The Latest Breaking News from Dublin

Court hears of Kinahan gang ‘paranoia’ after arrest of Estonian hitman

Sean McGovern has pleaded guilty to two charges of directing the activities of a criminal organisation.

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Daughter of murder victim calls Kinahan gang lieutenant ‘stupid’

Noel Kirwan, 62, died after being shot five times outside his Dublin home on December 22, 2016.

Evening Standard · Apr 27

Kinahan gang concerned Regency could have ‘wiped out bloodline’, court hears

Sean McGovern was involved in surveilling an ‘active target for assassination’ for the Kinahan organised crime group, a court has heard.

Evening Standard · Apr 27

Conor McGregor settles whiskey business dispute with ex-sparring partner

The dispute between McGregor and Lobov was finally settled on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Apr 15

McGregor settles with former sparring partner over whiskey company dispute

The matter was due for trial in Dublin’s High Court.

Evening Standard · Apr 15

All Them Dogs by Djamel White review – murderous desires in the badlands of Dublin

Sparks fly in this homoerotic dance of desire and betrayal, from a powerful new voice in Irish literature

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14

On the streets of Dublin I met fuel protesters and the people who support them – yet our leaders still don’t get it

The Iran energy shock has exposed the country’s reliance on fossil fuels – and its wilful neglect of people’s basic needs, says journalist Caelainn Hogan

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14

Irish government faces no-confidence vote as fuel protests spark fresh traffic chaos

Slow-moving convoys of large vehicles on Monday morning caused delays on motorways in Ireland

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Ministers defend response to fuel protests ahead of confidence vote

Government ministers warned that the 505 million euro package announced on Sunday would impact the budget in October.

Evening Standard · Apr 13

Irish police clear Dublin blockade staged by fuel price protesters

Hundreds of officers deployed to regain control of O’Connell Street on sixth day of protests by farmers and hauliers

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12