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Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Barrels Towards Jamaica
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- Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Barrels Towards Jamaica
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Three people have died in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa — a Category 5 storm — intensifies with winds up to 175mph. It is expected to make landfall early today, with warnings of torrential rain, flash floods and landslides.
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- Lawless Rejects Leadership Challenge Talk After FF Presidential Defeat
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- As the fallout continues for Fianna Fáil following its unsuccessful presidential campaign, Higher Education Minister James Lawless has defended party leader and Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
He says any talk of a leadership challenge is “premature”, despite rising discontent within the party after Jim Gavin’s failed bid.
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- Trump Refuses to Rule Out Third Presidential Run
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Donald Trump hasn’t ruled out running for a third term as U.S. president.
Speaking as he continues his Asia tour, he was asked if he would challenge the legal bar on seeking another four years in the White House, saying: "I would love to do it."
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- Killiney’s Halloween House of Horrors Opens for a Good Cause
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- A Killiney man’s Halloween display is opening to the public again this week to raise funds for Debra, the national charity supporting people living with the incurable skin condition EB.
Ken Carraher’s home has become a popular local attraction, with visitors invited to donate when doors open from 4pm tomorrow until Friday.
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- Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Grapple With Internal Discontent After Presidential Race
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are facing internal tensions following the presidential election.
Fianna Fáil’s James Lawless has dismissed talk of a heave against leader Micheál Martin, saying it’s premature.
Meanwhile, Fine Gael’s Seán Kelly says he was “shafted” in his bid to represent the party in the race for the Áras.
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- Arrests After Louvre Jewel Theft
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- French Police have made two arrests linked to the theft of jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris last week. Authorities understand the two men were attempting to leave Paris when they were detained.
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- One Dead, Multiple Injured In Philadelphia Campus Shooting
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Police in the US are investigating a shooting on a university campus in Philadelphia that left one person dead and multiple people injured. One person has been arrested following the attack.
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- Deadly Drone Strike On Kyiv
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Russia targeted the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with drones overnight, killing at least three people and leaving dozens more injured. It is the second consecutive deadly night-time attack on the city, claiming civilian lives.
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- Connolly Promises Inclusive Leadership After Landslide Win
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- President-elect Catherine Connolly has pledged to be an inclusive leader and a “voice for peace” after being declared Ireland’s 10th president. In her first speech, she thanked those who voted for her, as well as those who did not, following her landslide victory.
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- Survivor Speaks After Ex-Partner Jailed
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- WARNING: Distressing Content
A young woman who was stabbed over 50 times by her ex-boyfriend has told Virgin Media News she is afraid of her attacker and will "have eyes in the back of her head" when Josh O'Brien eventually gets out of prison. O'Brien was jailed for 14 years for attempted murder this week. Niamh Kelly has described the sentence as disappointing and doesn't believe he is remorseful.
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- Pumpkin Designs Mark School Green House Launch
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- St. Raphael’s N.S. Ballyfermot says it is “completely blown away” by the effort, talent and creativity from children and families who carved or designed pumpkins to launch the school’s new heptagon green house. The school says it is “incredibly proud”.
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- Major Hurricane Melissa Threatens Caribbean
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a major Category 3, bringing torrential rain and threatening catastrophic flooding and landslides in Jamaica and southern Haiti. US forecasters warn it may strengthen further ahead of landfall.
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- Personal Bests Highlight McGlynn And Crean’s National Wins
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- David McGlynn (Waterford AC) and Ava Crean (Back 2 Boston Running Club) won their first national Irish marathon titles at the 2025 Irish Life Health Dublin Marathon, clocking 2:10.59 and 2:34.11. McGlynn finished fifth overall with a five-minute personal best, while Crean was sixth overall with a nine-minute personal best. Overall victories went to Ethiopia’s Eebbissee Addunya and the USA’s Daniel Mesfin.
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- Connolly vows to be a ‘voice for peace’
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- President-elect Catherine Connolly has pledged to be an inclusive leader and a “voice for peace”, thanking those who voted for her and those who did not. The independent left candidate won 63% in a landslide.
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- Áras Race Top Moments Recap
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The election ended with a slimmed-down field after the sensational withdrawal of Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin — and there was no shortage of drama even before the race for the Áras was officially underway.
