Irish Independent corrections

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Corrections 2025

December 5

Land sale of the year: €21m Rockwell Farms auction to continue with blind tender

This article was amended at 9.35am on December 5, 2025 to correct the date of the blind tender process

December 3

Boxing coach who cable-tied, abducted and assaulted victim avoids custodial sentence

This article was amended at 10.01am on December 3, 2025 in relation to the defendant’s address given in court

December 2

Country star Cliona Hagan on her ‘chilled’ marriage, the scariest part of her career so far and being a ‘truck-driving woman’

This article was amended at 1pm, December 2 to replace 2027 with 2026 when referencing Ms Hagan’s schedule

Daniel O'Donnell takes two-year sabbatical: ‘I’m officially on a break’

This article was amended at 6am, December 2 to clarify Mr O’Donnell is a stepfather

December 1

Motorcyclist (31) who died in fatal Wexford road crash is named as newlywed construction worker

This article was amended at 7.29pm to correct the name of Mr Astley’s former school

November 29

‘You can’t compete with Amazon... but you can get to know your customers’ – how independent stores survive and thrive

This article was amended on November 29, 2025, to correct the year Raven Books was established

November 28

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff resigns amid corruption investigation

This article was amended on November 28, 2025, to remove a reference to President Zelensky’s visit to Ireland being cancelled

Biggest public sector union Fórsa has gender pay gap over 21pc, report shows

This article was amended at 10.15am, November 28 to include the mean (average) pay gap of 20pc in the second paragraph

November 25

New plan to allow customers to cancel mobile and broadband contracts penalty-free if providers hike prices

This article was amended at 9.15am on November 25 to reflect the fact that Virgin does not automatically apply price hikes and under existing rules it already allows customers to cancel without penalty in the event of a price increase

November 21

Funerals take place for two ‘lifelong friends’ killed in Co Louth crash that claimed five lives

This article was amended at 1pm, November 21 to clarify the start time of Mr Commins’ funeral as 2pm

Further strike action by school secretaries and caretakers might be on the cards after talks break down

This article was amended at 6.15am on November 21 to include a response from the Department of Education

November 20

‘Pillar of society’ Pat Salmon (89) jailed for three years for historical abuse of five-year-old girl

This article was amended at 11am, November 20 to add in detail of Mr Salmon being a former Brother of the St John of God order, to align with information in the photo caption in the story

November 19

CervicalCheck to carry out feasability study on HPV self-sampling

This article was amended at 10.45am on November 19 to clarify that the scheme is a feasibility study

‘Hopefully I can follow in his footsteps’ – students at O’Connell Secondary School inspired by heroics of past pupil Troy Parrott

This article was amended at 9am, November 19 to edit the school address

November 18

‘Our homes are disintegrating, we don’t have much more time’ – pensioners left in limbo as their pyrite homes crumble

This article was amended at 11.30am, November 18 to clarify the process of FCC transferring its information to the Housing Agency’s Pyrite Resolution Board (PRB)

Father-of-two who called his actions ‘idiotic’ given suspended sentence for child abuse material

This article was amended on Tuesday, November 18 to change Effenogue Farms to Effenogue, Ferns

Woman (59) killed and husband (62) seriously injured after armed man chased them from family home

This article was amended at 8.05am on November 18, 2025, to clarify the ages of those mentioned

November 17

Home help: I’ve just bought my first apartment. How can I choose decor that’s timeless but not twee?

