Laura Hogan

North East Correspondent

Mother of man murdered in 2007 calls for 'justice'

The mother of Paul Quinn has appealed for those who know what happened to her son to "tell us the truth" and "clear your conscience".

Ireland • 21 Oct

SportUile offices launch, Drogheda East Meath

SportUile programme for Drogheda/East Meath launched

A new sports programme aimed at strengthening the communities of Drogheda and East Meath has been officially launched.

Leinster • 16 Oct

An illustration of a proposed sports campus for County Cavan. It shows a building with some wodden cladding and some green spaces

Cavan sports facility project receives extra €15m funding

A state-of-the-art sporting facility in Cavan has received a major funding boost through the announcement of an extra €15 million for the project.

Ulster • 16 Oct

The improvised explosive device was discovered in Co Louth in June last year

Two men charged over device found in Louth in 2024

Two men have been charged with preparation of a terrorist act in connection with the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive device in Co Louth last year.

Ulster • 15 Oct

Michael Reade has presented his own show on LMFM for the last 21 years (pic courtesy of LMFM)

Broadcaster Michael Reade announces terminal illness

Veteran broadcaster Michael Reade had announced that he is terminally ill.

Leinster • 17 Sep 24

The Morning Star pub in Tullyallen is hundreds of years old and has been a public house since the 1850s

Concern over rising insurance cost for thatched buildings

The owner of a thatched pub in Co Louth has said he cannot afford to pay his insurance premium, after receiving a quote of almost €20,000.

Ireland • 01 Sep 24

Services in Cavan had been reduced to an outreach-only model due to staff shortages

IWA day centre services return in Cavan on phased basis

In person day-services at the Irish Wheelchair Association in Co Cavan are resuming on a phased basis after closing their doors earlier this year.

Ulster • 30 Aug 24

A large crowd of campaigners and supporters gathered outside Louth County Council offices

Opponents to Louth greenway hand petition to councillors

A convoy of tractors and cars rolled into Dundalk from the Cooley Peninsula in a show of opposition to a proposed greenway in the area.

Regional • 30 Aug 24

The affected students had been on concessionary tickets meaning they are not guaranteed a seat as they do not attend their geographically nearest school (Photo: Seán McMahon)

'Save our seats' - protest over school bus spots in Cavan

Parents and students in south Cavan have urged the Department of Education to "save our seats" as they protested today over school bus seat allocations.

Regional • 26 Aug 24

US President Joe Biden in McAteers The Food House in April 2023

Dundalk restaurant visited by Joe Biden has closed

A Dundalk restaurant visited by US President Joe Biden during his trip to Ireland last year has closed its doors.

Leinster • 22 Aug 24