Ireland News in English

Good morning! It’s 4th June, and here’s your Ireland daily news capsule.

Chief suspect in Qayyum Balogun murder bragged online after Dublin city centre stabbing.

Ministers approve €45,500 pay rise for VHI CEO amid spiraling premium claims.

Stephen McCullagh sentenced to 31 years for murdering pregnant girlfriend Natalie McNally.

Schools to lose no more than one special needs assistant a year starting in 2027.

Lidl claims planning system is being exploited by a rival company.

Cocaine Kids: Child dealers caught up in the illegal drugs trade are on the rise.

HSE may withdraw funding for Rotunda Hospital over private patient treatment concerns.

Taoiseach set to meet Hungarian prime minister in Budapest this week.

Tributes pour in for Carlow County Museum curator Dermot Mulligan after his passing.

Ukrainian drones strike St Petersburg oil terminal ahead of economic forum.

Starmer condemns attacks on police following the Henry Nowak murder case.

Thousands of electric vehicle grants remain unclaimed as concerns about costs persist.

Country music festival claims it’s owed €135,000 after ticketing company collapses.

NASA confirms elephant-sized meteor that landed in New England is completely normal.

Weekly weight training linked to reduced risk of early death, according to new study.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!