Marc O'Driscoll

South East Correspondent

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision in Co Waterford.

Two dead after car and van crash in Co Waterford

A man and a woman, both aged in their 40s, have died following a collision between a car and a van in Co Waterford yesterday.

Munster • 10 hrs

Justin Kelly speaking to the media in Store Street Garda Station

Kelly 'looking at' e-scooter pursuit training for gardaí

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said he is looking into training for gardaí when they are in pursuit of suspects on e-scooters and in other vehicles.

Ireland • 20 Feb

Officials at the new Macroom Garda Station sod turning

Sod tuned on new €48m garda station in Macroom, Co Cork

The sod has been turned for a new garda station in Macroom, Co Cork.

Munster • 21 Feb

Culleton granted postponement from US deportation

The law firm representing Irish man Seamus Culleton, who has been held in detention in the US since last September, has said a court order will "stay" his deportation for at least the next ten working days.

US • 17 Feb

MEP's ex-partner has jail sentence increased on appeal

A man who previously received a four-month prison sentence for offences under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act against his former partner - now a Sinn Féin MEP - has had his sentence increased on appeal.

Courts • 16 Feb

A federal agent kicks a tear gas cannister and others hold weapons after a shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis

Culleton case hikes fear among undocumented Irish in US

The case of Kilkenny man Seamus Culleton has raised worries and several questions this week about what a changing United States means for not only the 'undocumented Irish' but also for their loved ones on both sides of the Atlantic.

US • 14 Feb

Potential redundancies discussed at Waterford abattoir

ABP Food Group has confirmed it has commenced a consultation process regarding potential redundancies at its cutting and deboning operation in its Waterford facility.

Munster • 12 Feb

One of the country's best known Cistercian abbeys, Mount Melleray in west Waterford closed in January 2025

US Catholic college in 'advanced' talks on Irish campus

The Cistercian Order in Ireland has confirmed that discussions with Ave Maria University for it to open a new campus in Co Waterford are at an "advanced stage".

Regional • 12 Feb