This article was amended at 2.25pm on November 17, 2025, to clarify that EZ Living Interiors was founded in Cork, not Galway as previously stated

‘My name is Lisa and I finally have a voice’ – Wexford woman’s harrowing testimony as uncle is jailed for sexual abuse

This article was amended on Monday November 17 at 10.16am to confirm that the defendant was sentenced to four years in prison, with the final six months suspended

November 15

Gript editor John McGuirk gets five-figure settlement over claim he was ‘far right’

This article was amended on November 15 to clarify that the apology has not yet been published

November 14

Wexford match is abandoned after player allegedly bites opponent’s nose

This article was amended on Friday, November 14, at 3.52pm to say that the player involved was banned for 13 months, not 13 weeks

November 13

Ireland set to play three group games in Dublin if they qualify automatically or are awarded a hosts’ spot as Uefa confirm Euro 2028 plans

This article was amended at 1.10pm on November 13, 2025, to clarify that Ireland’s group games will be hosted in Dublin if they qualify directly or are awarded an automatic qualifying spot

November 12

Chess, keepie-uppies and the ‘gift’ of Gaeilge: All in a day’s work for President Catherine Connolly for her first official engagements

This article was amended at 4.40pm on November 12, 2025, to correct the spelling of Gaelscoil Inse Chór

Gambling addiction drove Kerry woman to drug dealing, court hears

This article was amended on November 12, 2025 at 10.43am to reflect the correct monetary value

November 11

Galway businessman Tom O’Connor, who brought TV to the west of Ireland, leaves €14m in his will

This article was amended on November 11, 2025

Long-Covid is still here. I can’t walk, cook, work, socialise or live independently – and I am not alone

This article was amended on Tuesday November 11 to remove the line ‘A study from Long Covid Advocacy Ireland (LCAI) estimates that around 350,000 people have the condition in this country

November 9

‘Brain injury was a huge wake-up call for me’ – How Eoin McGee’s booming career nearly killed him

This article was amended on November 9th at 11am to clarify a point in relation to client financial plans: in year one there’s no connection between commissions and planning fees

November 8

Paul Williams on the Anglo Tapes: ‘This was a crime story like no other I had experienced’

This article was amended at 10.55am on November 8, 2025 to make it clear that Peter Fitzgerald was never charged with any criminal offence

November 7

Judge erred by 'blaming' convicted armed robber for death of man threatened over alleged drug debt, court hears

This article was amended on November 7, 2025 at 8.12am to reflect the correct name of the defending barrister

November 6

Amazon web chief says Irish energy issues are a ‘concern’ for the company

This article was amended on November 6 to correct two numbers – the AWS capital expenditure tally is $125bn, not $135bn, and the business employs around 6,500 people in Ireland, not 6,000, as initially reported

November 5

Where did it all go wrong for Fine Gael’s much-loved Heather Humphreys?

This article was amended on October 29, 2025, to clarify that while Ms Humphreys had the backing of former presidents of the Irish Farmers’ Association, she did not have the backing of the Irish Farmers’ Association itself, which is a non-political organisation and did not support any candidate

November 3

Astronomy Ireland ordered to pay almost €11,000 to ex-manager after claims of ‘toxic environment’

This article was amended at 5.45pm on November 3, 2025, to correct the spelling of barrister Allan Crann’s name

Wicklow man charged over false social media post targeting migrant

This article was amended on Monday, November 3 at 3.30pm to clarify that the provenance of the weekly payments Mr Loco receives has not been specified

October 29

‘You go in there not knowing what you’re going to walk out with’ – the joy of record-collecting in film ‘The Spin’

This article was amended on October 29 to make clear that McCausland is no longer involved with the running of Boneyard Records

October 24

Shock cancellation of funeral cover for East Coast Credit Union members branded ‘systemic failure in consumer protection’

This article was edited on Friday, October 24 to remove reference to credit unions that are not associated with CUNA and include an update from East Coast Credit Union

Capital Gains Tax takes a chunk of your profit, but there are ways to minimise it

This article was amended on October 24 at 10.30 to remove an error. Revenue does now permit carry forward of losses against chargeable gains in future years

October 20

Credit unions raise the ante in mortgage battle with banks as they launch lower-cost home loan

This article was amended on October 20 at 16.23 to correctly identify Sean Hosford of Health Services Credit Union and Minister for State for Financial Services and Credit Unions Robert Troy as the two people pictured

Irish-led seed start-up raised $60m from Larry Ellison fund

This article was amended on October 20 at 8.55 to clarify the name of the start-up is Bioscience not Biosciences

