Morning Briefing – Irish local news by source
Irish Times - €10m for peacebuilding in NI: Government to fund organisations tackling violence against women and girls, plus community groups that reduced tensions and supported displaced families after June’s Belfast rioting in loyalist areas where migrants were attacked and property was set alight. - Edenderry Garda station closed after vape incident: Two gardaí hospitalised after becoming unwell while processing seized vape products in Co Offaly; welfare supports in place and investigation ongoing. - UCD deception case: Woman in her 20s arrested on suspicion of deceiving UCD over documents supporting a rape claim has been released without charge; file being prepared for the DPP. - No special treatment in Donaldson prison, says Beattie: Stormont justice committee member Doug Beattie says Maghaberry Prison should have “no hierarchy” amid staff concerns about preferential treatment and lockdowns for legal visits to ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, who has lodged an appeal against his paedophile conviction. - Kilkenny road fatality: Man in his 30s dies after being struck by a van near Arigan Bridge, Freshford; State road deaths now total 101 this year; Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. - Dublin Zoo additions: First giant anteaters in the Republic—Milo (10) and Junio (8) from Germany—arrive at Dublin Zoo; a six-banded armadillo also joins the collection. - Murder verdict: Derek Boyd found guilty of murdering Mark Carroll at his north Dublin home on June 9, 2024; jury rejected self-defence. Boyd had a prior manslaughter conviction for killing his sister. - Slievenamon wildfire: Blaze on Slievenamon spreads to adjacent Coillte forest in Co Tipperary; ground crews remain in place with aerial support as conditions allow; limited local residents engaged as a precaution. - Christian Brothers litigation breakthrough: Court to hear a case that could unlock damages claims by survivors of abuse in Christian Brothers schools, challenging the congregation’s refusal to nominate a representative for lawsuits. - Traveller charity wound up: Liquidator appointed to Southside Travellers Action Group, one of the oldest Traveller organisations; emotional creditors’ meeting noted by former director.