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The Indo Daily: Richard Satchwell on trial- Monkeys, videos and missing money
https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily/the-indo-daily-richard-satchwell-on-trial-monkeys-videos-and-missing-money/a435098975.html
Published: May 1, 2025 21:23
In March 2017, Tina Satchwell went missing from her home in Youghal, Co Cork. Her husband Richard appeared on national media pleading for her return and insisting that he was innocent.
Pedestrian (80s) dies in crash involving truck in Co Roscommon
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/roscommon/news/pedestrian-80s-dies-in-crash-involving-truck-in-co-roscommon/a1416148065.html
Published: May 1, 2025 21:23
A pedestrian, aged in her 80s, has died in a road collision involving a truck in Co Roscommon this afternoon.
Counter-terror police launch investigation into Kneecap over âkill your MPâ video
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/music-news/counter-terror-police-launch-investigation-into-kneecap-over-kill-your-mp-video/a1597034720.html
Published: May 1, 2025 20:27
Kneecap are being investigated by counter-terrorism police in the UK after videos emerged allegedly showing the band calling for the deaths of MPs and shouting "up Hamas, up Hezbollah".
Van crashes through Shannon Airport security fence and masked intruders dash towards runway
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/van-crashes-through-shannon-airport-security-fence-and-masked-intruders-dash-towards-runway/a743239622.html
Published: May 1, 2025 19:52
Shannon Airport was closed for a time this evening following a security breach where people in a van attempted to entered the airport.
Mary McAleese named honorary patron at Co Clare heritage site honouring âgeniusâ GAA founder
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/clare/news/mary-mcaleese-named-honorary-patron-at-co-clare-heritage-site-honouring-genius-gaa-founder/a561024295.html
Published: May 1, 2025 19:08
Former President of Ireland Dr. Mary McAleese has been officially announced as Honorary Patron of the Michael Cusack Heritage Centre in Co Clare.
Trump replaces White House national security adviser Mike Waltz with Marco Rubio as interim
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/north-america/trump-replaces-white-house-national-security-adviser-mike-waltz-with-marco-rubio-as-interim/a162013528.html
Published: May 1, 2025 18:53
U.S. President Donald Trump ousted his national security adviser Mike Waltz on Thursday and named Secretary of State Marco Rubio as his interim replacement in the first major shakeup of Trump's inner circle since he took office in January.
Charlie Morgan: What Leinsterâs squad is really worth compared to Northampton Saints
https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/champions-cup/charlie-morgan-what-leinsters-squad-is-really-worth-compared-to-northampton-saints/a2128789568.html
Published: May 1, 2025 18:30
Professional sport might produce the occasional fairy tale, but there is little mystique about how money makes the world go round.
Nama boss Brendan McDonagh withdraws his name from âhousing tsarâ government role
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/nama-boss-brendan-mcdonagh-withdraws-his-name-from-housing-tsar-government-role/a1168865749.html
Published: May 1, 2025 17:32
Nama chief executive Brendan McDonagh has told Housing Minister James Browne that he is withdrawing his name from consideration from any role with the Strategic Housing Activation Office.
GardaĂ and emergency services at scene of serious crash in Roscommon
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/roscommon/news/gardai-and-emergency-services-at-scene-of-serious-crash-in-roscommon/a1416148065.html
Published: May 1, 2025 17:10
GardaĂ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious crash in Co Roscommon.
Alcohol health labels could be delayed, TĂĄnaiste says as campaigners warn against âfalling for industry spinâ
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/alcohol-health-labels-could-be-delayed-tanaiste-says-as-campaigners-warn-against-falling-for-industry-spin/a567402310.html
Published: May 1, 2025 17:00
The timeline for alcohol health labelling could be delayed, with TĂĄnaiste Simon Harris confirming the timeline is now âunder considerationâ.
Lar Corbett: Is the annual run through Leinster helping Kilkenny in their pursuit of an All-Ireland?
https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/lar-corbett-is-the-annual-run-through-leinster-helping-kilkenny-in-their-pursuit-of-an-all-ireland/a1833204822.html
Published: May 1, 2025 16:00
As the Munster teams continue knocking lumps out of each other, Kilkenny could be the side with the simplest passage to grab hold of Liam MacCarthy. As they breeze their way through Leinster, their run to the knockout stages is a whole lot moreâŠ
Mourners at controversial bishop Brendan Comiskeyâs funeral told âfailure does not define a personâs lifeâ
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/mourners-at-controversial-bishop-brendan-comiskeys-funeral-told-failure-does-not-define-a-persons-life/a975917270.html
Published: May 1, 2025 15:57
Mourners at the funeral of controversial bishop Brendan Comiskey, who resigned over his handling of clerical abuse allegations, have been told that one moment cannot define a personâs life or legacy.
White House security adviser Mike Waltz to quit amid reports Donald Trump was to fire him over group chat scandal
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/north-america/white-house-security-adviser-mike-waltz-to-quit-amid-reports-donald-trump-was-to-fire-him-over-group-chat-scandal/a162013528.html
Published: May 1, 2025 15:17
US President Donald Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz is being forced out of his job, four people briefed on the matter said on Thursday, in the first big shakeup of Trump's inner circle since he took office in January.
