The Latest Breaking News from Brian Lawless

President leads tributes to Kathleen Watkins after her death aged 90

The musician, broadcaster and author died surrounded by her family on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024

Conor McGregor rape accuser was ‘afraid for her life’ after leaving Dublin hotel

The woman claims Mr McGregor pinned her to a bed and raped her in a hotel bedroom

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

Irish parliament passes motion that Israel is ‘perpetrating genocide in Gaza’

Ireland also intends to intervene in South Africa’s case against Israel for genocide before the end of the year.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024

In Pictures: Spooky castles and skeleton crews mark Halloween

Skeletons, pirates and a marquee of monsters await those in search of sweets.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024

Irish peacekeeping troops escape injury after Lebanon camp struck by rocket

Irish premier Simon Harris described the incident as ‘extremely serious’.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024

Irish president pardons two men of murder 140 years on from their executions

Sylvester Poff and James Barrett were hanged in Tralee Gaol in Co Kerry in 1883.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

Irish police end search of former family home of suspected murdered schoolboy

Police said they have completed thorough searches of the property and adjoining lands.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

Irish premier tells US event: We cannot ignore the cries of children in Gaza

‘It’s always important to talk honestly to friends,’ Simon Harris told the room at the American ambassador’s official Dublin residence.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

Storm Ashley brings rail, road and air chaos as UK on high alert over flood warnings

First named storm of the season ‘likely’ to bring a threat of injuries and danger to life, Met Office says

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2024

Zelensky ‘can forget mistakes’ after Biden gaffe

Volodymyr Zelensky was in a stopover in Ireland following a Nato summit.

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2024