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Fifty-four soldiers still serving despite criminal convictions
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/fifty-four-soldiers-still-serving-despite-criminal-convictions/a911386123.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
The Defence Forces has said that of 79 members found guilty of crimes under civil and military law over the past four years, 54 of them remain in service.
Girls soccer in Dublin left in crisis after bitter row over governance sparks legal clash
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/girls-soccer-in-dublin-left-in-crisis-after-bitter-row-over-governance-sparks-legal-clash/a1811457442.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
Dozens of girlsâ soccer teams in Dublin and surrounding counties are missing out on matches or playing heavily one-sided games due to a bitter dispute between administrators that has led to one female official being sued by a male director.
Ryanair co-founder Declan Ryan on giving away his fortune, battling depression, and his friend Michael OâLeary
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/ryanair-co-founder-declan-ryan-on-giving-away-his-fortune-battling-depression-and-his-friend-michael-oleary/a1415102537.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
Ryanair co-founder Declan Ryan has said he has given away most of his wealth through his philanthropic agency, One Foundation.
Joe Brolly: Itâs high time Gaelic football was taken back from risk-averse managers
https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/joe-brolly-its-high-time-gaelic-football-was-taken-back-from-risk-averse-managers/a87190826.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
The rules of Piggy in the Middle: two players pass a ball to each other, while a third player tries to intercept the pass. The third player is called the Piggy in the Middle. After each successful pass, the players on the outside chant âPiggy in theâŠ
Phil Hogan returns to the Fine Gael fold as Simon Harris invites him back as general election strategist
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/phil-hogan-returns-to-the-fine-gael-fold-as-simon-harris-invites-him-back-as-general-election-strategist/a1215073357.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
Former EU commissioner Phil Hogan has been drafted back into Fine Gael to help the party prepare for the general election.
Dear Mary: Iâm driven crazy by my wifeâs lateness and itâs causing our kids to miss out on fun activities
https://www.independent.ie/style/sex-relationships/dear-mary-im-driven-crazy-by-my-wifes-lateness-and-its-causing-our-kids-to-miss-out-on-fun-activities/a1261363586.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
Question: I hope you can help me. I am very happily (mostly) married to the love of my life. She is beautiful and a great mother to our two children who are now in junior school. We both have good jobs, have a lovely house, great neighbours and get onâŠ
Project Housewife: The inside story of how Ireland AM brought breakfast TV to Ireland
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/project-housewife-the-inside-story-of-how-ireland-am-brought-breakfast-tv-to-ireland/a1288078031.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
Itâs 8.40 am on a Monday morning on the set of Virgin Media Oneâs Ireland AM, and already weâve covered sport, the ÂHezbollah Israel conflict, mortgage rate rises, breastfeeding orangutans, and awkward relations with in-laws. A slot needs to be movedâŠ
âThe torture fed me, it kept me goingâ: AP McCoy on how he reached the top as a jockey â and his friendship with JP McManus
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/the-torture-fed-me-it-kept-me-going-ap-mccoy-on-how-he-reached-the-top-as-a-jockey-and-his-friendship-with-jp-mcmanus/a675173820.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
AP McCoy has shared the secrets to the winning mindset that made him one of the greatest sports stars of all time.
Oasis fans vent their anger to consumer watchdog here after tickets fiasco
https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/oasis-fans-vent-their-anger-to-consumer-watchdog-here-after-tickets-fiasco/a759065691.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
Oasis fans looking back in anger after last weekendâs ticketing fiasco â in which prices for the Britpop bandâs two Dublin concerts rocketed due to a controversial pricing model â are taking their gripes to the consumer watchdog.
Paul Kimmage: Cycling Irelandâs Paralympic criteria is to find people with minimal disabilities to make the podium
https://www.independent.ie/sport/paralympics/paul-kimmage-cycling-irelands-paralympic-criteria-is-to-find-people-with-minimal-disabilities-to-make-the-podium/a1041122868.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
Listen, just to bring you some good breaking news now from the Paralympics in Paris. Since we came on air the Irish paracyclists have been in action, and following their heat Katie-George Dunlevy and her pilot, Eve McCrystal, are now guaranteed either goldâŠ
âShe said I do four times with her last breathsâ â meet the Irish woman performing deathbed weddings
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/she-said-i-do-four-times-with-her-last-breaths-meet-the-irish-woman-performing-deathbed-weddings/a1121948249.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
Supermarket flowers, no grand speeches, a few short, determined steps up the aisle. These are some of the things that set weddings when one person is facing a terminal illness apart.
Leo Varadkar strikes six-figure deal for his candid autobiography after bidding war
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/leo-varadkar-strikes-six-figure-deal-for-his-candid-autobiography-after-bidding-war/a281902350.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has sold rights to his memoirs, after a bidding war involving nine publishers. The deal, for a substantial six-figure sum, has been signed with Sandycove, an imprint of the publisher Penguin. The autobiography, which willâŠ
People Before Profit deputy mayor Gino OâBoyleâs FF vote in Sligo infuriates his party
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/people-before-profit-deputy-mayor-gino-oboyles-ff-vote-in-sligo-infuriates-his-party/a1368083964.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
The People Before Profit (PBP) deputy mayor of Sligo is facing a motion to say he breached party policy by voting for a Fianna FĂĄil mayor and is coming under pressure to resign or face losing party support.
