A man accused of murdering a pensioner in her home told her daughter that either her mother or he would have to leave the house due to constant arguing between them, a court heard.

US President Donald Trump has said that Google CEO Sundar Pichai turned down his request to rename the Atlantic Ocean the "American Ocean".

The death has been announced of the American actor Tom Skerritt, best known for his roles in the films Alien and Top Gun and the television series Picket Fences. He was 93.

Sisters who were seriously injured in a head-on collision on the M9 motorway in Co Kildare have thanked the public for their generosity during "one of the most difficult chapters" of their lives.

A Russell Brand fan who was allegedly raped by the comedian went from being a "bright, bubbly and confident girl" to battling alcoholism and mental health struggles, a court has heard.

A campaign group seeking to re-inter Roger Casement's remains at Murlough Bay in Co Antrim has formally applied for an exhumation licence.

The shortlist for the 2026 An Post Irish Book Awards has been announced, featuring writers and illustrators across 19 categories as the awards mark their 21st anniversary.

Former Permanent TSB chief executive David Guinane has won an appeal against the findings of a Central Bank inquiry over his role in PTSB's treatment of tracker mortgage customers.

One more person has been arrested in connection with an arson attack that resulted in the murder of four people in Waterford city last week.

The Minister for Health has acknowledged that no measures the Government may introduce will alleviate the pain endured by those affected by failures in spina bifida and scoliosis services.

There has been an increase in animal attacks on postal staff while making deliveries in urban and rural locations.

Preparations for Storm Austen are taking place in Midleton, Co Cork, which was devastated by Storm Babet in October 2023.

A man who was charged with murdering a 72-year-old former member of the Defence Forces, has pleaded guilty to his manslaughter.

A man who became unresponsive while being detained by security staff in Dublin city centre died from a number of factors after being restrained in a prone position, an inquest has heard.

A former lighting technician for film and TV who spent four hours on a roof during a standoff with the Armed Support Unit has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.

PTSB today announced it is increasing interest rates on its fixed-rate mortgages - what will this mean for borrowers, and will other lenders follow suit?

Follow live updates as weather warnings come into effect as Storm Austen is expected to bring 'intense rain'.

The medical devices company, Stryker, is being prosecuted for breaches of health and safety legislation arising out of an explosion at a plant in Co Cork, following which a man died.

Neve Jones will win her 50th Ireland cap on Saturday, with head coach Scott Bemand making just two changes for his side's first WXV Global Series Test against South Africa.

The UK Met Office said Storm Boelo will bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England at the weekend.