http://www.4ni.co.uk https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/332066/garda-conclude-wicklow-search-operation-in-missing-women-investigations https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/332066/garda-conclude-wicklow-search-operation-in-missing-women-investigations Gardaí have concluded a targeted search operation on open ground in County Wicklow, near the Wicklow/Kildare border, which commenced on 15 June 2026. The search was conducted as part of the ongoing i Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/332051/clarke-td-calls-for-action-to-end-silence-on-men-s-mental-health https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/332051/clarke-td-calls-for-action-to-end-silence-on-men-s-mental-health Sinn Féin%apos;s mental health spokesperson Sorca Clarke TD has urged a nationwide push to confront the crisis affecting men%apos;s mental health, encouraging anyone who is struggling to reach out, while insist Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/332025/o-donovan-launches-american-presidents-trail-and-the-presidents-paths-for-americ https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/332025/o-donovan-launches-american-presidents-trail-and-the-presidents-paths-for-americ National America250 programme to plant commemorative trees and install heritage panels nationwide, launching in Bruff, Co Limerick, alongside a new publication charting centuries of Irish connections Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/332024/litter-fines-to-rise-to-250-as-dillon-launches-250-000-fund-for-cleaner-communit https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/332024/litter-fines-to-rise-to-250-as-dillon-launches-250-000-fund-for-cleaner-communit Minister of State Alan Dillon will raise on-the-spot litter penalties to €250 from 1 September 2026 and has unveiled a €250,000 fund to help councils keep public spaces clean, as the latest national s Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/331958/government-urged-to-intervene-as-energy-price-rises-hit-one-million-homes https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/331958/government-urged-to-intervene-as-energy-price-rises-hit-one-million-homes Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald calls for urgent measures, including the reinstatement of energy credits, as electricity and gas increases come into force for over a million customers. She said th Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/331957/thousands-of-carers-to-benefit-from-carer-apos-s-allowance-changes-o-apos-shea https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/331957/thousands-of-carers-to-benefit-from-carer-apos-s-allowance-changes-o-apos-shea Thousands of carers across Ireland are set to benefit from what has been described as the largest ever increase to the Carer’s Allowance means test, which comes into effect on 2 July, according to Fin Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/331916/garda-appeal-for-witnesses-following-fatal-e-scooter-incident-in-carlow https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/331916/garda-appeal-for-witnesses-following-fatal-e-scooter-incident-in-carlow Gardaí have launched an appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic incident in Carlow Town on Monday evening. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 8:30pm on 29 June afte Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/331915/flat-rate-vat-cut-to-cost-farmers-61-5m-martin-kenny-td https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/331915/flat-rate-vat-cut-to-cost-farmers-61-5m-martin-kenny-td Sinn Féin%apos;s spokesperson on Agriculture and Food, Martin Kenny TD, has said it is very concerning that the reduction to the farmers%apos; flat-rate of VAT in last year’s Budget is expected to leave farmers Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/331914/sligo-water-network-upgrade-to-support-future-growth https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/331914/sligo-water-network-upgrade-to-support-future-growth Uisce Éireann will begin installing new water mains in Sligo Town in the coming days, increasing capacity in the local network and supporting future housing and sustainable development. The project w Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/331902/9-vat-cut-to-give-apos-big-summer-boost-apos-to-leisure-and-tourist-centre-caf-s https://www.4ni.co.uk/northern-ireland-news/331902/9-vat-cut-to-give-apos-big-summer-boost-apos-to-leisure-and-tourist-centre-caf-s A new 9% VAT rate coming into effect tomorrow will provide a significant boost for cafés and restaurants operating in leisure facilities and tourist attractions, according to Fine Gael Senator Linda N Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT