George Gibney has lodged an appeal against his conviction and 15-and-a-half-year prison sentence.
The 78-year-old former swim coach was jailed last month for sexually abusing girls in the 1970s and 1980s. No date has been set for the appeal.
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The 78-year-old former swim coach was jailed last month for sexually abusing girls in the 1970s and 1980s. No date has been set for the appeal.
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November 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
George Gibney has lodged an appeal against his conviction and 15-and-a-half-year prison sentence.
The 78-year-old former swim coach was jailed last month for sexually abusing girls in the 1970s and 1980s. No date has been set for the appeal.
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The 78-year-old former swim coach was jailed last month for sexually abusing girls in the 1970s and 1980s. No date has been set for the appeal.
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Seven people, including three children, have been rescued from a fire in Dublin’s south inner city overnight.
Dublin Fire Brigade arrived at the scene at around 2.30am this morning.
The home remains sealed off today, with Gardaí continuing to attend the scene.
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Dublin Fire Brigade arrived at the scene at around 2.30am this morning.
The home remains sealed off today, with Gardaí continuing to attend the scene.
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November 3, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Seven people, including three children, have been rescued from a fire in Dublin’s south inner city overnight.
Dublin Fire Brigade arrived at the scene at around 2.30am this morning.
The home remains sealed off today, with Gardaí continuing to attend the scene.
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Dublin Fire Brigade arrived at the scene at around 2.30am this morning.
The home remains sealed off today, with Gardaí continuing to attend the scene.
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A new bill could see the introduction of a public registry of data centres, detailing their energy and water usage. The Social Democrats has published a new bill that they say will lift the "shroud of secrecy" on the sector.
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October 29, 2026 at 8:01 PM
A new bill could see the introduction of a public registry of data centres, detailing their energy and water usage. The Social Democrats has published a new bill that they say will lift the "shroud of secrecy" on the sector.
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A self-described jihadist who stabbed a Garda days after setting fire to Conor McGregor’s pub has been jailed for six and a half years.
Gardaí said afterwards that Abdullah Khan’s case highlighted the dangers officers face and the need to remain alert to terrorist threats.
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Gardaí said afterwards that Abdullah Khan’s case highlighted the dangers officers face and the need to remain alert to terrorist threats.
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November 2, 2026 at 6:08 PM
A self-described jihadist who stabbed a Garda days after setting fire to Conor McGregor’s pub has been jailed for six and a half years.
Gardaí said afterwards that Abdullah Khan’s case highlighted the dangers officers face and the need to remain alert to terrorist threats.
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Gardaí said afterwards that Abdullah Khan’s case highlighted the dangers officers face and the need to remain alert to terrorist threats.
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Public sector unions have confirmed preparations are underway for a 24-hour work stoppage next Thursday, November 12.
The action coincides with a major event during Ireland’s EU Presidency, with unions saying the Government has yet to make a credible offer to resolve the dispute.
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The action coincides with a major event during Ireland’s EU Presidency, with unions saying the Government has yet to make a credible offer to resolve the dispute.
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November 2, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Public sector unions have confirmed preparations are underway for a 24-hour work stoppage next Thursday, November 12.
The action coincides with a major event during Ireland’s EU Presidency, with unions saying the Government has yet to make a credible offer to resolve the dispute.
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The action coincides with a major event during Ireland’s EU Presidency, with unions saying the Government has yet to make a credible offer to resolve the dispute.
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🗣️ “Ciara was an inspiration to everybody in the town... we're all heartbroken.”
The town of Portaferry in Co Down is still in shock following the death of Olympian & European gold medallist Ciara Mageean.
Tributes have been pouring in since her death was confirmed by her family yesterday.
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The town of Portaferry in Co Down is still in shock following the death of Olympian & European gold medallist Ciara Mageean.
Tributes have been pouring in since her death was confirmed by her family yesterday.
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November 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM
🗣️ “Ciara was an inspiration to everybody in the town... we're all heartbroken.”
The town of Portaferry in Co Down is still in shock following the death of Olympian & European gold medallist Ciara Mageean.
Tributes have been pouring in since her death was confirmed by her family yesterday.
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The town of Portaferry in Co Down is still in shock following the death of Olympian & European gold medallist Ciara Mageean.
Tributes have been pouring in since her death was confirmed by her family yesterday.
