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1. Funeral of Tadgh Farrell (4) hears mother’s tribute to ‘my sweet little boy’

   Gardaí from the Serious Crime Unit began carrying out searches at three properties on Friday morning

2. Dr Tony Holohan claims public health ignored as Minister welcomes nitrates derogation

   Former chief medical officer says opt-out from pollution restrictions is worrying for water quality

3. Catholic bishops criticised for silence on Vatican extending ban on women deacons

   Group calls it ‘shocking’ that Vatican commission believes ‘masculinity of Christ is integral part of sacramental identity’

4. Investigation begins following ‘fatal accident’ at Irish Glass Bottle construction site

   Incident took place at site where vacant industrial land is being developed into new homes and offices

5. Man sentenced to 17 years for rape, assault and coercive control has appeal rejected

   Evidence presented at trial of Dean Ward (38), also known as Dean Alexander Fowkes, was ‘relevant’ and ‘potentially probative’, appeal court rules

6. ‘Sensitive engagement’ with families of the bereaved before decision to remove roadside memorials

   Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland propose to ban such monuments on roads with a speed limit of 60km/h and over

7. Met Éireann issues status yellow rain warning for several counties, with risk of flooding

   Flood risk is increased due to high river levels and saturated ground, forecaster says

8. John Magnier gave evidence in Tipperary land dispute that was ‘entirely false’, judge finds

   Judge makes comment in ruling over costs in Barne Estate case

9. Man who admits unlawful killing of Canadian tourist granted bail ahead of sentencing

   Ionut Danca (25) pleaded guilty on Friday to the unlawful killing of Neno Dolmajian on July 2nd, 2024 on O’Connell Street Upper

10. Hospital clerical worker who said she had to put up with ‘toxic’ management behaviour awarded €58,000

    Worker was ordered to go into mediation with a colleague without being given a copy of the grievance he had made against her