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Pledge to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in bid to return Emily Hand to her family

Ireland’s deputy premier has said the government will leave “no stone unturned” in their efforts to return an Irish-Israeli girl to her family. Emily Hand, eight, was initially thought to be dead in the aftermath of the attack on Israeli citizens on ...

14 Nov 2023 at 15:59

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'Free at last' - Macron confirms Iran's release of two French nationals including Irishman

Two French citizens imprisoned in Iran have been freed, French authorities have said. Benjamin Briere and Bernard Phelan, both of whom had been held in a prison in Mashhad, in north-east Iran, are heading to Paris, French foreign minister Catherine ...

13 May 2023 at 11:25

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Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand held hostage in Gaza released

A young Irish-Israeli girl has been released after being held captive by Hamas. Emily Hand, nine, is understood to be have been held hostage by militants in Gaza after being captured in the Hamas attack on Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7. Her father ...

26 Nov 2023 at 02:42

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WATCH: Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand reunited with father after Hamas release

Nine-year-old Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand who had been held hostage by Hamas has been reunited with her father. Video footage shows her running into her father Thomas’s arms at a location in Israel. Emily was among a number of people to be ...

26 Nov 2023 at 10:50

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Higgins says his heart goes out to families of murdered Israeli hostages

Ireland’s President has called for an end to the killing in Gaza as he expressed sympathies with the families of six murdered Israeli hostages. Michael D Higgins was commenting following the discovery of the bodies of the six hostages in ...

01 Sept 2024 at 18:34

National News

Some Irish citizens ‘may be able to leave Gaza’ on Wednesday

Some Irish citizens may be able to leave Gaza on Wednesday amid a “complex situation”, it has been indicated. It comes as Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin travels to Egypt where the Rafah crossing is located. Up to 40 Irish ...

14 Nov 2023 at 23:13

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Thurles Drama Group gets set to stage Brendan Behan's The Hostage

Opening on Monday November 18 for 6 nights, Thurles Drama will stage Brendan Behan’s Classic comedy satire, The Hostage. The group last presented this great play in 1991 and given all the current developments with Brexit, the ...

30 Oct 2019 at 13:11

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Thrilling tale 'The Hostage' set for Cappawhite stage

Cappawhite Drama Group is very busy rehearsing for their forthcoming production of The Hostage by Brendan Behan set in Dublin in the 1960’s. On the surface the story appears to be serious drama however the play is also a ...

30 Oct 2017 at 16:36

National News

BREAKING: Man hospitalised following major garda standoff with driver barricaded in van blocking road

Gardaí were rushed to the scene of an incident of a busy Sligo town this afternoon which resulted in a lengthy standoff between a man and negotiators. The incident occurred on the Main Street in Collooney, County Sligo ...

22 Oct 2024 at 17:43

National News

'It doesn't exist you idiots' - Irish man Thomas Hand rubbishes Israel apartheid claims

Irish man Thomas Hand has rubbished claims Israel is committing apartheid in Palestine. Hand, whose daughter Emily was taken captive by Hamas in the October 7 attacks and held for 50 days, spoke about the apartheid ...

16 Jan 2024 at 17:24

National News

Harris reiterates call for ceasefire in Gaza after six hostages found dead

The Taoiseach has described the murder of six Israeli hostages in Gaza as an outrage. Simon Harris reiterated his call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire following the discovery of the bodies of the six ...

01 Sept 2024 at 10:18

National News

Irishwoman kidnapped in Haiti is released along with other hostages

An Irishwoman and seven other people kidnapped in Haiti earlier this month have been released, Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has said. Gena Heraty, who is from Westport in Co Mayo, was one of eight ...

29 Aug 2025 at 18:08

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