âI think to myself how amazing it is that my own, unusual name is on the side of buses nowâ â singer and presenter Zeinab Elguzouli
https://www.independent.ie/life/i-think-to-myself-how-amazing-it-is-that-my-own-unusual-name-is-on-the-side-of-buses-now-singer-and-presenter-zeinab-elguzouli/a405343986.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
As a co-presenter of Dublin FM104âs Strawberry Alarm Clock, and Virgin Mediaâs The Six OâClock Show, Zeinab Elguzouli is becoming a mainstay on the Irish media circuit. Add her growing music career to the mix, and the 32-year-old is the consummateâŠ
âBlackrock Collegeâs apology for sexual abuse by paedophile priest felt like it was written by AIâ
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/blackrock-colleges-apology-for-sexual-abuse-by-paedophile-priest-felt-like-it-was-written-by-ai/a1206623732.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
David Ryan has barely slept all week. Heâs been âshell-shockedâ since last Tuesdayâs publication of a preliminary report which uncovered almost 2,400 allegations of historic sexual abuse at religious-run schools.
Cost of childrenâs activities may get tax relief in budget as Government targets âsqueezed middleâ
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/cost-of-childrens-activities-may-get-tax-relief-in-budget-as-government-targets-squeezed-middle/a1936939200.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
A new tax credit to help parents with the cost of sports, art and cultural activities is being considered as budget negotiations formally begin this week.
Dissidents âhid drugs in prison trolley for Kinahan associatesâ
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/dissidents-hid-drugs-in-prison-trolley-for-kinahan-associates/a311310844.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
Dissident republican prisoners smuggled drugs into the maximum security Portlaoise Prison intended for jailed associates of the Kinahan crime cartel, a whistleblower has alleged.
Farmleigh bike stand is a steal at âŹ28,800 compared with âŹ336,000 Leinster House shelter
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/farmleigh-bike-stand-is-a-steal-at-28800-compared-with-336000-leinster-house-shelter/a565415381.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
The Office of Public Works (OPW) spent âŹ28,800 on a bike stand project for Farmleigh House this year â less than 10pc of the cost of the new and much-criticised Leinster House bicycle shelter.
Is the Basic Income scheme for artists working? Irelandâs creatives have their say
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/is-the-basic-income-scheme-for-artists-working-irelands-creatives-have-their-say/a67714843.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
The music business has always been about the haves and the have-nots, but last week the gap between those at the top of the pile and everyone else seemed to be bigger than ever.
Your questions: âHow do I ensure my pension isnât invested in harmful companies?â
https://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/your-questions-how-do-i-ensure-my-pension-isnt-invested-in-harmful-companies/a1365643265.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
Q Iâm 26, have moved jobs, and my new employer is setting me up with a workplace pension.
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue received 140 complaints after RTà horse abattoir exposé
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/agriculture-minister-charlie-mcconalogue-received-140-complaints-after-rte-horse-abattoir-expose/a1768135671.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue received nearly 140 complaints from the public about the horrific treatment horses were subjected to at an abattoir at the centre of an RTĂ investigation.
âI just wanted to punch a wallâ â Meet the family that said no to a mobile phone for their teenager
https://www.independent.ie/life/i-just-wanted-to-punch-a-wall-meet-the-family-that-said-no-to-a-mobile-phone-for-their-teenager/a1050949662.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
Iâm a nearly 14-year-old girl in second year and Iâm the only person my age I know without a phone.
Runaway property market shows no sign of easing up as prices on track to surge 10pc this year
https://www.independent.ie/life/home-garden/how-much-is-your-house-worth/runaway-property-market-shows-no-sign-of-easing-up-as-prices-on-track-to-surge-10pc-this-year/a1949956160.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
Huge price increases at the lower end of the housing market are driving house-price inflation, with annual price growth forecast to hit 10pc by the end of this year.
Irish Independent signs deal with Sony Pictures Television for rights to âIâm Not Here To Hurt Youâ podcast
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/theatre-arts/irish-independent-signs-deal-with-sony-pictures-television-for-rights-to-im-not-here-to-hurt-you-podcast/a1045131773.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:30
Mediahuis Ireland has signed an option agreement with Sony Pictures Television for the rights to the hit podcast Iâm Not Here To Hurt You.
âJust Revolut meâ: Are young people turning their backs on traditional banks?
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/just-revolut-me-are-young-people-turning-their-backs-on-traditional-banks/a636110200.html
Published: September 8, 2024 01:00
When banks set out to attract young customers, often a GAA star working in a local branch will be put on the road to visit nearby schools and encourage children to open an account.
