Marc O'Driscoll

North East Correspondent

Pope Francis in Dublin on the first day of his visit

Forgiveness a key theme for 2018 visit to Ireland

As Pope Francis's plane, Shepherd One, with an Irish tricolour and the flag of the Holy See flying from the cockpit windows, touched down at Dublin Airport on the morning of Saturday 25 August 2018, it marked the first visit by a reigning pontiff to Ireland in almost 40 years.

Pope Francis • 21 Apr

Smoke could be seen billowing from the recycling centre this morning

Major fire at recycling centre in Co Meath under control

A major fire at a recycling centre in Co Meath has been brought under control.

Leinster • 18 Apr

The man was initially taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda

Man in critical condition amid ongoing garda probe

A garda investigation is continuing after a man was found with serious injuries in Dundalk, Co Louth last week.

Leinster • 16 Apr

Wavin Ireland has announced plan for new logistics centre, customer facility and offices at a site in north county Dublin

Wavin announces new facility in north county Dublin

Wavin Ireland has announced plans to open a new logistics centre, customer facility and offices in north county Dublin.

Business • 16 Apr

The commission concluded that a planned second phase of investigation into the placement of 47 other children at the same foster home should now not go ahead (Stock image | Posed by model)

Key findings from €13m Farrelly Commission report

The €13 million investigation into the 'Grace' foster home abuse case has said it cannot establish that marks and bruises on her were the result of serious physical or sexual abuse. Correspondent Marc O'Driscoll examines the near 2,000-page report to highlight some of the commission's key points.

Ireland • 16 Apr

(left to right) Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council Kevin Callan, Eve McCrystal, Kate O'Connor and the Cathaoirleach of Dundalk Municipal District Seán Kelly

Athletes O'Connor, McCrystal honoured at civic reception

A civic reception has been held this evening in recognition of the achievements of Louth sport stars Kate O'Connor and Eve McCrystal.

Leinster • 11 Apr

Uisce Éireann fined as sewage discharged into Cavan river

Inland Fisheries Ireland has secured a conviction against Uisce Éireann after sewage was found to have been discharged into a wild brown trout spawning river in Co Cavan.

Ulster • 10 Apr

Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary was in Monaghan, for the official opening of the facilities (File image)

Recreational facilities open in parks across Monaghan

A number of recreational amenities and facilities have been officially opened in parks across Co Monaghan.

Ulster • 11 Apr

Zara Murphy, 13, died after taking ill during a soccer match in Co Louth last year

Girls' training academy to open in honour of Louth teen

Irish international Megan Campbell is set to open a girls' training academy in honour of a teenager who died after taking ill during a soccer match in Co Louth last year.

Leinster • 04 Apr

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended a gorse fire in the Cuilcagh Mountain area last night (file photo)

Public warned of increased gorse fire risk

The public is being urged to be vigilant over the coming days as the current good weather is set to bring an elevated risk of gorse, forestry and other outdoor fires.

Regional • 04 Apr