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2 days ago | 
breakingnews.ie | Michael Bolton
Lawyers representing Stephen Silver, who is serving a 40-year sentence for the capital murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan, have said they are unable to advance an appeal against his conviction as they have “hit a brick wall” in obtaining what they argue is crucial disclosure from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) relating to psychiatric evidence.
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2 days ago | 
breakingnews.ie | Michael Bolton
A man has been arrested after an attempted armed robbery of a commercial premises in Portlaoise, Co Laois. Shortly before noon, gardaí responded to a report of an individual who entered a business in the Fairgreen estate brandishing a knife, threatening staff and demanding money from the till. The man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and held in a Garda station in Co Laois. He has since been charged and is expected to appear before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court on Monday.
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3 days ago | 
breakingnews.ie | Michael Bolton
A rural primary school in Northern Ireland has launched an international partnership, teaming up with a school close to the front line of the war in Ukraine. Kilmoyle Primary School in Ballybogey, Co Antrim, has been selected to take part in the UK–Ukraine school partnerships programme, a British Council initiative funded by the UK government.
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3 days ago | 
breakingnews.ie | Michael Bolton
A 207 metre long bridge, as part of the multi-million euro development of Waterford’s north quays, is to be transported in four sections by sea-going barges from Belgium by the end of this month. Last month, Waterford City and County Council granted planning permission for 350 new homes as part of the first phase of the North Quays Strategic Development Zone (SDZ).
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3 days ago | 
breakingnews.ie | Michael Bolton
There is no clear link between gaming by young children and gambling as young adults, according to the findings of a new study by the Economic and Social Research Institute. However, it claimed there was still a potential need for policies and regulations to reduce the risk of potential harm, as it found stronger links between online gaming by older teenagers and gambling at the age of 20.
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3 days ago | 
breakingnews.ie | Michael Bolton
The death of Garda Kevin Flatley, who was killed while carrying out a checkpoint in Dublin, is on the front pages of Monday's papers. The Irish Times leads with the Mr Flatley killed by a motorcycle in a hit-and-run in Dublin Lanestown in north Co Dublin. The Irish Examiner also leads with the death of Mr Flatley, as tributes were paid by the Garda Commissioner, who said his death should serve as a reset for society on its approach to road safety.
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4 days ago | 
breakingnews.ie | Michael Bolton
Kerry star David Clifford says he is enjoying the new dynamics introduced by recent rule changes, particularly the shift back to one-on-one duels and more space for forwards to operate. With blanket defences less prominent and teams no longer able to put 15 men behind the ball, forwards like Clifford have been quick to capitalise. The Fossa man scored 2-5 in Kerry’s Munster final win over Clare last Sunday, helping the Kingdom to a fifth consecutive provincial title.
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4 days ago | 
waterford-news.ie | Michael Bolton
Michael BoltonKerry star David Clifford says he is enjoying the new dynamics introduced by recent rule changes, particularly the shift back to one-on-one duels and more space for forwards to operate. With blanket defences less prominent and teams no longer able to put 15 men behind the ball, forwards like Clifford have been quick to capitalise. The Fossa man scored 2-5 in Kerry’s Munster final win over Clare last Sunday, helping the Kingdom to a fifth consecutive provincial title.
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4 days ago | 
breakingnews.ie | Michael Bolton
The welterweight title will be up for grabs at UFC 315 as champion Belal Muhammad makes his first defence against Australia’s Jack Della Maddalena in Montreal. Originally slated to face Shavkat Rakhmonov, Muhammad will instead take on the dangerous Della Maddalena, who is set for his first title shot in the UFC. Muhammad, who captured the belt last summer with a dominant win over Leon Edwards in Manchester, returns from injury eager to begin a long reign at the top of the division.
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4 days ago | 
breakingnews.ie | Michael Bolton
Clare footballer Ikem Ugwueru believes the Banner can repeat their 2022 run to the All-Ireland quarter-finals as they prepare for the group stages of the Sam Maguire. Despite suffering a third consecutive Munster final defeat to Kerry last weekend, Ugwueru insists there are positives to take from another provincial decider appearance, not least their confirmed place in the All-Ireland series.
