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- Satellite images, tracking data show disruption in Middle East March 2, 2026Satellite images show damage at Iranian military base, and marine tracking data shows slowing of oil tanker movement around the Strait of Hormuz.
- Minister to investigate Wexford eviction orders March 2, 2026Minister for Housing James Browne has said he will "investigate what's happening" after dozens of Wexford households in a single estate received eviction notices.
- Revenue seize over €8m worth of tobacco products March 2, 2026Over €8 million worth of tobacco products, including nine million cigarettes, were seized by Revenue at Rosslare Europort, as part of one of many targeted operations in the last week.
- Cork man a 'hero' for saving lives at sea, inquest hears March 2, 2026A 55-year-old man who died after he went to rescue six people who got into difficulty in dangerous sea conditions in east Cork has been described as a hero at the inquest into his death.
- UN chief calls for Israel to re-open Gaza crossings March 2, 2026UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for Israel to re-open Gaza border crossings it closed after launching the war against Iran along with the United States.
- Murder trial told ex-partner was harassing McNally March 2, 2026A man accused of murdering a pregnant Co Armagh woman told police a former partner had been harassing her in the days before her murder.
- Organised crime groups trafficking people across border March 2, 2026The Garda Commissioner has said people have been identified running organised crime groups trafficking people across the border.
- Woman, 60, jailed for historical child cruelty charges March 2, 2026A 60-year-old woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, with the final four months suspended, after pleading guilty to historical child cruelty charges at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court.
- New Six Nations trophy required after fire damage March 2, 2026The Six Nations trophy is to be "retired from ceremonial use" after sustaining fire damage when its transit vehicle caught fire during Round 3 of this year's tournament.