October 17

Deel raises $300m despite corporate spying claims

This article was amended on October 17 at 11.30 to include a note that the spying claim in relation to Rippling has always been fully denied by Deel

Four horses killed following crash with van in Kilkenny

This article was amended on Friday October 17 at 4.32pm to say that four horses were killed rather than two, as originally reported

October 9

Chance to win €800,000 Laois country home for just €6 raffle ticket

This article was amended at 4.30pm on October 9, 2025, to clarify that 225,000 tickets need to be sold for the house to be given away

October 8

Man (22) jailed for over five years for role in attacking garda during Dublin riots

This article was amended at 6.33pm on October 8, 2025, to correct the date of the offence to 2023

October 7

TikTok and Instagram influencer Alex Nolan pleads guilty to passing counterfeit notes in Wicklow

This article was amended at 10:26am, Tuesday, October 7 to clarify that all of the offences Alex Nolan is accused of took place in 2024

October 5

Asylum-seeker crisis sees rise of small-town millionaire landlords – from TDs and an ex-GAA manager to a painter and decorator

This article was amended at 11.40am, Sunday October 5 to clarify that the analysis was done by the Irish Daily Mail using a new Public Payments / Purchase Order Tracker launched by Albert Dolan TD last week

October 2

Medicines like amoxicillin at risk if price caps aren’t lifted, drugmakers warn

This article was amended on October 2 at 10am to correctly ascribe a quote to Adrian Van den Hoven that had been incorrectly linked to Artur Cwiok of Viatris

October 1

Deloitte reports all-Ireland revenues of €743m

This article was amended at 8am on October 1 after Deloitte clarified that their turnover was €558m for the year

September 30

Winners and losers of the first presidential debate: Connolly by a whisker as Gavin flails and Heather hugs the fence

This article was amended at 7.20am on Tuesday, Sept 30 to clarify Ms Humphrey’s quotes on ‘doctors, nurses and carers’

September 29

Independent Ireland politicians begin legal proceedings to shut down Bob Vylan show in Dublin

This article was amended at 6.25pm on September 29, 2025, to give the full name of TD Ken O’Flynn

Build first, seek permission later – Cork farming families locked in dispute over retention bids

This article was amended at 9.30am to clarify in the subheadline that approvals were issued by the council

September 25

The 2 Johnnies paid nearly €25,000 by Irish Prison Service for sponsored podcast episode

This article was edited on Thursday, September 25 to clarify that the IPS received 1,774 applications as part of this year’s campaign as opposed to 1,500 originally reported

September 23

How a Dublin estate agent got a UK businessman to pretend to be the owner of a client’s house in ‘mystery shopper’ ploy

This article was amended at 8.30pm on September 23, 2025 to clarify the date the disciplinary meeting was held

September 22

Áras watch: ‘Malicious smears’ targeting Jim Gavin appear to be first signs of outside far-right interference in an Irish election

This article was amended at 8.35pm on September 22, 2025, to correct the spelling of Patrick Hillery

September 12

Irish mart convicted of animal welfare breaches after mistreatment of calves shown in TV investigation

This article was amended at 5.05pm on September 12, 2025, to correct the spelling of Donnchadh

September 10

Dublin Airport apologises after overcharging 4,500 car park customers – here’s how you will get full refund and additional discount

This article was amended at 11am, on September 10 to clarify that the CCPC intervention was prompted by complaints received from the public

September 8

Powerful pro-Trump committee goes after Irish subsidiary of US pharma giant UnitedHealth

This article was amended on September 8th at 10.35 to clarify that the late Brian Thompson was CEO of UnitedHealthcare, a subsidiary of United Health Group

‘I should have sacked Maria Bailey from committee… Kate O’Connell was disloyal’ and five other takeaways from Leo Varadkar’s new book

This article was amended at 7.15am on September 8 to clarify Varadkar’s age at the 1987 election

September 4

Labour yet to decide on financial support of Catherine Connolly campaign

This article was amended at 6.02pm on September 4, 2025, to correct the spelling of the Labour Party’s name

