IRE - The Irish Times

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1. Two highly venomous snakes found by landlord after tenant left country

   There is a surprising lack of regulation on exotic pets in Ireland, says reptile expert

2. ‘Frosty’ New Year’s Eve in store as cold spell of weather forecast

   Met Éireann says some ‘wintry precipitation’ possible in the first week of 2026

3. Injured paraglider rescued from roof of Co Fermanagh hotel

   Man ended up on the second floor roof of Lough Erne Golf Resort following crash

4. ‘I love working here’: Disabled Mr Price employee Samantha Duggan ‘lost’ without job

   At the discount retailer, 18% of employees have disabilities

5. Ireland has one of the lowest rates of employment among disabled people in Europe

   Personal testimonies reveal how inaccessible transport, housing and workplaces are among the day-to-day realities for disabled people

6. Two brothers (80s) who died in Co Sligo house fire named

   Gardaí and emergency services responded to scene at residence near Easkey

7. Opposition politicians dismiss archbishop’s claim that seizing church assets is ‘opportunism’

   Minister for Children Norma Foley has sought legal advice on compelling religious orders to make contributions

8. Permission sought for construction of ballroom at Donald Trump’s Co Clare resort

   Decision on plans for US president’s Doonbeg resort submitted to Clare County Council due in February

9. Teenager killed in Co Clare tractor crash is named locally

   Gardaí close road for investigation and appeal for witnesses

10. Supreme Court to hear appeal over nomination process for presidential elections

    Outcome of appeal cannot upset the election of President Catherine Connolly - judges