Mike Gaine: The wallet, the phone, the car â the unanswered questions as inquiry upgraded to homicide
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/mike-gaine-the-wallet-the-phone-the-car-the-unanswered-questions-as-inquiry-upgraded-to-homicide/a407429995.html
Published: May 1, 2025 14:55
The case of missing Kerry farmer Mike Gaine was upgraded this week from a missing persons investigation to a criminal investigation of suspected homicide.
Trade uncertainty amid Trump tariff confusion already affecting economic growth â Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/trade-uncertainty-amid-trump-tariff-confusion-already-affecting-economic-growth-finance-minister-paschal-donohoe/a757558303.html
Published: May 1, 2025 14:46
Trade uncertainty stemming from US tariffs before president Donald Trumpâs 90-day pause is already affecting economic growth in Ireland, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has said.
Scout whose teeth were fractured settles damages case for âŹ75,000
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/scout-whose-teeth-were-fractured-settles-damages-case-for-75000/a853133173.html
Published: May 1, 2025 14:43
A scout who was injured in an alleged accident with another scout as he was about to go on a trip has settled a High Court action for âŹ75,000.
New York Times spotlights âlittle known corner of Irelandâ for travel off main tourist trails
https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-news/new-york-times-spotlights-little-known-corner-of-ireland-for-travel-off-main-tourist-trails/a1486817399.html
Published: May 1, 2025 14:00
It has its own microclimate, sits less than an hour from Cork Airport, is steeped in Old World romance and âtucked away off the main tourist trailsâ.
Russell Brand accused of dragging woman to male toilets as part of sexual assault case
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/russell-brand-accused-of-dragging-woman-to-male-toilets-as-part-of-sexual-assault-case/a72306266.html
Published: May 1, 2025 13:33
Comedian and actor Russell Brand is accused of sexually assaulting a woman by touching her breasts and indecently assaulting another by grabbing her arm and dragging her towards a male toilet, court documents show.
Girl (5) drowned in bath while her mother went to check why her son was crying in their garden, inquest hears
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/girl-5-drowned-in-bath-while-her-mother-went-to-check-why-her-son-was-crying-in-their-garden-inquest-hears/a544587647.html
Published: May 1, 2025 13:00
A young girl drowned in a bath at her family home in south Dublin last year after being left unattended for a few minutes while her mother responded to crying from her son who was playing in their garden.
Roderic OâGorman re-elected as Green leader
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/roderic-ogorman-re-elected-as-green-leader/a1077499204.html
Published: May 1, 2025 12:56
Roderic OâGorman has been re-elected as the leader of the Green Party.
Eleven counties have more âvotersâ than adults living in them as dysfunctional state of national register outlined
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/eleven-counties-have-more-voters-than-adults-living-in-them-as-dysfunctional-state-of-national-register-outlined/a402509332.html
Published: May 1, 2025 12:41
More than a third of Ireland's 31 electoral registers have more names on them than the census figures for eligible adults in their areas.
Cut to âŹ430k salary of Government's âhousing tsarâ proposed to get appointment across the line
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/cut-to-430k-salary-of-governments-housing-tsar-proposed-to-get-appointment-across-the-line/a1168865749.html
Published: May 1, 2025 12:22
A cut to the whopping âŹ430,000 salary of the Government's mooted âhousing tsarâ is on the table as a compromise to get the controversial appointment across the line.
Gerry Adams âsought out-of-court resolutionâ of complaint to BBC about claim he sanctioned spyâs murder
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/gerry-adams-sought-out-of-court-resolution-of-complaint-to-bbc-about-claim-he-sanctioned-spys-murder/a2089805662.html
Published: May 1, 2025 11:38
Gerry Adams has claimed he wanted an out-of-court resolution to his legal dispute with the BBC over a programme in which it was claimed he sanctioned the murder of British spy Denis Donaldson.
'Dedicated teammate and true friend to so many' â shock at sudden death of talented Mayo footballer (16)
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/dedicated-teammate-and-true-friend-to-so-many-shock-at-sudden-death-of-talented-mayo-footballer-16/a347038850.html
Published: May 1, 2025 11:14
Tributes have been paid to a talented 16-year-old GAA player from Co Mayo who passed away suddenly.
Richard Satchwell told media he was âan innocent manâ and his wife was still alive after she disappeared, murder trial hears
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/richard-satchwell-told-media-he-was-an-innocent-man-and-his-wife-was-still-alive-after-she-disappeared-murder-trial-hears/a142488254.html
Published: May 1, 2025 11:14
Murder accused Richard Satchwell (58) insisted in media interviews weeks after the disappearance of his wife Tina (45) that he was "an innocent man" and couldn't understand why malicious things were being said about him.
Tesla denies reports it contacted recruiters to help it replace Elon Musk as CEO
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/tesla-denies-reports-it-contacted-recruiters-to-help-it-replace-elon-musk-as-ceo/a221501694.html
Published: May 1, 2025 10:46
Tesla has denied reports it has contacted recruitment firms to being a search for a chief executive to replace Elon Musk.
