Ireland

Tributes to young Donegal dad who died in California after being hit by car

Damien O’Brien (35) was originally from Killygordon but had been living in the US for over a decade

GAA Palestine urges U-turn over visa refusal to Gaelic football players

The group, which had planned to 33 children and young teenagers from Palestine, vowed to appeal against the decision by the Irish Immigration Service.

Explosive device seized by police in south Armagh

It came in support of an operation by Irish police across the border in Co Monaghan.

Police have ‘proportionate and considered’ plan ahead of Glasgow Kneecap gig

TRNSMT cancelled Kneecap at the end of May over safety concerns by Police Scotland.

Sinn Féin leader Mary-Lou McDonald ‘not ruling herself out’ of presidential run

An Irish presidential election is expected to take place towards the end of October.

Deaths of mother and daughter in Co Donegal road crash an ‘unspeakable tragedy’

A joint funeral was held on Monday for nurse Natalie McLaughlin and her six-year-old daughter Ella.

Man jailed for ‘savage attack’ on ex-partner in front of children argued ‘family rights’ violation during fight to evade justice

Stephen McLaughlin, jailed last week, claimed he was needed to look after his ailing mother as he fought return from Republic

Sally Rooney will remain ‘committed supporter of Palestine Action’, court told

The Irish author told the High Court that terrorism ‘is not a trivial word’ in court documents, in support of the direct action group.

Video: Dramatic footage of Republic of Ireland’s largest drugs seizure released

Dramatic footage of the daring operation which led to the seizure of Ireland’s largest drugs haul onboard a container ship has been released.

Eight men jailed for involvement in Ireland’s largest ever drugs haul

They received sentences varying in length from 13 and a half years to 20 years on Friday.