Karen Creed

Denis Coulson was sentenced to 14 years in prison

Irish former rugby player found guilty of rape in France

Former Irish U20 prop Denis Coulson has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after he was found guilty of the rape of a woman in Bordeaux in 2017.

Europe • 14 Dec 24

Waterford: The story of the count

Election 24 • 02 Dec 24

Secondary teachers are protesting today over concerns about proposed reforms to the Leaving Certificate which they want to see delayed

Education minister does not want to delay LC reforms

Minister for Education Norma Foley has said she "absolutely understands" the concerns of teachers around changes to the senior cycle but she does not want to delay on introducing them.

Ireland • 19 Nov 24

Man charged with assault causing harm over Lucan death

A 33-year-old man has appeared in court charged with causing serious harm to a 49-year-old man who was found dead at a house in Lucan in Co Dublin.

Courts • 31 Oct 24

Stephen Ring was reported missing on 15 October

Man charged with murder of Stephen Ring in Co Wexford

A 41-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man in Co Wexford whose body was found in a quarry.

Courts • 29 Oct 24

Michael Reade presented his current affairs show on LMFM for 21 years (pic courtesy of LMFM)

Broadcaster Reade reveals abuse in interview before death

Presenter Michael Reade, whose death was announced yesterday, described in a pre-recorded interview how he was sexually abused as a child.

Leinster • 22 Oct 24

The incident occurred during repair works on the south side of Thomond Bridge in Limerick

Settlement for man who survived Limerick bridge fall

An undisclosed settlement has been made in the case taken by a man who survived an incident in Limerick nine years ago in which his two work colleagues died.

Munster • 17 Oct 24

More than 100 Irish citizens are in Lebanon

'Difficult days ahead', says Irish man staying in Lebanon

The advice for Irish citizens is to leave Lebanon while it is still possible as the bombardment of the country intensifies, but for some that is not an easy decision.

Middle East • 29 Sep 24

Ten people, including three children, were killed in the explosion on 7 October 2022

'Significant questions' over Creeslough tragedy - Harris

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said "very significant questions need answers" in relation to the Creeslough explosion, and that he is sure the Government will consider a request from some families for a public inquiry into the tragedy.

Ireland • 24 Sep 24

Simon Harris said that so far all of the efforts of the world, including the EU, have been ineffective

Harris: World must 'take action' on Middle East situation

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said the UN Secretary General's "grim analysis" about the situation in the Middle East should make all the world "sit up and take stock" and "take action."

Politics • 24 Sep 24