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1. Bray to Greystones cliff walk set to be closed for another three years

   Wicklow County Council sets ‘conservative timeline’ of 36 months to complete remedial works

2. Tenancy termination notice from landlord wishing to return from Australia deemed invalid

   Residential Tenancies Board tribunal said document did not bear certification required under international law

3. Church services

   Week beginning Saturday, January 17th, 2026

4. Schools must use students’ preferred name and pronouns, says new trans rights guide

   Guide produced by civil liberties group warns businesses risk legal action if they fail to uphold rights

5. Delays in updating climate policies eating into diminishing time for action

   Darragh O’Brien is behaving, outwardly at least, as if he is working in a different and far more relaxed timezone

6. Climate action plan delayed for second year despite emissions cuts falling behind target

   Opposition TDs accuse Government of lacking ambition in tackling climate crisis

7. Father of boy killed in Edenderry arson attack says he has had most painful month of life

   Aaron Holt (27), of Castleview Park, appeared before Tullamore Circuit Court charged with possession of drugs for sale or supply

8. Planning permission for rowing centre is refused over concerns for geese

   Objector argued high-performance facility would harm roosting habitat of protected birds

9. Murder accused’s friends shocked when he told them he killed ex-girlfriend, court hears

   Friend tells court Miller Pacheco said: ‘I killed Bruna’ and showed her body

10. Former driving instructor jailed for fraudulently carrying out 21 theory tests for money

    Daniel Trifan one of six people who came to garda attention for providing unlawful service between 2018 and 2021