Garda upgrades case of missing farmer Mike Gaine to homicide inquiry
Despite no remains being found, gardaí believe missing man was victim of foul play and body likely disposed of to conceal crime
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Convicted cardinal withdraws from conclave to elect new pope
Cardinal Angelo Becciu removed from senior Vatican post in 2020 before trial
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Council retakes possession of home of 1916 Rising leader after alleged trespassers vacate building
Local authority spent €630,000 buying property where Tom Clarke lived, but restoration works stalled
Paul Mescal to return to Irish stage in ‘taut, explosive, pressure cooker of a play’
Star will appear in Abbey and UK National Theatre coproduction of A Whistle in the Dark, by Tom Murphy
Garda Representative Association members to withdraw co-operation in planning for State’s EU presidency
Members unhappy at management policies, force’s approach to discipline and use of suspensions
Israeli intelligence chief announces resignation after spat with Binyamin Netanyahu
Prime minister’s attempt to fire Ronen Bar pushed country to brink of constitutional crisis
‘Your mind goes into a really scary place’: Kathleen Funchion on the sentencing of ex-partner under harassment law
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No added salary cost for ‘housing tsar’ seconded from elsewhere in public service, says Martin
Nama chief Brendan McDonagh has been identified to role, though not formally appointed
All-Ireland football draws: All you need to know
Potential Group of Death adds intrigue to draw for football qualifiers with Tailteann Cup draw also taking place
ECJ rejection of Minimum Wages Directive would deal blow to social Europe programme - Tasc
Denmark says EU exceeding its power to influence the setting of wage levels in member states
Tourist bosses meet CSO statisticians in debate over visitor numbers
CSO figures show sharp fall in March visitors, but industry paints a brighter picture
Inquest into death of boy (14) in hospital leaves parents with ‘more questions than answers’
Cillian Gorman died at Crumlin children’s hospital in 2021 following endoscopy
Massive blackout raises questions about Spanish energy strategy
As renewable energy grows at pace, conservative People’s Party says blackout shows debate over greater use of nuclear power is necessary
European shares continue rise with improving tariff sentiment
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent signals progress on trade deals
Kneecap Cornwall gig cancelled, as British government warns Glastonbury organisers to ‘think carefully’ about proceeding with band
Families of murdered MPs reject band’s ‘half an apology’
Middle-class students may benefit most from Leaving Cert reform, say principals
More resources needed to support teaching and learning changes, poll of school leaders finds
Gerry Adams defamation case: BBC accused of ‘reckless journalism’ over spy killing claim
Former Sinn Féin leader argues attack on his reputation over informer’s death
Yoplait seeks injunction over Danone Skyr launch in Ireland
Similarity of Danone product’s packaging to Yoplait’s could cause consumer confusion, High Court hears
Spain and Portugal returning to normal after massive blackout
Cyberattack appears to be ruled out by grid operator
Planning for ‘grossly excessive’ Drumcondra apartments refused for second time
Locals object to ‘excessive scale’ of project, contending it would damage the privacy of adjoining properties
Richard Satchwell trial: Man charged with wife’s murder told gardaí she came at him with a chisel
Richard Satchwell told gardaí that he buried Tina Satchwell in a grave in their home and cemented it over, jury told
Animal welfare inspectors shocked by huge menagerie of animals in a deplorable state
More than 200 dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and a snake rescued from Co Kildare premises
Heads of commercial state bodies in line for pay rises worth tens of thousands
Rules binding such firms on pay levels for chief executives are counter-productive, committee finds
India shuts over half of Kashmir tourist spots in security review after attack
Move comes after 26 people were killed in Islamist militant attack on tourists in disputed Himalayan region
Irish Freedom Party activist who became ‘irate’ after being arrested with knife is spared jail
Paul Fitzsimons, an unsuccessful general election candidate, detained after protest in Dublin
International protection overhaul an ‘important step’ in wider reform, Minister says
Proposal to reduce appeal time part of draft law to give effect to EU pact
Submissions of Grace’s legal team not referred to ‘in any way’ in final investigation report, says wardship solicitor
Minister for Children to meet with State solicitor to discuss concerns raised
Bitter Web Summit dispute struck out and settled at High Court
Court told that all matters had been resolved to a satisfactory conclusion between the three parties
Populists trying to ‘buy elections’ in Ireland unlikely to succeed, says Limerick mayor
John Moran, State’s first directly elected mayor, urges Government to ‘not be afraid’ of Dublin voters and allow mayoral elections
The challenges of moving to another country
Brianna Parkins and Laura Kennedy discuss how moving to Australia brings difficulties while we also hear from an Irish tailor in Spain
Louise Quinn’s retirement will leave a big void as she bows out after 121 Ireland caps
Latest departure means that 404 caps worth of international experience have been lost since January
Mark Carney’s Liberals win pivotal Canadian election
Former Bank of England governor capitalises on anti-Trump sentiment to secure mandate for his party
Marketing company wins €2.55m VAT battle with Revenue
Both sides will have to go through detailed apportionment exercise
Special Criminal Court refuses bail for man accused of conspiring to steal cars with garda killer Aaron Brady
Judge says there is a concern James Flynn could be flight risk if granted bail
University Hospital Galway apologises for shortcomings in delivery of baby who died hour after birth
Anna and Gerard Gilligan settle High Court action over daughter’s death
Dublin forward Seán Currie admits penalty against Wexford didn’t cross line
Na Fianna player believes there’s no place for VAR in hurling or Gaelic football
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