Marc O'Driscoll

North East Correspondent

New surgical hub decision not 'political' - minister

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said the decision to open two new surgical hubs in the north west region is based on the data available and not "anything political".

Health • 28 Jul

Man in serious condition after rescue from sea

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after getting into difficulty while swimming in the water off Bundoran, Co Donegal.

Ulster • 28 Jul

Participants in the music module at the CI Hub in Letterkenny

'Sam for the hills' - Donegal ready for football final

Donegal might be the one of the most expansive counties on the island - the fourth largest based on total land area - but it has a close-knit GAA community. With one eye on the All-Ireland football final on Sunday, there is a magic in 'the hills' this week and everybody wants to be part of it.

Ireland • 26 Jul

a group of people posing for a photo during festival preparations

Preparations under way for Ablefest 2025 in Co Meath

Preparations are well under way for what is set to be Ireland's first and largest music and arts festival for people with additional needs, which will take place in Co Meath this weekend.

Leinster • 23 Jul

Man, 40s, dies in workplace incident in Louth

A man has died in a workplace incident in Dundalk, Co Louth. The incident occurred at a premises on the Armagh Road at Lisdoo at around 9.15am this morning.

Leinster • 22 Jul

Freya Tobin, aged 12, who died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the River Suir on 11 July

Girl who died after river incident 'kind and spirited'

The 12-year-old girl who died after getting into difficulty while swimming in a river in Co Tipperary has been described as a "bright, kind and spirited young person" by her school's principal.

Munster • 12 Jul

The River Suir near Newcastle in Co Tipperary

Girl dies after incident while swimming in Co Tipperary

A 12-year-old girl has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in a river in Co Tipperary.

Munster • 12 Jul

Man arrested in Armagh in connection with IED inquiry

Police in Northern Ireland have arrested a man in south Armagh in connection with the discovery of an attempted improvised explosive device.

Ulster • 10 Jul

An explosive device and a number of other items were seized during the search in Keady

Man released without charge after seizure of explosives

Police in Northern Ireland have confirmed that they have carried out a search in south Armagh in connection with the discovery of a number of attempted improvised explosive devices.

Ulster • 08 Jul

A man, aged in his 40s, was arrested yesterday evening in connection with the discovery of both devices

Man arrested after discovery of two explosive devices

A man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a number of attempted improvised explosive devices as part of an operation involving both gardaí and the PSNI.

Regional • 07 Jul