Conor Kane

South East Correspondent

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Bishop William Lee has died at the age of 82

Former Bishop of Waterford and Lismore dies age 82

The death has taken place of Bishop William Lee, the former head of the diocese of Waterford and Lismore.

Munster • 05 Jan 24

Imelda Keenan was last seen on 3 January 1994, when she left her apartment in Waterford to carry out an errand

Keenan disappearance: Family hope for truth 30 years on

Three decades since she was last seen, Imelda Keenan remains at the forefront of her family's thoughts and her loved ones hold on to hope that the truth of what happened to her will be discovered.

Ireland • 02 Jan 24

The incident took place at a house outside the village of Kilross in west Co Tipperary

Man appears in court over Co Tipperary death

A man has appeared in court charged in relation to the death of a man who was found unresponsive in a house early on 27 December.

Ireland • 30 Dec 23

Flowers lain in tribute outside the Hillview Sports Club in Clonmel following the deaths of four young people in a car crash

2023: A grim year on the roads in the southeast

Two traumatic road crashes in quick succession left communities in Tipperary stunned at the scale of the loss of life, and the youth of many of those who died. Conor Kane reflects on the distress visited upon Clonmel and Cashel.

2023 in Review • 29 Dec 23

A number of people marched from Rosslare village to the centre of the port

Locals protest against plans to house asylum seekers

Locals in Rosslare Harbour, Co Wexford, have protested against plans to house asylum seekers in a former hotel.

Leinster • 12 Dec 23

The new station at Bonmahon is designed to serve the coast guard and the public for decades to come

€5.2m coast guard station opens in Waterford

A new €5.2 million coast guard station has been officially opened on the Waterford coast to help 18 volunteers continue providing a vital emergency service.

Munster • 11 Dec 23

Heba Haj Habo beside one of her artworks

Stories told through art at sanctuary schools ceremony

The latest group of schools where students and staff have gone out of their way to welcome newcomers from other countries have been awarded by being named Champion Schools of Sanctuary while a graduate of one is now telling the story of her memories, through art.

Regional • 07 Dec 23

The alert was raised when a personal locator beacon was activated after the 30-foot vessel overturned (File image: RollingNews.ie)

Four people rescued off coast after boat overturned

Four people have been rescued from Lough Foyle in Co Donegal after their boat overturned.

Ulster • 03 Dec 23

Waterford Airport has not operated commercial flights since 2016

Waterford Airport gets €12m for runway extension

Waterford Airport could see its long-awaited runway extension in place by this time next year following an announcement of more than €12 million in private investment.

Munster • 01 Dec 23

The hotel building is being renovated for use as an International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centre (file image)

Locals condemn suspected arson at former Wexford hotel

People in Rosslare, Co Wexford have condemned a suspected arson attack on machinery being used in the renovation of a former hotel which the Government plans to use as an international protection centre.

Leinster • 01 Dec 23