Conor Kane

South East Correspondent

Dairy farmers from Gorey Alan and Cheryl Poole, standing on the banks of the River Slaney

Initiative to enhance water quality across Slaney river

Minister for Agriculture and Food Charlie McConalogue has officially opened a new initiative aimed at enhancing water quality across the Slaney river catchment area.

Leinster • 10 Apr 24

Many stretches of the Irish coastline are prone to erosion

Coastal erosion cause for concern among Wexford residents

There have been renewed demands for action to be taken to protect vulnerable parts of Ireland's coast, following further damage wreaked by the stormy weather of recent days.

Leinster • 10 Apr 24

The couple had lived on the Lower Glanmire Road for decades

Cork community 'torn asunder' after couple die in fire

An investigation is under way after two people died in a fire at a house in Cork last night.

Ireland • 05 Apr 24

The HSE stepped in to run Aperee Nursing Home in Callan in November after the home had its registration cancelled by HIQA

Nursing home under threat of closure over safety concerns

The owners of a Co Kilkenny nursing home which lost its HIQA registration last November because of concerns over governance, management and safety have said they plan to carry out any necessary refurbishment works "as soon as practical" and re-register the facility later this year.

Ireland • 04 Apr 24

The NTA has said train capacity is limited by the single-track segment between Wicklow town and Greystones

Proposal to end Rosslare-Dublin train 'short sighted'

Rail users have criticised proposals to end direct rail services between Wexford and Dublin, saying the plans would make the rail system "unusable" for passengers on the route.

Ireland • 03 Apr 24

Good Shepherd Centre regional manager Catherine White in front of their freshly-painted bright yellow door

Project highlights homelessness risk for disabled people

An organisation which helps thousands of people at risk of homelessness has launched a new 'front door' project which aims to highlight the importance of having a home.

Ireland • 28 Mar 24

The crash happened on the N30 near Clonroche at about 10.15am (file image)

One person dead following truck crash in Co Wexford

A truck-driver has been killed in a single-vehicle crash which happened in Co Wexford this morning.

Regional • 24 Mar 24

Ian Baitson died in hospital after he was attacked in Cobh on 15 March

Man due in court in connection with Ian Baitson murder

A man who was arrested in connection with the death of 33-year-old Ian Baitson in Co Cork has been charged.

Munster • 24 Mar 24

Kyle Hayes was found guilty by a jury last December

Suspended sentence for Hayes over violent disorder

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes has been given a two-year suspended prison sentence after being convicted last December of two counts of violent disorder.

Courts • 20 Mar 24

Ian Baitson, 33, died in hospital after being seriously assaulted on Friday

Man dies in hospital after assault in Cork car park

A man who was seriously assaulted in an incident in a car park in Cobh, Co Cork on Friday night has died in hospital. The victim has been named as 33-year-old Ian Baitson, who was from Cobh.

Munster • 20 Mar 24