Cian McCormack

Minister complained to media watchdog over RTÉ coverage

Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan complained to Ireland's media watchdog about a lack of balance in RTÉ's coverage of fuel protests after they happened in April.

Politics • 22 May

A monument at the site in Beal na Blath where michael collins was killed in 1922

Tour operators bypassing Béal na Bláth over parking

Tourists are bypassing one of Ireland's most important historical sites because there is not enough safe parking places for coaches, tourism operators have warned.

Munster • 20 May

'Extreme frustration' over parking pressures in Mallow

Parking is a triggering hot-button issue all over the country. Sometimes it's about cost. But in Mallow, it's about availability.

Munster • 30 Apr

Luke Loughlin in action for Westmeath against Kildare in the 2025 Leinster SFC quarter-final

GAA stars not immune to struggle of drug addiction

A recent survey of Gaelic games inter-county players found that 20% of men and 4% of women knew team-mates struggling with drug misuse, but those figures reflect a wider reality in society, suggest addiction counsellors and Westmeath footballer Luke Loughlin.

Ireland • 07 Apr

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Selfies, TikToks and protecting Howth's summit walk

Howth Summit walk is fast becoming one of Dublin's busiest tourist hotspots attracting half a million people last year, the challenge now is how to best manage it, writes Cian McCormack.

Dublin • 01 Apr

Charity says animal garda crime unit needed in Ireland

Horses are suffering neglect, cruelty and abandonment across Ireland, My Lovely Horse Animal Rescue has warned.

Ireland • 31 Mar

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Windows rattled as missiles flew - Irish woman in Doha

An Irish woman who watched Iranian missiles streak past her Doha home said the uncertainty of the conflict in the Middle East has left her petrified and anxious.

Ireland • 02 Mar

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'I thought my world was going to end' - Irish man in Doha

A young Irish man who is stranded in Doha along with this twin brother has said he thought his "world was going to end" as waves of missiles exploded over Qatari capital.

Ireland • 02 Mar

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57 Defence Forces personnel convicted or before courts

Fifty-seven serving members of the Defence Forces have criminal convictions or are currently before civil and military courts on alleged offences, according to figures seen by RTÉ News.

Ireland • 05 Feb

Ballygunner hurling fan, Michael Cubby O'Keefe

Ballygunner fans nervous and confident as final nears

Ballygunner fans are nervous, excited and confident ahead of the Waterford club's All-Ireland final on Sunday.

Munster • 16 Jan