Marc O'Driscoll

South East Correspondent

Shane O'Farrell's father Jim and mother Lucia along with his sisters Amy, Gemma, Hannah and Pia

O'Farrell family calls Government apology a 'vindication'

Shane O'Farrell's family have described the public apology from the Government as a day of "vindication" after their long years of campaigning.

Ireland • 28 May 25

Danny Heyneman at a previous court sitting

Man charged with mother's murder sent forward for trial

A 32-year-old man accused of murdering his mother and the attempted murder of his father in Co Cavan earlier this year has been sent forward for trial.

Ulster • 27 May 25

Shane O'Farrell was killed while cycling near his home on 2 August 2011

Bail review ordered as Dáil hears O'Farrell apology

The Government is to appoint a senior counsel to examine the conditions under which a repeat offender can be granted bail while awaiting trial.

Ireland • 28 May 25

The collision happened at about 12.20pm on Lower Main Street in Dunleer, Co Louth

Woman, 80s, becomes fifth killed on roads in three days

A pedestrian in her 80s, who died after being hit by a bus in Dunleer, Co Louth, has become the fifth woman killed on Irish roads in three days.

Ireland • 26 May 25

A pedestrian aged in her late 20s died after she was struck by a car in Enniscorthy

Four women killed on Irish roads over weekend

Four women died in separate incidents on Irish roads over the weekend - a driver, two pedestrians and a cyclist were killed in counties Wexford, Clare, Meath and Tyrone.

Ireland • 26 May 25

Gardaí in Ashbourne have appealed for any witnesses to come forward

Woman in her 60s killed in Co Meath road collision

A woman has died after being hit by a car on the outskirts of Ashbourne, Co Meath.

Ireland • 25 May 25

The panel discussion formed part of The Robert Tressell Festival taking place at the Liberty Hall Theatre in Dublin today

Left-wing coalition can be 'real alternative' - McDonald

The Sinn Féin President has said she "strongly believes" that a coalition of left-wing parties can take the Government on and offer a "real alternative" to what is currently in power.

Politics • 24 May 25

The incident left two boys in hospital and one of them is understood to remain in a critical condition

Garda appeal after two boys injured in e-scooter incident

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic incident involving an e-scooter in Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, earlier this week.

Ulster • 24 May 25

Heather Humphreys said it was an honour to be considered for the role

Heather Humphreys rules out presidential run

Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys has confirmed that she will not seek her party's nomination for this year's presidential election.

Politics • 23 May 25

The school bus carrying 51 pupils overturned while rounding a bend on the Navan to Kentstown Road, killing five young girls (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

20th anniversary of Navan bus crash which killed five

Communities in Co Meath will gather to remember the victims of a school bus crash which happened on the Navan to Kentstown Road 20 years ago. Five young girls lost their lives in the tragedy.

Leinster • 24 May 25