Katie Mellett

Katie Mellett

Katie Mellett is an Irish Times journalist

Martin criticises Hungarian foreign minister’s ‘very sinister’ backchannel talks with Russia

The latest live updates as the war in the Middle East continues

‘There is a treatment and she’s not getting it’: Calls for HSE to fund drug for rare disease

Emily Felix, 28, and her family were ‘killed’ by the news that a drug to treat Friedreich’s ataxia may not be considered for reimbursement by the HSE

Two Unifil peacekeepers killed in Lebanon

As it happened: No direct US-Iran negotiations have taken place, says Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson

‘Behind one there is 10 more coming’: A corner of Dublin shares its pride in Troy Parrott

Along Portland Row, home to Kellie Harrington and Barry Keoghan, they are used to celebrating young success

Met Éireann forecasts chance of thunderstorms, hail and sleet as road works to affect M50

Weather and travel: Weekend forecast mixed; road works to affect M50; bus replacements for some rail services

Irish-American duo with ‘scary’ MS diagnosis to attempt Cork to Donegal ultra-marathon challenge

Matt Knaggs and Colin Goodman will meet in person for the first in Ireland, having made contact through a support group for multiple sclerosis sufferers

‘You don’t realise how much independence you’ve lost until you gain it back’

Woman paralysed in fall at 22 among 12 people with spinal injuries benefiting from pioneering surgery at Mater hospital

Health service has improved ‘beyond recognition’ in past 20 years, Taoiseach says

Martin opens new Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland facilities following €95m investment

Iran threatens to completely shut Strait of Hormuz; UAE dealing with missile attack

Meanwhile, about 100 injured in Israel

Wave of attacks in Saudi, Qatar and UAE; latest from Netanyahu and Trump

EU leaders meet today to seek ways to curb the jump in energy prices triggered by the Iran war

Jeffrey Epstein-themed parade float showed ‘lack of understanding’ around sexual violence

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre criticises St Patrick’s Day float that brought sexual violence theme through three towns

Iran to continue attacks on US bases; fresh missile and drone attacks in Gulf states

Live updates as Israel and the US continue their strikes on Iran

Dead mouse and rodent droppings led to closure of Letterkenny retailer

Inspectors found droppings on food packaging and food itself, with gaps noted at rear of premises

New Year’s Eve most popular date for weddings in Ireland, CSO finds

No marriages were recorded on Christmas Day between 2011 and 2024

Met Éireann forecasts a drop in temperatures with possible snow and ice later in week

A mix of rain, low temperatures and windy weather is expected

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