"Person of Interest" Named in Killarney Murder of US Woman Jamey Carney
"Person of Interest" Named in Killarney Murder of US Woman Jamey Carney
Gardaí have identified a 28-year-old Jordanian national as a "person of interest" in the murder of New York native Jamey Carney (41), who was found dead in her Killarney, Co Kerry home earlier this week.
Murder Probe Launched After Former MP Ann Widdecombe Found Dead
Murder Probe Launched After Former MP Ann Widdecombe Found Dead
UK police have launched a murder investigation following the suspicious death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe at her home in Devon, southwest England. The 78-year-old was found dead on Thursday.
Garda Cleared of Rape Conviction, Found Guilty of Cruelty to Two Daughters.
A serving member of An Garda Síochána has been acquitted of raping his wife but convicted on four counts of child cruelty against his two daughters following a trial at the Central Criminal Court.
The 48-year-old defendant, who has been on suspension from the force since December 2024, was found not guilty of two counts of raping his then-wife in 2009 and 2021. The jury, which deliberated for more than nine hours, returned guilty verdicts on all four charges relating to his daughters.
Heatwave Warning Issued as Temperatures Set to Climb to 30°C
Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory as heatwave conditions are expected across Ireland this week, with temperatures potentially reaching 30 degrees in some areas.
The advisory, effective from Wednesday through to Tuesday next week, warns that daytime temperatures will "widely exceed 25 degrees Celsius with values climbing to the high 20s or even low 30s in places from Friday."
Man Arrested in Dún Laoghaire Murder Investigation
A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Mark Cullen in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin.
The suspect is being detained at a garda station in Dublin under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, and can be questioned for up to three days.
Former Swimming Coach George Gibney Convicted of Sexual Abuse
Former Irish swimming coach George Gibney has been found guilty of sexually abusing four young swimmers in the 1970s and 1980s, including one count of attempted rape.
The 77-year-old was convicted of 39 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape following a trial at the Central Criminal Court. The jury returned its verdicts this afternoon after more than seven hours of deliberation.
Five Days in July - My Experience with LTT Media on the Streets of Cork City.
LTT MEDIA | Weekly Word
Dylan shares his thoughts and experiences after five days on the streets of Cork City in his first Weekly Word segment with Aaron Joyce and LTT Media Ireland.
For the past five days, Dylan has been walking the streets of Cork City, observing daily life, speaking with people from different backgrounds, and reflecting on the issues affecting the city.
Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Absent from Father's Mass Funeral as Brothers Lead Mourning
Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was entirely absent from his father's mass state funeral in Tehran, while his three brothers made a rare joint public appearance to pray over the coffins.
The multi-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei follows his assassination in February 2026 during joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes. The ceremonies are being held at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla complex, with processions expected to continue to the holy cities of Qom, Najaf, and Karbala, before a final burial in Mashhad. Crowds are expected to reach over 10 million people.
Cork Granddad Embarks on 450km Trek Across Ireland for Daughter Battling MS
Tony Merrigan, a 70-year-old grandfather from Cork, has set out on an extraordinary 450-kilometre walk across Ireland — from Donegal Town to Kinsale, Co Cork — to raise funds for MS Ireland in support of his daughter Laura, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Tony's journey, which he has dubbed his own "Irish Camino", is both a test of endurance and a powerful fundraising mission. Over 19 days, he will walk the length of the country, carrying with him the determination to support not just his daughter, but the thousands of families across Ireland living with MS.
Brazilian Fugitive on Interpol Red Notice Arrested on Irish Farm After 14 Years on the Run
A 55-year-old Brazilian man convicted of raping a minor has been arrested in Ireland after evading capture for nearly 15 years and living under a false identity.
Renivaldo Figueiredo Lima, 55, fled Brazil in 2012 shortly before he was convicted of raping a minor. He has been the subject of an Interpol Red Notice — an international alert requesting arrest by any of the organisation's 190 member states.
Man in His 40s Shot Dead in Dún Laoghaire - Gardaí Investigate Possible Intimidation Gone Wrong
A man in his 40s has been shot dead in Dún Laoghaire, south Dublin, in an incident that has shocked a quiet residential community.
Detectives believe the man was fatally wounded at approximately 8:30am on Sunday at Patrician Park, Kill Avenue. The victim, who was from the south Dublin area, appears to have been shot in the leg, suffering a significant loss of blood that proved fatal.
EU Unblocks €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine as Zelensky Arrives in Cyprus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed the European Union's formal approval of a €90 billion support loan for Ukraine, after months of deadlock caused by Hungary's veto.
The funding package, which had been stalled by outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, was formally adopted by EU leaders alongside a new sanctions package targeting Russia.
Man, 27, Dies After Incident at Cork Pub - Gardaí Launch Investigation
A 27-year-old man has died following an incident at a pub in Riverstick, Co Cork, on Saturday evening.
The man, understood to be originally from Romania and living in the area in recent months, became unresponsive after being restrained by a number of men at Allens pub shortly after 9pm.
Vacant home tax unpaid in 98pc of cases despite Government crackdown
Property owners failed to pay taxes on about 98pc of the country’s vacant homes last year, despite Government efforts to crack down on the number of houses being left empty.
US and Iran Wrap Doha Talks With No Breakthrough
DOHA, QATAR — Indirect talks between the United States and Iran have concluded in Doha with no indication of progress toward a lasting peace, as negotiators from both sides revisited issues they had already claimed were settled under the interim agreement announced two weeks ago.
Sources familiar with the discussions told LTT Media that the two-day sessions focused on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the unfreezing of Iranian funds — both critical components of the initial deal that halted the war in June.
Largest security operation in the city since Queen Elizabeth II's 2011 visit underway as UCC locks down
CORK CITY — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Cork alongside the full College of Commissioners — all 27 EU commissioners — for a high-profile two-day visit marking the opening of Ireland's six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Late Night Incident In The South Mall - Cork City
CORK CITY — Gardaí have arrested a man following an alleged attempted sexual assault on South Mall in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The incident is understood to have occurred inside a vehicle on the city centre street, prompting a significant emergency response to the area.
Man Arrested in Bribery Probe Involving Former Local Authority Employee and External Contractors
Garda National Economic Crime Bureau detains man in his 40s under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 as investigation into alleged corruption in office widens.
High Court Orders Enoch Burke Released From Prison for Fifth Time
Teacher freed without purging contempt and without giving assurance he will stay away from school. Almost 700 days in prison since 2022.
Man Arrested Following Assault on Woman in Ballinlough
Gardaí in Cork have arrested a man in connection with an assault on a woman in the Ballinlough area on Tuesday evening.