âCouldn't organise a piss up in a breweryâ â Roy Keane slams FAI chiefs, but not players, after England beat Ireland
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/couldnt-organise-a-piss-up-in-a-brewery-roy-keane-slams-fai-chiefs-but-not-players-after-england-beat-ireland/a1559812942.html
Published: September 7, 2024 19:39
Roy Keane has issued a withering attack on the FAI's decision makers, as he refused to condemn the team after a 2-0 defeat against England.
Daniel McDonnell: Lots of boos but a sobering night for Irelandâs new regime
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/daniel-mcdonnell-lots-of-boos-but-a-sobering-night-for-irelands-new-regime/a1819005882.html
Published: September 7, 2024 19:28
This was an evening where the pantomime villains helped to paint the picture of a grim reality.
Pitch invader in England kit evades security to join team line-up before Ireland clash
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/pitch-invader-in-england-kit-evades-security-to-join-team-line-up-before-ireland-clash/a531799344.html
Published: September 7, 2024 17:36
A pitch invader in full England kit managed to join the pre-match line-up in Dublin ahead of the Nations League fixture against the Republic of Ireland.
âIt is unfairâ â Roy Keane gives his verdict on Lee Carsleyâs decision not to sing Englandâs national anthem
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/it-is-unfair-roy-keane-gives-his-verdict-on-lee-carsleys-decision-not-to-sing-englands-national-anthem/a1630576174.html
Published: September 7, 2024 15:54
Roy Keane has insisted Lee Carsley's refusal to sing England's national anthem ahead of his debut as interim manager should not affect his chances of landing the job on a full-time basis.
Ibrahim Halawa graduates from UCD law school after four âcold and darkâ years in Egyptian prison
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/dublin/dublin-news/ibrahim-halawa-graduates-from-ucd-law-school-after-four-cold-and-dark-years-in-egyptian-prison/a774159496.html
Published: September 7, 2024 15:40
Ibrahim Halawa has graduated from UCD law school after four âcold and darkâ years in an Egyptian prison.
Man (40s) arrested after woman found with serious injuries at house in Dublin
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/man-40s-arrested-after-woman-found-with-serious-injuries-at-house-in-dublin/a360717480.html
Published: September 7, 2024 15:32
A man has been arrested by gardaĂ after a woman was found with serious injuries at a house in Dublin in the early hours of this morning.
Muslim Sisters of Ăire charity experience âfrantic and hecticâ night as they praise help of gardaĂ and fire brigade
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/dublin/dublin-news/muslim-sisters-of-eire-charity-experience-frantic-and-hectic-night-as-they-praise-help-of-gardai-and-fire-brigade/a180088527.html
Published: September 7, 2024 15:01
The Muslim Sisters of Ăire charity experienced a âfrantic and hectic,â last night as they had a âstrong garda presence,â and they âneeded a fire brigade for medical emergenciesâ.
Dublin boy (9) treated for rare illness in UK presents Taoiseach and Keir Starmer with football shirts
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/dublin-boy-9-treated-for-rare-illness-in-uk-presents-taoiseach-and-keir-starmer-with-football-shirts/a617575608.html
Published: September 7, 2024 14:55
A young Dublin boy treated for a rare illness in England has presented British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Simon Harris with football scarves and jerseys.
Man (20s) arrested in relation to serious assault in Cork city
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/man-20s-arrested-in-relation-to-serious-assault-in-cork-city/a2073950984.html
Published: September 7, 2024 13:57
GardaĂ have arrested a man in relation to a serious assault that occurred in Cork city yesterday evening.
Drug dealer who was jailed over manâs death among far-right agitators promoting major protest for day DĂĄil returns
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/drug-dealer-who-was-jailed-over-mans-death-among-far-right-agitators-promoting-major-protest-for-day-dail-returns/a1516329974.html
Published: September 7, 2024 13:31
A convicted drug dealer and son of a gangland killer is among those urging people to unite at a major anti-immigration rally that will march on DĂĄil Ăireann on the day it fully re-opens, sparking a garda policing plan.
Taoiseach Simon Harris and Britainâs Keir Starmer swap football jerseys after pledging âwe are friendsâ
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/taoiseach-simon-harris-and-britains-keir-starmer-swap-football-jerseys-after-pledging-we-are-friends/a1687400820.html
Published: September 7, 2024 13:05
Taoiseach Simon Harris wished Britainâs Keir Starmer a cĂ©ad mĂle fĂĄilte as the two leaders met in Dublin.
Paralympics Day 10: Powerlifter Britney Arendse to close out Team Irelandâs campaign
https://www.independent.ie/sport/paralympics/paralympics-day-10-powerlifter-britney-arendse-to-close-out-team-irelands-campaign/a2092623725.html
Published: September 7, 2024 13:00
It's the tenth and final day of competition of whatâs been a successful 2024 Paris Paralympics for Ireland with the nationâs final four athletes in action and looking to add to our tally of six medals.