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Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne has appeared in court charged with drink driving.
The Wicklow-Wexford TD was arrested on May 28 on Pearse Street in Dublin city centre.
Today’s appearance was the first time the TD had appeared before the courts in relation to the matter.
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The Wicklow-Wexford TD was arrested on May 28 on Pearse Street in Dublin city centre.
Today’s appearance was the first time the TD had appeared before the courts in relation to the matter.
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November 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne has appeared in court charged with drink driving.
The Wicklow-Wexford TD was arrested on May 28 on Pearse Street in Dublin city centre.
Today’s appearance was the first time the TD had appeared before the courts in relation to the matter.
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The Wicklow-Wexford TD was arrested on May 28 on Pearse Street in Dublin city centre.
Today’s appearance was the first time the TD had appeared before the courts in relation to the matter.
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On #TonightVMTV
Minister of State Neale Richmond and Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoighaire are in studio.
While #VMNews Correspondent Richard Chambers is in Texas for the latest on the US midterms.
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Minister of State Neale Richmond and Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoighaire are in studio.
While #VMNews Correspondent Richard Chambers is in Texas for the latest on the US midterms.
📺Watch The Tonight Show on Virgin Media PLAY & One at 10pm.
November 3, 2026 at 7:14 PM
On #TonightVMTV
Minister of State Neale Richmond and Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoighaire are in studio.
While #VMNews Correspondent Richard Chambers is in Texas for the latest on the US midterms.
📺Watch The Tonight Show on Virgin Media PLAY & One at 10pm.
Minister of State Neale Richmond and Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoighaire are in studio.
While #VMNews Correspondent Richard Chambers is in Texas for the latest on the US midterms.
📺Watch The Tonight Show on Virgin Media PLAY & One at 10pm.
The funeral of Irish Olympian and European gold medallist Ciara Mageean is taking place today in her native Co Down.
Family, friends and colleagues from the world of athletics and other sports will gather to mourn her death at the age of 34.
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Family, friends and colleagues from the world of athletics and other sports will gather to mourn her death at the age of 34.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:01 PM
The funeral of Irish Olympian and European gold medallist Ciara Mageean is taking place today in her native Co Down.
Family, friends and colleagues from the world of athletics and other sports will gather to mourn her death at the age of 34.
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Family, friends and colleagues from the world of athletics and other sports will gather to mourn her death at the age of 34.
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Costumed therapy pets were brought to Ronald McDonald House in San Diego to help families with hospitalised children celebrate Halloween. The visit featured a Treat Trail, prizes and opportunities to meet the animals at each stop.
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October 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Costumed therapy pets were brought to Ronald McDonald House in San Diego to help families with hospitalised children celebrate Halloween. The visit featured a Treat Trail, prizes and opportunities to meet the animals at each stop.
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🗣️"Absolutely not... Patrick O'Donovan is someone I look forward to welcoming back to work"
Tánaiste Simon Harris has hit back reports he asked Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan to consider his position before he was taken ill at an EU Presidency meeting earlier this month.
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Tánaiste Simon Harris has hit back reports he asked Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan to consider his position before he was taken ill at an EU Presidency meeting earlier this month.
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October 28, 2026 at 12:49 PM
🗣️"Absolutely not... Patrick O'Donovan is someone I look forward to welcoming back to work"
Tánaiste Simon Harris has hit back reports he asked Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan to consider his position before he was taken ill at an EU Presidency meeting earlier this month.
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Tánaiste Simon Harris has hit back reports he asked Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan to consider his position before he was taken ill at an EU Presidency meeting earlier this month.
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The numbers killed in a train crash in Spain is continuing to rise with almost 70 now confirmed dead.
It now appears that one high speed train ploughed into the back of another that was stopped on the tracks, south of Madrid
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It now appears that one high speed train ploughed into the back of another that was stopped on the tracks, south of Madrid
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October 28, 2026 at 5:44 PM
The numbers killed in a train crash in Spain is continuing to rise with almost 70 now confirmed dead.
It now appears that one high speed train ploughed into the back of another that was stopped on the tracks, south of Madrid
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It now appears that one high speed train ploughed into the back of another that was stopped on the tracks, south of Madrid
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The European Affairs Minister has lashed out at former President Higgins’s criticism that the government had been “less than honest” in its approach to removal of the triple lock.