Chartered deportation flight from Dublin returns 39 people to Georgia
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/chartered-deportation-flight-from-dublin-returns-39-people-to-georgia/a1703374024.html
Published: May 1, 2025 08:29
A chartered deportation flight from Dublin Airport returned 39 individuals to Georgia yesterday.
US and Ukraine finally sign minerals deal as Donald Trump makes key concession
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/us-and-ukraine-finally-sign-minerals-deal-as-donald-trump-makes-key-concession/a1949793308.html
Published: May 1, 2025 06:15
The US and Ukraine has signed an economic deal just weeks after Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyâs explosive bust up in the White House.
Emergency TB summit called by Minister Heydon
https://www.independent.ie/farming/news/emergency-tb-summit-called-by-minister-heydon/a391656912.html
Published: May 1, 2025 06:00
An emergency meeting of the TB forum has been called by the Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon with the Minister to put proposals on the table in an effort to address rising disease levels.
Forget 10,000 steps a day â here are five ways you can really lose weight from walking
https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/fitness/forget-10000-steps-a-day-here-are-five-ways-you-can-really-lose-weight-from-walking/a1412917494.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
Whether pounding the pavements on your way to work or pacing around the park, reaching your daily 10,000-step count has been hailed as the holy grail of micro-fitness metrics â and letâs face it, the satisfaction you get when your Whoop or Oura says youâveâŠ
This Working Life with Niall McCullagh â âIâve been in and out of fashion more times than Doc Martensâ
https://www.independent.ie/business/in-the-workplace/this-working-life-with-niall-mccullagh-ive-been-in-and-out-of-fashion-more-times-than-doc-martens/a1581982717.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
Iâve had the highs and the lows. Iâve been in and out of fashion more times than Doc Martens. I feel I have something to offer younger riders.
RĂșaidhrĂ OâConnor: Benching Jordie Barrett would be a gamble as Leinster pray that the Saints donât steal a march
https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/leinster-rugby/ruaidhri-oconnor-benching-jordie-barrett-would-be-a-gamble-as-leinster-pray-that-the-saints-dont-steal-a-march/a1220949287.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
When he planned out the season, Leo Cullen couldnât have imagined coming into a Champions Cup semi-final in a better position.
Anne-Marie Walsh: Is Ireland warming to the idea of climate leave? Spotlight falls on workersâ rights during extreme weather
https://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/anne-marie-walsh-is-ireland-warming-to-the-idea-of-climate-leave-spotlight-falls-on-workers-rights-during-extreme-weather/a1623049225.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
It might be difficult to imagine Irish workers needing to take âclimate leaveâ because of extreme heat.
Church pastors ordered to pay âŹ14,400 to man whose daughter defamed him during live streamed baptism ceremony
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/church-pastors-ordered-to-pay-14400-to-man-whose-daughter-defamed-him-during-live-streamed-baptism-ceremony/a1204600735.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
The owners of a church have been ordered to pay âŹ14,400 to a man who alleged he was defamed by his teenage daughter during a baptism ceremony that was streamed live on Facebook.
Frank Coughlan: Ireland isnât invited to the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations, but the losses felt here should not be forgotten
https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/frank-coughlan-ireland-isnt-invited-to-the-ve-day-80th-anniversary-celebrations-but-the-losses-felt-here-should-not-be-forgotten/a758972455.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
Europe is having a significant celebration next week and weâre not invited. The 80th Victory in Europe Day party is purely for those with scars that still run deep and are tender to the touch.
Lee Chin: âMy career as a hurling goalkeeper didnât last long. We played a county final and conceded about six goalsâ
https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/lee-chin-my-career-as-a-hurling-goalkeeper-didnt-last-long-we-played-a-county-final-and-conceded-about-six-goals/a1201433515.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
Growing up in Wexford, I was involved in football, hurling and soccer from an early age. I always played outfield in football and soccer but in hurling I had a short stint in goal at Faythe Harriers. I only lasted a game there at my age level but IâŠ
The Irish Independentâs View: Passing the housing issue around wonât absolve political leaders of responsibility
https://www.independent.ie/opinion/editorial/the-irish-independents-view-passing-the-housing-issue-around-wont-absolve-political-leaders-of-responsibility/a672651120.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
Itâs strange how often those who curse their luck in terms of the way the political football bounces are often those who dropped it to begin with. Failure to meet housing targets lies at the feet of successive recent governments.
My stay at Co Waterfordâs new forest cabins â âit feels like a hidden oasisâ
https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/staycations/my-stay-at-co-waterfords-new-forest-cabins-it-feels-like-a-hidden-oasis/a1887344968.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
Sometimes, itâs the little details that make a getaway feel truly special. I had that experience when I visited Bramble Cabin, nestled within Mount Congreve Gardens.
Restaurant review: âThe bill for dinner for two comes to âŹ29.30 â but be prepared to have your face smeared with foodâ
https://www.independent.ie/life/food-drink/food-reviews/restaurant-review-the-bill-for-dinner-for-two-comes-to-2930-but-be-prepared-to-have-your-face-smeared-with-food/a637818421.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
Whenever I pass a concert venue, I try to guess whoâs playing by the cut of the audience. Some fans make it easier than others, what with the merch and tribute outfits, but Iâm not sure Iâd have figured out that it was Ocean Colour Scene on stage at theâŠ
Family of Liam Farrell (87) have âno confidence whatsoeverâ in garda investigation into his death
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/family-of-liam-farrell-87-have-no-confidence-whatsoever-in-garda-investigation-into-his-death/a871839954.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
Justice Minister Jim OâCallaghan has been called on to urgently intervene after the family of Leitrim pensioner Liam Farrell said they have âlost all faithâ in the investigation into their fatherâs suspicious death.
