Brother of Sophie Toscan du Plantier urges witnesses previously afraid to come forward Bertrand Bouniol says death of suspect Ian Bailey has robbed family of possibility of hearing him confessThu Jan 25 2024 - 12:26
Ian Bailey cremated following private ceremony in CorkThe chief suspect for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier died from suspected heart attack on Barrack Street, Bantry on SundayTue Jan 23 2024 - 17:06
Garda handling of Toscan du Plantier murder investigation one of the most controversial in recent historyCriticism of approach of gardaí voiced almost from the start of the investigation, with identification of Ian Bailey as a suspect also dogged by controversyTue Jan 23 2024 - 06:00
DPP to make final decision on Ian Bailey as suspect for murder of Sophie Toscan du PlantierAlthough chief suspect for the 1996 killing of Sophie Toscan du Plantier is dead, Garda sources say a case file will be sent to DPP for final determination in the caseTue Jan 23 2024 - 06:00
Son of Sophie Toscan du Plantier says he will continue to fight for ‘truth and justice’Pierre-Louis Baudey-Vignaud comments for first time since death of Ian Bailey on SundayMon Jan 22 2024 - 20:57
Ian Bailey’s death will not halt cold case review of Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder Death of chief suspect in Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder leaves family fearful ‘we will never reach the full truth’Mon Jan 22 2024 - 06:00
Ian Bailey: The English journalist found guilty in France of a notorious murder in IrelandSophie Toscan du Plantier's murder in 1996 led to Bailey being identified as a suspect, but he repeatedly denied any involvement in incidentSun Jan 21 2024 - 21:38
Ian Bailey’s three decades in Ireland: Accusations, assaults, legal battles, media scrutinyFor nearly three decades the Cork-based journalist, originally from England, was the chief suspect in the murder of Sophie Toscan du PlantierSun Jan 21 2024 - 18:28
Ian Bailey, suspect for Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder, dies in CorkFormer journalist, originally from England, understood to have had a heart attack in Bantry on SundaySun Jan 21 2024 - 15:05
Irish couple (60s) pronounced dead after being hit by car in EnglandCouple in their 60s were walking their dog near their home in Maidstone when they hit by a carSun Jan 21 2024 - 13:11
‘Both sides have right’: Asylum seekers living in Roscrea share objectors’ concerns on consultationThe lived experience of those newly arrived in the Tipperary town is generally very positive with a warm welcome feltSun Jan 21 2024 - 05:00
‘We’re in the dark’: Roscrea protestors doubtful of Government’s community hotel planRacket Hall currently housing 17 of planned 160 asylum seekers as demonstrator says town’s facilities are already at capacityThu Jan 18 2024 - 20:22
Man died from brain injury after heart attack following Cork assault, inquest hearsJason Butler died in hospital two days after being found injured in city centreThu Jan 18 2024 - 13:08
Concerns of many Roscrea locals addressed by new community hotel planRedevelopment of former Grant’s Hotel had been on the agenda since Roscrea became first town in Co Tipperary to qualify for Town Centre First schemeWed Jan 17 2024 - 20:58
Martin condemns refugee accommodation arson attacks after latest incident in LongfordTwo fires started at site of former convent earmarked for Ukrainian refugees in Lanesboro late on Tuesday nightWed Jan 17 2024 - 17:35
Roscrea protests: ‘We can’t get medical appointments, so we can’t take any more, but we don’t want any far right activists here’A dozen people stayed overnight outside Racket Hall Hotel to protest decision to use it to accommodate a reported 160 International Protection ApplicantsWed Jan 17 2024 - 06:00
Gardaí prepare file for DPP in relation to investigation into Stephen’s Day assault in TipperaryOfficers found Mr Nowak unresponsive in a room of the house at Ballycrana, Kilross in Co Tipperary around 4am on January 27th and he was pronounced dead at the sceneTue Jan 16 2024 - 20:58
Roscrea locals leave toys for children outside Racket Hall, saying ‘our protest isn’t about any of the people coming here’ Fiona Dunford said everybody is ‘sympathetic to the families and children who were moved in’Tue Jan 16 2024 - 16:43
Tina Satchwell case: Gardaí given month to obtain DPP directions or face having murder charge struck outCharge against Richard Satchwell will be struck out unless directions obtained within time frameTue Jan 16 2024 - 15:23
Roscrea protests: Gardaí examine warning that hotel at centre of standoff over asylum seeker housing could be burnedSome 17 international protection applicants entered Racket Hall hotel on Monday amid scuffles between gardaí and protesters which saw one person arrestedMon Jan 15 2024 - 22:25
Man (20) remanded on bail charged with armed robbery at west Cork credit unionCourt hears that Michael Collins told gardaí ‘I’m sorry to those I caused grief’ after being chargedMon Jan 15 2024 - 11:34
Gardaí scour CCTV after another armed raid on Cork credit unionRobber threatened staff at knifepoint before making off with four figure sum from Clonakilty premisesSat Jan 13 2024 - 09:58
Dying alone: ‘There’s a huge epidemic of loneliness and these cases are just the thin edge of that wedge’The discovery of the body of Co Kerry farmer Michael Sheehy over Christmas - six months after he was seen alive - shows the challenges of watching over older people who lead reclusive livesSat Jan 13 2024 - 06:00
Four men charged with offences linked to feud between families in CharlevilleArmed officers led searches on Thursday morning at seven houses and at area of waste ground in Charleville, seizing multiple weaponsThu Jan 11 2024 - 20:33
