Paschal Sheehy

Southern Editor

The man fled the scene but was arrested after he was tasered by gardaí

Man arrested after car and house damaged with a digger

A man in his 30s has been arrested by gardaí after a car and a house were damaged with a digger on the Limerick/Kerry border.

Regional • 09 Jul 24

Thomas Dooley died in Tralee on 5 October 2022

Defence challenges 'honour killing' categorisation

Defence counsel in the trial of six people charged with the murder of 42-year-old father of seven Thomas Dooley have challenged the prosecution's categorisation of the case as an honour killing.

Courts • 08 Jul 24

The cubs - all male - are the first to be born at Fota Wildlife Park since 2019

Endangered Asiatic lion cubs born at Fota Wildlife Park

Three endangered Asiatic lion cubs have been born at Fota Wildlife Park in Co Cork to a lioness who was part of the first lion cub litter born there almost seven years ago.

Munster • 05 Jul 24

The rescue team on Cnoc Bhréanainn today (Pics: Colm Burke, Kerry Mountain Rescue Team)

Large operation under way in search for missing hiker

More than 70 rescue volunteers and emergency services personnel are taking part in the search for a hiker who has been missing from Cnoc Bhréanainn in Co Kerry for a week.

Munster • 01 Jul 24

Fergus O'Connor was charged with murdering his brother at a special district court sitting in Killarney, Co Kerry, last night

Man, 41, charged with murdering his brother in Co Kerry

A 41-year-old man has been before a special district court sitting in Killarney, Co Kerry, charged with murdering his brother.

Ireland • 30 Jun 24

Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh's funeral was held at the church of Naomh Muire in Daingean Uí Chúis

Ó Muircheartaigh was 'like a grandfather to the nation'

Former RTÉ GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was like a grandfather to the nation, his funeral has heard.

Ireland • 29 Jun 24

42-year-old Padraig 'Paudie' O'Connor was found outside a house at An Caisleán Mór in Castleisland

Man who died in suspected assault in Co Kerry named

A man who died following a suspected assault in Co Kerry in the early hours of this morning has been named as 42-year-old Padraig 'Paudie' O'Connor.

Ireland • 28 Jun 24

Simon Harris signing the book of condolences

Taoiseach among those paying respects to Ó Muircheartaigh

The Taoiseach is among those who have paid their respects at the funeral of legendary GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh in Co Kerry.

Ireland • 28 Jun 24

Mr Ó Muircheartaigh died yesterday at the Mater Hospital in Dublin

Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh funeral to be held Saturday

The funeral of the former RTÉ broadcaster and sports commentator, Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, will take place in Daingean Uí Chúis on Friday and Saturday.

Ireland • 26 Jun 24

Helen McEntee said Ireland needed to step up its response to human trafficking

Hopes new law on trafficked victims enacted next week

It is hoped new legislation to give the HSE, Tusla, NGOs and charitable organisations the power to formally recognise victims of human trafficking will be enacted next week, according to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.

Ireland • 26 Jun 24