Army Ordnance Corp soldier (32) found dead at Curragh Camp in Kildare
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/army-ordnance-corp-soldier-32-found-dead-at-curragh-camp-in-kildare/a616908053.html
Published: September 7, 2024 12:28
The Defence Forces has confirmed the death of a member of its Army Ordnance Corps.
GardaĂ receive over 160 contacts relating to historical sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gardai-receive-over-160-contacts-relating-to-historical-sexual-abuse-in-schools-run-by-religious-orders/a1738105462.html
Published: September 7, 2024 12:13
GardaĂ have received over 160 contacts since their appeal on Wednesday relating to historical sexual abuse at boarding schools run by religious orders.
âA very special ladyâ â One of Irelandâs oldest residents Ruby Druce (108) shares her secrets to a long life
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/a-very-special-lady-one-of-irelands-oldest-residents-ruby-druce-108-shares-her-secrets-to-a-long-life/a893995348.html
Published: September 7, 2024 11:51
Donegal woman Ruby Druce is one of Irelandâs oldest residents but the title has left her undaunted.
GardaĂ investigating âincident of endangermentâ at Aviva Stadium seize drone
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gardai-investigating-incident-of-endangerment-at-aviva-stadium-seize-drone/a677166773.html
Published: September 7, 2024 11:30
A âsignificantâ number of electronic devices have been seized by gardaĂ investigating a drone incursion during a game at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin last month.
Paralympics Day 10: Sarah Slattery finishes 7th in Dressage final while Mary Fitzgerald goes in shot put
https://www.independent.ie/sport/paralympics/paralympics-day-10-sarah-slattery-finishes-7th-in-dressage-final-while-mary-fitzgerald-goes-in-shot-put/a2092623725.html
Published: September 7, 2024 10:15
It's the tenth and final day of competition of whatâs been a successful 2024 Paris Paralympics for Ireland with the nationâs final four athletes in action and looking to add to our tally of six medals.
âI might watch it. I might notâ â England match down Duffâs list of priorities but Shels boss concerned by Dundalk woe
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/i-might-watch-it-i-might-not-england-match-down-duffs-list-of-priorities-but-shels-boss-concerned-by-dundalk-woe/a915118408.html
Published: September 7, 2024 10:00
Damien Duff couldnât get a ticket for this eveningâs Ireland v England showdown, but the Shelbourne boss feels his Dalymount Park draw with Bohemians last night was a more significant game.
Paralympics Day 10: Richael Timothy finishes 11th in C1-3 Road Race while Sarah Slattery gets late call-up to Equestrian final
https://www.independent.ie/sport/paralympics/paralympics-day-10-richael-timothy-finishes-11th-in-c1-3-road-race-while-sarah-slattery-gets-late-call-up-to-equestrian-final/a2092623725.html
Published: September 7, 2024 09:30
It's the tenth and final day of competition of whatâs been a successful 2024 Paris Paralympics for Ireland with the nationâs final four athletes in action and looking to add to our tally of six medals.
âReady to work hardâ â TV broadcaster GrĂĄinne Seoige says upcoming election âabout shaping the futureâ
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/ready-to-work-hard-tv-broadcaster-grainne-seoige-says-upcoming-election-about-shaping-the-future/a724850438.html
Published: September 7, 2024 08:37
TV broadcaster GrĂĄinne Seoige has said she is âready to work hardâ as she stands for Fianna FĂĄil in the next general election.
Woman (30s) dies following two-car collision in Co Donegal
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/woman-30s-dies-following-two-car-collision-in-co-donegal/a1720734876.html
Published: September 7, 2024 07:54
A woman in her 30s was killed following a two-car collision in Co Donegal.
More sunshine today as temperatures to hit 24 degrees, but Met Ăireann warns of cooler weather on way
https://www.independent.ie/weather/more-sunshine-today-as-temperatures-to-hit-24-degrees-but-met-eireann-warns-of-cooler-weather-on-way/a629102034.html
Published: September 7, 2024 07:29
Itâs good news for fans heading to Ireland against England in the Aviva Stadium today as it will be a dry day with a mix of cloud and warm sunshine.
Paralympics Day 10: Richael Timothy first of Irelandâs final three athletes in action
https://www.independent.ie/sport/paralympics/paralympics-day-10-richael-timothy-first-of-irelands-final-three-athletes-in-action/a2092623725.html
Published: September 7, 2024 07:15
It's the tenth and final day of competition of whatâs been a successful 2024 Paris Paralympics for Ireland with the nationâs final three athletes in action and looking to add to our tally of six medals.
School abuse survivors: âWhen I read the report and realised how many people were involved, I was appalledâ
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/school-abuse-survivors-when-i-read-the-report-and-realised-how-many-people-were-involved-i-was-appalled/a2059930480.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
Joseph* emigrated to Australia in the 1970s, taking his past and all its secrets with him.
