Carole Coleman

The Donegal town is among the many tourist hotspots reopening in the coming days

'It is hard now to get staff' - Bundoran business owner

Hiring sufficient staff and retaining Government subsidies are among concerns expressed by businesses reopening in Bundoran over the coming weeks.

Regional • 31 May 21

Danielle McGarry did not feel ready to leave State care and enter independent adulthood

Care leavers say supports should continue to age 26

Young people who aged out of State care at 18 have said that accommodation and supports should be available up to age 26 to prevent care leavers falling into homelessness and unemployment.

Ireland • 25 May 21

The 2020 and 2021 Fleadh events were cancelled due to the pandemic

Mullingar to host Fleadh Cheoil in August, 2022

Mullingar has been named as the host town for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in August, 2022.

Regional • 02 May 21

CSO figures released last week showed 59% of people aged 15-24 were unemployed in March

Warning over 'eye-watering' level of youth unemployment

The National Youth Council of Ireland has described as "eye-watering" the high level of unemployment among young people and warned of a social and economic crisis if they are not able to get a foot on the jobs ladder.

Ireland • 04 Apr 21

Over 90% of removals in Dublin now take place on the same day as the funeral

Call for 10-attendee limit for funerals to be increased

The director of one Dublin's largest funeral homes has said large churches and cemeteries should be able to accommodate 25 to 50 people with social distancing measures in place.

Coronavirus • 22 Mar 21

Elisa O'Donovan is a councillor for Limerick West (Pic courtesy: Eilís Walsh)

33% of female councillors experienced sexual harassment

A survey of female city and county councillors has found that one third experienced sexual harassment or misconduct in their role.

Ireland • 07 Mar 21

'Regular hand sanitising, ventilation with windows and doors in classrooms open, maybe a little more so now that spring weather is getting warmer, and staggered breaks'

Schools prepare to welcome students back

At Scoil Mhuire in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, principal Caroline Healy is ready to welcome back pupils from junior infants to second class tomorrow morning.

Education • 28 Feb 21

Tom Bourke has extended his beer garden to try to cater for more customers outside

Tourism businesses fear recovery could take years

Tourism and hospitality has been hit hard by the pandemic and businesses fear a real recovery could take several years.

Connacht • 14 Feb 21

Ann O'Gorman says she is devastated by a plan to build on the grounds of the former Bessborough home in Cork

Mother appeals for details on daughter's grave

In June 1972 Limerick woman Ann O'Gorman gave birth to a baby girl in the Bessborough mother-and-baby home in Cork. This was her first child and a difficult birth.

Mother-And-Baby Homes • 17 Jan 21

Áine Stafford from Clonmel, Co Tipperary recently returned to the classroom

Tipperary teacher with cystic fibrosis in festive plea

A primary school teacher who has cystic fibrosis has urged those socialising over Christmas to stay safe and be mindful of people who are vulnerable or elderly.

Regional • 13 Dec 20