Gail Conway

Business Reporter

The three men were released on bail to appear before the court again on 6 June for the DPP's directions

Three men in court over firearm trafficking investigation

Three men described by a judge as "young and naïve" have appeared in court in Co Kildare in connection with an intelligence-led operation into firearm trafficking.

Courts • 04 Mar 24

The building saw significant fire damage

Recycling centre fire brought under control

Offaly Fire Service was called to a fire in a recycling facility on the Cappincur Road in Tullamore just before 9pm last night.

Leinster • 01 Mar 24

Eva Donlan, Evie Nugent and Meabh O'Shea received a warm welcome at Moate Community College

Westmeath students welcome home Junk Kouture winners

The winners of the Junk Kouture global fashion competition, Eva Donlan, Evie Nugent and Meabh O'Shea from Moate Community School, were given a rapturous welcome home by their fellow students in Westmeath.

Leinster • 28 Feb 24

Gardaí attended the scene on the L2015 at New Road in Clara this morning

Man, 60s, dies after road crash in Co Offaly

A man in his 60s has died following a single-car crash in Co Offaly.

Regional • 26 Feb 24

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