Fergal O'Brien

Business Correspondent

The funeral of writer Edna O'Brien takes place on Holy Island in Co Clare

Edna O'Brien a 'speaker of truth', funeral told

The purpose of Edna O'Brien's writing was to "illuminate, inspire, give courage" to those who struggled to speak out, her son has told mourners at her funeral mass in Co Clare.

Ireland • 10 Aug 24

Edna O'Brien died in London on 27 July last

Reposal for writer Edna O'Brien ahead of Clare funeral

The reposal for acclaimed Irish writer Edna O'Brien has taken place in Co Clare.

Munster • 09 Aug 24

Gardaí with body-cams on patrol in Limerick

Garda body-cam footage 'essential' in Coolock riots probe

The Garda Commissioner has said that 48 pieces of evidential footage were captured on body-worn cameras during the recent riots in Coolock in Dublin.

Dublin • 01 Aug 24

Patrick Gallagher enlisted in the US Marines as the Vietnam War escalated (File image)

US naval vessel christened in honour of Co Mayo man

A new US naval vessel, named in honour of a Co Mayo man who died in the Vietnam War, has been officially christened.

Ireland • 27 Jul 24

Frank Kilbride was remanded in custody to appear again before Longford Circuit Court next week

Former cllr facing jail sentence over laundering charges

A former Fine Gael councillor from Co Longford is facing a jail sentence in connection with three charges of money laundering.

Leinster • 26 Jul 24

102 people have lost their lives in incidents on the roads since the start of the year

Govt considering graduated penalty points for speeding

The new Minister of State for Transport has said graduated penalty points, linked to levels of speeding, would be fair and proportionate.

Ireland • 12 Jul 24

Joseph Doyle, seen above at a previous hearing, pleaded guilty to 29 sample charges (Image: Collins)

Garda who 'betrayed' public's trust jailed for corruption

A garda has been sentenced at Trim Circuit Court in Co Meath to three years in jail for corruption and deception offences, in what was described as an abuse of his power.

Courts • 04 Jul 24

The R394 at Gartlandstown is closed and diversions are in place

Gardaí appeal for 'extreme caution' following road deaths

Gardaí have renewed their appeal to all road users to "exercise extreme caution and stay safe", following the deaths of four people in separate road crashes in counties Mayo and Westmeath.

Ireland • 03 Jul 24

Around 20 people holding placards took part in the lunchtime demonstration outside Leinster House

Protest against sub-minimum wage held at Leinster House

The Mandate trade union is calling on the Government to abolish sub-minimum wage rates for young workers.

Ireland • 20 Jun 24

Hildegarde Naughton said the Government has 'a lot of legislation that we need to get through'

Coalition not focused on general election - Naughton

The Government Chief Whip has said the Coalition is focused on "delivering for people" and not a general election.

Politics • 16 Jun 24