Man pleads guilty to deception offences after seeking Irish passportAccused falsely claimed to be the biological father of child applying for an Irish passportWed Jan 10 2024 - 19:00
Video shows moment bus skids on ice before crashing into wall in CorkIncident is one of several to take place in Blarney during cold snap as local coucillor says it is a ‘miracle’ no one was injuredTue Jan 09 2024 - 19:42
Two men arrested in relation to death of man in Co Tipperary over Christmas periodMaciej Nowak (32) found in house in Ballycrana in Co Tipperary on December 27thTue Jan 09 2024 - 11:09
Farmer whose body lay undiscovered in Co Kerry home remembered as ‘quiet man who never bothered anyone’Mourners pack church to sympathise with family of Michael Sheehy (65) whose body lay undiscovered for monthsThu Jan 04 2024 - 16:16
Man arrested over Tipperary death may face charges for other offences Polish construction worker Maciej Nowak (32) found dead at his rented home in Ballycrana on December 27thWed Jan 03 2024 - 12:07
Postmortem rules out foul play in death of man found in KerryGardaí found no sign of forced entry or a disturbance at the property, which is shielded from the road by treesTue Jan 02 2024 - 19:55
Garda file on Tina Satchwell murder to be with DPP by end of weekJudge approves application from accused Richard Satchwell to have keys of Youghal property where body found returned to himTue Jan 02 2024 - 13:40
Gardaí suspect man found in north Co Kerry house died months ago Investigators say decision to carry out postmortem is precautionary but will inform course of inquirySun Dec 31 2023 - 14:19
Man charged with assault after discovery of dead body in Tipperary house Body of Polish national Maciej Nowak (32) discovered by gardaí in early hours of Wednesday morningSat Dec 30 2023 - 18:59
Man found dead in Tipperary house named locallyDetectives are continuing to question a 27-year-old man following the death of Maciej Nowak (32), originally from PolandFri Dec 29 2023 - 20:09
Gardaí arrest man (20s) after postmortem on body of man found in Co Tipperary housePolish man (30s) was found in unresponsive state in isolated house where party had been taking placeFri Dec 29 2023 - 06:51
Almost 2,000 without power as residents in five counties told to stay indoors as Storm Gerrit brings dangerous windsWeather warnings are in place for the whole country but southeast appears to be bearing the brunt of the stormWed Dec 27 2023 - 21:37
Four people have ‘lucky escape’ in suspected arson attack in Cork on Christmas DayNumber of lines of inquiry being pursued by Garda following incident in house on Dyke ParadeTue Dec 26 2023 - 19:00
On yer bike: it’s been some spin as Cork’s oldest bicycle shop closes its doors after almost 100 yearsBarry Kilgrew says it's time for him to retire but he's optimistic for the future of the independent bike shopSun Dec 24 2023 - 18:08
Two men charged in connection with seizure of €21 million worth of drugs in Foynes Port earlier this weekTwo men, both crew members of the MV Verila, remanded in custody after they were brought to special sitting of Limerick District Court amid tight securitySun Dec 24 2023 - 16:22
Ian Bailey challenged to explain how he knew Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s movements before her murder Murdered filmmaker’s uncle asks how Englishman knew where his niece parked her car after sighting in Schull shop two days before her killing, 27 years ago todaySat Dec 23 2023 - 16:10
Gerard O’Brien: Convicted judge overcame severe physical disability to teach and pursue legal careerDisabled from birth due to Thalidomide, Gerard O’Brien previously served as Fianna Fáil town councillor and as State solicitor for North TipperaryFri Dec 22 2023 - 20:14
Gardaí begin forensic examination of phones seized from ship carrying cocaine worth €20mSearch will seek to match any prints or DNA evidence found on the phones to those on the drugs and those belonging to MV Verila’s crewFri Dec 22 2023 - 06:00
Gardaí to examine phones to establish where €20 million Foynes drug haul was headedMV Verila remains under tight garda security in port where members of the Armed Support Unit have established a cordon around the vessel as crew members voluntarily questionedThu Dec 21 2023 - 07:53
Ship carrying cocaine worth tens of millions of euro to Foynes came from Brazil via CanadaWhile drugs were provisionally valued at €21m, the street value would likely exceed €60m after being mixed with bulking agentsWed Dec 20 2023 - 17:55
Cork Fianna Fáil councillor criticises Government over housing of asylum seekers as TD calls for referendum on issueGalway councillor at centre of immigration comments says he has had ‘zero communication’ from Fianna Fáil over disciplinary actionWed Dec 20 2023 - 10:54
High-grade cocaine worth at least €20m found on cargo ship at Foynes Port in LimerickCrew held for interview by authorities as full examination of ship due to get under wayWed Dec 20 2023 - 08:16
Judge dismisses case against landlord and son over removal of student ‘trespassers’ from Cork propertyOne student claimed he was pulled out of bed by the ankles and thrown out in his underwearTue Dec 19 2023 - 17:05
Tánaiste contacts two councillors over ‘completely unacceptable’ Galway hotel fire commentsMicheál Martin rejects suggestion attack was prompted by Government policy on immigrationTue Dec 19 2023 - 15:42
‘Sexual predator’ found guilty of raping woman after breaking into her Cork home at nightKamal Kumar Nepali (24) was described as a ‘predator seeking to rape someone’ on night during UCC students’ Rag WeekThu Dec 07 2023 - 19:01
Puppy farm case: Woman loses appeal over closure after judge says he finds vets’ evidence ‘compelling’Anna Broderick said that vets' evidence that dogs were left lying in their own urine and faeces was a 'complete exaggeration'Wed Dec 06 2023 - 20:55
