Father of young Syrian boys speaks for first time about the death of his family members
The father of a three-year-old boy photographed lying dead on a beach has said all he wants to do is "lie in a grave" with his children.
Abdullah Kurdi, who also lost another of his sons and his wife, described the moments before he realised his family had drowned.
How you can help refugees while at Electric Picnic this weekend
On what will no doubt be a calm, dewy Monday morning in Stradbally, festival-goers will be emerging into the hard realities of the looming work-week.
The weekend of fun and music may seem a million miles away from the shocking scenes in Budapest, Calais and Greece, but a few volunteers will be using the morning to gather supplies for refugees struggling to get by in Calais' notorious Jungle camp.
"Refugees Welcome" - One League of Ireland club opens their doors
For a club that were founded 125 years ago this week, Bohemians remain one of the most modern football clubs in Ireland.
The club regularly become involved in social issues around the country and were vocally supportive of a Yes vote the Marriage Equality Referendum earlier this year.
The club revealed a mural last night at Dalymount Park with the title "REFUGEES WELCOME". The plight of refugees has been in focus in recent months as many families try and find themselves a better life in Europe.
Man dies following assault in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating after a man died following a serious assault in Dublin.
A man was attacked at Avonbeg Gardens in Tallaght at around 5.30pm.
The man was taken to Tallaght Hospital after the attack and was pronounced dead a short time later.
Government to persevere with minimum alcohol pricing despite ECJ warning
The Government looks set to push ahead with plans for minimum pricing on alcohol, despite a damaging opinion from a European court.
The European Court of Justice's Advocate General says a similar Scottish policy could break free trade rules, and setting a base price would only be legal if a Government could prove no other law would deliver the same health benefits.
The court is likely to make a final ruling later in the year, but any adverse ruling would put an end to Ireland's plans for minimum pricing.
