https://www.merito.news/ie/ireland/2026/10/18/around-500-protest-in-midleton-over-delayed-flood-defences-fcypj7xq 2026-10-18T13:30:00+00:00 https://www.merito.news/storage/articles/fcypj7xq/seo/cover-16x9.webp The demonstration called for action as the main scheme awaits a planning application. https://www.merito.news/ie/ireland/2026/10/18/man-dies-after-assault-in-dublin-7-as-gardai-seek-witnesses-eevifesh 2026-10-18T13:25:17+00:00 https://www.merito.news/storage/articles/eevifesh/seo/cover-16x9.webp The man was found at Blackhorse Place; Gardaí are seeking information about activity in the area during the stated window. https://www.merito.news/ie/ireland/2026/10/18/two-charged-in-connection-with-fatal-waterford-house-fire-sjznabd0 2026-10-18T10:54:57+00:00 https://www.merito.news/storage/articles/sjznabd0/seo/cover-16x9.webp The fatal Waterford fire is the subject of an ongoing Garda investigation.