teenage sisters accused of stealing 500 from student with Down syndrome

A judge has ordered the arrest of two teenage sisters after they failed to appear in court for theft charges related to vulnerable adults in Dublin.
Parenting
#housing-policy
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Real estate

Gabija Gataveckaite: Fianna Fail say they are the party of home ownership yet they are now U-turning on build-to-rents

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Real estate

Gabija Gataveckaite: Fianna Fail say they are the party of home ownership yet they are now U-turning on build-to-rents

fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

AIB likely to quadruple chief executive Colin Hunt's pay package to 2m after government exit

It's hard for the general public to get their heads around pay packages above €500k and why a CEO has to be paid a million.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Why being a millionaire in Ireland ain't what it used to be...

With approximately 20% of the Irish population now possessing a net worth of €1 million or more, perceptions of wealth in Ireland have shifted profoundly in 2025.
UK news
#immigration
fromIndependent
1 day ago
UK news

Number of Irish J1 students travelling to US drops by 25pc as social media vetting kicks in

fromIndependent
1 day ago
UK news

Number of Irish J1 students travelling to US drops by 25pc as social media vetting kicks in

#rugby
fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

Declan Lynch: Katie Hannon should be the successor to Joe Duffy - and I can take much of the credit

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
London politics

Tadhg Beirne: 'It had only been a year since I had been let go by Leinster. To be back there and to get that result with Scarlets was pretty special'

fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

Declan Lynch: Katie Hannon should be the successor to Joe Duffy - and I can take much of the credit

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
London politics

Tadhg Beirne: 'It had only been a year since I had been let go by Leinster. To be back there and to get that result with Scarlets was pretty special'

#annie-mccarrick
#lottery
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
UK news

'Have a cup of tea... let it sink in' - Irish ticket holder lands 250m Euromillions jackpot, and it's a shop-bought ticket

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
UK news

'Have a cup of tea... let it sink in' - Irish ticket holder lands 250m Euromillions jackpot, and it's a shop-bought ticket

#forecast
#nursing-homes
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK news

Explainer: How failings in nursing home care are still being revealed 20 years after RTE documentary triggered public outcry

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK news

Explainer: How failings in nursing home care are still being revealed 20 years after RTE documentary triggered public outcry

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

'Everything she ever owned...gone' - Fundraiser launched for woman (85) whose Co Cork cottage burnt down

"As Margaret had no relatives in Ireland she went back to the UK to her brother temporarily but she now wishes to return to her own place again."
Renovation
#housing-crisis
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

The Irish Independent's View: Revelation of emergency housing costs delivers another crushing blow to Government's credibility

The government's approach to the housing crisis is failing, leading to excessive taxpayer costs and a record number of families in emergency accommodation.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

100,000 viability gap per new apartment means the homes we need won't be built, developers warn

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Real estate

Homemakers of the Year: The 20 builders and developers that Ireland is depending on to solve the housing crisis

UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

The Irish Independent's View: Revelation of emergency housing costs delivers another crushing blow to Government's credibility

The government's approach to the housing crisis is failing, leading to excessive taxpayer costs and a record number of families in emergency accommodation.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

100,000 viability gap per new apartment means the homes we need won't be built, developers warn

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Real estate

Homemakers of the Year: The 20 builders and developers that Ireland is depending on to solve the housing crisis

fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Donohoe scraps banker pay cap brought in after bailouts

The salary cap, initially set at €500,000 for senior executives at bailed out banks, has been lifted, reflecting a shift towards normalizing the banking industry.
Retirement
#mother-and-baby-homes
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Julia Molony: Tuam exhumation is an act of redemption - and of love

The excavation of the Tuam mother and baby home site, where 796 children’s remains lie unaccounted for, marks a crucial step in acknowledging historical injustices.
UK news
#smartphone-ownership
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Digital life

Revealed: The stark difference between smartphone usage among eight-year-olds in Deis schools and better-off schools

