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SECURITY FEARS | Influencer event at Trinity College axed after complaints over LGBTQ+ views
The organisers of a controversial speaking event at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) were forced to cancel after they were told they could not organise their own security for the event.
derailed | Olympics boxer Steven Donnelly admits ‘drunken’ assault of two men on train
A Commonwealth Games bronze medal-winning boxer has admitted assaulting two men in what has been described as a “sectarian, drunken assault on the train”.
HORROR SHOOTING | PSNI believe they are ‘on cusp’ of breaking John Caldwell shooting case
Cops believe they’re on the cusp of breaking the John Caldwell attempted murder case.
kill charge | Man (20s) appears in court accused of murdering his stepdad in Co Wexford
A man has appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court charged with the murder of Michal Gladyszewski in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.
garda probe | ‘Shock’ after body of woman (30s) found in house in Co Roscommon
Gardai have launched an investigation after the body of a woman was found in a house in Co Roscommon this morning.
healy over it | Una Healy avoids questions at red carpet event days after throuple interview
Just days after breaking her silence on her relationship with polyamorous boxer David Haye, Una Healy stayed tight-lipped as she stepped out for the most glamorous night on the Irish showbiz calendar.
breaking | Woman cyclist (20s) killed in incident involving car in North Dublin
A woman has been killed in an incident involving a car while out cycling in North Dublin this afternoon.
ongoing op | Man arrested after gardai seize Sig Sauer handgun and drugs in Portarlington
A man was arrested and later charged after gardai seized a suspected handgun and drugs during searches in Portarlington.
vile abuse | Cork City identify those who chanted about Rovers boss Stephen Bradley’s sick son
The Corner Flag pub at Turner’s Cross say they have identified the individuals who directed appalling chants towards Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley last night about his son’s illness.
boy arrested | Teenager (14) hospitalised with facial injuries after gang attack in NI
A 14-year-old boy suffered facial injuries after he was attacked by a gang in Newtownards.
fake weapon | Woman threatened to ‘shoot’ people with imitation gun at Belfast bar
A woman armed with a suspected gun allegedly threatened to shoot people at a Belfast bar.
healy stylish | Una Healy turns heads in daring outfit on red carpet after tell-all throuple interview
Una Healy proved her throuple drama with boxer David Haye is well and truly behind her as she put her best fashion foot forward at the Platinum VIP Style Awards in Dublin.
Violence | Fears Tallaght feud could explode after child’s grave smashed and set on fire
There are fears of a major escalation of violence linked to a south Dublin feud after a child's grave was smashed up and set on fire.
Drugs Sea-zure | Armagh lorry driver arrested after £6m worth of cannabis found at NI port
A lorry driver from Portadown has been arrested after 300 kilograms of cannabis were seized at a Belfast port on Friday.
sounds great | Irish Professor reveals how creative ‘dream state’ could help patients with PTSD
Ireland’s Professor Luke O'Neill has revealed how a special “dream state” that inspired some of the world’s most famous artists could help patients suffering from PTSD.
DRUGS HAUL | Man (20s) arrested and €3.92m of cannabis seized in Co Dublin in anti-gang crackdown
Gardai arrested one man and seized €3.92 million worth of cannabis yesterday in an operation targeting organised crime gangs.
TRAGIC DEATH | Irishman dies days after being victim of a suspected hit-and-run in UK
A 44-year-old Tralee man has died less than a week after he was seriously injured in a suspected hit-and-run incident near his home on South Street in Epsom in the UK.
MILK FEVER | Farmer (65) caught driving uninsured was getting medicine for his sick cow
A 65 year man before Sligo District Court charged with no insurance had taken a car that he had bought for his daughter to attend a sick cow, his solicitor told the court.
HOT SEAT | Ryan Tubridy wishes ‘lovely’ Patrick Kielty ‘best of luck’ on last Late Late Show show
Ryan Tubridy opened his final Late Late Show by thanking the audience for their support during his 14-year rein and wishing his successor Patrick Kielty the best of luck when he assumes the role this summer.
'Random Attack' | Woman pulled teen girl’s hair and tried to steal her phone at bus stop, court told
A woman pulled a 13-year-old girl’s hair while trying to rob her of her mobile phone as the teenager and a friend waited for a bus, it is alleged.
Castle Hassle | Gardaí investigate fraud complaint after bouncy castle firm fails to show up for communion days
Gardaí are investigating an allegation of fraud after numerous parents complained about forking out deposits for bouncy castles for children’s first holy communions – only to be let down on the day.
fast and furious | Up to eight drivers a day fleeing from garda checkpoints at high speeds
Hundreds of drivers are attempting to evade gardaí each month as organised crime gangs exploit garda concerns over high-speed pursuits, the Sunday World can reveal.
gotta scho | Phillip Schofield admits affair with younger ITV employee and resigns with ‘immediate effect’
Phillip Schofield has admitted having an affair with a younger male ITV employee while still married to his wife, days after he departed the This Morning show.
bomb squad | Man found with suspected pipe bomb in Tallaght Garda Station is ‘gopher’ for crime gang
The Army Bomb Squad was called in after Tallaght Garda Station was evacuated this evening when a suspected pipe bomb was found in an arrested man’s bag.
arson attack | Gardaí appeal for witnesses after fire at building site in Athlone, Co Westmeath
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after a fire was started at a building site in Athlone, Co Westmeath that damaged two excavators and a small digger.