September 2

Dyspraxia didn’t just affect my coordination, it impacted my self-esteem. I want more people to understand the condition

This article was amended on September 2 to correct the name of company Radiant Consulting to Radiance Consulting

August 28

An Post to keep sending parcels to US but Trump tariffs must be paid by recipient first

This article was amended on August 28 at 10.30 to clarify that DHL’s German parcel service has suspended shipping to the US but its Irish arm has not

August 21

Entrepreneur Illann Power takes legal challenge against prosecution for revenue offences

This article was amended at 11.10am on August 21 to confirm the scope of the judicial review proceedings

August 20

Leaving Cert results: Can I appeal my grade, how do course offers work and what are the key CAO dates?

This article was amended at 1.15pm, August 20 to amend the total number of students receiving results this year

August 18

From Paschal Donohoe to Chupi Sweetman – 10 figures from Irish business share their summer book picks

This article was amended at 10.35 on August 18, 2025, to correct Christina Van Der Kamp's title. She is Head of Public Affairs at Gas Networks Ireland, not Head of Public Relations

August 17

‘Let’s forget the interview. Forget it. Turn off that recorder.’ Barry Egan’s blistering lunch with Marco Pierre White

This article was amended at 12.50pm, Sunday August 17 to remove details of Mr Clarke’s death

August 15

Charlie Weston: Why ‘nothing to see here, lads’ no longer cuts it when it comes to examining soaring food prices

This article was amended on August 15, 2025, at 4.30pm to remove a reference to Kerrygold butter being more expensive in Ireland than it is in Spain

Farmers push back on Shannon pipeline deadline as Uisce Éireann seeks early agreements

This article was amended on August 15, 2025, at 12.30pm to correct the counties affected, clarify the bonus available and to correct a picture caption

August 14

Court hears Wicklow man threatened gardaí and their families

This article was amended on Thursday August 14 at 11.34pm to correct the spelling of the defendant’s surname

August 8

‘So who is ripping us off?’ – dismay as watchdog finds no evidence of supermarket price gouging despite costs surging

This article was amended on August 8 at 9.50am to clarify factors behind rising food prices

August 7

JNLRs: Weekend radio the big winner – but it’s not all good news at RTÉ

This article was amended on August 7 at 12.30pm to insert the correct figure for Alison Curtis’s radio show

August 5

‘My worst job? Being a barman in New York City on Paddy’s Day with the mother of all hangovers’

This article was amended at 11.12 on August 5, 2025, to correct the name of George Murphy’s website to georgemurphymusic.com

August 1

Stay Well: What impact does excessive screen use have on my eyesight and could it be causing my headaches?

This article was amended on 1 August, 2025. Kerril Hickey is an optometrist, not a ophthalmologist as originally published.

July 28

‘He’s not a nice character/He’s a good man’ – What really went on between Boyzone and manager Louis Walsh? Documentary reveals all

This article was amended at 11.50am on July 28, 2025. A previous version included: “In the documentary, [Mr Walsh] reveals that he used to sell stories about Boyzone to tabloids to keep them in the public eye, including ­rumours, such as one that Baby Spice and Stephen Gately were dating. If they “got the front page”, he said, he was happy.” The Irish Independent is happy to confirm that Mr Walsh did not seek payment from journalists for these stories, but was instead seeking to persuade the journalists to publish his stories in the interests of his clients. The Irish Independent apologises for any confusion caused.

The Indo Daily: Louis Walsh - Press puppet master or pop kingmaker?

This article was amended at 11.55am on July 28, 2025. A previous version included: “In the documentary, [Mr Walsh] reveals that he used to sell stories about Boyzone to tabloids to keep them in the public eye, including ­rumours, such as one that Baby Spice and Stephen Gately were dating. If they “got the front page”, he said, he was happy.” The Irish Independent is happy to confirm that Mr Walsh did not seek payment from journalists for these stories, but was instead seeking to persuade the journalists to publish his stories in the interests of his clients. The Irish Independent apologises for any confusion caused.

