Prominent Irish republican found guilty of tax evasion.
Thomas “Slab” Murphy from Ballybinaby, Hackballscross, Co Louth, a farm that straddles the border with Northern Ireland, denied nine charges of failing to comply with tax laws in the Irish Republic
The Tánaiste’s called a Sinn Féin TD “a bar-room brawler”.
On the final day of sitting before a month long holiday for Christmas, there have been rowdy scenes in the Dáil chamber.
Putin admits Russian troops are on the ground in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted he does have soldiers in the Ukraine doing “certain military tasks”.
Renewed calls for release of Irish man being held in Egypt
The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed a resolution calling for the release of Dubliner Ibrahim Halawa.
Marked increase in penalty points
The number of penalty point notices issued in 2014 was up almost 11 per cent on the previous year.
Vast majority of senior Gardai say morale is either low or very low in...
A survey by the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors reveals that 86 per cent of members say morale in their team or unit is worrying low.
Irish naval vessel returns to port after humanitarian mission
The LE Samuel Beckett has returned to Ireland after rescuing over 1000 people in the Mediterranean Sea.
Busy period ahead for Dublin Airport
More than 925,000 passengers are expected to travel through Dublin Airport over Christmas.