Tadhg Farrell (4) and his great-aunt Mary Holt (60) were killed in attack on family home in Offaly

Naval officers on LÉ William Butler Yeats felt rules of engagement in place meant they could not open fire

Former footballer John Aldridge, a regular visitor to the town, was ‘aware there were problems’ at targeted house

Victims of Co Offaly blaze named as Tadhg Farrell (4) and his great-aunt Mary Holt (60)

Questions asked within force over why the Defence Forces did not fire on the drones or fire warning shots

Racist attitudes have solidified, driven by social media and prominent far-right campaigners in the local community

Shots from assault rifle struck armoured vehicle which held up under fire, with no injuries reported

Move comes as French military opens fire on five suspected drones over nuclear submarine base on Thursday

Ophthalmologist obtained Irish licence shortly after colleagues in a Norwegian hospital made formal complaints about him

Two-year programme a response to fears that Ireland’s maritime area will be subject to Russian sabotage

Devices will be used to ensure subjects abide by curfews and stay within certain areas

Irish navy ship spotted five drones operating near route of the Ukrainian president’s aircraft by Howth coast

Members of warlord Khalifa Haftar’s 166 Infantry Battalion expected to undergo further training in Belarus, Moscow’s ally

Ukrainian president’s visit meant Air Corps’ maritime patrol aircraft were largely unavailable to maintain surveillance

Norma Foley says she was informed gardaí were investigating case of a boy (10) who did not return to school in September