Conor Kane

South East Correspondent

Simon Harris said the Government must balance providing accommodation to refugees and ensuring communities do not lose access to facilities

Accommodation for refugees must be 'sustainable' - Harris

The Taoiseach said he wants to see the approach to accommodating refugees move from an emergency situation to one that is "more sustainable".

Ireland • 13 Jul 24

President Volodymyr Zelensky and Taoiseach Simon Harris pictured ahead of their bilateral discussions at Shannon Airport

Zelensky dismisses Biden gaffe as a 'mistake'

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has brushed off US President Joe Biden's gaffe in which he mistakenly introduced him as 'President Putin' as he held talks with Taoiseach Simon Harris during a stopover at Shannon Airport.

Ireland • 13 Jul 24

(L-R) Nicole Murphy, Grace McSweeney, her brother Luke McSweeney, and Zoey Coffey

Accidental death verdicts at inquest into Clonmel crash

An inquest into the deaths of four young adults in a fatal crash in Clonmel last August has recorded verdicts of accidental death.

Ireland • 11 Jul 24

The Co Waterford festival highlights the nature, heritage and history of the mountain range and its hinterland

Comeraghs Wild Festival celebrates 10th anniversary

An open-air concert in historic and picturesque surroundings is among the highlights of this year's Comeraghs Wild Festival which is celebrating its tenth anniversary.

Munster • 07 Jul 24

The All-Ireland Championships coincide with the 50th anniversary of the invention of the Rubik's Cube

Over 250 people to compete in Rubik's Cube championships

Sleight of hand and speedy co-ordination will be the key elements on display this weekend for the latest edition of Ireland's annual Rubik's Cube championships.

Munster • 05 Jul 24

Sergeant William Doyle was found guilty at Waterford District Court

Community service for garda sergeant convicted of assault

A garda sergeant has been ordered to complete 80 hours of community service after being found guilty of assault and of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Courts • 05 Jul 24

The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to Michael Grant's family

Irishman dies while on holiday in Spain

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said it is providing consular assistance to the family of an Irishman who died while on holiday in Spain.

Munster • 01 Jul 24

Vandals targeted the 'crease' or focal point of the cricket pitch, used by the Vikings club at their facility on the outskirts of Waterford city

Investigation after Waterford cricket pitch damaged

A Waterford-based cricket club hit by vandalism at the weekend has said it will cost thousands of euro to repair the damage caused to its grounds.

Munster • 01 Jul 24

The incident occurred on the R680 Cork Road

Second boy dies after e-scooter, bus crash in Waterford

Two boys have died following a collision between a bus and an e-scooter in Waterford in the early hours of this morning.

Ireland • 28 Jun 24

Galeema Davids' children are in the local primary school, with one due to start secondary school

Borrisokane campaign over former asylum seekers' housing

A campaign is under way in Borrisokane, Co Tipperary, to allow 20 families who have been granted Leave to Remain in Ireland to stay in the accommodation which IPAS has provided for them until now.

Munster • 17 Jun 24