Erection of flags echoes similar campaign by far-right in UK which critics say is designed to intimidate immigrants

Anti-immigration campaigners and antiracism activists are flying or removing flags across the country and arguing about what it all means

Garda source compares incident in which victim was set alight to ‘cartel tactics’

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to series of events early on Monday after assault of woman (50s) by man who is later found dead

Russia has been engaged in the jamming of civilian aircraft communications and GPS signals since the start of its invasion of Ukraine

Retired academic believes fake recommendation on WhatsApp lured him into scam amid growing trend of criminals infiltrating chat groups

Plane travelling from Sligo to France attempted emergency landing at Waterford Airport before crashing in nearby field

Officer placed on suspension immediately on release but files being preparped for DPP

At least one Naval vessel and a maritime patrol aircraft on standby in case ship changes course

Cannabis had previously been seized in an operation which resulted in the arrest of one suspect

Vessel has automated tracker turned off but is being followed by RAF aircraft patrolling Scottish coast

Two women and three men aged between 21 and 23 were killed in two-vehicle collision near Dundalk

Rate of arrivals is expected to increase further by the end of the year following measures introduced in Ukraine

Crash happened on L3168 in Gibstown in Dundalk shortly after 9pm on Saturday

Government has so far opted not to draw on €150 billion EU loan facility for countries to strengthen their militaries