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Spanish cops arrest two suspects over alleged 'Irish scam' in tourist hotspot
Spain
The two Irishmen were arrested on the Costa Brava last week where it's alleged they conned a local out of thousands of euro in the infamous tarmac scam that gangs are using all over Europe
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Lanzarote travel warning issued for Irish holidaymakers as island placed on 'no list'
Lanzarote
Irish holidaymakers planning trips to the Canary Islands have been issued with a travel warning after the popular tourist destinations were placed on a 'no list'.
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Spanish authorities hand back €100k to Gerry Hutch as 'The Monk' gets major boost in election bid
Gerry The Monk Hutch
'The Monk' (62), initially had to fork over the massive sum of money to allow him to be released from prison
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Taoiseach to meet Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid
Micheal Martin
Micheal Martin’s meeting with Mr Sanchez comes a week before the Taoiseach meets Mr Trump in the Oval Office on St Patrick’s Day
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Spain holiday warning for Irish tourists as nearly 1,000 fined under new rules
Spain holidays
Irish tourists travelling to Spain are being warned to follow new rules in Barcelona after police issued nearly 1,000 fines in a week.
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Irish holidaymakers ditch Tenerife for luxury sun paradise just 3.5 hours away
Holidays
Irish holidaymakers are increasingly swapping the Canary Islands for a luxury sunshine hotspot just 3.5 hours from home with bookings up 170% already this year.
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John George murder suspect shot dead in Spain
Belfast
Michael Maly was shot dead on a street close to the sea on a residential estate
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Warnings for Irish tourists heading to Spain, Portugal, Turkey for 2026 summer holidays
Department of Foreign Affairs
Irish holidaymakers heading to Spain, Portugal and Turkey this summer are advised to follow the Department of Foreign Affairs' safety and security guidance.
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Canary Islands earthquake sparks volcano fear as 4.1 tremor hits Tenerife and Gran Canaria
Spain
Thousands felt the 4.1 magnitude earthquake across Tenerife and Gran Canaria but scientists say it's not connected to Mount Teide seismic swarms and no eruption is imminent
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Canary Island issues alert after holiday hotspot invaded by swarm of locusts
Lanzarote
An alert has been issued by authorities in the Canary Islands after Lanzarote was hit by a massive swarm of locusts, which could be set to cause problems in the area
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Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after man, 63, found dead in Tenerife hotel room
Crime
Russell Watts, 63, was found dead in his room at the Hotel Catalonia Punta Del Rey, in the Candelaria area of the Spanish island, on January 10
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'Woodpeckers keep knocking out our power, at first I thought it was a joke'
ESB
Locals in Clogga, a small townland east of Sixmilebridge, have been continuously losing electricity due to the pesky peckers over the last 14 months - sometimes for multiple days at a time.
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Two stunning European cities now just one direct Aer Lingus flight from Cork Airport
Cork Airport
Aer Lingus has announced a major boost for Munster holidaymakers as it has launched new routes and extra flights from Cork Airport this summer.
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Irish family used to take 1 holiday a year, now they take 5 and have saved €8,000
Holidays
A Cork family of six have gone from taking one holiday a year to five and saved around €8,000 by swapping homes worldwide.
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Horror fire in Spain leaves at least five dead and others injured
Spain
For reasons not yet known, the victims could not escape the attic storage room, authorities said
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Fundraiser launched to bring “loving, kind, and generous” Irish mum home after Tenerife holiday tragedy
GoFundMe
Teegan Clarke is fundraising for her family after her aunt Ann suddenly died in Spain
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Dad dies after falling from Costa Del Sol balcony while kids slept inside
World News
Emergency services were called to reports of the man falling from the sixth floor but were unable to save him
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Model Cristina Perez Galcenco, 21, found dead at Costa del Sol home
Spain
Cristina Perez Galcenco, 21, was found dead at her home in Caleta de Velez in the province of Malaga
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Red alert declared in Spain as Irish holidaymakers face 'extraordinary danger' weather
Spain
Irish holidaymakers travelling to Spain and Portugal have been warned to take precautions as red weather alerts signal 'extraordinary danger'.
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'Biggest fright of my life' - Irish cyclist Nicolas Roche attacked by three men in Spain
Nicolas Roche
The 41-year-old former professional road bicycle racer was leaving a restaurant in Barcelona when a gang of thieves attacked him
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Urgent search launched for expat, 57, who has gone missing in Costa del Sol
Spain
Kevin Walsh, 57, was last seen in Estepona on Monday and is believed to be driving a silver Citroen Saxo.
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Warning for Irish holidaymakers in Spain and Portugal as ferocious storm batters resorts
Spain
Irish holidaymakers heading to Spain and Portugal for the bank holiday weekend are being warned to expect severe weather.
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'I love Benidorm so much I visit five times a year – trying different resort backfired'
Benidorm
A tourist who visits Benidorm five times a year tried Benalmadena as an alternative but found the rival Costa del Sol resort lacking in entertainment and atmosphere
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Irish families offered free kids' holidays in cost of living boost
Holidays
Irish families can now book summer 2026 holidays more affordably, with On the Beach offering free kids' stays on selected trips and deposits from just €10 per person.
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