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Digital life

Revealed: The stark difference in smartphone usage among eight-year-olds in less-advantaged and wealthier backgrounds

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Digital life

Revealed: The stark difference between smartphone usage among eight-year-olds in Deis schools and better-off schools

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Digital life

Revealed: The stark difference in smartphone usage among eight-year-olds in less-advantaged and wealthier backgrounds

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Indo Daily: Brian O'Driscoll and Amy Huberman Incorporated: The million-euro empire

O'Driscoll and Huberman leveraged their media presence, transforming personal fame into a €12 million brand spanning various industries, from luxury products to educational resources.
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Insurance brokers accused of 'inherently unfair' commission structure that favours higher premiums

Many brokers now charge a fee based on a percentage of the cost of the policy. This is inherently unfair to consumers as the 'worse' the premium they secure for them, the more money they will make.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

My favourite room: 'Don't be a busy fool. It's important to work smart' - Inside Dervla Golden's self-designed and built house in Co Mayo

Dervla Golden brings her passion for retail home by showcasing pieces from Ashford Castle in her self-built Mayo residence, blending work and personal life seamlessly.
Dining
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I am passionate about this work' - The man on a mission to locate the bodies of the last of the Disappeared

Eamonn Henry, a former garda detective, is now leading the investigation to find the bodies of four men believed to have been murdered during the Troubles.
UK news
#tourism
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Greater familiarity has bred contempt in modern rugby rivalry between Ireland and South Africa

Jake White's historical criticism of Irish players, stating only Brian O'Driscoll, Paul O'Connell, and Malcolm O'Kelly were fit for the Springboks, sparked a modern rugby rivalry.
Chicago Bulls
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Donal Fallon: How Margaret Thatcher and her knitted jumper helped nip the first attempt at Brexit in the bud, 50 years ago

The 1975 UK referendum on European Community membership showcased complex public sentiment towards European integration.
fromwww.independent.ie
1 week ago

Enterprise Ireland chairman Michael Carey resigns

I accept personal responsibility for the failure of the business to comply with this corporate governance requirement and the heightened requirement to fully comply, as chairman of a number of state boards.
European startups
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Ireland to take soundings over EU joining UK-led sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers

Ireland is exploring sanctions against Israeli officials over controversial comments and actions regarding Palestine.
#fatherhood
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Parenting

What's it like becoming a father after 50? Two Irish men share the highs and lows of being later-life dads

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Parenting

What's it like becoming a father after 50? Eurovision winner Paul Harrington on being a later life dad

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Parenting

What's it like becoming a father after 50? Two Irish men share the highs and lows of being later-life dads

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Parenting

What's it like becoming a father after 50? Eurovision winner Paul Harrington on being a later life dad

#true-crime
fromIndependent
1 week ago
France news

Jim Sheridan's Sophie Toscan du Plantier film 'Re-Creation' debuts in New York: How case against Ian Bailey unravels and some fictional elements veer towards implausible

fromIndependent
1 week ago
France news

Jim Sheridan's Sophie Toscan du Plantier film 'Re-Creation' debuts in New York: How case against Ian Bailey unravels and some fictional elements veer towards implausible

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Taoiseach labelling Israel's actions in Gaza 'genocide' won't stop Central Bank approving 'war bonds', governor tells TDs

The Central Bank Governor, Gabriel Makhlouf, emphasized that the bank cannot impose sanctions on Israel without backing from the EU and pointed to its obligation under EU regulations.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

TD claims Carlow shooter was allegedly given garda gun before his arrest, Dail hears

An Garda Síochána provided guns to Evan Fitzgerald, contradicting prior court claims about the source.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Let Me Go Mad in My Own Way by Elaine Feeney review a satisfying tale of memory and place

At first it seems a bit forced, a writer shoehorning in their research. But the tic begins to make sense as the marks of the past...
Writing
#murder
fromIndependent
1 week ago
France news