AI has serious sustainability issues â how can business help to pay the environmental price?
https://www.independent.ie/business/technology/ai-has-serious-sustainability-issues-how-can-business-help-to-pay-the-environmental-price/a1128926007.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
AI has risen to top of the agenda in business tech, with most Irish organisations saying that theyâll invest in it somehow.
Oliver Callan: Anyone claiming my home town of Carrickmacross has been âdestroyed by foreignersâ must have a very short memory
https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/oliver-callan-anyone-claiming-my-home-town-of-carrickmacross-has-been-destroyed-by-foreigners-must-have-a-very-short-memory/a1859795742.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
Carrickmacross is one of several country towns known to locals as Carrick â or CMX for funky shorthand. It has gone through various eras: Plantation, Troubles, crash and resurgence. If you believe the talk of the town in 2025, it has been âdestroyed byâŠ
Inquest hears of heroic efforts to rescue Detective Garda Deirdre Finn, who died in boat blaze on River Shannon
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/inquest-hears-of-heroic-efforts-to-rescue-detective-garda-deirdre-finn-who-died-in-boat-blaze-on-river-shannon/a1294227282.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
An inquest into the death of a detective garda in a boat fire on the Shannon heard of frantic efforts to save her.
Sophie White: I was locked into toxic methods to be thin until a year of counting out raspberries made me see how bad things had become
https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/sophie-white-i-was-locked-into-toxic-methods-to-be-thin-until-a-year-of-counting-out-raspberries-made-me-see-how-bad-things-had-become/a217149251.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
As someone who was born in 1985, I am blessed to have escaped social media during my teenage years. From the tradwives to the fitfluencers to the clean-girl aesthetic, at every handâs turn thereâs a reminder of how far short of expectations we women areâŠ
Prison overcrowding reaches new high with over 350 inmates sleeping on floors
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/prison-overcrowding-reaches-new-high-with-over-350-inmates-sleeping-on-floors/a2032625577.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
More than 350 prisoners are sleeping on the floors of cells in jails because of overcrowding, the annual conference of the Prison Officersâ Association (POA) will hear today.
âIâve nothing to say, other than Iâm extremely happy with the jobâ â former Sinn FĂ©in TD Patricia Ryan now working for ex-colleague Brian Stanley
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/ive-nothing-to-say-other-than-im-extremely-happy-with-the-job-former-sinn-fein-td-patricia-ryan-now-working-for-ex-colleague-brian-stanley/a915189178.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
Former Sinn Féin TD Patricia Ryan has taken up a role with now-Independent TD Brian Stanley in Leinster House.
âYour redundancy is not a reflection of your intrinsic valueâ â meet the people who bounced back after job loss
https://www.independent.ie/business/money/your-redundancy-is-not-a-reflection-of-your-intrinsic-value-meet-the-people-who-bounced-back-after-job-loss/a2100409410.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
As TikTok, Meta, Bank of Ireland and Intel announce mass job cuts, thousands of workers face an uncertain future.
Study to reveal scale of dead people and others not eligible to vote on electoral registers
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/study-to-reveal-scale-of-dead-people-and-others-not-eligible-to-vote-on-electoral-registers/a665421648.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
Study results today are set to point up the shoddy state of Ireland's many electoral registers.
Ellen Coyne: Donald Trump and the right-wing pronatalists want to help women have more babies â is that really such a bad idea?
https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/ellen-coyne-donald-trump-and-the-right-wing-pronatalists-want-to-help-women-have-more-babies-is-that-really-such-a-bad-idea/a1340302873.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
This was a different kind of trad fest than weâre used to. âNatalConâ, which took place in Austin, Texas, in March, was only in its second ever year but it attracted the attention of national and international media.
âPeople want to be seen â sometimes I think Iâm just bothering people, but mostly people are thrilled to be stopped for a photoâ
https://www.independent.ie/life/people-want-to-be-seen-sometimes-i-think-im-just-bothering-people-but-mostly-people-are-thrilled-to-be-stopped-for-a-photo/a650019632.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
It is a gloriously sunny April day in Belfastâs Botanic Gardens and a beautiful young woman called Jana is going about her day when she is approached by a man with a camera.
Over 90pc of public think Irish society has failed to address child sexual abuse
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/over-90pc-of-public-think-irish-society-has-failed-to-address-child-sexual-abuse/a811772396.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
Just over 40pc of young adults aged between 18 and 24 have experienced child sexual violence in person or online, with an overwhelming majority of people believing Irish society has failed to address child sexual abuse.
