Laura Hogan

North East Correspondent

close up of a Samsung Mixed-Reality Headset

Immersive tech summit taking place in Dundalk

An immersive technology summit exploring how artificial intelligence and virtual reality are reshaping industries is taking place in Dundalk today.

Leinster • 29 Oct 25

Investigation after woman's body found in Co Meath

An investigation is under way into the death of a woman in Co Meath.

Leinster • 29 Oct 25

The site of the original Cobar copper mine, now a tourist attraction is seen on April 17, 2020 in Cobar, Australia. For Australians who live in the bush and hundreds of kilometres away from the nearest supermarket, it is normal to only travel into town fo

Irish man dies after mining explosion in Australia

A Co Cavan man has died in a mining explosion in Australia.

Ireland • 29 Oct 25

It will focus on equipping the workforce will skills to address the immediate needs of businesses in the region

Dundalk IT launch €10m cross-border education programme

A new €10 million cross-border education programme to address regional skills challenges will be officially launched at Dundalk Institute of Technology today.

Leinster • 24 Oct 25

The LDR4 route connecting the Kells Road south of the River Blackwater in Abbeyland to the Raholdron Road on the north side

New road opening in Navan to reduce traffic congestion

A new road aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Navan Co Meath is being officially opened today.

Leinster • 24 Oct 25

Arielshot of Lú Festival of Light in Drogheda

Drogheda turns into open-air gallery for Bank Holiday

The town of Drogheda will be turned into an open-air gallery for the October Bank Holiday weekend as the Lú Festival of Light gets under way.

Leinster • 24 Oct 25

Columba McVeigh search efforts 'undiminished' 50 years on

Investigators searching for the remains of 'disappeared' Columba McVeigh have said their determination to find him is "undiminished".

Ulster • 21 Oct 25

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 25

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 25

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 25