Paschal Sheehy

Southern Editor

Efforts abroad to 'undermine' Ireland's position on Gaza

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he believes efforts are being made abroad to misrepresent Ireland's position in relation to Israel's war on Hamas.

Politics • 18 Jul

A total of 6,325 notices for housing commencement were issued in the first half of the year (file image)

Taoiseach denies housing figures going in wrong direction

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has denied that housing commencement numbers are going in the wrong direction, after figures revealed that commencements had fallen significantly in the first half of the year compared to the same period in recent years.

Ireland • 18 Jul

Cork supporters gather in Freemount ahead of the All Ireland Hurling Final

Rebel county gears up for All-Ireland hurling final

An All-Ireland final appearance is a coveted thing for a county to aspire to, writes Paschal Sheehy, ahead of the hurling final between Cork and Tipperary in Croke Park.

Munster • 17 Jul

Christopher Hibbett, Ben Sanford, Mark Doherty and Levent Gulay face two charges each

Four men charged over €31m cocaine seizure in Co Cork

Four men have appeared before Bandon District Court charged in connection with Tuesday's €31 million cocaine seizure.

Courts • 03 Jul

Listowel is one of several towns throughout the country which have been designated as dementia inclusive or are currently working towards that designation

Listowel designated as a dementia-inclusive town

Listowel in Co Kerry has been designated as a dementia-inclusive town as part of a campaign to increase awareness and improve supports for people who are living with the condition.

Ireland • 30 Jun

€250m EuroMillions ticket holder comes forward

The holder of the winning ticket in Tuesday night's €250m EuroMillions lottery has made contact with the National Lottery's prize claims team, the company has confirmed.

Ireland • 19 Jun

Seven men returned for trial over Kerry drugs conspiracy

Seven men have been returned for trial to the Special Criminal Court charged with conspiring to import drugs into the State between 18 December last year and 15 January this year.

Munster • 18 Jun

Michael Gaine's funeral mass took place at the Holy Cross Church in Kenmare

'Proud Kerry man' - Michael Gaine funeral held in Kenmare

The funeral mass for 56-year-old sheep farmer Michael 'Mike' Gaine in Co Kerry has heard him being described as kind and good-natured, a lover of people, farming and animals.

Munster • 07 Jun

Hundreds of people queuing to pay their respects in Kenmare

Crowds turn out in Kerry to pay respects to Gaine family

Hundreds of people have been gathering in Kenmare, Co Kerry, to pay their respects to the family of Mike Gaine.

Munster • 06 Jun

Micheál Martin said an examination of regulations is needed to ensure 'this doesn't happen again'

'Issues' in HIQA approach to home inspections - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that HIQA's regulatory framework will have to be examined in light of revelations in the RTÉ Investigates documentary on nursing homes, which he described as horrific, shocking and unacceptable.

Health • 06 Jun