July 27

Gript news site takes Press Council to High Court over ruling it breached code of practice

This article was amended on Sunday July 27 to reflect that DCU issued a statement as opposed to a press release.

July 26

Irish pensions will suffer without access to private markets, says Elkstone

This article was amended at 9.26 on July 26, 2025, to correct the name of the Elkstone CEO to Alan Merriman rather than Brian as originally reported

July 25

Beauty Fix: With all the good weather, I’m worried about sun damage. Can vitamin C skincare really help fix it?

This article was amended at 12.30pm on July 25, 2025 to update the price of the Kinvara Natural Skincare Vitamin C Sheet Mask

July 24 Man who was waterboarded by Jonathan Dowdall admits money laundering and forgery offences in Mayo

This article was amended at 6.55pm on July 24, 2025, to clarify that sentencing was adjourned pending a further hearing

July 23

BBC says it did not cut CMAT’s Irish-language intro from first play of her new single Euro-Country

This article was amended at 5.40pm on July 23, 2025, to correct the spelling of Bertie Ahern’s name

July 22

Former prominent sports figure charged over 79 alleged sexual offences against minors

This article was amended at 4pm on July 22, 2025, to correct the spelling of Judge Michele Finan’s name

Minister urges consumer watchdog to probe profits of supermarket chains as grocery prices keep rising

This article was amended on July 22, 2025, to correct Minister Dillon’s name

July 21

Sarah Carey: When it comes to bowel screening, ‘ick factor’ must not stop us from doing something that could save our lives

This article was amended at 6.15pm on July 21, 2025, to correct the starting age of eligibility for BowelScreen from 60 to 59

Belfast flight forced to abort landing at last minute due to ‘suspected technical issue’

This article was amended at 13.10 on July 21, 2025, following a statement by easyJet including the nature of the technical issue

July 17

Election fraudster works for Healy-Rae family firm, Minister told

This article was amended at 3.40pm on July 17, 2025, to correct the spelling of TD Michael Healy-Rae’s name

July 15

Arts Council asked for sexual identity and religion of those seeking grants

This article was amended at 10.30am, July 15 to include a statement from the Arts Council.

July 14

‘Some are keeping beef off the menu because the cost has gone so high’: butchers and restaurants on price rises of up to 50pc

This article was amended at 10.15am, July 14 to add an extra quote from Mr Hickey for context at the end of the article.

July 8

Judge demands explanation for ‘misleading’ legal letter denying knowledge of surveillance of software executive

This article was amended at 1.17pm on July 8, 2025 to include the full name of Hayes Solicitors LLP, Dublin.

July 7

‘What I can’t take is this sense that we couldn’t be arsed to go to a game’ – RTÉ’s head of sport defends their coverage

This article was amended at 4.40pm, July 7 to correct the year Sky 's GAA broadcast deal ended to 2023.

Leader of Catholic Church puts ‘brutal slaughter’ in Gaza and wars in Ukraine and Sudan under the intercession of St Oliver Plunkett

This article was amended at 8.30am, July 7 to correct the year the Archbishop of Armagh was martyred for his faith to 1681.

July 4

Killer ‘Maggie Headbutt’ turns up two hours late to sentencing for having weapon in Belfast city centre

This article was amended on Friday, June 4 to edit the District Judge’s name

June 26

Butler brothers who control Starbucks’ licensing in Ireland restricted as directors by High Court

This article was updated on June 26 to specify the nature of the restrictions imposed by the court.

June 25

Everymum deal cost ‘Irish Daily Mail’ publisher €1.4m

This article was updated on June 25 to clarify that the price paid for the Everymum business was €1.4m.

June 19

Fashion chain River Island announces closure of Henry Street store in Dublin

This article was amended at 10.30am, June 19 to clarify that DublinTown represents ‘a number of city centre businesses’, and not all.

Donegal’s Shane O’Donnell explains how home comforts are allowing him to flourish

This story was amended on June 19, 2025, to clarify that Shane O'Donnell's club is St Eunan's, Letterkenny.

