Karen Creed

Rockall has been the subject of a long-running dispute over the sovereignty of the fishing area

Rockall agreement a 'priority' for Govt, Dept says

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said that reaching an agreement on issues relating to fishing access around Rockall is a "priority" for the Government.

Ireland • 25 May 24

There has been an outpouring of surprise and sadness in Galway city that the family run Ward's store is shutting up shop

'Sad day' as Galway corner shop to close after 93 years

One of Galway's longest running and best loved stores is closing its doors after 93 years in business.

Connacht • 25 May 24

Jill Bishop was killed as she walked home from a disco in Bray, Co Wicklow 32 years ago

Families of victims of violent deaths appeal for supports

The charity Advocates for Victims of Homicide has said there has been a consistent rise in demand for their services from counselling to legal advice.

Ireland • 22 May 24

There is some annoyance over the barricades being placed along the canal

Many people not surprised by rise in tents along canal

The general sentiment at the pop-up market along the Grand Canal is one of despair for the many International Protection applicants sleeping in tents but criticism also of how the overall situation is being handled.

Dublin • 16 May 24

Gardaí and other emergency services are at the scene of the incident

Section of M11 in Wicklow reopens after lorry turns over

A section of the M11 in Co Wicklow has reopened after a lorry turned over near the Rathnew exit.

Regional • 14 May 24

Around 80 tents are now pitched along the Grand Canal in Dublin

Harris pledges 'no repeat' of Mount St along Grand Canal

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said a multi-agency meeting is taking place to discuss the growing number of tents on Dublin's Grand Canal.

Ireland • 07 May 24

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said further urgent reforms are required at University Hospital Limerick

Urgent leadership reforms needed at UHL - Donnelly

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said he was 'quite taken aback' by Dr James Gray's testimony at Aoife Johnston's inquest where he described University Hospital Limerick as a dangerous place.

Health • 27 Apr 24

The IPU conference heard medicine shortages were placing 'phenomenal pressure' on pharmacists

Pharmacists facing shortage of up to 300 medicines

The President of the Irish Pharmacy Union has said there is a current shortage of approximately 300 medicines in Ireland.

Ireland • 27 Apr 24

Leo Varadkar was speaking on RTÉ's The Late Late Show

Varadkar concerned over anti-immigration protests

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has expressed concerns over anti-immigration protests and the impact also, as he warned how some people are experiencing racism "for the first time ever".

Politics • 27 Apr 24

Clockwise from top left - Shane Synott, Ben McNulty, Sharon McCann and Michael Synott (Image: RollingNews.ie)

Four appear in court over protest at Co Wicklow site

Four people have appeared in court charged in connection with the serious public disorder in Newtownmountkennedy last night.

Courts • 26 Apr 24