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- Arrest After Alleged Assault During Canvass
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- A man has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault of two women who were out on a canvass with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald in Dublin yesterday.
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- Canada to Pause U.S. Ad Campaign Amid Trade Talks Dispute
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Canada will pause an anti-tariff advertisement campaign in the U.S., after it prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to terminate trade talks. The ad, sponsored by the Ontario government, quotes former U.S. President Ronald Reagan saying tariffs cause trade wars and economic disasters. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said it will still run over the weekend on U.S. networks, including during the Major League Baseball World Series, but will be paused on Monday so that trade talks can resume.
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- Ireland’s Tenth President to Be Announced Soon
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The identity of Ireland’s tenth president will be known shortly. The counting of votes in the Presidential Election is underway at count centres around the country.
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- Foreign Fund Evicts Families In Tight-Knit Killarney Community
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "Do you want a homeless population, or are you happy to just let companies come in and just completely take over the housing market?"
Fourteen families in Killarney are facing eviction after a Cyprus-based fund served them with notices to quit. The town’s housing market is increasingly dominated by short-term lets.
📺 Watch the full discussion ➡️ https://youtu.be/ZCC1buw3Wa0
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- Fourteen Families Face Eviction in Killarney as Cyprus-Based Fund Serves Notices to Quit
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- 9:39
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Fourteen families living in a housing estate in Killarney are facing eviction after an overseas investment fund based in Cyprus served them with notices to quit. All of the notices are legal - but they mark a devastating blow for locals in the tight-knit community.
With the Killarney housing market increasingly dominated by short-term lets on Airbnb and Booking.com, The Group Chat discusses the impact on communities this is having.
The Group Chat | 10pm Thursdays | Virgin Media One & Play
#Killarney #HousingCrisis #Evictions #IrelandHousing #Airbnb #ShortTermLets #InvestmentFunds #TheGroupChat #VirginMediaNews
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- Impact of Puska Trial on Ashling Murphy's Family
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ “There’s overwhelming emotion from that family, but also overwhelming strength.”
Following the sentencing of relatives of Jozef Puška in connection with the murder of Ashling Murphy, @deborahnaylornews joined The Group Chat to discuss the impact of the trial on Murphy’s family.
📺 Catch up on The Group Chat on Virgin Media Play
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- Minister Signals Focus on Nurse Retention as New Nursing School Opens in Maynooth
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Ireland’s first new nursing school in 20 years has opened at Maynooth University.
James Lawless TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, said it is “desirable” for graduate nurses to remain in Ireland.
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- Officers Describe Frontline Experiences During Dublin Protests
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ “You’ve a duty to protect the people of your country, and that’s what we did.”
Two Gardaí have spoken about their experiences on the frontline during the unrest in Citywest earlier this week.
They shared their reflections at a medal presentation this morning for an unrelated incident.
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- Both Presidential Hopefuls Cast Their Ballots as Ireland Goes to the Polls
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Both presidential candidates have now voted in today’s election.
Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys cast her vote in Monaghan, while independent candidate Catherine Connolly voted in Galway.
Outgoing President Michael D. Higgins also cast his ballot just a short distance from Áras an Uachtaráin.
Polling stations across the country remain open until 10pm tonight.
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- President Higgins Casts His Vote As He Nears End Of 14-Year Tenure
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina cast their ballots in today’s presidential election, just a short distance from Áras an Uachtaráin.
Ireland’s 9th president, who has served two terms over 14 years, thanked staff for their “kindness” and “courtesy” during his time in office.
Polling stations across the country remain open until 10pm tonight.
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- Fresh Scrutiny On Tusla After Concerns Raised Over Child Welfare Response
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- 🗣️ "It's hard though for the public, watching this, to have any faith in Tusla.”
Fresh concern has been raised about Tusla’s capacity to respond to child welfare issues.
Recent figures show the agency looked into fewer than one in five referrals in Dublin this year. This follows several high-profile cases involving children in care.
📺 Catch up on #TonightVMTV on Virgin Media Play
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- Gardaí Probe Online Groups Behind Citywest Unrest
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "They didn't just turn up. You have to look at who organised these things and who the ringleaders are."
