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A top Garda Representative Association official, Ronan Slevin, faces formal investigation for speaking out on internal issues — a move GRA calls a shocking attempt to silence elected voices advocating for officer safety. This follows RTE’s exposé on whistleblower targeting, and ties to the Garda Code’s media rules. While An Garda Síochána won’t comment on the case, they’ve repeatedly reminded GRA...

A 70-year-old man from Coalisland, wanted in Galway for sexual assault and false imprisonment dating back to 2022, turned himself in to police in Belfast — only to be slapped with an extradition warrant. In court, he denied all charges and refused to return to Ireland. The judge granted him bail with strict conditions: a £5,000 cash deposit, curfew, electronic tagging, and mandatory weekly check-i...

Two teens in their late teens pulled off a wild, high-speed chase in a stolen car — including driving the wrong way on the M50 and crashing into a Garda vehicle — before being arrested Thursday night. The car was reported stolen Wednesday morning in Coolock. Officers from Mountjoy and Blanchardstown conducted a “managed containment” operation across Dublin suburbs, ending with both teens taken int...

Bohemian FC is staying at Dalymount Park through May 2027, but game days are changing—floodlights are being removed, Friday night matches are history, and the iconic Tramway End terrace is gone. Their last lit-up home game? October 23rd vs Shelbourne. The club’s back at Dalymount for the 2029 season, but in the meantime, they’ll split games across multiple venues. Upgrades are underway to make the...

Five teenage boys died in a head-on crash on the M9 after their car went the wrong way – but police acted lawfully during the pursuit, according to the ombudsman. Four others were seriously injured, including a child. This is the sixth similar incident in six years, highlighting a recurring pattern that’s now under independent review. The Police Ombudsman offered condolences and affirmed her role...

Power out for 380 homes and businesses in Newcastle West, County Limerick — not a blackout, but essential ESB grid upgrades. Restoration targeted for 6 PM tonight, with apologies for the disruption. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. So...

A thirty-six-year-old man, Stephen McCullagh, is set to stand trial in November facing nineteen serious charges—including voyeurism and possession of indecent images—spanning sixteen years from 2007 to 2023. Allegedly recording twelve women during private moments, some for sexual gratification, McCullagh has pleaded not guilty. The case, previously shrouded in a reporting restriction, has now been...

Step into the heart of Ireland’s countryside with the Stewart family, whose five-hundred-acre farm in County Longford has been passed down since 1938—and now, their story is alive in a new book called “An Irish Family Farm in Twelve Fields.” Think “Clarkson’s Farm,” but with soul: meet Cliff the cleft-lip heifer, Tripod the one-legged bull, and Blind Mary who lost her sight to meningitis—all belov...

Military officers leading the EU Presidency security operation are being left unpaid for grueling 24-hour shifts, sparking outrage as their loyalty is exploited and basic allowances ignored — while other units suffer from understaffing. RACO, their union, threatens legal action, echoing concerns from PDFORRA, which has previously sued over unresolved grievances and now demands an adjudicator to pr...

An Irish engineering giant, H&MV, is electrifying the U.S. with a bold $1 billion expansion plan—hiring 1,000 new employees in five years to power the AI and data center boom. Based in Dallas, Texas, they’re wiring the future by upgrading grids for renewables, batteries, and massive data centers, already active in Texas and Louisiana. Revenue has skyrocketed from €61 million to over €1 billion, wi...

Farmers at the National Ploughing Championships are sounding the alarm over soaring fuel costs—diesel prices have jumped from 97 cents to over €1.54 per liter in months, crippling operations and forcing milk deliveries to cut back. Contractors and haulers face existential threats, while farmers urge the government to act with tax relief in the upcoming budget. Though some support protests, others...

Limerick’s entire CCTV network, powered by over 300 cameras, is facing shutdown unless the government steps in—thanks to a €660,000 funding gap that’s already forced the Mayor to tap his discretionary fund. With state support drying up by 2027, local officials are urgently appealing to the Minister for Justice and Housing for dedicated long-term funding, warning that losing the cameras could mean...

