IRE - The Irish Times

*Please note: The news links below will open a new window.

1. Murder inquiry launched by gardaí investigating Offaly fire that killed boy (4) and woman

   Gardaí believe blaze was started ‘deliberately’ in a ‘murderous attack’

2. Met Éireann issues status yellow weather warnings to affect all counties in coming days

   Met Éireann forecasts heavy rain and ‘very strong gusts’

3. Greenman Open takes a breather but, as Ivan Yates told us, investments can go either way

   Plus: Feathers fly as Mike Tyson hits Belfast, Vikings rule and will Sensible Simon give kids a dig out?

4. Father says protection order against ex-partner means ‘some peace for the kids for Christmas’

   ‘Extremely frightened’ mother gets barring order against ‘violent’ adult son in separate case

5. Downsizing in Ireland: ‘It was horrific stuff. There has to be an easier system’

   People whose children have flown the nest often want to move to a smaller home, but finding one and organising finances and timing can be stressful

6. Driving test waiting times climb again, with one centre averaging 22 weeks

   ‘Reaching 10-week target is one thing. Road Safety Authority must now show it can sustain it’ says TD

7. President pays tribute to homeless at Áras Christmas tree lighting ceremony

   Catherine Connolly urges guests at Áras an Uachtaráin event to remember those facing ‘challenging’ season without a home

8. Ashling Murphy memorial: ‘We’re doing this to keep her memory alive’

   Family of schoolteacher (23) murdered in 2022 establishes fund for causes she believed in

9. Alleged torture and branding victim warned he faces jail if he refuses to give evidence

   Four men are on trial at Central Criminal Court over alleged incident last February

10. Six arrested following attack on Irish Unifil peacekeepers, Lebanese army says

    Defence Forces soldiers in armoured vehicles came under fire on Thursday evening from men on mopeds