Cathy Lee

Darren McFadden and Emma Melay will work on the island during the busy summer season

Couple chosen as new caretakers of An Blascaod Mór

Two teachers have been announced as this year's caretakers of An Blascaod Mór in west Kerry. 34-year-old Darren McFadden and Emma Melay, 26, were chosen out of 300 people across the world who applied for the role.

Munster • 19 Mar 24

A selection of Rí na Mara's seaweed derived products

Skin deep - Irish firms vie for cut of skincare market

As consumer demands for beauty products and skincare regime tools continue to be a trend, pressure falls to skincare and cosmetic companies to keep up. Cathy Lee talks to three Irish firms innovating in the space.

Business • 19 Mar 24

John Holland got into difficulty while sea swimming in Melbourne on New Year's Day (Pic:RIP.ie)

Kilkenny man drowns while on holiday in Australia

A 63-year-old Kilkenny man has died while on holiday in Australia.

Regional • 02 Jan 24

A capuchin monkey has escaped the Monkey Sanctuary Ireland in Co Wicklow (Stock Image)

Search under way for missing capuchin monkey in Wicklow

A search is under way for a missing capuchin monkey named Charlie, who disappeared from the Monkey Sanctuary Ireland in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow, in recent days.

Regional • 30 Dec 23

Gilbert O'Sullivan said the award is "a nice surprise" and "an honour"

Gilbert O'Sullivan to receive Freedom of Waterford

Musician Gilbert O'Sullivan spoke on RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline about the recent announcement that he is to be awarded the Freedom of Waterford.

Music • 30 Dec 23

The statement from the Department of Integration said that if the contract was agreed, it is hoped that the property could accommodate 400 people on a phased basis

Plans for accommodation centre at former Wexford hotel

The Department of Integration has said that an assessment is under way following an offering of accommodation for international protection applicants at the former Great Southern Hotel in Rosslare, Co Wexford.

Leinster • 07 Nov 23

Ed Sheeran's Irish grandmother Anne Mary passes away

Ed Sheeran's Wexford-born grandmother Anne Mary Sheeran, the inspiration for his song Nancy Mulligan, has died at the age of 98.

Music • 02 May 23

Crews from Cork City Fire Brigade are at the scene of the fire (File photo)

Man dies following house fire in Cork

A man in his 50s has been pronounced dead following a serious fire at a house in Douglas in Cork city.

Munster • 05 Apr 23

Mikey Day as Colin Farrell and Molly Kearney as Brendan Gleeson (right) during the programme's Oscars Red Carpet Cold Open

Saturday Night Live Irish Oscar skit deemed 'offensive'

A skit of Irish actors Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson on NBC's Saturday Night Live has come in for criticism ahead of tonight's Oscars in Los Angeles.

oscars • 12 Mar 23

Robert Garwe and his daughter Shauna Flanagan Garwe died during the explosion

Family of Creeslough victims urge TG4 not to air show

The family of a father and his daughter who died in last year's Creeslough explosion in Co Donegal have requested that a documentary on the incident not be broadcast on Wednesday night.

Ireland • 08 Feb 23