Marc O'Driscoll

South East Correspondent

Motorcyclist in his 40s dies after Monaghan crash

A man in his 40s has died following a collision involving a car and a motorcycle in Co Monaghan.

Ulster • 16 Jun 25

Éire Óg Na Mullaí in Monaghan said that a bag of cans and bottles was stolen from a return bin (file image)

GAA club 'disappointed' after cans stolen from return bin

A GAA club in Co Monaghan has said it is "deeply disappointed" after the cans and bottles in one of its secure return bins were stolen.

Ulster • 16 Jun 25

The theme of festival was to be 'making hay while the sun shines'

Meath haymaking festival cancelled over bad weather

Trim Haymaking Festival, which was scheduled to take place in the Co Meath town today, has been cancelled owing to the recent inclement weather.

Leinster • 15 Jun 25

9 March 2025; The Squad at the National Down Syndrome Futsal training session at Corduff Sports Centre in Dublin. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile *** NO REPRODUCTION FEE ***

Ireland's Down syndrome futsal team eyeing European glory

Ireland's first national Down syndrome futsal team will depart for the SUDS European Championships in Italy tomorrow.

Ireland • 14 Jun 25

Organisers have said that the two-day festival promises to be an 'adventurous programme of contemporary music'

Contemporary composers travel to Dundalk for festival

The Louth Contemporary Music Society Festival takes place this weekend with a number of major composers making the journey from overseas to Dundalk.

Leinster • 13 Jun 25

Tommy Reilly lost his seat on Meath County Council in the local elections last year (file image)

Ex-FF cllr SIPO probe told of events before land rezoning

The Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) has heard evidence about the events in the lead-up to Meath County Council rezoning land that was ultimately owned by the son of former Fianna Fáil councillor, Tommy Reilly.

Leinster • 13 Jun 25

The bridge will link Omeath in Louth with Warrenpoint in Down

Cross-border bridge to be finished on time - contractors

The contractors involved in the construction of the Narrow Water Bridge have confirmed that the project is on course to be delivered on time and within budget.

Ireland • 12 Jun 25

BAM Ireland 'understand frustrations' on NCH delays

The executive director of BAM Ireland, the contractor involved in the construction of the new National Children's Hospital in Dublin, has said he can understand people's frustrations surrounding the delays the project has faced.

Health • 12 Jun 25

The report will be officially launched at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence in Dundalk, Co Louth

Action needed over manufacturing 'skills gap' - report

A report has found that urgent action is needed to address what it describes as a "skills gap" in the advanced manufacturing sector on the island of Ireland.

Business • 12 Jun 25

Fare changes next week for Dublin commuter bus services

Sweeping fare changes are to be introduced next week for Bus Éireann and Go-Ahead Ireland services in Dublin and the surrounding areas.

Transport • 11 Jun 25