Following the riots in Citywest, The Group Chat discuss how attention is now turning to identifying those who organised the violence - described by Gardaí as preplanned and orchestrated online by groups who "stir up hatred and encourage others to get involved."
📺 The Group Chat | Tonight 10PM | Virgin Media One & Virgin Media Play
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- Citywest Riots: Were Gardaí Better Prepared Than During the Dublin Riots in 2023?
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ “It’s universally accepted that the policing strategy for the Dublin riots in 2023 was a complete failure… the tactics and the equipment used by Gardaí has evolved a lot since then.”
Following violent disorder in Citywest, comparisons are being drawn to the Garda response to the Dublin riots in 2023 - this time with new equipment, including a water cannon that wasn’t deployed.
📺 The Group Chat | Tonight 10PM | Virgin Media One & Virgin Media Play
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- Fourteen Families in Killarney Estate Issued Eviction Notices By Investment Fund
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Fourteen families living in The Loreto Convent Estate in Killarney are facing eviction after a Cyprus-based investment fund issued them with notices to quit.
The Mayor of Killarney says Kerry County Council is engaging with the investor, as the evictions come as a major blow to the tight-knit community.
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- AI Deepfake of Connolly Sparks Concerns Over Political Risk
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "The ultimate consequence is the end of democracy.”
A deepfake of presidential frontrunner Catherine Connolly claiming she quit the race has gone viral, misleading thousands online.
Experts say such AI-generated content highlights growing risks to political systems, with few regulators equipped to respond.
📺 Watch the full discussion ➡️ https://youtu.be/Ho3dYdxnq3w
#TonightVMTV
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- Availability of HAP Properties Falls Again, Says Simon Communities
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- There’s been a sharp drop in the number of rental properties available under the Housing Assistance Payment scheme.
Just 24 HAP-eligible rentals were available nationwide in September, according to the latest Locked Out of the Market report from Simon Communities of Ireland.
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- “You Might as Well Have Your Voice Heard” – Call to Vote Ahead of Presidential Election
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ “One of these candidates is going to become president on Saturday… so you might as well have your voice heard.”
An Coimisiún Toghcháin is encouraging people to head to the polls tomorrow. Voting opens at 7am and closes at 10pm.
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- UK's King Charles Arrives at Vatican Ahead of Landmark Meeting With Pope Leo XIV
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived at the Vatican ahead of a historic meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
The pair are set to join the Pontiff for the first shared prayers between the heads of the Catholic Church & Church of England since the Reformation.
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- UK's King Charles Arrives at Vatican Ahead of Landmark Meeting With Pope Leo XIV
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived at the Vatican ahead of a historic meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
The pair are set to join the Pontiff for the first shared prayers between the heads of the Catholic Church & Church of England since the Reformation.
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- UK's King Charles Arrives at Vatican Ahead of Landmark Meeting With Pope Leo XIV
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived at the Vatican ahead of a historic meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
The pair are set to join the Pontiff for a midday prayer service in the Sistine Chapel - marking the first time since the Reformation that the heads of the Church of England and the Catholic Church will pray together.
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- ICYMI: Divided Views Ahead of the Presidential Election
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- ICYMI: On #TonightVMTV, Irish Examiner columnist Fergus Finlay praised the “strong, independent” women in the presidential race, while entrepreneur Declan Ganley said he “cannot vote for either” and will spoil his ballot in protest.
Full Discussion: https://f.mtr.cool/ahynzaqaht
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- Garda Operation and Travel Surge for Bank Holiday Weekend
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Motorists will see an increased Garda presence on roads nationwide this Bank Holiday weekend. Around 460,000 passengers are also expected to travel through Dublin Airport over the coming days.
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- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit Israel Amid Fragile Ceasefire
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Israel today to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It follows visits by Vice President JD Vance and President Isaac Herzog, as a fragile ceasefire in Gaza continues.
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- Catherine Connolly Deepfake: Can AI Mislead Voters? | The Tonight Show
- Runtime
- 18:34
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- A deepfake video of Catherine Connolly claiming the frontrunner quit the presidential race has gone viral, sparking thousands of genuine reactions. Can AI-generated content truly influence the electorate?
