Alleged political misconduct exposed by undercover reporters is “utterly unacceptable”, Enda Kenny has told the Dail. The Taoiseach said the “kind of behaviour” highlighted by an RTÉ programme on Monday night had “no place in public life”.
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Case against 'Slab' Murphy 'ludicrous', says defence
The case against Thomas “Slab” Murphy is based on “utterly ludicrous” documentation which attempts to link the prominent republican to a non-existent farming income, his defence barrister has said. The 66-year-old from Ballybinaby, Hackballscross, Co Louth, denies nine charges of tax evasion.
Tributes paid to showband singer who died in floods
A showband singer who died in the weekend floods has been described as “hugely popular and highly respected”. Gardai recovered the body of Ivan Vaughan around 10 metres from his car in Corraghdown, near the village of Glaslough in Co Monaghan, on Monday.
Eagles Of Death Metal declare 'Paris we love you' as band joins U2 on stage
Eagles Of Death Metal proclaimed “Paris we love you” as they performed in the French capital alongside U2, less than a month after their last concert was cut short by a terrorist attack in which 89 people died. The California rockers were invited to the stage for an emotional encore by the Irish band during… Continue reading Eagles Of Death Metal declare 'Paris we love you' as band joins U2 on stage
Body found after pensioner swept away in floods
The body of a pensioner swept away in flood water has been found in Co Monaghan. Police recovered the body of Ivan Vaughan, 70, around 10 metres from his car in Corraghdown, near the village of Glaslough.
Born-again Christians robbed at gunpoint during service
Up to 40 born-again Christians have been robbed at gunpoint during a service in Dublin. The incident happened at the Compassion Centre in Ballymun at about midday on Sunday.
Man who caused Ireland's worst car crash in which 8 died has sentence doubled
A man convicted of Ireland’s worst car crash has had his sentence doubled. Shaun Kelly, 26, of Hill Road, Ballymagan, Buncrana in Co Donegal has been handed an eight year jail term by the Court of Appeal.
Government 'falling short on refugee commitments'
The Irish Government has fallen short on commitments to help refugees, a coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) has claimed. Twenty-one organisations, including the Migrants Rights Centre, Irish Refugee Council and Oxfam have criticised the response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis as slow and unacceptable.
Stranded donkey rescued from floods by rower
A donkey which became stranded in flood waters is recovering after a rowing club member came to his rescue. The animal escaped from its stable in Killorglin, Co Kerry, Ireland, on Saturday night after stormy weather damaged the gate.
Martin McDonagh 'wants to get In Bruges stars back together' for new film
The writer of In Bruges wants to bring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson back together for another film. Martin McDonagh, whose play Hangmen is currently in London’s West End, would not say what exactly he has in mind for the two stars but revealed he has plans to make a film set at the time… Continue reading Martin McDonagh 'wants to get In Bruges stars back together' for new film
