Paschal Sheehy

Southern Editor

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

Commissioner Drew Harris said anti-immigration sentiment is 'certainly' out there

Anti-immigrant sentiment 'a driver' in arson attack rise

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said he believes anti-immigration sentiment is partly responsible for an 11% increase in arson offences.

Ireland • 26 Jun 24

Veteran Green councillor and former TD Dan Boyle was elected to the position

Boyle to become first Green lord mayor of Cork city

Cork City Council has appointed its first Green Party lord mayor. Veteran councillor and former TD Dan Boyle was elected to the position and will serve for a year.

Munster • 21 Jun 24

Wife resumes evidence in Dooley murder trial

The wife of 42-year-old father-of-seven Thomas Dooley has resumed her evidence in the trial of six men charged with his murder.

Courts • 06 Jun 24