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THE number of weapons seized in Irish schools has soared in recent years, new figures show. Gardai were called to deal with 31 incidents either in school buildings or grounds in 2025 — up from the 11 reported in 2021. Each case involved the possession of a weapon or a firearm. The data was revealed...

‘I’ll be sending my lawyers’, the president said.

‘I’ll be sending my lawyers’, the president said.

'He is right up there.'

HOMEOWNERS are always looking for ways to scrimp and save during the winter, even after the holiday season ends. A common tactic that may seem to save money on the surface could actually cost homeowners even more on both energy bills in the short term and home HVAC system repairs in the long term. When...

HOMEOWNERS are always looking for ways to scrimp and save during the winter, even after the holiday season ends. A common tactic that may seem to save money on the surface could actually cost homeowners even more on both energy bills in the short term and home HVAC system repairs in the long term. When...

A woman has been left fighting for life after her car was crushed by a bobcat, trapping her inside her vehicle.

A FASHIONISTA has proudly showed off two pairs of denim jeans you won’t want to miss. Not only are they super flattering and slimming, but they’re perfect if you’re apple-shaped or have a mum tum. Posting on social media, a fashion forward mum named Hayley shared her thoughts on two pairs of jeans that are...

THE Taoiseach insists the Government can’t “wave a magic wand and deliver” flood relief schemes. Taoiseach Micheal Martin today paid a visit to affected homes and businesses in Wexford — meeting residents of Island Road, Enniscorthy, which was devastated by flooding after Storm Chandra hit last week. He said that the Government is “determined to...