Jim Sheridan's Sophie Toscan du Plantier film: How case against Ian Bailey unravels and some fictional elements veer towards implausible

fromIndependent
1 week ago
France news

Jim Sheridan's Sophie Toscan du Plantier film: How case against Ian Bailey unravels and some fictional elements veer towards implausible

Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Cost of average health insurance plan now close to 2,000

Health insurance premiums in Ireland have risen significantly, now averaging almost €2,000, possibly hindering market growth.
#luxembourg
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Inside a chaotic press conference: Holtz's silence over selecting convicted domestic abuser Gerson Rodrigues speaks volumes

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Inside a chaotic press conference: Holtz' silence over selecting convicted domestic abuser Gerson Rodrigues speaks volumes

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Europe news

Clean sheet and debuts but dull end-of-season fare brings few positives for Ireland in Luxembourg

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Inside a chaotic press conference: Holtz's silence over selecting convicted domestic abuser Gerson Rodrigues speaks volumes

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Inside a chaotic press conference: Holtz' silence over selecting convicted domestic abuser Gerson Rodrigues speaks volumes

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Europe news

Clean sheet and debuts but dull end-of-season fare brings few positives for Ireland in Luxembourg

#public-health
#harassment
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK news

Deirdre Reynolds: Being threatened with rape or murder is not just 'part and parcel' of my high-profile job

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
UK news

Deirdre Reynolds: Being threatened with rape or murder is not just 'part and parcel' of my high-profile job

fromIndependent
1 week ago

Road frontage no longer pays: Planning rules gut farmer site sales

Auctioneers reveal that the value of sites for one-off housing in rural Ireland has significantly dropped under stricter planning laws, with derelict houses now in high demand.
SF real estate
#economics
Arts
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Artists who got almost $1,500 a month under a basic income pilot say their work improved

Ireland's basic income pilot program for artists concludes after three years, providing significant financial support to participants.
Arts
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Artists who got almost $1,500 a month under a basic income pilot say their work improved

Ireland's basic income pilot program for artists concludes after three years, providing significant financial support to participants.
#crime
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK news

Carlow shopping centre shooting: Gunman who sparked security alert was on bail for firearms offences

fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

Gardai on 'high alert' as feuding Longford criminal and major Cab target is released from prison

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK news

Carlow shopping centre shooting: Gunman who sparked security alert was on bail for firearms offences

fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

Gardai on 'high alert' as feuding Longford criminal and major Cab target is released from prison

fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Everyone benefits, there are no losers here' - nanny sharing cuts childcare costs, so why hasn't it taken off in Ireland?

As parents struggle to navigate the expensive world of childcare, many are looking for cost-effective solutions. One option that is growing in popularity is the nanny share.
NYC parents
#energy-costs
fromAcast
2 weeks ago

How did the American Revolution change Ireland? | Transatlantic: An Irish American History Podcast

The American Revolution served as a catalyst for radical change in Ireland, inspiring a movement towards rebellion that shifted the socio-political landscape of the nation.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

The Indo Daily: Rugby stars, Leaving Cert grinds, lewd jokes and a High Court case

The private grinds industry in Ireland is booming, with an estimated worth between €50-€60m, attracting investors and stirring competition reminiscent of sports rivalries.
UK news
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 weeks ago

Found: Ireland's first intact Roman pot

First intact Roman pot discovered in Ireland at Drumanagh fort highlights ancient trade connections with the Roman Empire.
History
#football
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Via Mayo, Madrid and France, John Joe Patrick Finn's tale has taken twists and turns on way to Ireland senior call-up

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
FC Barcelona

Via Mayo, Madrid and France, John Joe Patrick Finn's tale has taken twists and turns on way to Ireland senior call-up

Berlin food
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Where Michelin-star chefs go to eat pastries in Ireland: 'For a small town to have that kind of quality is remarkable'

