Supreme Court Has Dismissed Patrick Quirke’s Appeal Over Murder Conviction

More from National News

• Garda Presence Recognised By Two In Five Locals, New Survey Reveals

  Audio

  A survey released by Gardaí today shows 64 per cent believe the force is effective in tackling crime.

• Man Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Eight-Year-Old Girl In Wexford

  Her mother was also injured in the incident and was hospitalised with injuries that are not life-threatening.

• Packed Church In Carlow Honours Woman With No Next Of Kin Following Undertaker's Appeal

  Mary Regan died in the care of Hillview Nursing Home last Friday, and had no next of kin.

• Eight-Year-Old Girl Fatally Stabbed In Wexford Was Trying To Protect Her Mother

  Audio

  Her parents, both in their 30s, are receiving hospital treatment for non-life threatening stab injuries.

• Bernard Durkan, The Dáil's Longest Serving TD, Has Lost His Seat In Kildare North

  In a post on X, Durkan wrote: "Alas, today wasn’t my day but it has been my privilege to represent the people of Kildare in Dáil Éireann for over 43 years."

• M50 Southbound Crash Near Junction 7 Lucan Causes Major Traffic Delays

  No injuries have been reported, but lanes 2 and 3 are affected.

• Child Dies Following Assault At A Residence In Wexford Last Night

  The girl was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where she died from her injuries in the early hours of this morning.

• Stephen Donnelly's Loss Marks Major Blow For Fianna Fáil In Wicklow

  Counting of the general election votes resumes this morning.