Laura Hogan

North East Correspondent

The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit has been called in to deal with the device

Suspicious device may be 'old hand grenade' - council

The Army was called to deal with a suspicious device that was found in Monaghan town today, with the County Council saying it "appears to be an old hand grenade".

Ulster • 13 Jun 23

Campaigners calling for Drogheda to be declared a city

Drogheda campaign for city status dealt blow

The campaign for Drogheda to attain "city status" has been dealt a blow, as the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage confirmed it is "not being considered at the moment".

Leinster • 12 Jun 23

A selection of the archaeological objects recovered by gardaí

Public reminded that artefact finds must be reported

The National Museum is reminding the public that the discovery of archaeological objects must be reported by law.

Leinster • 12 Jun 23

The commission has published its annual report for 2022 (file pic)

'Significant issues' with HSE's mental health services

The Mental Health Commission has warned that HSE mental health services risk being removed from the register of approved centres if they do not improve compliance.

Health • 09 Jun 23

The man has since been transferred to the Mater Hospital in Dublin (File photo: RollingNews.ie)

Man seriously injured in Louth assault

A man has been seriously injured after an assault in Dundalk last night.

Leinster • 08 Jun 23

More than 80,000 people will attend the sold-out gig in the Co Meath village of Slane

Preparations under way for Styles gig at Slane Castle

The historic venue at Slane Castle is getting ready to welcome a new generation of concert-goers this weekend, with popstar Harry Styles playing to over 80,000 fans on Saturday.

Leinster • 07 Jun 23

Catherine Henry's body was found at a house on Bridge Street in Dundalk last week

Man charged with murder of woman in Dundalk

A man in his 20s has been charged in relation to the death of Catherine Henry in Dundalk, Co Louth, last week.

Leinster • 03 Jun 23

Catherine Henry's body found at a house on Bridge Street in Dundalk last week

Man arrested over murder of woman in Dundalk

A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the murder of a woman in Dundalk, Co Louth last week.

Leinster • 01 Jun 23

Local authorities on both sides of the border addressed the A5 public inquiry today

A5 inquiry told road upgrade 'vital' for businesses

A public inquiry into plans to upgrade one of Ireland's most dangerous roads has heard submissions from local authorities on both sides of the border about the economic impact an upgrade to the A5 would have.

Ulster • 31 May 23

Drogheda City Status Group wants the town upgraded to a city

Drogheda: Ireland's newest city?

Drogheda City Status Group is calling on the Government to upgrade Ireland's largest town to a city.

Leinster • 29 May 23