Over 700 outstanding tax appeals totalling âŹ750m are yet to be decided on by Revenue
https://www.independent.ie/business/over-700-outstanding-tax-appeals-totalling-750m-are-yet-to-be-decided-on-by-revenue/a93813389.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
The Tax Appeals Commission had more than 700 open appeals on its books at the end of last year, with a value of âŹ750m in dispute.
Temperatures break record set in 1984 as warm weather set to continue
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/temperatures-break-record-set-in-1984-as-warm-weather-set-to-continue/a641180589.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
It was the warmest April day ever recorded yesterday, with temperatures climbing over 25 degrees across the country and surpassing the national record in Co Galway.
As murder accused sat with his shoulders hunched, jurors got peek inside Richard Satchwellâs squalid living conditions
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/as-murder-accused-sat-with-his-shoulders-hunched-jurors-got-peek-inside-richard-satchwells-squalid-living-conditions/a382263103.html
Published: May 1, 2025 01:30
The scene inside No 3 Grattan Street was one of disarray. Beyond the front door, amid the filth and dirt, there was dog faeces on the floor and unwashed dishes in the kitchen sink.
RTĂ confirms write-down of âŹ3.6m on partly failed IT project
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/rte-confirms-write-down-of-36m-on-partly-failed-it-project/a2072049755.html
Published: April 30, 2025 21:49
RTĂ has confirmed it wrote down âŹ3.6 million on a partly failed IT project to replace its finance and HR systems.
Woman at Cork hotel spa sexually assaulted after masseur asked if she would like a âsurpriseâ
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/woman-at-cork-hotel-spa-sexually-assaulted-after-masseur-asked-if-she-would-like-a-surprise/a762615781.html
Published: April 30, 2025 19:48
A woman jumped from a massage table in shock after a masseur in a hotel spa in Cork sexually assaulted her shortly after he asked her if she would like a âsurpriseâ at the end of the session.
âWe are not used to having to apply sun cream at Punchestownâ â racegoers feel the heat temperatures hit mid 20s
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/we-are-not-used-to-having-to-apply-sun-cream-at-punchestown-racegoers-feel-the-heat-temperatures-hit-mid-20s/a934592924.html
Published: April 30, 2025 19:33
Standing on stage in the exposed suntrap of the Bollinger Champagne tent, it was hard not to feel a modicum of sympathy for the finalists in the style contest.
âKneecap are not the story. Gaza is the storyâ â Massive Attack defend Belfast rappers over âkill your MPâ row
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/kneecap-are-not-the-story-gaza-is-the-story-massive-attack-defend-belfast-rappers-over-kill-your-mp-row/a136489338.html
Published: April 30, 2025 18:50
British band Massive Attack have defended Kneecap after one of the rap groupâs members appeared to call for Tory MPs to be killed.
One county hits 25.8C, equalling the hottest ever April day in Ireland
https://www.independent.ie/weather/one-county-hits-258c-equalling-the-hottest-ever-april-day-in-ireland/a574483158.html
Published: April 30, 2025 18:37
Met Ăireann has confirmed that Athenry, Co Galway, reached a high of 25.8C today â matching the highest temperature ever recorded in Ireland in April.
âSheâs happy and living a meaningful lifeâ â solicitor responsible for âGraceâ meets Norma Foley after concerns raised about report
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/shes-happy-and-living-a-meaningful-life-solicitor-responsible-for-grace-meets-norma-foley-after-concerns-raised-about-report/a1145057260.html
Published: April 30, 2025 18:24
The general solicitor responsible for the personal affairs of âGraceâ, a woman with disabilities at the centre of a recent highly contentious report, has said Grace is âhappyâ and living a âmeaningful, fulfilled lifeâ.
Spanish prosecutor dismisses claim Kirsty Ward took her own life in hotel room, as Keith Byrne murder trial nears conclusion
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/spanish-prosecutor-dismisses-claim-kirsty-ward-took-her-own-life-in-hotel-room-as-keith-byrne-murder-trial-nears-conclusion/a1483426694.html
Published: April 30, 2025 17:44
A Spanish prosecutor today dismissed the claim of Keith Byrne that Dublin mum-of-one Kirsty Ward took her own life, as his murder trial came to a conclusion today.
Revealed: the massive number of illegally imported drugs seized in Ireland last year
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/revealed-the-massive-number-of-illegally-imported-drugs-seized-in-ireland-last-year/a946300856.html
Published: April 30, 2025 17:25
The public took major health risks in buying illegally imported anabolic steroids, sedatives, anti-impotence medicines and a growing number of weight-loss jabs last year.
'If we can't find him, I don't know what we are going to do' â wife of missing Michael Gaine pleads for information
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/south-kerry-news/if-we-cant-find-him-i-dont-know-what-we-are-going-to-do-wife-of-missing-michael-gaine-pleads-for-information/a532535573.html
Published: April 30, 2025 16:50
The wife of Michael Gaine has made a emotional plea for information to help âbring him homeâ.
Gerry Adams tells defamation trial that BBC programme containing claim he sanctioned Denis Donaldsonâs murder was âa hatchet jobâ
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/gerry-adams-tells-defamation-trial-that-bbc-programme-containing-claim-he-sanctioned-denis-donaldsons-murder-was-a-hatchet-job/a1014125495.html
Published: April 30, 2025 15:36
Ex-Sinn FĂ©in leader Gerry Adams has described as âa hatchet jobâ a BBC programme in which it was alleged he sanctioned the killing of former party official Denis Donaldson.
