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Manslaughter
'They killed our son and received four years': Family of Matt O'Neill criticise sentencing
On track
Ambitious rail plan aims to link airports and halve journey times with train speeds of 200 km/h
The plan aims to make journeys between Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and Derry significantly faster than travelling by car.
Dublin
Conor McGregor receives suspended sentence and two year road ban after dangerous driving
Gardaí pursued the MMA star at 160 km/h and stopped the 36-year-old in west Dublin on the evening of 22 March, 2022.
Ismail Haniyeh
Fears for Gaza peace talks as air strike kills senior Hamas leader in Tehran
The Palestinian president said the killing was a ‘cowardly act’ and urged Palestinians to unite.
Haniyeh's killing came hours after Israel struck a neighbourhood in southern Beirut, killing a senior commander of Hezbollah.
That followed a weekend rocket attack on the Israel-annexed Golan Heights that killed 12 children.
Haniyeh became political chief of Hamas in 2017, having previously served as prime minister in 2006 following an upset election victory.
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Rowing
Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy set the standard as they return to another Olympic final
Paris 2024
Ireland's Nhat Nguyen versus the towering Olympic champion showcase the beauty of badminton in Paris
Sentenced
Ex-swimming coach and serial child abuser Derry O'Rourke jailed for ten years for rape and sexual assault
Court
Man accused of disposing remains of murdered teenager to be tried before Special Criminal Court
John O'Dowd
Sinn Féin MLA says PSNI officer celebrating Armagh win is a boost for 'community relations'
appeal
Supreme Court dismisses Graham Dwyer's final appeal against conviction of Elaine O'Hara murder
southport
Total of 22 officers injured in violent disorder in Southport in fallout from mass stabbing
BowelScreen
Assessment begins on extending of bowel cancer screening services to those aged 50 to 54
Back To School
‘A small fortune’: Barnardos calls for all schools to introduce affordable uniform options
the golden swim
'Can I do this?' - Wiffen beats the nerves and then the world
Daniel Wiffen explains how he conquered some rare unease to set a new Olympic record and win gold.
the morning lead
Families of victims to be central to review of laws to restrict parental rights of murderers
“Killing a mother is child abuse,” Valerie French’s brother David said yesterday as he demanded change.
Tuesday
30 Jul 2024
Killucan
Two men confirmed dead in helicopter crash in Co Westmeath
It happened around 3.30pm when the helicopter crashed into a farm building in the Joristown area, between Killucan and Raharney.
Olympic Record
Daniel Wiffen wins Olympic Gold medal for Ireland in 800m freestyle final
Wiffen set a new Olympic record of 7:38.19, beating the previous record by three seconds.
President Michael D. Higgins has congratulated the swimmer, calling it a "wonderful achievement of which he can be so proud".
It is Ireland's second Olympic medal for swimming at these Games after Mona McSharry won Bronze in the 100m breaststroke last night.
Saw red
Court hears 70-year-old 'model citizen' assaulted fellow yacht club member over billiards game
Court
Suspended sentence for man who assaulted girlfriend and said she wouldn't leave residence 'until you are dead'
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Men's Skiff
Ireland's Dickson and Waddilove remain firmly in medal hunt ahead of penultimate day
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Paris 2024
Noel Hendrick through to canoe slalom semi-finals following improved second run
Courts
Landlord Marc Godart to pay €4,000 legal bill after 'dragging out' compensation pay to tenants
Mater Hospital
Mater Hospital appealing to public to avoid emergency department if possible due to IT issue
Courts
Woman raped by Derry O’Rourke recounts former swim coach's 'brutalisation' of her
The 78-year-old was found guilty of one offence of rape and 11 charges of indecent assault on dates between October 1989 and June 1990.
Central Criminal Court
Five men sentenced to life in prison for murder of Thomas Dooley in Co Kerry cemetery
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