New Baobab Species Identified in Madagascar
Scientists analyzing DNA of Madagascar’s iconic baobab trees have concluded that a widespread species called Adansonia za is…
Receivers agree not to terminate refugee hotel contract pending hearing, court told – The Irish Times
Receivers appointed over Dublin’s former Red Cow Ibis Hotel, used to accommodate refugees, have agreed not to proceed…
Former sports coach (70s) accused of sexually assaulting four girls in 1970s and 1980s – The Irish Times
A former sports coach “exploited his position of authority” by sexually assaulting four girls who were “entrusted into…
Businessman (73) given 18-month suspended sentence over ‘vile’ campaign against golf manager – The Irish Times
A businessman has been given an 18-month suspended sentence after he admitted to carrying out a campaign of…
Businessman (74) given 18-month suspended sentence for ‘vile’ campaign against golf manager – The Irish Times
A businessman who admitted carrying out a campaign of harmful communications against a golf manager at Druids Glen…
After Decade-Long Hunt, Scientists Find East Asia’s Tallest Tree
Deep in the mountains of northern Taiwan, a towering Taiwania cryptomerioides — a large coniferous tree in the…
Mother and daughter who re-entered former family home in Monaghan after possession order told to leave – The Irish Times
A mother and daughter who returned to their former family home after a possession order was executed must…
Former music producer and Celtic Woman creator loses home on foot of mortgage debts – The Irish Times
Former music producer and entrepreneur Sharon Browne has lost her Stillorgan, Co Dublin, home to a bank on…
Child who drew up ‘kill list’ of care staff seeks to be detained by High Court – The Irish Times
A child who has asked to be detained in special care has drawn up a “kill list” of…
Scientists Observe Electrical Discharges on Trees under Thunderstorms
Most people know about lightning and the havoc it wreaks on forests. They do not know about the…
Teacher ‘screamed in agony’ after Garda allegedly twisted arm until broken, court hears – The Irish Times
A secondary schoolteacher has claimed she “screamed out in agony” after a male Garda allegedly twisted her arm…
Golf Club secretary warned of perjury risk after trying to swear oath without Bible – The Irish Times
The secretary of a Dublin golf club was warned of the risk of being prosecuted for perjury after…