One of six-year-old Danielâs first words was âschoolâ, but there is no place for him to start junior infants
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/one-of-six-year-old-daniels-first-words-was-school-but-there-is-no-place-for-him-to-start-junior-infants/a69159743.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
One of the first words spoken by ÂDaniel Colgan was âschoolâ, but his parents have been repeatedly told there are no places for him to start junior infants.
Irish team mascots on life inside the suit: âI lose three to four kilograms every match â thatâs how much I sweatâ
https://www.independent.ie/life/irish-team-mascots-on-life-inside-the-suit-i-lose-three-to-four-kilograms-every-match-thats-how-much-i-sweat/a1619100801.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
They are there, on the sidelines, in rain, hail or shine. Their loyalty and commitment knows no bounds. Week in and out, they can be seen posing for selfies, executing signature moves and performing the latest TikTok dance moves.
Comedian Emma Doran: âI was well and truly f**ked⊠I wished, prayed and begged I would wake up covered in blood and the whole thing would be overâ
https://www.independent.ie/life/comedian-emma-doran-i-was-well-and-truly-fked-i-wished-prayed-and-begged-i-would-wake-up-covered-in-blood-and-the-whole-thing-would-be-over/a377927537.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
Heading back to school this year felt exciting. It was our final year and we were so close to being free. Myself and a few of my friends were prefects. âPrefectsâ sounds like something a posh school would get up to, which Sancta Maria College was not.
âI was just talking into a voidâ: how AI could reject you at your next job interview
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/i-was-just-talking-into-a-void-how-ai-could-reject-you-at-your-next-job-interview/a1646008018.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
Patricia Cairns* was happy to be called for an interview for a multinational company, but was surprised to discover that no human would be asking the questions.
âI know so many learners who have benefitted from going to Kneecap concertsâ: Molly Nic CĂ©ile on making the Irish language fun again
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/books/i-know-so-many-learners-who-have-benefitted-from-going-to-kneecap-concerts-molly-nic-ceile-on-making-the-irish-language-fun-again/a501473407.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
Molly Nic CĂ©ileâs favourite Irish seanfhocail is âmaireann croĂ Ă©adrom i bhfadâ. In English, it means âa light heart lives longâ and emphasises the importance of letting go and living life with a sense of humour.
Irish businessman Paul Wright accused of using investorsâ money for private jets, luxury hotels and buying house for son
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/irish-businessman-paul-wright-accused-of-using-investors-money-for-private-jets-luxury-hotels-and-buying-house-for-son/a1801954500.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
An Irish businessman has been accused in the US of fraud and using money secured from investors to rent private jets, stay in luxury hotels and buy his son a house outside London.
Central Bank decision to disband consumer protection unit fuels fears customers will be weakened
https://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/central-bank-decision-to-disband-consumer-protection-unit-fuels-fears-customers-will-be-weakened/a964031703.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
The Central Bank is disbanding its consumer protection division.
Darragh McCullough: I spent close to âŹ300,000 building a farm shop...here's why it was worth it
https://www.independent.ie/farming/comment/darragh-mccullough-i-spent-close-to-300000-building-a-farm-shopheres-why-it-was-worth-it/a1516829794.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
With farm incomes more volatile than ever, every farmer should be questioning the merits of their core enterprises.
Large take-up of RSV jab for babies in Rotunda Hospital on first day of roll-out
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/large-take-up-of-rsv-jab-for-babies-in-rotunda-hospital-on-first-day-of-roll-out/a1882368117.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
Almost all parents accepted the new jab for their newborns to protect them from the potentially serious respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on the first day of its roll out in the busiest maternity hospital in the country.
âA breath of fresh airâ â Evergreen Michael Murphy still shining in club game for Glenswilly
https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/a-breath-of-fresh-air-evergreen-michael-murphy-still-shining-in-club-game-for-glenswilly/a1543823594.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
?Not that fresh evidence of Michael Murphyâs pre-eminence in Donegal football was required, even in inter-county retirement, but he provided some anyway with a haul of 1-5 to drag Glenswilly out of a seven-point hole against Four Masters in the last roundâŠ
Will we see respite from rising bills this autumn? What to expect on everything from groceries to insurance
https://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/will-we-see-respite-from-rising-bills-this-autumn-what-to-expect-on-everything-from-groceries-to-insurance/a1240456769.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
Some energy bills are coming down, mortgage costs are due to fall and the rate at which overall prices of goods and services are rising has moderated.
Louise McSharry: My mother is 59 and has early-onset Alzheimerâs â taking her to Coldplay taught me about the power of positivity
https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/louise-mcsharry-my-mother-is-59-and-has-early-onset-alzheimers-taking-her-to-coldplay-taught-me-about-the-power-of-positivity/a68484996.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
I became interested in Coldplay during the summer between fifth and sixth year. Their album Parachutes had taken up permanent residency in my Discman and not that many people were into them yet, which only made them more attractive for a teenager whoâŠ
Republican nominee JD Vance criticised for saying school shootings are âfact of lifeâ in America
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/north-america/republican-nominee-jd-vance-criticised-for-saying-school-shootings-are-fact-of-life-in-america/a474129904.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
Kamala Harris has rebuked Donald Trumpâs running mate JD Vance for suggesting school shootings are âa fact of lifeâ in response to the deadly attack on a high school in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday.
