Stories from Dublin · Ireland

T-Ball Stone has agreed to provide evidence in four days to identify key players within Pegasus. Stone will provide a detailed list of hits carried out under the orders of Harrison Dempsey.

The Irish company Fairla has released the first-ever Gaelic shorts designed specifically for women. The product launch follows developments in specialized footwear for women and football boots.

Kinahan cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern has requested the Special Criminal Court grant credit for time served in a Dubai prison. He described the period of incarceration as onerous during his proceedings.

Wholesale energy market shifts may lead to electricity cost increases for Electric Ireland customers. The company serves over one million customers and currently maintains prices significantly cheaper than rivals.

New legislation is causing a reduction in the short term rental market in Ireland. A number of Airbnb properties and short term lets have already left the market. Property owners are reportedly closing these operations rather than transitioning to the long term rental market.

The nomination period for upcoming by-elections in Ireland closed at midday. A total of 14 candidates have been nominated for the Dublin Central seat and 17 candidates for Galway West. The elections are scheduled for May 22nd to fill vacancies left by Pascal Donahue and Catherine Connolly. The by-elections will select new TDs for these constituencies. A total of 14 candidates will be standing in the elections, according to the report. Nominations closed on Friday for by-elections in Dublin Central and Galway West to be held later this month. The elections will fill two Dáil seats vacated last year by Pascal Dunnehu and Catherine Connolly. A total of 14 candidates are standing in Dublin Central, including representatives from most major parties and six independents or non-party candidates. The party aims for an acceptable outcome from these elections.

A comedian is campaigning for inclusion in Arts Council of Ireland funding after securing 1,400 petition signatures. The comedian stated that comedians are currently excluded from Arts Council of Ireland funding and Culture Ireland support for international opportunities. This advocacy follows a pulse check of the arts sector initiated three years ago by Sinn Féin Deputy Angus O'Snaill. The movement seeks to provide comedians with the same funding access as musicians, actors, or theatre groups.

The Little Museum of Dublin has been named the seventh best tourism attraction in Europe. The museum is located on the north end of St Stephen's Green. This ranking places the institution ahead of the Louvre and the Van Gogh Museum.

The Irish beef industry faces potential competition from the Mercosur trade agreement. The exact economic impact of the South American trade deal remains difficult to quantify. Irish beef producers expressed concerns regarding the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, citing difficulties in verifying the safety of South American beef. The source stated that unlike trade deals with Canada, there are no established mechanisms to check for BSE cases in South American imports. Producers described the current terms as grossly unfair to Irish and European farmers. They called on the European Union to re-evaluate the agreement. A commentator noted that there was no prior discussion regarding these specific benefits during recent trade negotiations. The industry aims to pursue trade agreements to allow products to reach wider markets.

Irish unions are calling on the government to address cost of living pressures affecting workers during International Workers Day. An annual May Day rally is scheduled to be held in Dublin this evening. The rally will focus on housing and cost of living pressures.