Gail Conway

Business Reporter

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

Athlone Town invested in the streaming system during the pandemic

Equipment worth €3,000 stolen from Athlone Town FC

Athlone Town AFC has reported that vital equipment for streaming its matches was stolen in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Regional • 26 Jan 24

Water levels at Lough Funshinagh are continuing to rise

Fears for Roscommon community due to flood-prone lake

A Co Roscommon community fears that some residents could face homelessness in the coming weeks as flooding at Lough Funshinagh is higher than it has ever been at this time of year.

Connacht • 26 Jan 24

Elderly man injured in Westmeath burglary

A man in his 80s was hospitalised after an aggravated burglary at his home in Co Westmeath in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Leinster • 24 Jan 24