Conor Kane

South East Correspondent

The Spark began life at The Kabin in Knocknaheeny in Cork city

Watch: 'Spark' stars sing hit song live for first time

It was a case of bringing it all back home for The Spark, the rap track produced and performed by young people from counties Cork and Clare, as they used the occasion of Cruinniú na nÓg youth creativity festival to perform the song live for first time.

Ireland • 15 Jun 24

The XL bully has been the focus of attention given the breed's involvement in recent attacks (file image)

Dangerous dogs debate gathers pace following fatal attack

As more dog attacks have taken place in different locations around the country, many believe a ban on certain dog breeds may be coming, following comments made by Minister Heather Humphreys this week.

Ireland • 15 Jun 24

Dr David Curtis says there has been 53 cases of measles in Ireland so far this year

Measles vaccination urged after 53 cases so far this year

Dr David Curtis has been in medicine long enough to remember a time when babies were contracting measles and in many cases becoming very ill and requiring hospitalisation.

Health • 14 Jun 24

Protestors have occupied a 'camp' at the site outside Clonmel in recent weeks

Work resumes on site for refugee homes in Co Tipperary

Excavation work has resumed this morning on a Co Tipperary site which is being prepared for modular homes for Ukrainian refugees. Work had been stopped following violent protests.

Regional • 11 Jun 24

Fine Gael councillor Mary Hilda Cavanagh pictured with six of her grandchildren

50 years on, longest-serving female councillor re-elected

The country's longest-serving female councillor has been re-elected, 50 years after first tasting electoral success.

Elections 2024 • 10 Jun 24

Emergency services went to a home near the town of Dungarvan where a child was found unresponsive

Gardaí treat child's death as a 'tragic accident'

Gardaí say they are treating the death of a child found unresponsive in her home in Co Waterford last night as a "tragic accident".

Munster • 07 Jun 24

IABA president Gerry O'Mahony is due to go on trial in July

IABA chief says he is considering options over position

The president of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association has said that stepping aside or resigning from his position are options, as he faces a charge that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2009 or 2010.

Ireland • 06 Jun 24

Two people occupying the 'camp' in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, declined to comment when RTÉ visited

Migration and consultation on election agenda in Clonmel

A five-hectare piece of land on the edge of Clonmel has been causing controversy and tension in recent weeks as opinions differ on its future and its potential.

Elections 2024 • 05 Jun 24

Students taking part in the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival's Discover Opera programme in Co Waterford

Waterford opera festival aiming to spark new interest

One of the ongoing aims of the people behind the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival in Co Waterford is to reach out to sections of the community where opera might otherwise remain unknown and try to spark some interest.

Munster • 30 May 24

Kieran Brady appeared before Listowel District Court this evening

Man charged with manslaughter of Ger Kennelly in Co Kerry

A man has appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of a 44-year-old man who suffered a fatal stab wound in Co Kerry early yesterday morning.

Courts • 28 May 24