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Ireland, leading the EU Council, faces a pivotal moment to secure a permanent solution for detecting child sexual abuse material online—after a temporary fix, which excludes encrypted apps like WhatsApp and Signal, expired. With the European Parliament already backing the interim measure, Ireland must now act swiftly by early October to push for a robust, privacy-respecting directive that future-p...

Limerick’s mayor is rolling out temporary “superblocks” this summer to transform city streets into pedestrian-friendly zones, prioritizing local access over through traffic. While 45% of businesses support the trial, 32% fear negative impacts and another 25% are outright opposed — leaving many waiting for clearer plans. Mayor John Moran insists these are experiments, not permanent changes, and see...

Forty years after Antoinette Smith vanished after a David Bowie concert, investigators are reigniting the hunt for her killer, urging anyone who was in Dublin’s Parnell or O’Connell Streets on July 12, 1987, to come forward—new tech may finally unlock clues her family desperately needs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advert...

Ireland may ditch controversial asylum “return hubs” as migration numbers plunge 37%—thanks to the EU’s new migration pact. With fewer irregular crossings, especially from West Africa, the need for sending rejected seekers to third countries is fading. While Frontex reports a sharp drop, the deadly Mediterranean route and human traffickers remain threats. Ireland’s government says no rush to imple...

Capri-Sun Orange Zero fans, pay attention: a major recall is underway for specific 10-pack multipacks of the 200ml size, mislabeled with “zero sugar” when they actually contain regular sugary orange drink. This affects UK-produced packs with best-before dates of April 27, 2024, and batch codes 26-10-4-C-S-03, 26-10-5-C-S-03, and 26-10-6-C-S-03. If you’ve got one of these, check the codes—your heal...

A woman on trial for allegedly cleaning up a crime scene claims she had no idea anything happened—she says she went to bed early and heard nothing. But forensic evidence paints a different picture: blood-stained ring patterns on the kitchen floor, and swabs confirming the victim’s blood across multiple areas. Prosecutors argue she tried to wipe away evidence before police arrived, while her defens...

Sergeant Rena Kennedy, a veteran of military communications, is set to testify before the Defence Forces Tribunal next week — a rare and pivotal moment as one of the few serving members willing to speak out. Her appearance, amid the tribunal’s final public hearings, carries weight, especially with personal assurances she won’t face repercussions — though skepticism lingers over official promises....

Another American mother, Jamie Carney, was found dead in her Killarney home, marking Ireland’s eighth violent woman death this year — just days after Adina Constantin’s tragic death in Portlaoise, where her husband now faces charges. Since Ashling Murphy’s murder in 2022, 40 women have died violently in Ireland, sparking national alarm and calls for urgent action from Women’s Aid, the National Wom...

Fish kills are hitting Cork and Kerry — including Curraghalicky Lake near Dunmanway — sparking a national investigation as Inland Fisheries Ireland teams up with the EPA and local councils to uncover causes. With three separate incidents under review — including suspected pollution in the Ross and Deenagh Rivers — authorities are ramping up monitoring and urging the public to report any concerning...

A healthcare worker faces trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage patient at a Midlands hospital, denying the charges and claiming he treated her like his own daughter. The prosecution says the assault occurred during a routine wash, while the defense admits to giving her a massage — which he admits may have crossed professional boundaries. The teen testified about the incident, and anot...

A tragic cyclist death on the R445 in County Kildare has shaken the community — the man, in his forties, was found dead around 12:30 PM Friday after a suspected collision late Thursday night. Gardaí are urgently seeking witnesses or dashcam footage from the area, with the road shut down for most of Friday. If you have any info, contact Kildare Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. Listen i...

A kitchen porter from Algeria, Adel Attal, has been sentenced to six and a half years for a savage stabbing on Dublin’s Rosie Hackett Bridge that nearly killed a man — a wound so deep it threatened the victim’s spine. Witnesses thought he was trying to stop a fight, but he instead escalated the violence, fleeing and ditching the knife in the River Liffey. The victim’s survival was a miracle, thank...

