National News from Monday, December 22nd, 2025

The Circuit Civil Court ruled that 29 modular houses built by Branach Developments, registered in Caragh, were entirely new structures and not refurbishments, as claimed.

Driving Home For Christmas was released in 1986.

184 people have lost their lives on the roads so far this year.

The remains of the boy, who would now be eight years old, were found during a search of open ground in Donabate in September.

€239,040 has been allocated for remedial and upgrade works at the playground and recreational facilities in Clane, a project identified as a local community priority.

Funding under the National Development Plan will allow preparatory steps - including compulsory purchase orders from next year - but no construction timeline is set.