June 16

Ex-Meath Council chair Tommy Reilly in SIPO probe after rezoned lands linked to son rose in value from €500,000 to €4.2m

This article was edited on Monday, June 16, 2025 to clarify that Tomás Reilly became a director in the company which purchased the lands.

June 15

Dave Kilcoyne interview: Dealing with retirement and looking to knock Bowe and O’Callaghan off their podcast perch

This story was amended on June 15 ,2025, to clarify that Dave Kilcoyne’s final game for Ireland was a World Cup quarter-final.

June 10

Fianna Fáil to choose ‘definitive position’ on Irish presidential election by the end of the month

This article was edited on June 10 at 9.25am to clarify that Fianna Fáil will not be choosing a specific candidate by the end of month.

June 5

HIQA stopped admissions to Laois nursing home featured in ‘RTÉ Investigates’ programme amid concerns

This article was edited at 9.55am on June 5 to clarify that HIQA stopped admissions to the nursing home prior to the programme being aired last night.

Almost four out of 10 Irish earners are paying no income tax, says Revenue

This article was edited at 9.50am on June 5 to correct an error in the headline.

June 4

Tributes to young Clare woman who died during Edinburgh half marathon – ‘Her vibrant spirit touched so many lives

This article was amended on 9.45am on June 4 to correct Olivia’s age and to say she was working as a nurse in Edinburgh.

June 3

Paul Williams: Unacceptable tax issue affecting top ranks of An Garda Síochána could lead to ‘mass exodus’

This article was edited on Tuesday June 3, 2025 to reflect that Paschal Donohoe is Finance Minister.

May 30

Where Michelin-star chefs go to eat chips in Ireland: ‘There’s no chipper near where I live, but this is the one I would travel for’

This article was amended at 2.15pm on May 30, 2025 to reflect the fact that Jackie Lennox’s has closed.

May 28

Revealed: Special equipment too big to fit in lab at new children’s hospital

This article was amended at 2.48pm on May 28, 2025, to clarify that the hospital rooms are not complete and to include an additional statement from the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board.

May 23

Six Nations permutations: What a win, defeat or draw against France means for Ireland’s title hopes this weekend

This article has been updated to correct a factual error where Ireland are “looking to go another step closer to their fifth Grand Slam” – not their fourth as previously stated.

Young girl scalded by pasta meal on Ryanair flight awarded €30,000

This article was amended at 10.15am on Friday, May 23, to correct the name of the solicitors involved in the case to Brian McGrane Solicitors.

May 18

‘Always smiling and full of kindness’ – school pays tribute to boy (7) who died after getting into difficulty in water off Sligo beach

This article was amended at 12.25pm on May 18 to correct the boy’s age.

May 14

From dodgy lyrics to parachute pants, Eurovision never fails to live up to its outrageous reputation

This article was amended on May 14, 2025, to correct the spelling of Frank Dermody’s surname.

May 12

Worst-case scenario for Irish captain Caelan Doris as Leinster reveal he will miss four to six months after surgery

This article was amended on May 12, 2025, to clarify the date of Leinster's game against Glasgow.

May 9

Stay Well: Does cold water therapy have any real benefits for mental and physical health?

This article was amended at 1pm on May 9, 2025, to insert ‘by social media and in the popular press’ into the quote by Dr Ciara Everard on the purported benefits of cold water therapy for the purposes of clarification, at her request.

May 7

New lawyers sought in case against Paul Wright

An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that lawyers for Cherish Thompson’s TMCT had also looked to withdraw from the case. This has now been corrected.

May 6

Pins holding Molly Malone statue in place destroyed ‘from the abuse she receives on a daily basis’

This article was amended at 11.35 on May 6, 2025 to correct the location of the Molly Malone statue to Suffolk Street, rather than Grafton Street as was originally stated.

May 4

‘There were a lot of tough days’ – Fit-again Sophie Becker has settled into life as a full-time athlete

This article was amended on May 4, 2025, to clarify that Sophie Becker's shoe deal was arranged by her track agent Nic Bideau.

