Fergal O'Brien

Business Correspondent

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

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

Micheál Martin said the proposed changes would 'in no way undermine' Ireland's military neutrality (File: RollingNews.ie)

Government taking steps to abandon neutrality - Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin has accused the Government of taking the first dangerous steps towards abandoning the country's long-standing policy of neutrality after draft legislation to amend the triple lock was approved by the Cabinet.

Politics • 04 Mar

Micheál Martin said there has to be a sustainable peace for Ukraine

Suspension of US aid to Ukraine 'a serious setback'

The Taoiseach has said there is "no doubt" the decision by US President Donald Trump to pause military aid to Ukraine is "a very, very serious development".

Politics • 04 Mar

Hundreds of people took part in the event organised by the Ukrainian Action in Ireland and the Ukraine Crisis Centre Ireland groups

Dublin march marks third anniversary of Ukraine invasion

A march has taken place in Dublin to mark the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which falls tomorrow.

Ukraine • 23 Feb

Independent Ireland TD Ken O'Flynn said he believes 'the reality of Ireland's immigration crisis can no longer be ignored' and he called for an urgent reform of the asylum system

Call for full reform of Ireland's asylum seeker process

There has been a call for a "full, absolute root and branch reform" of Ireland's asylum seeker process.

Ireland • 17 Feb

Gardaí said the men, aged from their mid-20s to mid-40s, were attacked by a man in his late-20s

Arrest as three hurt in 'serious' Stoneybatter incident

Three men have been injured following what gardaí described as a "serious incident" in Dublin.

Dublin • 10 Feb

Stephane Benz made no comment during the brief court appearance

Man charged with murder of his father in Malahide

A 29-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his father in Co Dublin.

Ireland • 10 Feb

Some of the most recent research on the site also includes the role of health professionals (stock image)

Repository showcasing mental health research launched

A new online repository showcasing decades of innovative mental health research has been launched by St Patrick's Mental Health Services.

Dublin • 23 Jan

The light-utility helicopters will be used for pilot training to support Defence Forces operations and the Garda Air Support Unit [file image]

Deal reached for new helicopters at a cost of over €90m

The Department of Defence has signed a deal to buy four new helicopters aimed at boosting the capabilities of the Air Corps

Ireland • 30 Dec 24