Taoiseach backs priest’s anti-violence stance over Lunney attack
The Irish Taoiseach has backed a Co Cavan priest’s moral leadership in condemning a vicious assault on businessman Kevin Lunney in the border region.
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Troy Parrott hopes he did enough in Ireland debut to play in Denmark showdown
Troy Parrott is keeping his fingers crossed that he did enough on his Republic of Ireland debut to be involved in Monday night’s Euro 2020 showdown with Denmark.
British-Irish Council summit focuses on Brexit and tackling drug abuse
Political leaders from across the UK and Ireland have met in Dublin to discuss how to deal with “shared issues” such as Brexit and tackling drug abuse.
Law change pledge for Northern Ireland veterans a worry, says Irish deputy PM
The Irish deputy leader has said an announcement by the Prime Minister pledging a law change to protect armed forces veterans who served in Northern Ireland is worrying.
Irish PM warns of Brexit effect on ‘plummeting’ consumer confidence
The fear of a no-deal Brexit has hit consumer confidence in the Republic of Ireland, the Irish Premier has said.
How Scotland, Ireland and Jersey fared during T20 World Cup qualifying
Six countries have qualified for the 2020 ICC T20 men’s World Cup to complete the 16-team line-up.
Varadkar rules out Irish general election due to ongoing Brexit uncertainty
Now is not the time for a general election in the Republic of Ireland as too much uncertainty still surrounds Brexit, Leo Varadkar has said.
Man held at Dublin Port appears in court on ‘assault’ charges
A Northern Irishman arrested at Dublin Port last week has appeared in court on assault charges.
Irish MEPs remain on subs’ bench amid uncertainty over Brexit delay
Two Irish MEPs have voiced their frustration at not being able to take their place in the European Parliament due to the Brexit impasse.
Hire company ‘shellshocked’ after 39 found dead inside trailer
A hire company has said it is “shellshocked” and “gutted” after 39 Chinese people were found dead in one of its trailers.
Irish police will co-operate fully with Essex murder investigation – deputy PM
Ireland’s deputy premier has said Irish police will co-operate fully with the investigation after 39 people were found dead in the back of a lorry in Essex.