Marc O'Driscoll

South East Correspondent

Residents call for emergency measures to save homes

Residents in Portrane, north county Dublin have renewed their calls for emergency measures to be put in place to prevent their homes from being lost to the sea.

Ireland • 12 Dec 25

Photo credit: Maura Hickey. Photo caption: SETU's annual conferring ceremony for the Irish Defence Forces, October 2025. It is the largest annual military graduation from a higher education institution to take place in Ireland.

Defence Forces €1m project to aid military workforce

The Defence Forces and South East Technological University have entered a new framework that will see increased educational opportunities offered to military personnel.

Ireland • 11 Dec 25

Small plane makes emergency landing in Kilkenny

An investigation is under way after a small plane made an emergency landing at Carrigeen, Co Kilkenny.

Leinster • 11 Dec 25

Visitor restrictions in place at two hospitals due to flu

Visitor restrictions are in place in two hospitals due to an increase in the number of people presenting with flu and respiratory symptoms.

Regional • 10 Dec 25

Illustration shows the proposed development at Rosslare Europort

Planning application for Europort project to be submitted

Iarnród Éireann is set to formally submit its planning permission application for a major transformation of Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford.

Business • 10 Dec 25

E-scooter iniative - Treo Port Láirge is a community-based organisation that works with young people from the age of 16 in Waterford city and county.

Waterford e-scooter initiative amid safety concerns

A new initiative aimed at promoting the safe use of e-scooters, e-bikes and motorbikes, while at the same time reducing anti-social behaviour, has been officially launched in Waterford.

Munster • 10 Dec 25