May 1

Landmark northside Dublin pub offers potential for growth

This article was amended at 3pm on May 1, 2025 to remove incorrect details about the pub’s history and previous ownership.

April 30

‘Grace’ case: State’s solicitor for wards of court says her submissions not included in report on disabled girl’s treatment

This article was amended on April 30, 2025, to correct a paragraph that incorrectly stated the commission report found sexual, physical and emotional abuse. It did not.

April 29

Almost 75pc of employees feel cancer diagnosis would negatively affect career and job prospects

This article was amended on April 29, 2025, at 10.15am to correct the spelling of Katie Boylan’s name.

April 28

US court issues summons on Conor McGregor over Miami restroom sexual assault allegations

This article was amended at 3pm on April 28, 2025, to clarify that the summons is valid for 120 days from January 15, not 100.

Plans to reform ‘in-camera’ privacy rule in family law cases, Justice Minister says

This article was amended on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 2pm to clarify that researchers were commissioned from University College Cork and not University College Dublin.

April 22

A Mallorca director, a disbarred US broker and a multi-million deal to house asylum-seekers in a Tipperary manor

This article was amended at 3.20pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, to correct the name of Drumonna House from Dromana House.

April 15

‘The drug that changed it for me was benzodiazepine… then I realised I couldn’t control it anymore’ – Dean Duggan on addiction

This article was amended at 8.25am, April 15 to align with our mental health and suicide reporting guidelines.

April 14

‘Kind, witty, intelligent’ – tributes paid after Irish business world shocked following sudden death of John Mullins (57)

This article was amended at 11.30am on April 14, 2025 to correct Mr Mullins’s age to 57.

April 13

Irish activist Helen Joyce: ‘I’m sure I messed up sometimes, but no man saying the things that I say will be called unkind’

This article was updated on April 13 to correct the profession of Helen Joyce’s husband from journalist to writer.

April 11

Expert to review nutritional value of hot school meals provided by Government

This article was amended at 10.51am on April 11, 2025, to include that the hot school meals initiative was first introduced by Regina Doherty.

The gable-fronted Howth home that hosted Ireland’s sporting legends

This article was amended on 11/04/2025 to correct the name of Nicola’s brother from Kevin to Keith.

Thurles three bed with large south-facing garden and Georgian feel brought owner new zest after bereavement

This article was amended at 6.30am, April 11 to correct the geography in the subheadline.

April 8

Woman harassed neighbours so much that their children could not play in the garden

This article was amended at 9.35pm on April 8, 2025 to correct the spelling of Detective Garda Steven Dunican’s name.

April 7

Temperatures today set to reach highest so far this year in Ireland as Met Éireann forecasts week of warm weather ahead

This article was amended at 9.30am, April 7, 2025, to correct the location of Roches Point in the text and of Sandycove in some photos.

Majority of people are worried about the effect of toxic online male influencers on young men, poll shows

This article was amended at 8am, April 7 to clarify the name of the poll.

April 4

Woman's DNA profile was found on ‘deal bags’ of heroin seized during midlands drugs raid, court hears

This article was amended at 8.50am, April 3 to include the defendant’s full address.

April 2

Two men (30s) arrested after €2.2m worth of cannabis seized in Co Donegal

This article was amended at 11.30am, April 2 after gardaí corrected the location of the drug seizure from Lifford to Ballybofey.

‘We’re in talks with China and Hong Kong – you need to have a plan B’ – whiskey distillery founder on Donald Trump tariffs

This article was amended at 11am, April 2nd to reiterate that the brand would only stop exports to the US, if tariffs as large as 200pc were imposed.

Operation renovation: ‘I might be a city slicker but I’ve always yearned for a life in the country’

This article was amended at 9.05am on April 2, 2025, to change Anna and John’s surname from O’Connor to O’Loughlin.