Boy A’s appeal for a life sentence in the 2018 murder of 14-year-old Ana Kriegel is set for February 2027, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that limits when life sentences can be imposed on juvenile offenders. The case, which also includes a 12-year sentence for aggravated sexual assault, hinges on whether Boy A’s actions met the rare threshold of adult-like intent. His legal team is amas...

A tragic hit-and-run in Co Kildare claims the life of a man in his forties after a collision with a cyclist on the R445 Dublin Road. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and taken to Naas General Hospital for a postmortem. The road remains closed with diversions in place. Authorities urgently seek witnesses, dashcam footage, or any other media from the area between Thursday night, July 9th,...

Boy A’s life sentence for the 2019 murder of Ana Kriegel is set for appeal in February 2027, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that limits when such sentences can be imposed—and that courts can’t review detention terms for minors. His legal team, granted extra time to prepare, is demanding a mountain of records to prove his rehabilitation, arguing the case will be a slow, document-heavy re...

Hospital waiting lists keep climbing, hitting 1.08 million in June — up from a million in May — with most patients stuck waiting for their first specialist appointment. Over 100,000 are waiting for inpatient procedures, and thousands more for critical tests like GI endoscopies. Frustration is mounting as medical groups demand more beds, doctors, and funding, while the government points to progress...

A 29-year-old woman, Ceiligh McCormack, was released on bail after her detention sparked a High Court showdown over Ireland’s controversial new legal aid payment system — which pays a flat €520 for all district court appearances, driving down solicitor participation. Facing robbery charges and denied bail, she appeared without counsel, triggering a constitutional challenge that argued her right to...

A 29-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man are stuck in custody after being denied legal representation under Ireland’s new flat-fee legal aid system, sparking a constitutional crisis as courts weigh whether this payment model violates fundamental rights to fair trial and defense. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@the...

A chilling murder trial unfolds in Waterford’s Central Criminal Court as Marcus ONeill, 35, stands accused of killing 47-year-old Gillian Curran, found dead at his O’Brien Street home on January 25, 2025. Dr. Paul Campbell testified to severe facial and bodily injuries, including a laceration and suspected rib fractures, while paramedics confirmed no pulse. CCTV footage shows the couple together t...

Fish kills and pollution alerts are unfolding across Cork and Kerry, with Inland Fisheries Ireland leading a multi-agency response. At Curraghalicky Lake near Dunmanway, hundreds of young bream have died, prompting urgent action from the EPA and Cork County Council under a new emergency protocol. Meanwhile, the Ross River in Killavullen shows alarming discoloration, though no fish deaths have been...

A 28-year-old Cork man with over sixty prior convictions chose to face sentencing for recent thefts—including petrol, vape, and beer—without legal representation, as his solicitor couldn’t attend due to the ongoing legal aid strike. The judge handed down a four-month concurrent sentence, commending his early guilty plea, while the man offered a brief apology before remaining silent. The case under...

A man who survived a brutal murder conspiracy is breaking his silence, revealing the gut-wrenching betrayal that his daughter’s ex-boyfriend — someone he trusted like family — drove the getaway van. Shot twice in the chest and elbow, he lay dying, only to be saved by a jammed gun. Now, still recovering from coma and trauma, he testified in court that the betrayal cuts deeper than the bullet wounds...

A woman allegedly stabbed in the arm with a screwdriver by her ex-partner is set to see justice unfold in court — but not without twists. The DPP has greenlit the case for district court, though Judge David Waters is holding off until a medical report is reviewed. The incident, allegedly occurring April 8th during a tense domestic dispute, triggered a Garda response — the woman claims her ex deman...

A massive 273kg cannabis bust in Cork—worth over half a million euros—has thrown a legal curveball, as the district court judge refused jurisdiction, sending the case back to higher authorities. The 24-year-old defendant, Daniel Kelleher, arrested after surveillance caught him moving drug-laden boxes, now sits in custody awaiting next steps as prosecutors decide where this high-stakes case goes ne...