Ireland: BreakingNews https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/ 3 BreakingNews https://www.breakingnews.ie/images/logo/logo.svg https://www.breakingnews.ie Mary Lou McDonald lodges appeal over 250-bed student residence in her constituency https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/mary-lou-mcdonald-lodges-appeal-over-250-bed-student-residence-in-her-constituency-1925764.html Mary Lou McDonald made a joint appeal against the development with local Sinn Féin councillor Seamus McGratten. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:30:02 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/mary-lou-mcdonald-lodges-appeal-over-250-bed-student-residence-in-her-constituency-1925764.html Motorcyclist dies week after west Belfast road crash https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/motorcyclist-dies-week-after-west-belfast-road-crash-1925839.html The PSNI has appealed for witnesses to the collision to come forward. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:56:25 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/motorcyclist-dies-week-after-west-belfast-road-crash-1925839.html Machine guns, pistols and drugs seized in operation targeting organised crime https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/machine-guns-pistols-and-drugs-seized-in-operation-targeting-organised-crime-1925798.html The operation from Friday to Sunday involved personnel attached to the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:09:15 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/machine-guns-pistols-and-drugs-seized-in-operation-targeting-organised-crime-1925798.html Boy (15) who died after getting into difficulty at Lough Ree named https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/boy-15-dies-after-getting-into-difficulty-at-lough-ree-1925662.html The 15-year-old, from Brawny Close, Athlone, died after getting into difficulty in the water on Saturday, July 11th. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:45:06 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/boy-15-dies-after-getting-into-difficulty-at-lough-ree-1925662.html Fire which destroyed homes ‘likely caused by embers from nearby bonfire’ https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/fire-which-destroyed-homes-likely-caused-by-embers-from-nearby-bonfire-1925794.html The incident in Co Antrim also saw two other properties damaged in the early hours of Sunday morning. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:26:19 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/fire-which-destroyed-homes-likely-caused-by-embers-from-nearby-bonfire-1925794.html Arresting garda translates in court for Algerian accused of €3.5k gold necklace theft https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/arresting-garda-translates-in-court-for-algerian-accused-of-e3-5k-gold-necklace-theft-1925750.html Ishmail Benkedidah (31), of Grand Canal Park, Dublin 15, is charged with the theft of jewellery worth €3,500 from a person on D'Olier Street in the city centre. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:33:25 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/arresting-garda-translates-in-court-for-algerian-accused-of-e3-5k-gold-necklace-theft-1925750.html Limerick mayor calls on Taoiseach to deal with uncertainty around Aughinish Alumina https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/limerick-mayor-calls-on-taoiseach-to-deal-with-uncertainty-around-aughinish-alumina-1925751.html Mayor John Moran is proposing a forum to improve communication between the government, the company, and local stakeholders, and to ensure the region is prepared for whatever decisions may emerge at a European level. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:30:48 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/limerick-mayor-calls-on-taoiseach-to-deal-with-uncertainty-around-aughinish-alumina-1925751.html Man suffers serious injuries in attack by gang armed with bats https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/man-suffers-serious-injuries-in-attack-by-gang-armed-with-bats-1925747.html Police have appealed for information about the assault in Co Antrim. Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:22:29 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/man-suffers-serious-injuries-in-attack-by-gang-armed-with-bats-1925747.html Heatwave set to continue next week with temperatures reaching 29 degrees https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/heatwave-set-to-continue-next-week-with-temperatures-reaching-29-degrees-1925712.html Met Éireann has issued a status yellow high temperature warning for 10 counties, which is set to last until 7am on Monday.  Ireland BreakingNews.ie Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:54:03 Europe/Dublin https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/heatwave-set-to-continue-next-week-with-temperatures-reaching-29-degrees-1925712.html Three of MyHome's most-loved listings https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/three-of-myhomes-most-loved-listings-1925440.html While every property has its own story, some capture the attention of users more than others. 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