Laura Hogan

North East Correspondent

'No intention' to open taxi market to ride-hailing apps

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has said the full introduction of ride-hailing services is not Government policy and there is "no intention to introduce it", amid calls from the CCPC to open the taxi market up to them.

Ireland • 4 hrs

Meath man jailed for animal cruelty involving 90 horses

A 54-year-old man who admitted to animal cruelty offences in relation to 90 horses in Co Meath has been jailed for two years.

Leinster • 17 Feb

3 lambs grazing pasture near the coast of Ireland

Sheep farmers call for more supports over dog attacks

A Co Monaghan sheep-farming family is calling for new dog-control regulations and more supports for farmers who lose their sheep in dog attacks.

Ireland • 15 Feb

A plot of land is pictured in Ratoath, Co Meath

Calls for HSE to 'do something' with vacant Co Meath site

There have been calls for the HSE to take action after leaving a 2.5-acre site in a Co Meath village vacant for the last 25 years.

Leinster • 13 Feb

Hemlock Water Dropwort found on Bettystown Beach in Co Meath (Pic: Max Cody, Four Shore Adventures)

Warning over 'highly toxic' plant on Bettystown Beach

The public is being warned to be vigilant after reported sightings of a highly toxic plant Bettystown Beach in Co Meath.

Leinster • 12 Feb

Events take place across the country to honour St Brigid

Events are taking place around the country on the fourth bank holiday weekend in honour of one of Ireland's patron saints, St Brigid.

Ireland • 01 Feb

506kg of cannabis, with an estimated value of €10,120,000 seized in Co Louth

Three men appear in court over €10m drugs seizure

Three men have appeared in court charged in connection with a €10 million drugs seizure in Co Louth.

Crime • 01 Feb

Multiple events in Co Louth to mark St Brigid's weekend

A full programme of events is getting under way in Co Louth for St Brigid's weekend.

Leinster • 30 Jan

Michael Griffin - pic - Laura Hogan - RTE

Man jailed for 5 years for indecent assault of two girls

A 76-year-old man has been jailed for five years for indecently assaulting two young girls in the 1970s and 1980s.

Courts • 29 Jan

St Louis Chapel Monaghan - pic - Laura Hogan - RTE

Monaghan chapel to be redeveloped as part of €7m plan

A historic chapel in Monaghan town on the grounds of a former convent is to be redeveloped as part of a €7 million plan.

Ulster • 28 Jan