Damien Tiernan

South East Correspondent

Brendan Kenneally was charged recently in relation to the charges dating back to the 1980s

Kenneally due back in court on 28 January

A book of evidence is expected to be served by the end of the month on former sports coach and political activist Bill Kenneally who is accused of 171 counts of sexual assault dating back to the 1980s.

Munster • 11 Jan 19

(L-R) Steven Alexander, his brother Doug Jnr and their parents Doug and Lily Ryan-Alexander died in the crash

Inquest told crash happened while driver doing U-turn

The inquest into the deaths of four American visitors in Wexford has heard they died while trying to do a U-turn on the main Rosslare to Waterford road.

Leinster • 10 Jan 19

The skeletal remains were found near Ballyandrew

Death of woman in Wexford not treated as suspicious

Gardaí are not treating as suspicious the death of a woman whose skeletal remains were found yesterday in Co Wexford.

Ireland • 08 Jan 19

A post-mortem examination is due to take place

Remains discovered in Wexford believed to be of a woman

Gardaí believe that the skeletal remains found near Ballyandrew in Wexford are those of a woman.

Ireland • 07 Jan 19

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following Waterford robbery

Armed robbery at Waterford off-licence

A search is under way for five people following a robbery at an off-licence in Co Waterford.

Munster • 07 Jan 19

There are no reports of any injuries (Pic: Eileen Magnier)

Crews contain fire at Kilkenny hotel and nightclub

Fire services in Kilkenny have contained a fire which broke out at a hotel and nightclub in the city this morning.

Leinster • 25 Dec 18

John Lowe died at a house in Portlaw yesterday afternoon

Man charged with assault over death of man in Waterford

A 28-year-old Waterford man has been charged with assault causing harm in relation to the death of John Lowe in Portlaw yesterday afternoon.

Courts • 14 Dec 18

It is understood the man sustained severe injuries consistent with having been hit with an implement

Man still being questioned over Waterford murder

A man in his 20s and still being questioned at Tramore Garda station in relation to the death of a Portlaw man yesterday.

Munster • 14 Dec 18

Cahir is one of three towns in Munster where a pilot project has been on the way for a number of months organised by Together Ireland

Events held to promote integration in Co Tipperary

A number of events have been held to promote integration in Cahir, Co Tipperary this weekend, which has the highest percentage of non-Irish residents out of any place in Munster.

Munster • 09 Dec 18

Prendergast received a total of ten years for all the charges combined, with the last 18 months suspended

Waterford man jailed for rape and sexual assaults

A former Waterford council worker and musician has been sentenced to ten years for rape and sexual assaults against girls as young as nine years old.

Courts • 04 Dec 18