Gail Conway

Business Reporter

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris also warned the dangers of speeding

Drink driving gains almost lost to drug drivers - Harris

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said that gains made in the decline of drink driving have been almost lost and replaced by drivers under the influence of drugs.

Ireland • 26 Feb 24

The consultation process on the proposed by-laws for the Shannon Navigation System is now in its second phase

Objections to fees in waterways plan raised by group

A group objecting to proposed by-law changes relating to canals and waterways have criticised the consultation process and accused it of "being flawed" and "lacking transparency".

Ireland • 27 Feb 24

Thirty-four electric buses will initially enter the Limerick service, while drivers and staff are currently undergoing testing and training

Electric bus service for Limerick after Athlone project

Bus Éireann is set to use findings from its first electric town bus service in Athlone to launch its first electric regional city service in Limerick before Easter.

Leinster • 19 Feb 24

Edward John and Teresa Beattie have lived at Ballagh beside Lough Funshinagh all their lives

Roscommon couple devastated over road closure by home

An elderly couple in Co Roscommon have said that they are devastated after being told the road outside their home is going to be closed on Monday to facilitate flood relief protection measures.

Connacht • 19 Feb 24

Frederick Thompson appeared in court in Portlaoise

Prisoner in court charged over threat to kill

Frederick Thompson has appeared in court charged with threatening to kill and assault causing harm at Portlaoise Prison.

Leinster • 15 Feb 24

Booker Prize winner Lynch appointed Fellow at Maynooth

Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch has been appointed Distinguished Writing Fellow at Maynooth University.

Leinster • 13 Feb 24

Michelle O'Neill became Northern Ireland's first nationalist First Minister today

Michelle O'Neill makes history after rapid rise in SF

From a background steeped in republicanism, Michelle O'Neill has made history by becoming Northern Ireland's first nationalist First Minister.

Politics • 03 Feb 24

Up to 4,000 students took part in the new world record attempt

Watch: Attempt at largest human St Brigid's Cross record

Thousands of secondary school students from Co Kildare have attempted to create a new world record at the Curragh Racecourse this afternoon by forming a human St Brigid's Cross.

Regional • 02 Feb 24

Brigid 1500 celebrations will take place across the country

Celebrations across Ireland to mark St Brigid's day

A huge programme of events is being planned for Brigid 1500 celebrations, ranging from traditional St Brigid's cross-making to spectacular light shows and concerts spread across the second Bank Holiday weekend in her honour.

Leinster • 01 Feb 24

(L-R) Barry Downes, CEO of Affidea; Anne Murphy, Director of Nursing Naas General Hospital and Kieran McDonald, General Manager Naas General Hospital

New injury unit opens at Naas General Hospital

A new injury unit has opened at Naas General Hospital. Patients with minor injuries such as broken bones, sprains, burns, wounds and minor head injuries can attend the walk-in facility located in Vista Primary Care.

Leinster • 29 Jan 24