Gas prices are soaring, hitting $2.20 per liter for diesel, and drivers are furious as the government’s temporary tax cuts—extended until October 2026—can’t keep up with rising oil costs. Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty demands deeper relief, while Defense Minister Helen McEntee admits people need more than promises, citing $1.4 billion already spent and hinting at further budget measures ahead of the...

Eleanor Donaldson is challenging the jury’s verdict that she aided and abetted her husband Jeffrey Donaldson in child abuse, a finding made during a separate “trial of the facts” that couldn’t result in criminal conviction but still held her legally responsible. While Jeffrey was convicted of 18 sexual offenses against two girls from 1985 to 2008 and faces sentencing in October, Eleanor, 60, seeks...

Oil spill hits Tolka Estuary — source traced to Ballymun, discharge stopped at estuary; Dublin City Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland are investigating, with containment measures in place. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources:...

Ireland is gearing up for a major defense upgrade with a €300-500 million radar and air defense package, fast-tracked through direct French government deals. First deliveries include Thales’ long-range radars and MBDA’s anti-drone systems—already arriving—with full deployment slated by 2028. The final phase will bring maritime radar to monitor coastal waters, as Ireland builds a unified, real-time...

Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ has pulled out of Eurovision 2027, choosing not to broadcast the event at all — a bold move driven by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Citing the massive loss of life and blocked access for independent journalists, RTÉ joins other European broadcasters in boycotting the contest, signaling that entertainment can’t overshadow human suffering. This isn’t the...

Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ has pulled out of Eurovision 2027, choosing not to broadcast the event at all — a bold move driven by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Citing the massive loss of life and blocked access for independent journalists, RTÉ joins other European broadcasters in boycotting the contest, signaling that entertainment can’t overshadow human suffering. This isn’t the...

A major tax on investments may soon get a makeover, sparking debate after nearly two decades. Meanwhile, rapper Macklemore is donating his $1 million from Ed Sheeran’s tour to Palestinian causes after being removed from the event over his views. Ed’s music is also being pulled from Classic Hits Radio amid the controversy. On a lighter note, new research shows strict parenting and chaotic routines...

The National Ploughing Championships drew over 275,000 visitors and injected more than €50 million into the local economy, turning Tullamore in Offaly into a bustling hub. Hotels booked solid weeks in advance, temporary staff and police kept things running, and local shops thrived as vendors and attendees fueled the event’s massive ripple effect. With 2,000 trade stands showcasing regional product...

Macklemore’s making waves by donating his entire $1 million from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour to Palestinian aid groups—after being ousted from the tour for his pro-Palestine stance. He’s dared stadium owner Robert Kraft to match his gift, calling it a small gesture compared to the real work on the ground. Kraft defended the removal, citing offense to the Jewish community, but Macklemore pivoted focus t...

Celebrate ten years of community spirit at the Hospital, County Limerick arts festival — a vibrant, family-friendly explosion of culture, music, food, and local talent kicking off today with a book launch and awards, then rolling through céilís, international nights, kids’ picnics, and a dazzling Nightfall finale, all while local businesses deck out their windows to make it feel like one big, joyf...

Adam Connolly, 34, sentenced to four years for burglary during the violent Ballymena riots—two in jail, two on license—after police footage captured him storming a home, forcing a family to hide in their attic for five hours amid chaos that shattered neighborhoods, injured officers, and sparked nationwide unrest rooted in an alleged assault case later dropped due to new evidence. Listen in comfort...

At this year’s National Ploughing Championships, Movember has set up a free barber shed to spark crucial conversations about men’s health — right where guys feel most comfortable: in the chair. Partnering with Sam’s Barbers, the initiative taps into the unique power of barbershops to break down barriers for men who often avoid medical care. With stories like one farmer who got an early cancer diag...

Ursula von der Leyen’s bold EU State of the Union speech ignited fierce debate in Ireland, with politicians split on its vision for security, Canada ties, and social media rules. Tánaiste Simon Harris praised ambition but demanded transparency on defense talks, reaffirming Ireland’s neutrality. Sinn Féin’s Kathleen Funchion criticized the speech for ignoring energy and housing crises, warning of r...