Gary Breen: Lee Carsley is a special person â I just wish he was in our corner
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/gary-breen-lee-carsley-is-a-special-person-i-just-wish-he-was-in-our-corner/a764651631.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
I always knew that Lee Carsley would become a manager. I just never expected that Ireland would be on the opposing side when he took the biggest step on that journey. Heâs one of my closest friends in football, although I donât seem to be alone inâŠ
Shoplifter (23) who punched managerâs jaw and ran across train tracks warned she is on âvery slippery slopeâ
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/shoplifter-23-who-punched-managers-jaw-and-ran-across-train-tracks-warned-she-is-on-very-slippery-slope/a360493828.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
A shoplifter punched a store manager in the jaw, ran from gardaĂ across railway tracks at a Dart station and threw a lit cigarette that hit a security man on the cheek.
Priests sent out of Ireland after abuse claims continued to prey on children, say survivors
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/priests-sent-out-of-ireland-after-abuse-claims-continued-to-prey-on-children-say-survivors/a838156377.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
Predator priests were shuffled in and out of Ireland and went on to abuse children in countries across the globe, survivors have claimed.
Several allies back Ukraine request to fire far into Russia, but US yet to budge
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/several-allies-back-ukraine-request-to-fire-far-into-russia-but-us-yet-to-budge/a627031503.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
Ukraine needs the ability to strike deep within Russia now, president Volodymyr Zelensky told US and allied military leaders yesterday as Kyiv fervently pressed the West to loosen restrictions on weapons use.
Senan Molony: As a Leinster House cyclist, I know the enraging truth â the bike âshedâ is next to useless
https://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/senan-molony-as-a-leinster-house-cyclist-i-know-the-enraging-truth-the-bike-shed-is-next-to-useless/a69597224.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
I first wrote about the DĂĄil bike stand on April Foolsâ Day this year. That was before it turned out that we were the fools.
Big match preview: Tough England assignment will reveal personality of Irelandâs curious new era
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/big-match-preview-tough-england-assignment-will-reveal-personality-of-irelands-curious-new-era/a854140006.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
The Heimir Hallgrimsson era sort of starts here.
Two bulldogs involved in attack on Dublin woman in her 60s destroyed, as owner denies puppy farm rumours
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/two-bulldogs-involved-in-attack-on-dublin-woman-in-her-60s-destroyed-as-owner-denies-puppy-farm-rumours/a169164986.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
Two English bulldogs involved in a vicious and unprovoked attack which left a woman hospitalised with serious injuries have now been destroyed.
âWorst sexual predator of last 20 years,â says daughter of man accused of recruiting more than 70 men to rape his wife
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/worst-sexual-predator-of-last-20-years-says-daughter-of-man-accused-of-recruiting-more-than-70-men-to-rape-his-wife/a1136169139.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
The daughter of a French pensioner accused of enlisting more than 70 men to rape his drugged wife has called her father the worst sexual predator in the last 20 years.
Aggressive intruder was in family dispute with brother, court hears
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/aggressive-intruder-was-in-family-dispute-with-brother-court-hears/a368905347.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
A man arrested for trespassing at a Dublin housing scheme and becoming aggressive was having a family dispute with his brother, who was a resident, Dublin District Court heard.
Inside the 21-bed Irish hotel named best resort in Ireland and UK - but is it worth âŹ1,400 a night?
https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/ireland/inside-the-21-bed-irish-hotel-named-best-resort-in-ireland-and-uk-but-is-it-worth-1400-a-night/a1788135653.html
Published: September 7, 2024 01:30
And breathe...
England manager Lee Carsley explains why he wonât sing either national anthem in Ireland game
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/england-manager-lee-carsley-explains-why-he-wont-sing-either-national-anthem-in-ireland-game/a896220789.html
Published: September 6, 2024 21:55
England manager and former Ireland player Lee Carsley says he wonât sing either anthem for Saturdayâs match in Dublin, because thatâs always been his stance throughout his career â while stating he hasnât spoken individually to Declan Rice or Jack GrealishâŠ
Lee Carsley has no fears about putting Declan Rice and Jack Grealish in line of fire
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/lee-carsley-has-no-fears-about-putting-declan-rice-and-jack-grealish-in-line-of-fire/a391644414.html
Published: September 6, 2024 20:07
Englandâs interim manager Lee Carsley says he has no fears about asking former Irish players Declan Rice and Jack Grealish to line out against the team they once represented in a sold-out Nations League clash in Dublin.
