Conor Kane

South East Correspondent

Kyle Hayes has denied two violent disorder charges and one charge of assault causing harm (file pic)

Kyle Hayes assumed role of 'policeman' - trial hears

A man allegedly attacked by Limerick All-Ireland winning hurler Kyle Hayes was subjected to a vicious, sustained and unjustified assault after the All-Star acted as a "policeman" when he saw the injured party talking to two women he knew, a trial has heard.

Ireland • 30 Nov 23

Mrs Honan was the only woman to serve as Seanad Cathaoirleach since the foundation of the State

Former Seanad Cathaoirleach Tras Honan dies aged 93

The death has been announced of former Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, Tras Honan.

Munster • 26 Nov 23

Kyle Hayes has denied two violent disorder charges and one charge of assault causing harm

Man subjected to 'vicious assault' in club, court told

A man on a night out in Limerick was subjected to a "vicious assault" in a local nightclub, a court hearing the trial of three men including All-Ireland winning Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes has been told.

Munster • 22 Nov 23

Trial hears Hayes 'punched and kicked' man

A trial is under way at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court of three men, including All-Ireland winning hurler Kyle Hayes, who are charged with offences relating to incidents alleged to have happened in and outside a Limerick nightclub four years ago.

Ireland • 21 Nov 23

The Smithwick's visitor centre now offers 'sensory-friendly' hours

Sensory mornings launched at Smithwick's visitor centre

The Smithwick's Experience visitor attraction in Kilkenny is now offering "sensory-friendly" hours for people with autism and sensory-sensitive people.

Regional • 20 Nov 23

LÉ Samuel Beckett has been deployed on humanitarian missions in the Mediterranean (file pic)

Offshore allowance to double after ten days at sea

The Government has announced that an allowance paid to Naval Service personnel for time spent offshore is to be doubled after ten days at sea.

Ireland • 15 Nov 23

RACO wants the Working Time Directive to be implemented, which would stop defence personnel from working more than an average of 48 hours per week

Calls for Government to reform rights of Defence Forces

Commissioned Officers in the Defence Forces have called on the Government to reform the rights of their members to "turn the tide on force attrition".

Ireland • 15 Nov 23

SETU was established following the amalgamation of Waterford IT (pictured) and IT Carlow

Boost for SETU plans on old Waterford Crystal site

Another step in the process of South East Technological University taking over part of the old Waterford Crystal site has been taken with approval from the Minister for Further and Higher Education to conclude the purchase.

Regional • 09 Nov 23

CALMAST Director, Dr Sheila Donegan and Sports scientist, lecturer and podcaster, Bruce Wardrop

South East Festival looks at what it means to be human

Over 50 events in a range of venues will run next week as part of the latest South East Science Festival which aims to provide something for all ages and interests.

Regional • 07 Nov 23

Richard Satchwell was remanded in custody last month after being charged with the murder of Tina Satchwell (file pic)

Further adjournment in Tina Satchwell murder case

The case against Richard Satchwell, who is accused of murdering his wife Tina Satchwell at their home in 2017, has been adjourned for a further four weeks to allow for the preparation of DPP directions.

Courts • 07 Nov 23