Marc O'Driscoll

Man arrested following incident at crèche in Navan

A man has been arrested following an incident at a crèche in Navan, Co Meath.

Seven gardaí injured in three incidents in Dungarvan

Four gardaí remain off duty after seven members of the force were assaulted in three separate "violent incidents" in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, over the weekend.

Munster • 21 Oct

Baby's death exposed 'systemic failure' of HSE - IPA

The Irish Patients' Association has said the inquest into the death of baby Luke Kelly has exposed not just individual shortcomings in the health service but "a deeper systemic failure".

Ulster • 17 Oct

Barry Kelly and Helena Lyons outside the inquest

Baby's death at hospital 'should never have happened'

The family of a 12-month-old child who died while in the care of Cavan General Hospital over two years ago has said his death could have been prevented and they will "never be the same family ever again".

Ireland • 16 Oct

Inquest hears baby went 18 hours without physical exam

An inquest into the death of a 12-month-old child, who was in the care of Cavan General Hospital at the time, has heard he went 18 hours without a physical examination by a consultant despite his condition deteriorating.

Ulster • 16 Oct

New dawn for Slane as castle prepares for country concert

The natural amphitheatre where up to 80,000 people have gathered for more than four decades to watch the giants of rock and pop perform has been etched into the minds of many a generation, writes Marc O'Driscoll.

Entertainment • 13 Oct

A group of children stand behind a sign made out of pebbles which reads 'be you'

Pebble garden at Cavan school champions wellbeing

A primary school in Co Cavan is to launch a new initiative to promote positive mental health and celebrate individuality.

Ulster • 10 Oct

Luke Combs confirmed to play Slane Castle next summer

Luke Combs is set to headline Slane Castle in Co Meath on 18 July 2026 as part of his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour of Europe and North America.

Music • 09 Oct

A STATSports GPS monitor before the UEFA European U21 Championship qualifying match between Republic of Ireland and Andorra at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Sony acquires majority stake Newry company STATSports

Sony Corporation has acquired a majority stake in the Newry technology company STATSports.

Business • 08 Oct

Monaghan to mark 50th anniversary of Project Children

A series of events took place in Monaghan town to mark the 50th anniversary of a peace-building initiative that saw young people given a summer holiday respite in the US to escape the Troubles.

Ulster • 09 Oct