GrĂĄinne Seoige set to become Fianna FĂĄil general election candidate after three others withdraw from the race
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/grainne-seoige-set-to-become-fianna-fail-general-election-candidate-after-three-others-withdraw-from-the-race/a1975356529.html
Published: September 6, 2024 20:06
GrĂĄinne Seoige will become a Fianna FĂĄil general election candidate after three other potential candidates pulled out of the race.
Key figure in Cork feud is stabbed outside city cafe
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/key-figure-in-cork-feud-is-stabbed-outside-city-cafe/a49337787.html
Published: September 6, 2024 19:23
A leading figure in a Cork feud was stabbed outside a city centre cafe. The man, aged in his early 30s, suffered what one source described as âhorrific slash injuriesâ to his arms, head and back.
âItâs tough to watch when they play, but I love seeing the lads do wellâ â Ultan Dillane at peace with call to say goodbye to Irish rugby
https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/its-tough-to-watch-when-they-play-but-i-love-seeing-the-lads-do-well-ultan-dillane-at-peace-with-call-to-say-goodbye-to-irish-rugby/a292950375.html
Published: September 6, 2024 19:00
Montparnasse Station was awash with Irish people the day after Irelandâs epic pool clash against South Africa in last yearâs World Cup and one of them was Ultan Dillane, making his way back to his home in La Rochelle after watching his old teammates beatâŠ
Jack OâConnor completes Kerry 2025 backroom team with surprise addition of former Galway head coach
https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/jack-oconnor-completes-kerry-2025-backroom-team-with-surprise-addition-of-former-galway-head-coach/a851673754.html
Published: September 6, 2024 18:00
Cian OâNeill is to take over as head coach to the Kerry footballers while former Kerry footballer AodĂĄn Mac Gearailt will be a selector, thus completing Jack OâConnorâs backroom team for 2025.
Judge delays Donald Trump sentencing in hush money case until after US election
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/north-america/judge-delays-donald-trump-sentencing-in-hush-money-case-until-after-us-election/a1518550725.html
Published: September 6, 2024 17:31
A US judge has agreed to postpone the sentencing of former president Donald Trump for his hush money conviction until after the November election.
Construction at new Childrenâs Hospital site could be hit by strikes in row over travel payments
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/construction-at-new-childrens-hospital-site-could-be-hit-by-strikes-in-row-over-travel-payments/a2036600587.html
Published: September 6, 2024 16:07
CONSTRUCTION work at the new Childrenâs Hospital site could be hit by strikes in a row over travel payments.
âHe is very, very loved in Icelandâ â The Heimir Hallgrimsson effect and why thereâs a synchronicity with Ireland
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/he-is-very-very-loved-in-iceland-the-heimir-hallgrimsson-effect-and-why-theres-a-synchronicity-with-ireland/a17072671.html
Published: September 6, 2024 16:00
Tomorrow evening, the Heimir Hallgrimsson era will kick off with a historic, blockbuster clash against old foes England, with a 51,700 crowd set to pack into Lansdowne Road.
Consumer watchdog launches investigation into Ticketmaster Irelandâs handling of Oasis ticket sales
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/consumer-watchdog-launches-investigation-into-ticketmaster-irelands-handling-of-oasis-ticket-sales/a13646816.html
Published: September 6, 2024 15:42
The consumer watchdog has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster Irelandâs handling of the sale of Oasis tickets.
Teen charged in Georgia school shooting and his father to stay in custody after hearings
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/north-america/teen-charged-in-georgia-school-shooting-and-his-father-to-stay-in-custody-after-hearings/a23656622.html
Published: September 6, 2024 15:40
The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting at a Georgia high school in which four people died will stay in detention as his lawyer declined to seek bail at a court hearing on Friday.
âBanning of any dog breed simply does not workâ â Protest to be held in Dublin over XL Bully ban
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/banning-of-any-dog-breed-simply-does-not-work-protest-to-be-held-in-dublin-over-xl-bully-ban/a1731059838.html
Published: September 6, 2024 15:15
An animal rescue operator has said XL Bully dogs will âbe condemned to deathâ following their ban which is set to take effect from February next year.
Chef Jason Platt appears in court on deception charges over âŹ2.3m injury claim
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/chef-jason-platt-appears-in-court-on-deception-charges-over-23m-injury-claim/a1731424047.html
Published: September 6, 2024 15:02
A chef who claimed an accident in an Irish hotel left him in a wheelchair has been accused of attempted deception and giving false evidence.
Van Morrisonâs long-running defamation battle with Robin Swann settled
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/van-morrisons-long-running-defamation-battle-with-robin-swann-settled/a1703006536.html
Published: September 6, 2024 14:22
Van Morrisonâs long-running defamation battle with former Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann has been settled, the High Court heard today.
Republic of Ireland soccer star convicted and banned from driving for four years
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/north-west-kerry-news/republic-of-ireland-soccer-star-convicted-and-banned-from-driving-for-four-years/a412290566.html
Published: September 6, 2024 13:45
A professional Irish female soccer player has been convicted on charges of driving without insurance and driving without a licence arising from two separate incidents.