Catherine Connolly calls it a “disgraceful attempt to mislead voters and undermine our democracy.” With deepfakes becoming easier to create and harder to detect, we examine the risks to our political system.
Join me on The Tonight Show with:
-Fine Gael’s Director of Elections & Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon
-Sinn Féin TD & Justice Spokesperson Matt Carthy
-Technology Editor, Irish Independent Adrian Weckler
-Assistant Professor, UCD Dr. Susan Leavy
We’ll discuss the rise of AI in politics, the danger of misinformation, and how voters can protect themselves in the digital age.
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The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy | Tuesday & Wednesday at 10 PM | Virgin Media One & Virgin Media Play
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- Patients With Butterfly Skin Say They Feel ‘Invisible’ Amid Gaps in Care
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Those living with EB, or 'Butterfly Skin', say they feel invisible after a new review found serious gaps in the supports available to them.
Around 300 people in Ireland suffer from the condition, which causes skin to tear and blister at the slightest touch.
Patients say they’re left to cover the cost of essential bandages and plasters - sometimes amounting to hundreds of euro each week.
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- Garda Commissioner Cautions Public Against Disorder After Citywest Unrest
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has warned people against getting involved in public disorder and promised “a robust response” if further unrest occurs outside accommodation for international protection applicants in Citywest.
He said Gardaí are aware of plans for further protests following last night’s violence.
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- ICYMI: Calls for Calm Amid Citywest Unrest
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- ICYMI: As tensions rose in Citywest last night, guests on #TonightVMTV urged caution.
Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne warned of “online fermenting of hate”, while Fianna Fáil Senator Dee Ryan urged Ireland to “dial down the rhetoric” and recognise its obligations.
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- Five Appear in Court Following Citywest Violence
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Five men arrested in connection with last night’s unrest in Saggart have been charged and appeared before the courts today.
All five were remanded on bail - four of the men face charges under the Public Order Offences Act following the disorder near the Citywest accommodation centre.
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- Relatives of Jozef Puska Jailed Over Offences Linked to Ashling Murphy Murder
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Relatives of convicted murderer Jozef Puška have been jailed for offences connected to the murder of Ashling Murphy.
Members of his family were sentenced today after being convicted of offences including withholding information and assisting an offender.
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- Rare Tornado Hits Northern Paris, Killing One and Injuring Several
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- A rare and powerful tornado has torn through the northern Paris suburb of Val-d’Oise, killing one person and injuring four others.
The whirlwind damaged homes, uprooted trees and toppled cranes at a construction site, where a 23-year-old worker was killed.
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- Farrell Family Welcomes Garda Review of Father’s 2020 Death
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The family of Liam Farrell has welcomed Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly’s decision to have the cold case team review the 2020 investigation into the Leitrim pensioner’s death.
Brendan Farrell said his father's death is “a day in our lives we will never forget” and hopes the review will answer long-standing questions about what happened.
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- Gardaí Blame Online Agitators for Organised Unrest at Citywest Accommodation
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- There’s been widespread condemnation after violence broke out outside accommodation for international protection applicants in Citywest, Dublin.
Gardaí have described the incident as “thuggery”, saying it was organised by “disparate groups on social media” who promote hatred and violence.
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- Debate Over Spoiling Votes Grows as Nearly Half of Voters Feel Unrepresented
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "It’s a very intelligent way of participating in democracy.” – Declan Ganley
🗣️ "Kieran this is just ridiculous.” – Senator Dee Ryan, Fianna Fáil
With two days until polling, nearly half of voters say they don’t feel represented by either candidate.
A growing number are considering spoiling their vote in protest - but is it a valid democratic act or a waste of a voice?
📺 Watch the full debate ➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/dyhxezqlev
#TonightVMTV
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- Ukrainians Brace for Another Winter of Power Cuts Amid Renewed Russian Strikes
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Millions of Ukrainians are bracing for another winter of power cuts and possible blackouts, as Russia renews its campaign of strikes targeting the country’s energy grid.
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- Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Spends First Night in Prison
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has spent his first night in prison. He was convicted of criminal conspiracy to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from Libya. Sarkozy is the first ex-leader of modern France to be imprisoned. He maintains he’s innocent.
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