Local News from Thursday, May 1st, 2025

The intruders targeted the facility's control panels, which operate key electric motors, and proceeded to extract copper wiring from the equipment.

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Eleven counties have more people on the register than their entire populations.

"It's a real privilege to be asked to serve in this capacity," Ó Cearúil said.

Meanwhile, after 100 days in government the coalition is facing a backlash over the cost of childcare.

Social Democrats Kildare North TD Aidan Farrelly, who will sit on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), said: “This latest waste of public money has only come to light because of the recent controversy surrounding the Arts Council’s abandoned €6.7 million IT system.

The Minister warned that Ireland is now at a "crossroads" in its efforts to eradicate the disease, which has returned to levels last seen in 2003.

The price tag of over 400 thousand euro is causing controversy.

“I’ve nothing to say on the job, other than I’m extremely happy with the job and I’m very grateful for it,” she said.

The Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) had organised a major cruise involving events on the Grand and Royal canals, with participants spending over a year preparing, while some bought boats for the event.