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There are reports of a major fire at the Old Shopping Centre in Balbriggan in Dublin. Firefighters from Balbriggan, Skerries and Swords are attending the scene at the vacant premises. An emergency ...

Nearly two years after costly repair bills forced it to close, one of Toronto's most scenic outdoor skating rinks has reopened to the public. The Harbourfront Centre rink, located on the shore of ...

A former political assistant to now EU Commissioner Michael McGrath and two former councillors were among five people coopted onto Cork County Council on Friday to replace those who won Dáil ...

The Israeli embassy in Dublin has removed its national flag as part of a move towards full closure. Israel said at the weekend it was closing its embassy in Dublin with Israel's foreign minister ...

There was anticipation and nerves as the 34th Dáil held its first sitting. After a tough election year, many new TDs brought their families along to savour the moment. Last month's election ...

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced on Sunday that Israel will be shutting its embassy in Ireland, citing the “extreme anti-Israel policy of the Irish government.” “The antisemitic ...

Fine Gael councillor Emma Blain has been elected as the 357th Lord Mayor of Dublin, replacing her party colleague James Geoghegan following his election to the Dáil. Ms Blain on Wednesday became ...

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Verona Murphy is the first female Ceann Comhairle in the history of the State. Verona Murphy will be the first female Ceann Comhairle in the history of the State. Picture: Maxwells/PA Wire The ...

Simon Harris has formally resigned from his post of An Taoiseach as the new Dáil met for the first time since the General Election. The Fine Gael leader attended Aras an Uachtarain on Wednesday ...