Today’s News
Empire actor Jussie Smollett arrested by police in Chicago
Chicago police said on Twitter this morning that Smollett has now been taken into custody.
British MP Christopher Davies charged over alleged false expenses claims
Davies is now due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 22 March.
Rory McIlroy confirms he will miss 2019 Irish Open
The 29-year-old denied he was discrediting the event by not participating in it.
Secretary General Robert Watt accused of 'playing games' with Oireachtas committees
Calls have been made by a number of committees for Watt to appear before them to outline DEPR’s role in the children’s hospital project.
Stylish running gear, great garden tools - and veg from 49c: Here's what's on offer this week at Lidl
Find out all you need to know before you shop.

Flights resume at Dublin Airport following sighting of drone
Operations had been temporarily suspended earlier after the sighting.
'We won't leave Dublin without him': Family of missing Jón Jónsson arrive in Ireland to step up search
Jón Jónsson was last seen near his Dublin hotel at 11am on 9 February.
Three men arrested after cocaine and cannabis herb worth around €250k seized
A number of searches were carried out in the Enniskerry, Tallaght and Ballymun areas yesterday.
These 12 schools now have a patron but do not have permanent school buildings
The patronage of the schools was recommended by the New Schools Establishment Group.
'She is not a US citizen': Trump requests block on US-born woman who joined IS from returning
The US generally grants citizenship to everyone born on its soil; Hoda Muthana was born in the US and raised in Alabama.
Appeal for witnesses after man sustains stab wounds in Limerick city
The injured man was found by emergency services at Fr Russell Road near the Oakfield estate around 1am.
World's biggest Nutella factory temporarily shut down over 'quality issue'
The factory produces 600,000 pots of Nutella a day.
Moscow native appointed to promote Irish language in south Kerry Gaeltacht
Dr Victor Bayda said that being appointed to the role was “a privilege and an honour”.
'Up to 400' global landmarks will be donning the green on St. Patrick's Day this year
This year’s Global Greening is the biggest edition yet of the initiative.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Here’s the news as you start your day.
US police foil plot by Coast Guard officer to kill top Democrats and prominent media figures
Christopher Paul Hasson was arrested by police last Friday on gun and drug charges.
Poll: Should employers be banned from keeping workers tips?
Yesterday, a bill to give workers a legal right to their tips passed Committee stage with all-party support.
'Costs will rise': UK and Irish retail groups warn of 'devastating' no-deal consequences
Tariffs that would be imposed in a no-deal Brexit scenario would result in an increase in costs for Irish shoppers.
'I'm an Irish citizen now... I felt I had been accepted a long time ago'
Connacht lock Quinn Roux and his wife, Rentus, love life in Galway.
Opinion: It is time to ban employers from keeping workers tips
‘A pattern began to emerge: the more sophisticated the operation the more sophisticated the method of syphoning the tips’, writes James Larkin.
At least 70 people killed in major apartment fire in Bangladesh
The blaze broke out in a historic part of the Bangladesh capital of Dhaka.
'If he's not on a plane now, he's a silly man': Gardaí fear return of Hutch/Kinahan violence
Patrick Hutch walked free from court yesterday morning.
Kildare/Wicklow Education and Training Board boss 'co-operating' with gardaí after Naas office raid
The raid followed on from the publication of the C&AG audit of the financial statements of the organisation.
Survivors call for 'zero tolerance' towards Catholic Church sex abuse as four-day Vatican summit gets underway
180 participants, including the presidents of 113 bishop conferences from around the world, are expected to travel to Rome.
'Unenforceable and unworkable': Government given legal warning over alcohol ad restrictions
Laws prohibiting the advertising of alcohol within 200 metres of schools will come into effect later this year.
Yesterday’s News
Jussie Smollett named as suspect in criminal investigation for filing a false police report
Detectives were this evening presenting evidence before a Grand Jury in Chicago, a police spokesperson said.
Samsung launches new folding smartphone but it'll cost you over €1,700
Would you buy it?
Former deputy principal jailed for 18 months for possessing and distributing child abuse images
Brian Fitzgerald (49) of Golf Links Road, Youghal, Co Cork pleaded guilty at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.
Wisconsin school ends cheerleading awards for best breasts and bum
You just can’t be at that nonsense.
Navigating a night out when you're trying to drink less: 6 tips from Irish adults to make it easier
Here’s how to have a great night and still feel good the next morning.

Gsoc opens investigation into death of Regency Hotel investigator Colm Fox
The Regency trial collapsed today.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Family wins big in Euromillions, Patrick Hutch released and Simon Harris survives no confidence vote – It’s The Fix.
Sean O'Shea's haul of 0-7 helps UCC deliver first Sigerson Cup title since 2014
2017 champions St Mary’s fell by four points in Portlaoise.
Community service for mugger caught hiding in bushes by gardaí using thermal imaging
The muggers took the victim’s phone and wallet containing €110 in cash.
Judge jails 48-year-old homeless man who called priest a 'motherf**ker'
The man had pleaded guilty to a public order charge arising from the incident.
‘I’ve been asked many times how I kept calm, but I don't think anything could prepare you for that’
Ireland U17 manager Colin O’Brien looks ahead to this summer’s European Championships and reflects on last year’s penalty controversy against Holland.
How I Spend My Money: A chartered surveyor on €50,000 splitting her week between Dublin and her partner's home out west
She is studying part-time in the capital and long-term wants to move closer to home.
Gardaí arrest 23 people in crackdown on prolific shoplifters
The arrests happened over two days earlier this month.
Simon Harris survives motion of no confidence, as Fianna Fáil abstains
The Sinn Féin motion was tabled in response to the controversy surrounding the increasing costs of constructing the National Children’s Hospital.