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- Two men plead guilty over plot to attack Galway mosque June 8, 2026Two men have pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court to terror offences over a plot to set fire to a mosque in Galway last year.
- Victim's son recalls Christmas identifying father's body June 8, 2026The son of Noel Kirwan, an innocent man who was murdered by the Kinahan Organised Crime Group in 2016, said today that a 24-year sentence for Sean McGovern "marks the end of a long and painful journey".
- Jury sworn in for Parnell Square attempted murder trial June 8, 2026A jury has been sworn in for the trial of Riad Bouchaker, who is accused of trying to murder three children in Dublin city centre three years ago.
- Polish state body considers revoking Zelensky award June 8, 2026A Polish state body that oversees the awarding of the country's top honours list is considering stripping Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of an award.
- Long-time IRFU chief executive Philip Browne dies June 8, 2026The IRFU have announced the death of long-time chief executive Philip Browne, who has passed away at the age of 66.
- Donaldson denied raping complainant, trial hears June 8, 2026Former DUP leader, Jeffrey Donaldson denied raping one of his alleged victims during police interviews, a court heard today.
- Energy firm unveils €2bn Carlow storage project June 8, 2026An Irish-owned energy company has unveiled plans to develop a major long-duration energy storage plant not far from Tullow in Co Carlow.
- Early morning Sligo rail service sought for students June 8, 2026Sligo County Council is calling on Irish Rail to introduce an early morning rail service to facilitate students and commuters amid "an accommodation shortage" in the northwest town.
- Cardiac surgery cancellations expected during strike June 8, 2026Some cardiac surgeries are expected to be cancelled tomorrow due to a planned strike by 25 perfusionists, who are members of the Fórsa trade union.