Michelin star chefs in Ireland share their favorite cafes for pastries when off-duty.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Irish citizens travelling to Georgia to obtain a fast-track driving licence in loophole

"It's a fully legal process," said Ms Vincheuski. "People arrive in Georgia, take lessons, pass the tests, and get their licence. We just help them navigate the system."
UK news
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Frank Coughlan: Is wine killing us, or does it constitute one of our five a day? I know what I prefer to believe

The new 'Armageddon' labeling on wine bottles is set to be introduced in Ireland next May by the HSE, stirring debates on its necessity.
Wine
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Highest ever carer's support grant of 2,000 to be paid to hundreds of thousands of carers across the State today

The Carer's Support Grant has been increased to €2,000, supporting full-time carers for their vital contributions and recognizing the challenges they face.
NYC parents
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Cancelling accounts after the death of a loved one: 'It's really hard... big companies should have bereavement teams'

Closing the utility accounts of a deceased loved one often turns into a stressful ordeal, exacerbated by companies' lack of compassion and strict policies.
Retirement
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Lawyers for Sean McGovern raise concern about legality of extradition from UAE

Lawyers representing Sean McGovern, currently charged with serious offenses, have raised concerns regarding the legality of his recent extradition to Ireland from the UAE.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Almost four out of 10 Irish earners are paying no income tax, says Revenue

Ireland's labour-tax system is highly progressive, but it relies on a narrow tax base. The top 10pc of taxpayers accounted for approximately 60pc of the tax yield in 2022.
Europe politics
European startups
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

That's what you call fast food! Deliveroo launches drone deliveries

Deliveroo has launched its first drone delivery service in Ireland, facilitating quick food deliveries within a designated radius.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Jozef Puska's sister-in-law said bloodstained t-shirt was burned, trial hears

Jozef Puska's sister-in-law claimed to have burned clothes, including a bloodstained t-shirt, related to Ashling Murphy's murder, implicating family members in the cover-up.
UK news
#sonia-jacobs
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Woman wrongly held for years on US death row dies in Irish house fire

Sonia Sunny Jacobs, an advocate against wrongful convictions on death row, tragically died in a fire at her rural Irish home.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Woman who died in Galway house fire named as Sunny Jacobs, US citizen who spent years on death row after wrongful murder conviction

Sunny Jacobs, wrongfully convicted for 17 years, tragically perished in a house fire along with her carer.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Woman wrongly held for years on US death row dies in Irish house fire

Sonia Sunny Jacobs, an advocate against wrongful convictions on death row, tragically died in a fire at her rural Irish home.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Woman who died in Galway house fire named as Sunny Jacobs, US citizen who spent years on death row after wrongful murder conviction

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Climate warning: Ireland not prepared for extreme weather risks due to become 'catastrophic'

Ireland faces immediate and critical climate change risks from extreme weather, requiring urgent protective actions.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Chef whose colleague thrust into him 'as if he was riding a horse' and let out a 'yee-haw' loses discrimination claim against Dublin nightclub

The tribunal recognized the incident's "unedifying" nature with "undeniable sexual overtones" but ruled that the Odeon took the matter very seriously.
NYC LGBT
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Top-up funding to reduce waiting list backlogs at children's hospitals 'immediately suspended' amid claims of misuse of public funding

Misuse of NTPF funding leads to suspension affecting children's hospital backlog reduction.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Private Sean Rooney's mother to sue UN over his death in Lebanon

The mother of Private Seán Rooney has received permission from the High Court to proceed with a lawsuit against the United Nations for her son's death.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

The Indo Daily: Why does nobody want to become the next President of Ireland?

Micheál Martin, Mary Lou McDonald, Heather Humphreys, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Michael McDowell, and Miriam O'Callaghan have all ruled out running for the presidency of Ireland, highlighting a trend of reluctance among prominent figures to challenge for this role.
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