Three counties hit 25C as temperatures near all-time April record
https://www.independent.ie/weather/three-counties-hit-25c-as-temperatures-near-all-time-april-record/a574483158.html
Published: April 30, 2025 15:12
Met Ăireann has confirmed that three counties have experienced temperatures in excess of 25C so far today, with Ireland on the cusp of having its hottest ever April day.
Catherine Prasifka: Forget the fad diets, protein popcorn and religious training regimens â your body is not a machine to be hacked
https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/catherine-prasifka-forget-the-fad-diets-protein-popcorn-and-religious-training-regimens-your-body-is-not-a-machine-to-be-hacked/a622847902.html
Published: April 30, 2025 15:00
The latest season of Netflixâs Black Mirror features an episode where users who are subscribed to a particular service can optimise their lives with an app. With one flick, they can change their mood or upgrade their skills. The human brain becomes aâŠ
Mike Gaine case upgraded to homicide: Kerry farmer is no longer just missing, it is feared he was killed
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/mike-gaine-case-upgraded-to-homicide-kerry-farmer-is-no-longer-just-missing-it-is-feared-he-was-killed/a949018926.html
Published: April 30, 2025 13:40
The search for farmer Michael âMikeâ Gaine has quickly become one of the most high-profile missing-person cases, not only in Kerry but across the country.
From âkill your local MPâ to Hamas and Hezbollah â the controversies that have put Kneecap in the headlines
https://www.independent.ie/news/from-kill-your-local-mp-to-hamas-and-hezbollah-the-controversies-that-have-put-kneecap-in-the-headlines/a2023965315.html
Published: April 30, 2025 13:38
Rap group Kneecap have claimed that snippets of their gigs have been taken out of context in a âsmear campaignâ that has followed on from their pro-Palestinian messages during their recent Coachella performance in the US.
Married couple in their 40s from Co Dublin died from drug overdoses less than one month apart, inquest finds
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/married-couple-in-their-40s-from-co-dublin-died-from-drug-overdoses-less-than-one-month-apart-inquest-finds/a1447695499.html
Published: April 30, 2025 13:33
Tragic details of how a married couple in their 40s from north Dublin died from drug overdoses less than a month apart from each other last year have been revealed at an inquest.
Dublin footballers get tough draw for group stages of the All-Ireland SFC series
https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/dublin-footballers-get-tough-draw-for-group-stages-of-the-all-ireland-sfc-series/a141570764.html
Published: April 30, 2025 13:20
Dessie Farrellâs Dublin face into a difficult All-Ireland series group draw after they were paired with Connacht winners Galway or Mayo, the beaten team from the Ulster final clash between All-Ireland champions Armagh and Donegal and last yearâs leagueâŠ
Case of man charged with attempted murder of three children outside school in Parnell Square further delayed
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/case-of-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-of-three-children-outside-school-in-parnell-square-further-delayed/a667549225.html
Published: April 30, 2025 12:56
The case of a man accused of seriously assaulting a care worker and attempting to murder three children in Dublin over a year ago has been further adjourned pending review of a report from a psychologist.
First clinical confirmation that child had corrective hip surgery that wasnât needed, Mary Lou McDonald tells DĂĄil
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/first-clinical-confirmation-that-child-had-corrective-hip-surgery-that-wasnt-needed-mary-lou-mcdonald-tells-dail/a1808773201.html
Published: April 30, 2025 12:43
The first case of confirmed unnecessary surgery on a child for supposed hip problems has come to light, the DĂĄil has been told.
Alleged sex addict told to pay âŹ100,000 to fiancĂ©e he sacked after she caught him using Grindr on family holiday
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/alleged-sex-addict-told-to-pay-100000-to-fiancee-he-sacked-after-she-caught-him-using-grindr-on-family-holiday/a1165146190.html
Published: April 30, 2025 12:38
The former fiancĂ©e of an allegedly sex-addicted businessman who sacked her as his company secretary after she confronted him about using a gay dating app and an escort website while on a family holiday has been awarded nearly âŹ100,000 by an employmentâŠ
Gerry Adams âlikedâ British spy Denis Donaldson and deplored his murder, BBC defamation trial hears
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/gerry-adams-liked-british-spy-denis-donaldson-and-deplored-his-murder-bbc-defamation-trial-hears/a1014125495.html
Published: April 30, 2025 12:14
Former Sinn FĂ©in leader Gerry Adams has told the High Court he had âlikedâ but didnât have any real dealings with Denis Donaldson, the former party worker who was murdered after being unmasked as a British spy.
Garda feared âsomething criminalâ had happened to Tina Satchwell (45) just two months after she disappeared, murder trial hears
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/garda-feared-something-criminal-had-happened-to-tina-satchwell-45-just-two-months-after-she-disappeared-murder-trial-hears/a942750939.html
Published: April 30, 2025 12:13
A garda sergeant told a murder trial he feared "something criminal had occurred" in relation to Tina Satchwell (45) two months after she vanished without trace in 2017.
