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One Year On
Irish Government calls for release of hostages from Gaza on anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel
From The 42
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers beat Shelbourne to move within two points of league leaders
Wild Not Free
Revealed: Ireland’s trade in endangered falcons with the Middle East
Hundreds of threatened birds of prey are being exported out of the country every year for use in the Gulf’s booming falcon trade.
Irish breeders cashing in on Gulf’s raptor demand
Threatened raptors sold for six figure sums
Experts warn demand puts wild population at risk
Sunday
6 Oct 2024
a year of war
'Are we going to keep killing one another until there's no one left?'
Roni Keidar, who survived the 7 October attack a year ago, says Jewish people “should understand the Palestinians more than anyone else in the world”.
barry breslin
Over $500k Australian dollars raised for family of Irishman killed in tragic work accident
october 7
Gaza, one year on: 'I will never forget the sight of my children running towards the flames'
Stephen Donnelly
Health Minister says BAM 'committed’ to June 2025 completion date for National Children’s Hospital
scoliosis
Harris and Donnelly to meet representatives for children on waiting lists for spinal surgeries
Strike
Tradespeople to picket outside Intel site in Leixlip tomorrow in dispute over travel allowances
ceasefire calls
France and Germany call for a ceasefire in Gaza in the lead up to anniversary of October 7
election speculation
More than half of the Irish public want to see a General Election this month, new poll indicates
Missing person appeal
PSNI issue renewed appeal for information on woman missing for close to five months
Cloverhill Prison
Man arrested over death of an inmate at Cloverhill Prison remains in Garda custody
Bantry
Minister to seek ‘urgent’ approval to reopen emergency flooding scheme for businesses in west Cork
Newtownmountkennedy
'Protestors have disrupted events and threatened people - simply for supporting those in need'
Spending
Quango paid consultant €235k over five years for two jobs despite conflict of interest risk
The state spending watchdog said some consultancy fees paid by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council were excessive.
The excessive fees for one of the roles were not sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure.
The potential conflict of interest was acknowledged by the organisation - but not resolved for several years.
Saturday
5 Oct 2024
Historic Synod
As the Vatican Synod enters its final stage, here's why controversial issues have been put on hold
election speculation
'We haven't completed our mandate': Tánaiste says there's work to finish which cannot be rushed
In a speech this evening, Martin moved to dampen speculation about an imminent election.
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