Jennie O'Sullivan

Kerry community celebrates St Brigid with annual Biddy

The origins of the annual Biddy - its members dressed in white and sporting flamboyant hats made out of oaten straw - is unknown, but is believed to be linked to centuries old customs celebrating the goddess/St Brigid, and the arrival of spring (Imbolc).

Munster • 11 hrs

President Connolly hosts is pictured with former presidents Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson

Govt defends €450k secretarial fund for former presidents

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said his "sense" is that a newly agreed €450,000 fund to pay secretarial supports for former presidents "may never in its entirety be drawn down".

News • 16 hrs

Taoiseach Micheál Martin at a press conference

Taoiseach warns further flooding possible

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will travel to the south east to meet with people affected by the Storm Chandra floods in the coming days, and has warned authorities "to be on high vigilance over the next 10 days, because there will be more rain next week".

Ireland • 15 hrs

A view from the balcony inside the church for funeral of Brian Crowley down on mourners

Brian Crowley funeral told he 'inspired and motivated'

The funeral service for the former Munster and South MEP Brian Crowley has been told that the European election poll-topper was an inspirational man who dealt with the trials and tribulations of life with bravery and courage.

Politics • 26 Jan

Accused's 'ego' couldn't handle break up, court told

The jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend at his flat in Cork City on New Year's Day in 2023, has been sent home for the day after hearing closing arguments.

Regional • 21 Jan

Fonseca died from manual strangulation, trial told

The trial of a man who has pleaded not guilty to murdering his ex-girlfriend in his flat in Cork city three years ago has been told she died from manual strangulation.

Munster • 19 Jan

Beekeepers say Asian hornets remain a 'major threat'

The country's beekeepers say Asian hornets remain a major threat to honeybees and other pollinators in Ireland despite the destruction of two nests discovered in Co Cork last summer.

Environment • 17 Jan

MV Matthew maintenance costs reach almost €13.7m

New figures from Revenue show that the management and maintenance costs of the MV Matthew is now put at almost €13.7 million.

Regional • 14 Jan

Denis O'Regan court - animal cruelty case - pic - Jennie O'Sullivan - RTE

Cork farmer banned from owning animals for 15 years

A farmer in Co Cork has been disqualified from owning cattle and other animals for 15 years after he pleaded guilty to 30 animal cruelty and neglect charges.

Munster • 15 Jan

An Poc ar Buile singer Seán Ó Sé dies at age of 89

One of the country's best known Irish traditional singers Seán Ó Sé has died.

Munster • 13 Jan