Now 30 semi-state chiefs in line for huge pay top-ups after controversy over âŹ430,000 for Housing Tsar
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/now-30-semi-state-chiefs-in-line-for-huge-pay-top-ups-after-controversy-over-430000-for-housing-tsar/a1302958128.html
Published: April 30, 2025 12:05
The heads of 30 semi-state bodies are now potentially in line for massive pay increases, hard on the heels of a reported âŹ430,000 for the Housing Tsar.
Former soldier jailed for sexually assaulting two young girls in 1980s
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/former-soldier-jailed-for-sexually-assaulting-two-young-girls-in-1980s/a1319808826.html
Published: April 30, 2025 11:42
A retired member of the Defence Forces, Eddie Lillis, was jailed today in Limerick after it was found he preyed upon and sexually assaulted two little girls in the 1980s.
DSPCA shelter at full capacity, with nearly 250 animals now waiting for adoption
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/dspca-shelter-at-full-capacity-with-nearly-250-animals-now-waiting-for-adoption/a2117653780.html
Published: April 30, 2025 11:04
The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) has said it is now at full capacity, with almost 250 animals in its care waiting for adoption.
Food prices continue to rise, putting pressure on household budgets
https://www.independent.ie/business/money/food-prices-continue-to-rise-putting-pressure-on-household-budgets/a935614401.html
Published: April 30, 2025 10:53
Food prices are continuing to rise, a development that has seen the overall inflation rate tick up.
Dublin Airport issues advice to passengers as 450,000 to pour through airport on May bank holiday
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/dublin-airport-issues-advice-to-passengers-as-450000-to-pour-through-airport-on-may-bank-holiday/a422705156.html
Published: April 30, 2025 10:12
Almost 450,000 passengers are set to pass through Dublin Airport over the upcoming May bank holiday weekend.
âIt has been a torturous six weeks and now thisâ: Community reacts as Mike Gaine investigation upgraded to homicide
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/south-kerry-news/it-has-been-a-torturous-six-weeks-and-now-this-community-reacts-as-mike-gaine-investigation-upgraded-to-homicide/a532535573.html
Published: April 30, 2025 10:02
Kenmare has been left shocked and saddened to now learn that something sinister appears to have happened to Mike Gaine who has been missing for almost six weeks.
âDonât forget to say I love youâ â Bonnie Ryan remembers final phone call with dad Gerry on 15th anniversary
https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/celebrity-news/dont-forget-to-say-i-love-you-bonnie-ryan-remembers-final-phone-call-with-dad-gerry-on-15th-anniversary/a1280978780.html
Published: April 30, 2025 09:46
Bonnie Ryan has spoken about the final phone call with her father, Gerry Ryan, one day before his passing.
AIB, EBS and Haven fixed mortgages rates to come down, but deposit reductions also on way
https://www.independent.ie/business/money/aib-ebs-and-haven-fixed-mortgages-rates-to-come-down-but-deposit-reductions-also-on-way/a755940798.html
Published: April 30, 2025 09:13
Leading bank AIB is cutting some of its mortgage rates and also reducing two deposit interest rates.
GardaĂ investigating death of a man on a farm in Tipperary
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/tipperary/news/gardai-investigating-death-of-a-man-on-a-farm-in-tipperary/a1463642264.html
Published: April 30, 2025 08:45
A man in his 60s has been found dead at a farm in south Tipperary.
Marc Champion: Trump is desperate for deal, and brazen Putin is playing him
https://www.independent.ie/opinion/marc-champion-trump-is-desperate-for-deal-and-brazen-putin-is-playing-him/a2003028696.html
Published: April 30, 2025 08:42
How do you know a former KGB agent is âtapping you along?â Thatâs easy. Just pay attention and donât pretend they arenât.
All-Ireland senior hurling and football finals will not return to August next year â GAA president Jarlath Burns
https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/all-ireland-senior-hurling-and-football-finals-will-not-return-to-august-next-year-gaa-president-jarlath-burns/a412253440.html
Published: April 30, 2025 08:12
The All-Ireland senior hurling and football finals will not return to August next year, according to GAA president Jarlath Burns.
âI made the hat myself... with a bow from my daughterâs teddy bearâ â Roscommon woman wins Punchestown Best Dressed
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/i-made-the-hat-myself-with-a-bow-from-my-daughters-teddy-bear-roscommon-woman-wins-punchestown-best-dressed/a446799593.html
Published: April 30, 2025 07:15
Itâs not often that we can say in Ireland that the must-have accessory is sunblock and a pair of shades. But that was certainly the case on day one of Punchestown yesterday, where the queue for the ice-cream truck rivalled the one for the bookmakers.
Temperatures to hit 25C today â and could surpass all-time April record, says Met Ăireann forecaster
https://www.independent.ie/weather/temperatures-to-hit-25c-today-and-could-surpass-all-time-april-record-says-met-eireann-forecaster/a574483158.html
Published: April 30, 2025 06:57
Todayâs temperatures could surpass the all-time April record, says Met Ăireann, as the mercury is set to hit 25C.
