From cruising on Upper and Lower Lough Erne to exploring Belleek’s craft heritage or taking in castle views at Enniskillen, the county balances tranquillity with intrigue.

Mr McCahill – who was named Donegal Person of the Year in 2016 – died after an assault in his Ardara home earlier this week.

The 60-year old actor stars in Netflix’s adaptation of Harlan Coben’s 2019 thriller Run Away.

The trade deal with the EU involves four Mercosur countries – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Oísin’s extended family had cared for the boy when he was an infant and had engaged in a legal battle for several years to secure custody, but his father, Wayne O’Reilly, was ultimately successful in gaining custody of the boy.

The 64-page report, titled Newry Next, has suggested that the town could follow the lead of the southern Swedish city, which is home to thousands of people working in the nearby Danish capital, Copenhagen.

A variety of stories feature on Irish front pages on Saturday morning, but the death of a 12-year-old boy and his father in a suspected murder-suicide in Dublin feature on multiple.

The forecaster said areas of dense fog and freezing fog could affect visibility and create hazardous travelling conditions.

Aoibheann Daly, a 4th year student from Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, won with her project “GlioScope: Multi-task Deep Learning and Causal AI for Glioma & Glioblastoma Profiling”. 

An adult male in his late teens was arrested and has since been charged and appeared before the Court.

The investigation is being supported by the Special Detective Unit.

North Down MP Alex Easton said he ‘hopes and prays’ no one has been hurt in the blaze.

The bodies of a 12-year-old boy and his 48-year-old father were found at two separate locations on Thursday.

Morgan Ennis of Cherry Orchard Drive, Ballyfermot, appeared before Dublin District Court on Friday.

Kenny Jacobs also described, in written evidence before the High Court, allegations that he had been responsible for suicidal ideation by employees as false and unjustifiably made.

Timmy O'Gara has been jailed for another year after appearing on five further offences under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act.

The explosion at the Applegreen service station in Co Donegal happened on October 7th, 2022, and killed 10 people and left eight in hospital.

Renee Nicole Good was shot dead in Minneapolis as officers were carrying out an immigration crackdown operation.

Simon Harris emphasised the deal with the South American trading bloc still needs to be passed by the European Parliament.

A March date was set for the contested hearing, and the man, who had complied with the terms imposed last month, was remanded on continuing bail.

A warning has been issued for Clare, Kerry, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo.

The 14-year-old was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast in June 2020, six days after he went missing as he cycled to meet friends.

In addition to losing their home, the family have been left without their clothes and shoes, which were completely destroyed in the attack.

The Passport Office said it has notified international border authorities about the issue.

Irish politicians and leaders react to the provisional approval of the EU-Mercosur deal.

Ellen Cassidy fell ill near the finish line at St Patrick’s Street during the Cork City Marathon in June

Patrick O’Donovan also cited abuse he has been subjected to through the social media platform ‘over the last number of years’.

Oisin O’Reilly, 12, and Wayne O’Reilly, 48, were found dead at separate homes in Clondalkin and Ballyfermot on Thursday

The Housing Minister moved to distance himself and his department from the ‘Moving in with Family’ video after it was pilloried online last month,

On Friday, 657 admitted patients were waiting for beds in hospitals across the State,

Electric range and driver appeal prove decisive

Data also shows that applicants are, on average, notified significantly faster when their application is successful than when it is refused, leaving unsuccessful applicants waiting months to learn they have failed.

The major works are to address the recurring flooding issue at Waterford’s Plunkett Train Station which has been ongoing for several decades.

Friday's front pages focus on a range of stories, from Gardaí believing a boy and father died in a murder-suicide to patients attending hospitals in Cork, Kerry, and Galway having a worse experience than those in Dublin. 

These issues came to a head after thousands rioted on O’Connell St in the wake of the stabbing of a five-year-old schoolgirl in the area on November 23rd, 2023.

His remains were discovered in the garden on Thursday morning, and gardaí were alerted.

Officers made the discovery during a planned search of a property in the Waterside area of Derry.

According to The Irish Times, gardaí are not looking for anyone else in relation to the deaths

The woman, who is in her 20s, said that her brother “is terrorising my Mam as well”.

Liposuction procedures, in which excess fat is suctioned from targeted areas like the abdomen or buttocks, were performed on 85 patients in 2024 at a total cost of €831,864.

Kenny Jacobs wants his suspension lifted and to be allowed to return to work.

The 2.56 million tickets sold by MCD Productions were down 12 per cent on the promoter’s best-ever ticket sale performance of 2.92 million in 2024.

Patrick Nevin, who has been in custody since 2014, is scheduled to walk free from the Midlands Prison in April.

It comes after some relaxation of bluetongue restrictions in Northern Ireland in late December.

Amazon employee Kishor Karunakaran, 44, of Fairfield Court, Herbert Road, Dublin 4, denied the allegation, claiming he was asleep for the entire journey on September 13th, 2024, after a day trip to Galway to have fish stew.

Tanaiste Simon Harris said Ireland had to ‘stand by our word’ on the Mercosur deal.

The average purchase price for homes purchased, or build cost for homes built, using the scheme is €389,000.

The two properties, which both had visible Christmas decorations in the windows, are about a 15-minute drive away from each other.