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October 27, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The European Affairs Minister has lashed out at former President Higgins’s criticism that the government had been “less than honest” in its approach to removal of the triple lock.
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Three brothers convicted of sex trafficking and other crimes in New York have each been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The Alexander brothers , two of them, once luxury real-estate brokers — were convicted of drugging and raping dozens of women over two decades.
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October 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Three brothers convicted of sex trafficking and other crimes in New York have each been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The Alexander brothers , two of them, once luxury real-estate brokers — were convicted of drugging and raping dozens of women over two decades.
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With attendances at hospitals across the country continuing to remain high, a hospital campaign group in the Mid West is calling on the Health Minister to deliver a winter safety plan for the region.
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October 29, 2026 at 7:01 PM
With attendances at hospitals across the country continuing to remain high, a hospital campaign group in the Mid West is calling on the Health Minister to deliver a winter safety plan for the region.
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Children from across Limerick have been taking part in a special soccer tournament where Gardai take on the role of referee. Breaking Barriers aims to allow youngsters to showcase their talents on the football pitch while also getting to know each other off it.
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October 28, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Children from across Limerick have been taking part in a special soccer tournament where Gardai take on the role of referee. Breaking Barriers aims to allow youngsters to showcase their talents on the football pitch while also getting to know each other off it.
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Turnout in today's landmark Israeli election is already said to be the highest in more than four decades as voters decide whether to give Benjamin Netanyahu another term as prime minister.
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October 27, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Turnout in today's landmark Israeli election is already said to be the highest in more than four decades as voters decide whether to give Benjamin Netanyahu another term as prime minister.
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Works are set to get underway on the first step in doubling rail capacity with 50 kilometres of new track. It's part of the preliminary works around the plan to bring more a frequent rail service to several commuter towns in Meath, Kildare and Louth under the Dart+ banner.
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October 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Works are set to get underway on the first step in doubling rail capacity with 50 kilometres of new track. It's part of the preliminary works around the plan to bring more a frequent rail service to several commuter towns in Meath, Kildare and Louth under the Dart+ banner.
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Going under a surgeon's knife is never easy but a hospital in North Dakota in the US is making its operations a little less invasive. It has a robotic helper that it's been using for pinhole surgery and other procedures.
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October 29, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Going under a surgeon's knife is never easy but a hospital in North Dakota in the US is making its operations a little less invasive. It has a robotic helper that it's been using for pinhole surgery and other procedures.
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Brazil's defeated Presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has declared himself the country's 'true' leader after fleeing to the US. Bolsonaro defied a travel ban to travel to Miami following the by fleeing Brazil following his loss in the presidential election at the weekend.
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October 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Passengers who paid huge sums of money for a cruise of a lifetime have found themselves stranded on the far side of the world when their dream journey came to an abrupt end.
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October 28, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Passengers who paid huge sums of money for a cruise of a lifetime have found themselves stranded on the far side of the world when their dream journey came to an abrupt end.
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The death toll from a train collision in Spain has risen to at least 69. An investigation into the cause of the disaster, which saw two trains collide on the line from Madrid to Seville yesterday, is underway, as work is ongoing to try and identify the victims.
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October 29, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The death toll from a train collision in Spain has risen to at least 69. An investigation into the cause of the disaster, which saw two trains collide on the line from Madrid to Seville yesterday, is underway, as work is ongoing to try and identify the victims.
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European Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne has hit back at former President Michael D. Higgins who accused the Government of being "less than honest" with regards to the removal of the triple lock.
Higgins said the move is a "preparatory" move towards military alliance.
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Higgins said the move is a "preparatory" move towards military alliance.
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October 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
European Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne has hit back at former President Michael D. Higgins who accused the Government of being "less than honest" with regards to the removal of the triple lock.
Higgins said the move is a "preparatory" move towards military alliance.
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Higgins said the move is a "preparatory" move towards military alliance.
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Simon Harris has confirmed he was the senior government figure who spoke by phone to Patrick O'Donovan, before the Communications Minister became ill and had to leave an EU presidency event in Limerick earlier this month.
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October 28, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Simon Harris has confirmed he was the senior government figure who spoke by phone to Patrick O'Donovan, before the Communications Minister became ill and had to leave an EU presidency event in Limerick earlier this month.
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