Arrest after man barricades himself into Mayo building Gardaí were called to a business premises in Co Mayo last night after a man barricaded himself into the building armed with a knife. Connacht • 3 hrs
Yacht rescued off west coast after ten hour operation Lifeboats from Clifden and Achill have successfully towed a yacht to port, after the vessel got into difficulty in the Atlantic Ocean, earlier today. Connacht • 14 hrs
Seizure highlights battle over movement of drugs The record drug seizure by gardaí, Defence Forces and Customs officials highlights the ongoing battle between law enforcement agencies and criminal cartels when it comes … Ireland • 16 hrs
€570m stimulus package sought for western, border areas The Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) has called for a stimulus package of more than half a billion euro, to prevent - what it … News • 21 hrs
Climate case against 32 European countries begins Six young people from areas in Portugal ravaged by wildfires and heatwaves have gone head-to-head with 32 European governments, alleging in court that their failure … Europe • 16 hrs
Call for stimulus package for western, border counties The Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) has called for a stimulus package of more than half a billion euro to prevent what it terms … Regional • 21 hrs
Parents say childcare sector 'can't be allowed to fail' Parents with young families in Oranmore, Co Galway joined a protest in support of the creche operators' campaign in the village this morning. Business • 26 Sep
Rain fails to dampen spirits at Ploughing Championships President Michael D Higgins has officially opened this year's National Ploughing Championships in Co Laois, one of the biggest shows of its kind in Europe. Leinster • 19 Sep
Low levels of students crossing border for education A new report has identified a number of "institutional barriers" that are limiting access to third-level institutions on both sides of the border. Education • 18 Sep
New book to help Ukrainian children in Gaeltacht areas A new learning resource has been launched to assist Ukrainian children attending schools in Gaeltacht areas. Education • 18 Sep
