An investigation is underway after a man and woman were found dead at a house in Bray, Co Wicklow. The woman, identified as Bridget “Biddy” O’Brien (45), and her partner, showed no obvious indications of violence. Reports have also highlighted the tragic detail that the couple had lost two children in a house fire in 2017. Gardaí are awaiting post-mortem results as the investigation continues.

Irish Examiner: Garda investigation into double death at Bray house

A Garda investigation is underway following the discovery of a man and woman found dead at a house in Bray, with the deaths drawing attention to a 2017 fire that claimed four family members, including two children.

TheJournal.ie: Bray couple found dead lost children in 2017 fire

The couple found deceased in Bray had previously lost their children in a women's refuge fire in Clondalkin in 2017.

The Irish Times: No obvious indications mother died violently in Wicklow home

An investigation into the death of a mother in Wicklow has found no clear signs of violence, while a related story reports on a couple found dead in Bray, who had previously lost two children in a house fire.

BreakingNews.ie: Unexplained Deaths of Mother and Partner in Wicklow Home

The death of Bridget “Biddy” O’Brien (45) and her partner at their Co Wicklow home remains unexplained, with no obvious indications of violence.

TheJournal.ie: Couple found dead at Bray home, post-mortem results awaited

Gardaí are awaiting post-mortem examination results after a man and a woman were discovered deceased at a residence in Bray.

TheJournal.ie: Investigation continues into Bray deaths

The investigation is ongoing into the deaths of a man and woman found at a house in Bray.

The Dáil has passed a bill to remove the 'triple lock' mechanism, which currently requires UN approval for deploying Irish troops. The vote, with 79 in favour and 71 against, was met with anger from opposition parties, who argue the change threatens Irish neutrality and was pushed through with a curtailed debate.

TheJournal.ie: Dáil votes to remove triple lock

The Dáil has voted by a margin of 79 to 71 to remove the triple lock.

The Irish Times: Triple lock Bill passes Dáil vote amid Opposition anger

A bill concerning the 'triple lock' has passed a vote in the Dáil, despite significant anger from the Opposition regarding a curtailed debate.

Ireland is bracing for Storm Austen, with Met Éireann issuing orange weather warnings for heavy rain and a risk of flooding across many areas. The approaching storm has also prompted criticism of Ireland's climate policy, which has been likened to a "plaster on a gash" in addressing serious environmental issues.

Irish Examiner: Storm Austen: Ireland's climate policy compared to 'plaster on a gash'

Ireland's climate policy, under the influence of Storm Austen, is being criticized as insufficient, likened to applying a plaster to a serious wound.

TheJournal.ie: Storm Austen to bring rain and flooding risk

Orange weather warnings are in effect, with forecasts predicting rain across many areas and a risk of flooding tonight as Storm Austen approaches.

The Irish Times: Storm Austen: Orange warnings issued as Ireland braces for torrential rain and…

Met Éireann has issued orange warnings for Storm Austen, with Ireland anticipating heavy rain and strong winds.

Gardaí have recovered luxury items, including BMWs, Rolex watches, and Louis Vuitton bags, with an estimated value of €290,000. These seizures were made during recent searches as part of an ongoing investigation into a Dublin-based charity.

TheJournal.ie: Luxury goods seized in Dublin charity investigation

Gardaí have recovered luxury items, including BMWs, Rolex watches, and Louis Vuitton bags, valued at approximately €290,000 during recent searches as part of an investigation into a Dublin-based charity.

Two separate fatal road traffic collisions have occurred in County Cork, resulting in the death of a pedestrian on the Cork-Mallow road and another young pedestrian in his 20s after being struck by a car.

Irish Examiner: Pedestrian killed in Cork-Mallow road crash

A pedestrian has died following a road traffic collision on the Cork-Mallow road.

TheJournal.ie: Young pedestrian dies after car collision in Co Cork

A pedestrian in his 20s has died after being struck by a car in County Cork.

Ukrainian families residing in the Trabolgan accommodation centre have been informed that they will no longer be permitted to prepare their own food.

Irish Examiner: Ukrainian families in Trabolgan told they cannot make own food

Ukrainian families residing in Trabolgan have been informed they will no longer be permitted to prepare their own food.