A record of spending also details €125,000 worth of courses in 2024 with training on “judicial frankness,” courtroom control, and “the voice of the child.”

A man in his 50s died following an incident at in Foxdene Drive, Balgaddy, on June 25th.

Gardaí suspect the gun attack at a house was carried out by individuals involved in a violent rival criminal feud on the south side of the Treaty City.

A disciplinary appeals body has temporarily agreed not to take any further steps in reviewing the dismissal of Enoch Burke.

Met Éireann said Storm Goretti will bring rain, heavy at times and will turn to sleet and snow in places on Thursday afternoon, particularly at elevation.

435 people are waiting in the emergency departments, while 273 are in wards elsewhere in hospitals.

Ciara Nolan, with an address in Birmingham, England, but originally from Artane, north Dublin, was extradited from the UK on Wednesday.

This has led to calls for people to step away from the social media platform X, with Minister for Artificial Intelligence Niamh Smyth requesting a meeting with them.

The initiative highlights a broad range of options that go beyond traditional night-time activity, supporting a more diverse, inclusive and vibrant city after dark.

Micheál Martin announced the decision during his official visit to China, according to the Irish Times.

The action follows a similar, successful legal action last year by Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and others, which secured a stay against the damaging impact of Dublin Airport’s illegal cap, and its referral to the European Court of Justice.

Síle Seoige fronts 20km initiative inviting people to walk in memory of loved ones

Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence is seeking a meeting with X over Grok AI turning photos of women and minors into sexually suggestive deepfake images.

Prices are rising, albeit more slowly, but asking price inflation stood at 5.4% in the last quarter of 2025

Mr Tighe-Ennis was walking home when he was shot twice in the head by a gunman in a suspected gang-related attack

They also raised concerns about Seán Canney and Marian Harkin's opposition to the deal.

The US seizing an oil tanker, a vote on the Mercosur trade deal, and calls to ban 'nudification' apps dominate Thursday's front pages.

The site in the Wicklow mountains is also Ireland’s earliest proto-town according to Queen’s University Belfast researchers.

Wind Energy Ireland said this offered an opportunity to ‘show real leadership’ on renewable energy in Europe.

The incident in Blanchardstown, early on Tuesday morning, triggered a five-hour "stand-off" with armed gardaí and negotiators, a late sitting of Dublin District Court heard.

The incident happened on the Stapelstown Road at midday.

The Irish government continues to ask its UK counterparts to order a public inquiry into the loyalist murder of the GAA official in 1997.

An inquiry panel of the Teaching Council imposed the sanction on the teacher after a fitness-to-teach inquiry found that he had been convicted by a Circuit Court of an offence triable on indictment, which also impacted on his fitness to teach.

Peter Burke made the announcement as part of €4.7 billion investment going into the enterprise sector over the next five years

It comes following a collision between a car and a lorry in Augher on Wednesday morning.

An addiction counsellor has had her life significantly derailed by the actions of an Ennis man who sent her lewd images of himself, a court has heard

The Irish Farmers’ Association has called on the Government to oppose the deal with the South American trade bloc.

The pre-tax loss of €8.85m followed a pre-tax profit of €20.6m in the prior year

Emergency services attended the scene at a house on the Lower Braniel Road on Wednesday afternoon.

Helen McEntee also said that she was ‘extremely concerned’ about the situation in Venezuela.

Catherine Connolly made the comments as she made a speech during the open ceremony of the Young Scientist exhibition.

Mr O’Dywer (40), was a doting father of three and partner, and his hardened steel, shown on the battlefield of strongman competitions, was unrivalled; his funeral mass heard.

Peter Burke said he would wait for the outcome of investigations before deciding if he would continue to use the social media site.

The hospital with the highest number of patients on trolleys is University Hospital Galway, with 81 patients on trolleys.

Gardai said 765 people were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant over Christmas – with 56% primarily for alcohol.

New figures expose major gaps in how driving bans are tracked and enforced

Mr Byrne introduced the Bill in the Dáil along with Deputy Naoise O’Cearuil last April.

On Wednesday, the Taoiseach indicated that “a lot of progress has been made”, with the Government expected to make a decision on the deal “towards the end of the week”.

Alan O'Mahony, who is stationed at Letterkenny Garda Station in Co Donegal, is to stand trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court.

One individual called on the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to “stop being silly stick in the muds” and introduce the beaver to Ireland’s natural habitats

"Ireland's not alone and internationally there is a concern about the adequacy of the mechanisms for holding the platforms to account," Ms Gallagher said.

Met Éireann has issued yellow snow and rain warnings for the south of the country from Thursday afternoon.

Wednesday's front pages focus on a range of stories from Ireland, recording a record €106 billion in tax revenue to €2.2 million already being spent on a Cork Event Centre.

Helen McEntee said her visit to the region on Wednesday has been a ‘priority’ for her since taking up her post in November 2025.

President of Macra, Josephine O’Neill, said that the agreement poses a "very real threat to Irish farmers"

Cian O’Brien, 20, from Gleann na Rí, Tower, Co Cork, lost his life while on a skiing trip to the French Alps at the weekend.

Ardstone subsidiary, Sandford Living Ltd, is making a renewed bid to secure planning permission for an €356m apartment scheme at the corner of Sandford Rd and Milltown Rd, Dublin 6.