Marc O'Driscoll

North East Correspondent

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

Ex-FF cllr in 'reckless' breach of ethics rules - SIPO

The Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) has found that former Fianna Fáil Meath county councillor Tommy Reilly contravened public ethics legislation and that he did so "recklessly".

Leinster • 12 Aug

Mel Gibson at a concert by the Irish Philharmonic Orchestra

Mel Gibson teases potential new Ireland-filmed project

Oscar-winning Braveheart director and star Mel Gibson has hinted that he would like to shoot another film in Ireland in the future, saying he has the "perfect" project but that it hasn't yet "gotten legs under it".

Movies • 10 Aug

Mel Gibson pictured smiling at a Braveheart event in Trim, Co Meath

Mel Gibson credits Braveheart's success to Ireland

Hollywood actor Mel Gibson has thanked the people of Ireland for the role they played in the making of his Oscar-winning movie Braveheart and has said its success could not have been achieved "anywhere else".

Entertainment • 09 Aug

Cannabis pictured in a warehouse in Co Louth

Two held after €750,000 worth of cannabis seized in Louth

Two men have been arrested after €750,000 worth of cannabis plants were seized at a growhouse in Drogheda, Co Louth.

Leinster • 06 Aug

Crowds gather to welcome home the Meath ladies team

McCormack vows Meath ladies will be back next season

Meath ladies team manager Shane McCormack said his side has the belief needed to get over the line next year.

GAA • 04 Aug

Six pallbearers carry coffin carrying remains of Sean Rocks with President Michael D Higgins in background

Seán Rocks 'used his gifts so well', mourners told

Broadcaster and actor Seán Rocks was someone who "used his gifts so well in all areas of his life" and who had such "lovely traits", mourners at his funeral in Monaghan have heard.

Ireland • 05 Aug

The incident occurred at an ATM at the former Ulster Bank building at The Diamond in Clones

Investigation into ATM robbery in Monaghan

An investigation is under way after the robbery of a sum of cash from an ATM in Co Monaghan overnight.

Ulster • 04 Aug

Gibson to return to Co Meath for 'Braveheart' anniversary

Hollywood actor Mel Gibson is set to return to Co Meath next week to mark the 30th anniversary of the making of the Academy Award-winning movie 'Braveheart'.

Entertainment • 01 Aug

Three women walk out of Dundalk court house

Suspended sentences for three women over money laundering

Three women who pleaded guilty to money laundering offences for one faction of the Drogheda feud have each received a two-and-a-half year suspended sentence.

Leinster • 30 Jul

Donegal fans welcome home manager Jim McGuinness and the team after the All-Ireland final loss to Kerry

'Stronger going forward' - Donegal team welcomed home

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has described the hurt his side are experiencing after yesterday's All-Ireland final defeat to Kerry as a feeling they will use to "make themselves stronger going forward".

Ulster • 29 Jul