Gardaí have renewed an appeal into the disappearance of a couple from Co Cork over 30 years ago. Conor and Sheila Dwyer, from Fermoy, were last seen near their home in Chapel Hill on 30 April 1991. The couple, who were in their 60s, were well-known in the area and …

Polish farmers called off their protest at the last border crossing with Ukraine, lifting a blockade that has dragged on for months, soured bilateral relations and hit Ukraine’s trade. Polish truckers, later joined by farmers, have blocked border crossings with Ukraine since late autumn last year amid concerns over unfair …

The head of NATO has said it is “not too late” for Ukraine to win against Russia despite Moscow’s mounting advances, promising more Western help is on its way. Jens Stoltenberg was in Ukraine when Russia claimed the capture of two eastern villages in 24 hours, rushing an advance in …

A man with Down syndrome who wants to live independently has brought a High Court challenge aimed at compelling Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in Dublin to assess his suitability for social housing. The action has been taken by David Johnstone, who lives at his family’s home in Cabinteely and for …

Iarnród Éireann’s plan to introduce battery and electric-operated trains for the greater Dublin region in place of its current diesel train stock is edging a step closer. In September, the first two trains will be shipped to Ireland and will undergo testing before becoming operational in late 2025 on an …

The inaugural meeting of the new Road Safety Youth Forum was held at the Ombudsman for Children’s office in Dublin. It has been convened by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to enable the participants to identify and discuss common issues of concern on the roads affecting young people. A total …

An “obsessed” former UK police constable convicted of stalking his estranged policewoman wife who he caught having sex with a colleague has walked free from court. Gavin Harper, 45, discovered the pair in a Screwfix car park in Birkenhead, Merseyside, after he secretly placed a tracker device on the underside …

French actor Gerard Depardieu will be tried in October for the sexual assault of two women, the Paris prosecutor’s office has said. French police questioned the 75-year-old today before releasing him. In a separate case, Mr Depardieu was charged with rape in 2020 and forced to put his career on …

French actor Gerard Depardieu will be tried in October for the sexual assault of two women, the Paris prosecutor’s office has said. French police questioned the 75-year-old today before releasing him. In a separate case, Mr Depardieu was charged with rape in 2020 and forced to put his career on …

A pathway running from the base to the summit of Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo has been officially opened after the completion of a three-year building project carried out by hand. Thousands of tonnes of rock and soil were removed from the Reek to make it safe and accessible, as …