Paschal Sheehy

Southern Editor

'If we do go down the route of the application of tariffs Europe will need to respond back,' Paschal Donohoe said

Donohoe warns over EU-US trade war amid tariff threat

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has warned of the impact of an EU-US trade war, adding that going down such a path with cause issues for job retention.

Europe • 14 Feb 25

Most of the 20 homes that were flooded at Killocrim outside Listowel have yet to be refurbished

'It has to be rectified' - calls over Listowel flood plan

Residents in Listowel in Co Kerry have called on the Office of Public Works to build up the banks of the River Feale, ahead of putting a long-term flood relief plan in place for the town.

Munster • 12 Feb 25

Breeda O'Donoghue died from total organ failure after taking Ozempic, which led to daily vomiting episodes

'Profound vomiting' after Ozempic led to woman's death

An inquest in Cork has been told that a 66-year old woman died from "profound vomiting" brought on by the drug Ozempic, which she had been prescribed to help her lose weight.

Health • 30 Jan 25

A spokesperson from the school said everyone was safe following the fire

Over 200 pupils evacuated due to Kerry school fire

More than 200 pupils and around a dozen teachers have been evacuated from a primary school in Co Kerry, following an electrical fire at lunchtime.

Munster • 29 Jan 25

Shane O'Sullivan resigned from the force after he admitted possession of the drugs

Court told garda career ruined after caught dealing drugs

A former probationary garda saw his promising career go up in smoke when he was caught dealing cocaine in Killarney, Co Kerry, a special district court sitting has been told.

Courts • 29 Jan 25

Mr Barrett said flood preventative measures are being taken, in places like Bantry in West Cork

People in Cork urged to stay inside during Red warning

The Director of Roads and Transportation with Cork County Council has appealed to people not to move outdoors once Met Éireann's Red weather warning comes into effect tomorrow at 2am.

Regional • 23 Jan 25

30-year-old Conor Costello was one of five people before the court charged with conspiring to import drugs

Five men charged with conspiring to import drugs in Kerry

Five men have been before a special District Court sitting in Killarney charged in connection with a joint garda and revenue customs operation off the Kerry coast earlier this week.

Ireland • 18 Jan 25

Four men were arrested by gardaí at 5.20am on Monday morning, after they arrived back on a rib at a pier at Meenogahane (above) in north Kerry

Drugs worth €100m transferred to boat off Kerry coast

A substantial shipment of drugs valued at up to €100 million was transferred from a 'mothership' to a smaller vessel off the Kerry coast in the early hours of Monday.

Ireland • 16 Jan 25

Four men were arrested on Monday at an isolated pier at Meenogahane near Ballyheigue in North Kerry

Fifth man arrested in 'mothership' drugs investigation

A fifth person has been arrested as part of the investigation into the suspected importation of drugs from a 'mothership' off the Kerry coast on Monday.

Munster • 16 Jan 25

The four men are being held in garda stations in Tralee (pictured) and in Killarney

Four held in Kerry on suspicion of aiding criminal group

Four men arrested in the early hours of Monday on suspicion of assisting a criminal organisation in the importation of controlled drugs from "a mothership" off the coast of Kerry have had their period of detention extended.

Ireland • 15 Jan 25