Irish breaking news
Here are some recent breaking news stories from Ireland:
Breaking News
- Gardaí Investigate Mysterious Death of 21-Year-Old Man in Dublin (RTÉ News) - Gardaí are investigating the sudden death of a 21-year-old man in Dublin. The man's body was found in a house in the Ballyfermot area on Tuesday morning.
- Stormy Weather Causes Widespread Power Outages Across Ireland (The Irish Times) - A powerful storm has caused widespread power outages across Ireland, with over 100,000 households affected. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to the country, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure.
- New COVID-19 Variant Detected in Ireland (The Journal) - Health officials have confirmed that a new COVID-19 variant has been detected in Ireland. The variant, known as B.1.1.529, is a sub-variant of the Delta strain and has been linked to a cluster of cases in the country.
- Gardaí Launch Investigation into Fatal Shooting in Limerick (Independent.ie) - Gardaí have launched an investigation into a fatal shooting in Limerick. The shooting occurred on Tuesday evening and resulted in the death of a 35-year-old man.
- Taoiseach Announces New Measures to Combat Homelessness (The Irish Times) - Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced new measures to combat homelessness in Ireland. The measures include an increase in funding for homeless services and the establishment of a new task force to tackle the issue.
Sports
- Ireland's Rugby Team Beats New Zealand in Thrilling Match (RTÉ Sport) - Ireland's rugby team has beaten New Zealand in a thrilling match at the Aviva Stadium. The win marks Ireland's first victory over the All Blacks in 113 years.
- Dublin's Shamrock Rovers Win League of Ireland Title (The Irish Times) - Dublin's Shamrock Rovers have won the League of Ireland title after a thrilling season. The team finished top of the table with 72 points, ahead of rivals Bohemians.
Business
- Ireland's Economy Grows at Fastest Rate in 10 Years (The Irish Times) - Ireland's economy has grown at its fastest rate in 10 years, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. The economy grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of the year, driven by strong exports and consumer spending.
- Ryanair to Launch New Routes from Ireland to Europe (The Journal) - Ryanair has announced plans to launch new routes from Ireland to Europe. The airline will introduce new services from Dublin to destinations in Spain, Italy, and Portugal.