Conor Kane

South East Correspondent

Based in Dungarvan, the Rapid Response Vehicle West Waterford committee is hoping to raise over €150,000 to buy a state-of-the-art emergency vehicle

Campaign launched for emergency vehicle in west Waterford

A volunteer group in west Waterford has embarked on an ambitious fundraising campaign to try and bring mobile A&E-type treatment to their area.

Munster • 23 May 24

Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny Tour Guide Chris Hickey and visitor Alanna Henry, learning how to pull a pint of Smithwick's

Smithwick's tour aims to boost Kilkenny's night economy

The Smithwick's Experience visitor centre in Kilkenny has launched a new tour designed to teach participants more about the ale once brewed in the city and the role played by the Smithwick family in the evolution of that drink.

Leinster • 24 May 24

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses (File image)

Investigation into further arson incident at Clonmel site

Gardaí are investigating a suspected arson incident at a site in Clonmel, Co Tipperary being developed for modular housing for refugees.

Munster • 21 May 24

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward (file image)

Security assaulted at Clonmel site marked for refugees

An investigation is under way after security workers were assaulted and a number of vehicles were damaged by fire overnight at a site in Clonmel earmarked for modular homes for refugees.

Ireland • 18 May 24

Tom Connors was from Bunclody, Co Wexford

Murder probe following death of man in Carlow hit-and-run

Gardaí have launched a murder inquiry into the death of a motorcyclist in Co Carlow last month.

Ireland • 10 May 24

The theme of the conference in Kilkenny is Ageing with Independence

Event aims to address technology gap for older people

The technology gap for older people is one of the themes of a convention being held this week in Kilkenny by Age Friendly Ireland.

Ireland • 10 May 24

Kawasan Falls in Badian, Cebu, the Philippines is a popular tourist destination

Cork woman dies while canyoneering in the Philippines

Tributes have been paid to a Cork woman who died while on holiday in the Philippines.

Regional • 05 May 24

Roads policing gardaí have made a safety appeal to motorists this bank holiday weekend (file photo: RollingNews.ie)

48 people arrested over drink or drug driving in 24 hours

Gardaí have said that 48 people have been arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving across the country during a 24-hour period up to mid-morning.

Ireland • 05 May 24

Hundreds of visitors, including potential recruits, turned up to see the LÉ George Bernard Shaw on Albert Quay in Cork city (file image)

Navy ships to visit coasts as part of recruitment drive

The Irish Naval Service has embarked on a recruitment drive.

Ireland • 05 May 24

Kildare Wildlife Rescue received reports of several sightings of oiled birds in Co Wicklow

EPA to be asked to investigate reported oil spill

The Environmental Protection Agency is to be asked to investigate reports of seabirds being found covered in oil off the southeast coast this morning, Green Party leader and Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan has said.

Leinster • 03 May 24