March 30

Taoiseach issues warning as Ireland braces for global trade war; Michael O'Leary claims Trump's tariff policy ‘doomed to fail'

This article was edited at 12.45pm on March 30 to correct Mr Olof Gill’s place of origin to Co Mayo.

March 29

Ireland in 2050: ‘Superhuman technology will make Irish lives longer and more comfortable’

This article was amended at 7.44am on March 29, 2025, to correct a reference fake news becoming omnipresent to 2020 and 2030.

March 24

Former RTÉ chair Siún Ní Raghallaigh part of group aiming to reopen Galway’s Pálás cinema

This article was amended on 24/03/2025 to clarify that William Fitzgerald is a former programmer for Galway Film Fleadh.

March 21

U2 to make history as first Irish songwriters awarded Ivors Academy fellowship

This article was amended at 11.15am on March 21, 2025, to correct the name of Dave ‘The Edge' Evans

March 13

Hundreds of care staff, including home-help workers, have not been factored into new 9.25pc pay deal

This article was edited at 10.50am on March 13, 2025 to correct a referenced increase to 2.25pc.

Homeless service ‘a dumping ground’ due to lack of mental health care, report warns

This article was edited at 8.15am on March 13 to reflect both sources of the report, and a reference to the national average was removed from the second paragraph.

March 12

Kerry owners celebrate Cheltenham win with Stumptown as they set their sights on the Aintree Grand National

This article was amended at 9.30pm on Wednesday, March 12, to correct a name in the second paragraph.

March 10

Almost €240k raised for homelessness during Big Busk for Focus Ireland

This article was edited at 8am, March 10 to correct the total raised so far.

March 7

Donal Skehan’s simple soups – spiced Moroccan harira, Japanese ramen, and tomato hoop soup

This article was amended on March 7, 2025, to replace the image of the ramen with soy-marinated egg and pork belly recipe.

March 4 and 5

Society of St Vincent de Paul hired man to work as early-learning educator without full vetting, WRC hears

This article was amended at 10am on March 4, 2025 to reflect that Ms McDonagh raised concerns on May 17, 2024, May 20 and May 24. The article was amended on March 5, 2025 to reflect that Ms McDonagh raised her protected disclosure in May.

February 22

Cork councillor slams €361,000 Fireman's Hut restoration as 'farcical' while historical significance defended

This article was amended at 4.02pm on February 27, 2025, to correct the cost of the restoration of the Fireman's Hut.

January 22

Defence Force members to get free return flights home and extra time off for bomb disposal officers in new measures

This article was amended on January 22, 2025, to reflect that Defence Force members are set to get an extra day off under the measures.

Corrections 2024

November 13

Eilis O’Hanlon: Sinn Féin’s attitude to horrors of the past is utterly hypocritical

This article was amended on October 17, 2024, to avoid any ambiguity that a reference that the late Pat Finucane’s exact relationship with the IRA has yet to be clarified was a reference to what the British state position could be in an inquiry, not a statement of fact to that effect. Previous independent public inquiries, including one conducted by Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens, have concluded that Pat Finucane was not a member of any terrorist organisation.

November 13

Tributes paid to former Ireland international John Dempsey who has passed away aged 78

This article was amended on November 13, 2024, to remove a reference to the ‘Granny rule’ in the sixth paragraph.

November 4

This is history, the job we’re doing’ – young man on his new heritage role, restoring old Irish properties

This article was amended on November 4, 2024, to amend the spelling of the name Eoin to Eoghan in the photograph caption, and a photograph of a house unrelated to the conservation project was removed. References to another employee were also removed from the article.

September 30

‘Extensive’ evidence of blood discovered near where Leitrim farmer Liam Farrell was found dead in 2020, after family hire own forensic team

This article was amended on September 30, 2024, to reflect that searches were carried out at Mr Farrell’s home on September 21 and 22, rather than this weekend.

July 10

Billy Keane: Switzerland gave us the Swiss roll but England gave us jobs – go easy on the English for this evening’s match

This article was amended on July 10, 2024, to correctly state that Harry Kane, not Sam Kane, was entitled to play for Ireland through his grandparents.