IRE - The Irish Times
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Everyday obstacles a constant worry for Ireland’s 300,000 visually impaired
From walking around the city to catching the Luas, Declan Meenagh is left deeply frustrated by the lack of supports -
Transport budget too small for new services in 2026, officials admit
Department of Transport was allocated €4.74bn in budget as set out in October -
Plan for cameras to catch motorists breaking red lights in Dublin is shelved
However, red light cameras will come into operation at the Merrion Gates level crossings in south Dublin by the end of January -
Almost half of 2025 road deaths ‘vulnerable users’
Number who died on Republic’s roadways during year the highest since 2014 -
Youghal pub used by John Huston when filming Moby Dick to close after almost 150 years
‘My father used to say it was like sitting on top of an oil well with all the business it brought – it was the making of the pub’ -
Hate crime investigation under way after anti-Semitic graffiti appears on Co Louth roads
Gardaí receive report of criminal damage and indicate matter being investigated -
Tobacco with estimated value of €605,000 seized at Dublin Port
Seizure of some 1,100kg of chewing tobacco followed routine profiling, Revenue says -
Limerick woman who beat and robbed man (77) before stealing his car jailed for four years
Attack and robbery by Mandy Milstein (36) was ‘shameful and disgusting’, judge says -
Three teenagers and two women injured in suspected arson attack on house in Finglas, north Dublin
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the house fire on Wednesday morning -
Archbishop Eamon Martin ‘saddened’ by online Christian commentators ‘armed for battle’
Catholic Primate of Ireland: Christians who dismiss others because of perceived differences ‘particularly disappointing’

