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Mum lashes out at chaotic Italian resort, says it's not as portrayed on TikTok
Italy
Regina Simmons, 38, was excited to visit Positano, Italy, after seeing 'amazing views' and 'calm empty streets' in photographs and videos on social media - but the reality was very different
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Probe launched after 'dishevelled' woman found on Italian island after vanishing from Ireland
Missing person
Gardai had been searching for the woman, but were contacted last week by Carabinieri police officers in the city of Palermo after she was found
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Irish tourists brutally attacked in Italy by gang of north African youths
Palermo
Officers believe the pair were targeted in separate attacks in the same area and within a short time of each other
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Daredevil Felix Baumgartner killed in horror paragliding crash aged 56
Italy
Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner, famous for his 2012 record breaking jump from the edge of space, has died aged 56 after losing control during a paragliding crash in Italy that also injured a hotel employee.
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Teenage boy dies in beach tragedy after sand tunnel collapses on him
Italy
The 17-year-old was digging a hole when the horror accident unfolded
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Man 'sucked into plane engine' and killed identified as investigations continue
Italy
Builder Andrea Russo has been named locally as the man who was sucked into a plane engine at Milan Bergamo Airport in a horrifying incident that stunned passengers
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Milan Bergamo Airport UPDATES: Person dies after 'sucked into plane's engine'
Travel
A person has died at Milan Bergamo airport, forcing all flights to be suspended - the incident unfolded on the taxiway, which connects the runway with the rest of the airport
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'The ghost children.' Siblings, 9 and 6, found on farm wearing nappies and speaking only in primitive language
Italy
The siblings, a nine-year-old boy and his six-year-old sister, were found to have never been registered with a school or doctor and were completely unknown to the outside world
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Irish holidaymakers warned phone habit risks public shame or €1,000 fine
Holidays
With summer holiday season approaching, Irish travellers are being warned that everyday phone habits like checking maps or taking selfies could lead to fines, public embarrassment or even legal trouble abroad.
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All the hotspots where Irish face anti-tourism protests on holiday this summer
Tourism
Across holiday hotspots, campaigners fed up with rising house prices, low wages and crowded public squares have targeted tourists
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Mount Etna 'red alert' volcano erupts as tourists flee in panic
Italy
Mount Etna erupted early this morning with powerful strombolian explosions, sending tourists fleeing and prompting a red alert for pilots.
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German-born Irish resident acquitted of murder of wife on Italian cruise ship in Court of Appeal
Italy
EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Belling told The Irish Mirror "I cannot yet express how I feel" and said he was looking forward to getting a job after the decision
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'I won €5,000 in EuroMillions and was thrilled, but then Lotto bosses told me to sit down'
Euromillions
One county has become Ireland's lottery hotspot with two huge EuroMillions wins.
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Irish tourist tasered by Italian police after allegedly headbutting his partner
Italy
Italian police say the Irish couple were on holiday in the city of Cagliari when the alleged assault took place
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Drink consumed every day by people on Italian island where most live to 100
Health
Sardinia in the Mediterranean is one of the most beautiful places on Earth - but it's the longevity of its residents that has truly captured the attention of the world
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Holiday warning for Irish visiting four countries this summer
Holidays
Irish holidaymakers could face major disruption this summer as anti-tourism protests across Europe threaten to target airports in a bid to curb mass tourism blamed for soaring rents and housing shortages.
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Four tourists killed and one seriously injured after cable car crashes to the ground in Italy
Italy
Another cable car, containing 16 people, was trapped in the air as a result of the incident and had to be rescued, with footage in Italian media showing them transferring cars in harnesses
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European travel warning as mass flight cancellation event hits airports in holiday hotspots
Holidays
Irish holidaymakers are being warned of major Easter travel disruption as strikes in Greece and Italy ground hundreds of flights and bring widespread chaos to key European airports.
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City where Irish are most likely to be pickpocketed on holiday named - and it's not Spain
Holidays
New research has named among the worst European destinations for pickpocketing, with popular spots like Rome's Trevi Fountain, Paris' Eiffel Tower and Barcelona's Las Ramblas posing the greatest risks for tourists, including Irish holidaymakers.
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Tourist dies after Rome B&B explodes as heartbreaking tributes paid to 'true gentleman'
Rome
Grant Paterson, a 54-year-old Scottish tourist, tragically passed away in Rome after sustaining severe burns in a suspected gas explosion that destroyed his B&B.
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Ryanair knocks huge €60 off flights and it's 'no April fool's day joke' but there is a catch
Ryanair
Ryanair is offering a €60 flight discount as part of its Prime membership launch, but the deal is limited and only available for 24 hours.
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Woman left in coma after Italy collision returns home to Ireland as father issues emotional update
Italy
Hannah Leonard had been training for the Dublin Marathon when she was struck by a vehicle in Sicily
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Irishman recovering in hospital after almost drowning while proposing to girlfriend in Italy
Italy
The incident happened in Trieste on Sunday night. The man had to be rescued by firefighters and the Coast Guard
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Airbnb reveals top trending destination searches for Irish guests for 2025
Airbnb
Irish Airbnb guests are exploring unique destinations in 2025, from historical stays like Tarragona, Spain to adventurous getaways in South Africa and Finland - as well as plenty of spots around Ireland
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