Cairn Homeâs Michael Stanley sells âŹ14.7m of shares after housebuilderâs profits hike
https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/cairn-homes-michael-stanley-sells-147m-of-shares-after-housebuilders-profits-hike/a20380532.html
Published: September 6, 2024 11:44
Cairn Homes chief executive and co-founder Michael Stanley has sold eight million shares in the company.
Miguel Delaney: Brawls, boos and âplastic Paddysâ â how the Irish and English football teams became eternally entwined
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/miguel-delaney-brawls-boos-and-plastic-paddys-how-the-irish-and-english-football-teams-became-eternally-entwined/a635502181.html
Published: September 6, 2024 11:00
For some around the Irish squad, it's still strange to be preparing for a match against Lee Carsleyâs England. Ireland made a strong push for the admired coach, since he has 40 caps for the country. A solid Ireland midfielder is now the most importantâŠ
Liam Gallagher says Oasis reunion attitude âstinksâ amid tickets furore
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/liam-gallagher-says-oasis-reunion-attitude-stinks-amid-tickets-furore/a1443294426.html
Published: September 6, 2024 10:53
Liam Gallagher says the attitude about the Oasis reunion âstinksâ amid fans airing their frustrations at being charged over-inflated prices for tickets.
Why some Republican leaders think Trump is bad for the partyâs future â and secretly want him to lose
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/north-america/why-some-republican-leaders-think-trump-is-bad-for-the-partys-future-and-secretly-want-him-to-lose/a542685119.html
Published: September 6, 2024 10:33
Some Republicans are secretly rooting for Donald Trump to lose the election in November for the sake of their party, according to reports.
âItâs more our job to cool them downâ â Heimir Hallgrimsson ditches Ireland history lesson to focus on beating England
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/its-more-our-job-to-cool-them-down-heimir-hallgrimsson-ditches-ireland-history-lesson-to-focus-on-beating-england/a533473043.html
Published: September 6, 2024 10:01
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says heâs keen to cool tensions and not inflame them ahead of his managerial debut with the Republic in Saturdayâs Nations League tie at home to old rivals England.
Georgia high school shooting: Teenager accused of killing four to appear in court
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/north-america/georgia-high-school-shooting-teenager-accused-of-killing-four-to-appear-in-court/a23656622.html
Published: September 6, 2024 09:50
The 14-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting four people at a Georgia high school was expected to make his first court appearance on Friday, a day after his father was also arrested for allegedly allowing his son to possess a weapon.
Taylor Swift cheers on Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce on NFL opening night amid break up rumours
https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/celebrity-news/taylor-swift-cheers-on-kansas-city-chiefs-star-travis-kelce-on-nfl-opening-night-amid-break-up-rumours/a1510633639.html
Published: September 6, 2024 09:43
Taylor Swift returned to support her boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs during their opening game against the Baltimore Ravens, marking the start of the new National Football League (NFL) season.
Surprise Fred Again gig sees huge crowds flock to Kerry bar
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/music-news/surprise-fred-again-gig-sees-huge-crowds-flock-to-kerry-bar/a1717688512.html
Published: September 6, 2024 08:20
It has been an unusually wild September Thursday night in Dingle as superstar DJ Fred Again has performed at the legendary Dick Mackâs bar.
âEpitome of graceâ: Tributes paid after death of Terry Woganâs wife Helen
https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/epitome-of-grace-tributes-paid-after-death-of-terry-wogans-wife-helen/a2106457286.html
Published: September 6, 2024 07:31
Helen Wogan, the wife of late TV veteran Terry Wogan, has died after a âfantastic lifeâ, her son has announced.
Two gangs brawl in broad daylight on Dublinâs Talbot Street
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/two-gangs-brawl-in-broad-daylight-on-dublins-talbot-street/a331516708.html
Published: September 6, 2024 06:23
A brutal brawl involving two gangs took place in broad daylight in Dublin city centre as innocent bystanders and kids watched on in horror.
Kenya school blaze kills 17 students
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/africa/kenya-school-blaze-kills-17-students/a923879020.html
Published: September 6, 2024 05:50
A fire in a school in central Kenya has killed 17 students, a police spokeswoman said on Friday, following media reports that they had been burnt beyond recognition.
Georgia high school shooting: Father of suspect arrested on murder charge
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/north-america/georgia-high-school-shooting-father-of-suspect-arrested-on-murder-charge/a23656622.html
Published: September 6, 2024 05:41
The father of the teenager accused of opening fire at a Georgia high school, killing four people and wounding nine, has been arrested on various charges including second-degree murder.
The Indo Daily: Lucy Letby: Why some experts are now questioning her guilt
https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily/the-indo-daily-lucy-letby-why-some-experts-are-now-questioning-her-guilt/a589345112.html
Published: September 6, 2024 05:22
Lucy Letby is the worst serial killer of children in British history - convicted of murdering five premature boys and two newborn girls who were in her care at UK hospital.
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