Daughter of murdered MP Katie Amess says Kneecapâs response in âkill your MPâ row was âgaslightingâ
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/daughter-of-murdered-mp-katie-amess-says-kneecaps-response-in-kill-your-mp-row-was-gaslighting/a2081129299.html
Published: April 30, 2025 05:23
The daughter of murdered MP David Amess has accused Kneecap of âgaslightingâ in the rap groupâs apology and said it would be âvery dangerousâ for the group to perform at Glastonbury.
The Indo Daily: Fifteen years gone: how Gerry Ryan changed Irish airwaves â and life
https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily/the-indo-daily-fifteen-years-gone-how-gerry-ryan-changed-irish-airwaves-and-life/a1091980562.html
Published: April 30, 2025 05:10
Today, April 30, marks the 15th anniversary of Gerry Ryanâs untimely death aged 53. That Gerry-shaped hole has never quite been filled at RTĂ.
âHe has that handsome Irish lookâ â Canadaâs new prime minister and son of Mayo Mark Carney is a âregular visitorâ to Ireland
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/he-has-that-handsome-irish-look-canadas-new-prime-minister-and-son-of-mayo-mark-carney-is-a-regular-visitor-to-ireland/a898295676.html
Published: April 30, 2025 01:30
The re-election of Canadian prime minister and son of Co Mayo, Mark Carney, is being celebrated by his close friends in Ireland.
Michael Verney: Punchestown Day 2 â Spillaneâs Tower can spring Gold Cup surprise while âHonestyâ looks best policy
https://www.independent.ie/sport/horse-racing/michael-verney-punchestown-day-2-spillanes-tower-can-spring-gold-cup-surprise-while-honesty-looks-best-policy/a1657465906.html
Published: April 30, 2025 01:30
You have to go back to December of 2022 for the last time that Galopin Des Champs won around Punchestown so Willie Mullinsâ superstar chaser is on a redemption mission in more ways than one at the Kildare track today.
Advisers criticise delay in introducing new-style tariffs that would let customers cut electricity bills
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/advisers-criticise-delay-in-introducing-new-style-tariffs-that-would-let-customers-cut-electricity-bills/a1827969847.html
Published: April 30, 2025 01:30
Householders are being unfairly denied the chance to lower their electricity bills because of delays in introducing flexi-time tariffs, a government advisory body has said.
Andrew Feinberg: Inside Donald Trumpâs shock-and-awe plan to transform US in his first 100 days
https://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/andrew-feinberg-inside-donald-trumps-shock-and-awe-plan-to-transform-us-in-his-first-100-days/a2048785643.html
Published: April 30, 2025 01:30
Donald Trump was roughly eight hours into his second term in the White House when he sat down in the Oval Office before an eager pack of reporters, took up his familiar Sharpie-brand pen and opened the floodgates.
Justice Minister Jim OâCallaghan denies new immigration law âwill be cruelâ
https://www.independent.ie/news/justice-minister-jim-ocallaghan-denies-new-immigration-law-will-be-cruel/a434345067.html
Published: April 30, 2025 01:30
Justice Minister Jim OâCallaghan has said the new immigration processing system will not be cruel.
Dangerous quad biker who drove like âMondelloâ with kids on scramblers âin towâ is jailed for three months
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/dangerous-quad-biker-who-drove-like-mondello-with-kids-on-scramblers-in-tow-is-jailed-for-three-months/a182883378.html
Published: April 30, 2025 01:30
A dangerous quad bike driver who rode around a public park and âencouragedâ two young children on scramblers to follow him out onto the wrong side of a road has been jailed.
M&S shops hit by supply issues due to cyber attack
https://www.independent.ie/business/world/mands-shops-hit-by-supply-issues-due-to-cyber-attack/a1758821872.html
Published: April 30, 2025 01:30
Some Marks & Spencer stores have been left with empty shelves as the high street chain continues to be disrupted by the fallout of a cyber attack.
Catherine Fegan: Richard Satchwell rarely shifted as grisly details that he gave gardaĂ were read out in court
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/catherine-fegan-richard-satchwell-rarely-shifted-as-grisly-details-that-he-gave-gardai-were-read-out-in-court/a1126934705.html
Published: April 30, 2025 01:30
Richard Satchwell sat alone in the accusedâs bench, motionless and silent, as the prosecution opened its case.
âI had to set up a Go Fund Me to pay my medical billsâ â teacher attacked in classroom urges minister to improve supports for assault victims
https://www.independent.ie/news/i-had-to-set-up-a-go-fund-me-to-pay-my-medical-bills-teacher-attacked-in-classroom-urges-minister-to-improve-supports-for-assault-victims/a1384601606.html
Published: April 30, 2025 01:30
A special education teacher who was diagnosed with a chronic pain disorder following an assault has said teachers injured in work âshould not be in a position where they canât pay their rent or medical billsâ.
Childrenâs Minister Norma Foley to meet legal representative for âGraceâ over concerns about report
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/childrens-minister-norma-foley-to-meet-legal-representative-for-grace-over-concerns-about-report/a1145057260.html
Published: April 30, 2025 01:30
Childrenâs Minister Norma Foley is to meet the legal representative responsible for the woman known as âGraceâ, who has said extensive submissions made by her legal team to the Commission of Investigation into her case were not included in its finalâŠ
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