Fergal O'Brien

Business Correspondent

Professor John O'Halloran received the honorary degree in recognition of what was described as his 'outstanding leadership in advancing sustainability in higher education'

President of UCC awarded honorary doctorate in US

The President of University College Cork has been awarded an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters by the University of Massachusetts Lowell in the US.

Munster • 18 May 25

The 'National Demonstration for Palestine' has been organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Pro-Palestinian protesters call for immediate ceasefire

The organisers of a pro-Palestine protest march in Dublin claim it was one of the biggest to date, with "tens of thousands" of people taking part.

Dublin • 17 May 25

A search operation had been launched around 11pm last night

Fisherman, 80s, found safe after Lough Corrib search

A fisherman aged in his 80s, who had been missing on Lough Corrib overnight, has been found safe and well.

Ireland • 22 May 25

Chief Executive of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Rachel Morrogh

Woman isolated over rape case 'deserves support' - DRCC

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has said a woman, who said she has become isolated from the rest of the Traveller community for bringing her husband to court "deserves respect and support for taking this extremely tough decision".

Ireland • 01 Apr 25

The Irish Cancer Society has seen an increase of 126% in patient transport services

Irish Cancer Society sees record demand for services

The Irish Cancer Society has said it needs to raise €30 million this year to meet a record demand for its services, which increased significantly last year.

Health • 24 Mar 25

Inothewayurthinkin (L) was paraded at Skryne GAA club alongside his fellow Cheltenham winner stablemate Stumptown

Hero's welcome in Co Meath for Cheltenham Gold Cup winner

The winner of the Gold Cup at the Cheltenham racing festival has received a hero's welcome home in Co Meath.

Ireland • 19 Mar 25

Conor McGregor met US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office (Photo via @WhiteHouse)

McGregor comments don't reflect Irish views - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste have said remarks by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor at the White House, in which he was highly critical of Ireland's immigration policies, are not the views of the people of Ireland.

Ireland • 18 Mar 25

Gardaí have been mounting checkpoints on roads across the country

Gardaí to step up checkpoints over St Patrick's weekend

A clampdown on intoxicated driving is the focus of an extensive road safety campaign in place across the St Patrick's Day bank holiday weekend.

Ireland • 13 Mar 25

Preparation work to upgrade the A5 is under way at a number of locations

GAA president urges members to take part in A5 protest

GAA President Jarlath Burns has urged members of the association to take part in a protest next week to support a campaign to upgrade one of Ireland's most dangerous roads.

Ireland • 12 Mar 25

Irene McAleer, sister of Robert Wilkin, delivered a statement on behalf of herself and her surviving siblings

Sliabh Liag murderers 'calculating' - victim's sister

The sister of Robert 'Robin' Wilkin has said she feels overwhelmed by the lack of remorse shown by her brother's "cold, calculating" murderers and by the way they dumped his body over Ireland's tallest cliffs "as if his life was worthless".

Courts • 07 Mar 25