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Three Irish women who left a balcony seconds before it collapsed, killing six college students, have sued the builders, owners and managers of the Berkeley building. Reports say that Caroline Conlan, Cliodhna Maloney and Aisling Tallon filed their lawsuit last month in Alameda County Superior Court, alleging that the wooden balcony had poor workmanship and… Continue reading Three roommates in Berkeley collapsed balcony apartment sue

Europe’s largest airline Ryanair has announced plans to simplify its baggage fees – but the move means some prices may rise by up to 50%. Michael O’Leary, chief executive of the Dublin-based carrier, said the number of booking options for bags will be slashed from 108 to just six.

Union bosses have warned of a possible “all-out indefinite strike” on the Luas which carries up to 90,000 passengers across Dublin every day. Frosty relations between workers and management at the capital’s tram service have got even colder after the latest attempts to resolve a pay row broke down.

A woman has been arrested coming off a flight at Dublin Airport allegedly with cocaine worth a quarter of a million euro stuffed into sweet tins. The 39-year-old suspect, from Portugal, was travelling to Ireland from Dubai.

House prices have risen by almost 6% during the first quarter of this year, new figures show. The average asking price now stands at 210,000 euro compared to 198,000 euro a year ago, according to the latest report from property website Daft.ie.

Three fishermen have been rescued from a trawler which hit rocks in stormy weather. The 20m (66ft) Sean Anthony ran aground at Moneypoint on its way into Kinsale harbour in Co Cork at about 6pm on Sunday.

An Irish Nobel Prize-winning scientist is among a number of academics announced as a new fellow by Trinity College Dublin. Derry-born Professor William C Campbell was given the honorary title during one of the university’s oldest annual celebrations.

A UK withdrawal from Europe would be a major setback for Irish economic recovery, according to a new report. Ibec, which represents Irish business, has warned that a Brexit could have far-reaching consequences for the UK’s nearest neighbour.

An architect of the Northern Ireland peace process is to join artists, poets and musicians for a special reconciliation event in Dublin. Former US senator George Mitchell will take part in Rising to Reconciliation at the Abbey Theatre on Sunday, which coincides with the 18th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Micheal Martin has insisted minority governments can work – if people are willing to try. Delivering an oration at the 93rd General Liam Lynch Memorial Mass in Newcastle, Co Tipperary, the Fianna Fail leader defended his party’s refusal to enter a so-called “grand coalition” with long-term political foes Fine Gael.