Hitler high | Peruvian cops seize $6.8 million worth of ‘Nazi’ coke covered in Swastikas
Peruvian cops have seized 57 kilos of cocaine disguised in tightly packed bricks covered in Nazi symbols and with the name ‘Hitler’ imprinted on them.
breaking | Tallaght Garda Station evacuated as army is called in
Tallaght Garda Station has been evacuated this evening after concerns were raised over the suspicious contents of a bag.
'so sorry' | Celine Dion apologies to fans as she cancels both sold-out Dublin concerts
Celine Dion has cancelled both of her sold-out Dublin concert dates – and the rest of her world tour.
special day | Leinster rugby star Dave Kearney marries ‘best friend’ Rebecca Mehigan
Leinster rugby ace Dave Kearney married his fianceé Rebecca Mehigan at the Civil Registry Office on Thursday in beautiful, sunny conditions.
latest | Victim of fatal attack in Wexford stabbed at least four times in ‘personal dispute’
A man, aged in his 40s, who was the victim of a fatal assault in his home last night was stabbed at least four times, the Sunday World can reveal.
WALKS FREE | Ex-principal who stole €93k from Limerick school given fully suspended sentence
A former school principal who thieved almost €100,000 from his former school’s accounts to feed a chronic gambling addiction, was given a fully suspended 20 month jail sentence today.
'scary' | Leaked footage from Chinese classroom shows kids being monitored by AI
An award-winning journalist has posted leaked footage from a Chinese classroom which shows students being monitored in a disturbing way by artificial intelligence.
UPDATE | Search of remote Algarve reservoir for missing Maddie McCann finds ‘relevant clue’
A three-day search of a remote Portugal reservoir has resulted in the reported discovery of a “relevant clue” linked to the disappearace of Madeleine McCann.
refused bail | Man appears in court after 11-year-old told police he was trying to sell her for sex
A Hungarian man subject to six extradition warrants over alleged criminal activity in his own country has appeared in court after an 11-year-old told police he was trying to sell her for sex.
NO PLEA | Man charged with flying drone at Dublin Airport seeks advice on ‘exclusionary zones’
A man charged with flying a drone into a critical area near Dublin airport is to seek legal advice on “exclusionary zones” before deciding on a plea.
'keep going' | The Script to continue making music after death of guitarist Mark Sheehan
The Script will continue making music together as a band following the death of their guitarist Mark Sheehan, they have confirmed.
loved by all | Funeral of Rebecca Browne hit by Garda car told she ‘brought out the good in everyone’
Mourners at the funeral mass of a young Londonderry woman who died following a road collision heard how she was someone who was "loved and respected by everyone she met”.
caught on camera | Police release CCTV footage of cars used in attempted murder of PSNI’s John Caldwell
The PSNI have released CCTV footage and a number of images of the cars involved in their investigation into the attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell.
fraud fears | RTE star Sarah McInerney says fraudsters accessed her bank account after text scam
RTÉ presenter Sarah McInerney has revealed how fraudsters gained access to her bank account after she fell victim to a text scam.
SAD DISCOVERY | Gardai find body following search of a river in Dundalk
Gardai have discovered a body following a search in the Castletown River in Dundalk yesterday.
DRUGS SEIZURE | Young man (21) caught with cannabis was ‘groomed’ by older dealers in Finglas
A young man who admitted ownership of cannabis found in a couch in an abandoned garden was a “victim of grooming by older criminals”, a court heard.
WITNESS APPEAL | Man (20s) arrested after victim suffers fatal stab wounds in Co Wexford
A man (20s) has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in Co Wexford last night.
LOCKED UP | Carer jailed for graffiti damage was identified by her ‘distinctive walk’
A carer who graffitied the front door of a house with a permanent marker was identified on CCTV cameras through her distinctive way of walking, a court heard.
WHEELY SILLY | Dublin gardaí seize €150k Mercedes-Maybach after driver found with ‘no insurance’
Gardaí have seized a high-value Mercedes car, valued at upwards of €150,000, after its driver was found to have no insurance.
Latest | Gardaí upgrade inquiry into woman’s death in Dundalk to murder as victim named locally
Gardaí have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body in Co Louth.
Witness appeal | Man (30s) in serious condition following assault in Dublin
A man in his 30s is in a serious condition in hospital following an assault in Dublin on Wednesday morning.
protect innocents | Social Democrats TD introduces Bill to ban hare coursing in Ireland
Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore will introduce a Bill today which, if supported, could result in an effective ban on hare coursing in Ireland.
squeaky bum time | Florida man shocked to find gigantic lizard lurking in his toilet
Florida man John Riddle was just about to sit on his toilet bowl last Friday when he looked down to find an iguana staring up at him.
'horrific violence' | New figures show ‘high numbers’ of Irish LGBTQ+ youth living in fear
The national organisation Belong To has said that “high numbers” of LGBTQ+ youth have been seeking support amid a climate of increasing fear.
