Marc O'Driscoll

South East Correspondent

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

a garda car and a garda sign indicating an incident and road closure

Investigation after man's body found in Co Meath

Investigations are continuing into the death of a man whose body was discovered near Summerhill, Co Meath yesterday.

Ireland • 05 Oct 25

Table with framed photos of garda Tony Golden and Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe with a candle

Garden of reflection opened in honour of Donohoe, Golden

The Garda Commissioner has officially opened a garden of reflection at Dundalk Garda Station in Co Louth in honour of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe and Garda Tony Golden.

Leinster • 03 Oct 25

A picture of missing man Mark Duffy wearing a blue polo top

Appeal on third anniversary of Mark Duffy disappearance

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information in relation to the missing person's case of Mark Duffy on the third anniversary of his disappearance.

Leinster • 03 Oct 25

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly speaks to Claire Byrne on the Today progamme

Woman with criminal conviction 'was perfect for job'

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has defended her attempt to hire a woman with a criminal conviction saying she was "absolutely perfect" for the job.

Presidential Election • 02 Oct 25