Marc O'Driscoll

South East Correspondent

New dawn for Slane as castle prepares for country concert

The natural amphitheatre where up to 80,000 people have gathered for more than four decades to watch the giants of rock and pop perform has been etched into the minds of many a generation, writes Marc O'Driscoll.

Entertainment • 13 Oct 25

A group of children stand behind a sign made out of pebbles which reads 'be you'

Pebble garden at Cavan school champions wellbeing

A primary school in Co Cavan is to launch a new initiative to promote positive mental health and celebrate individuality.

Ulster • 10 Oct 25

Luke Combs confirmed to play Slane Castle next summer

Luke Combs is set to headline Slane Castle in Co Meath on 18 July 2026 as part of his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour of Europe and North America.

Music • 09 Oct 25

A STATSports GPS monitor before the UEFA European U21 Championship qualifying match between Republic of Ireland and Andorra at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Sony acquires majority stake Newry company STATSports

Sony Corporation has acquired a majority stake in the Newry technology company STATSports.

Business • 08 Oct 25

Monaghan to mark 50th anniversary of Project Children

A series of events took place in Monaghan town to mark the 50th anniversary of a peace-building initiative that saw young people given a summer holiday respite in the US to escape the Troubles.

Ulster • 09 Oct 25

Next Slane Castle gig to be announced this week

The owners of Slane Castle have hinted that the details of the next gig to take place at the iconic Meath venue will be announced on Thursday.

Music • 07 Oct 25

Gardaí were called to the scene in the Killygowan area yesterday at around 7.35pm (File image)

Investigation after person dies in house fire in Co Cavan

A person has died following a house fire in the Killygowan area of Co Cavan.

Ulster • 07 Oct 25

Mourners carrying three coffins outside church

'I'm hurting, we all are' - son says at O'Connor funerals

Mourners filled St Patrick's Church in Dundalk this morning for the funerals of Mark, Louise and Evan O'Connor who were found dead at their home in Co Louth last week.

Leinster • 07 Oct 25

Stacks of cash on display by gardaí after seizures in Dublin and Louth

Two arrested after over €260,000 sezied in Dublin, Louth

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering for an organised crime group following searches in north county Dublin and Co Louth.

Regional • 06 Oct 25

Aerial drone view of Boyne viaduct in drogheda spanning over river Boyne in early evening hours.

Drogheda campaigners launch film calling for city status

Campaigners are to launch a new film that they say shows how Drogheda's rapid expansion over the past three years means it should now be classed as Ireland's newest city.

Leinster • 06 Oct 25