Jennie O'Sullivan

Catherine Connolly speaking to media in front of a group of canvassers in Cork

Connolly says she would be 'delighted' if SF backed her

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has said she would be "delighted" if Sinn Féin backed her campaign, when it clarifies its position next Saturday.

Presidential Election • 14 Sep 25

The minister said new proposals would 're-balance the rights of the public at large with the rights of individuals' with regards to planning (file photo)

Judicial review process to be tightened, minister says

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has signalled that he is going to legislate to tighten the judicial review process, so that applicants "have an actual interest in the [planning] process" rather than undertaking action to "suit their own agenda".

Politics • 14 Sep 25

Garda tape and a garda van outside a property in Tipperary town

Gardaí continue to question man over Tipperary assault

Gardaí in Co Tipperary are continuing to question a man in his 30s in connection with an assault which has left a pensioner in a critical condition in hospital.

Munster • 14 Sep 25

Photo of the late Cork councillor Patrick Gerard Murphy

Tributes paid on death of cllr Patrick Gerard Murphy

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has led tributes to a former Mayor of County Cork who died unexpectedly at his home in west Cork yesterday.

Regional • 13 Sep 25

The breakdown caused long delays at Cork's Kent station

Irish Rail apologises after three-hour delays in south

Irish Rail has apologised to customers for delays of up to three hours on its services from the south of the country this morning.

Munster • 13 Sep 25

Couple who wrote message found in a bottle visit Kerry

A Canadian couple whose message in a bottle washed up on a north Kerry beach two months ago say their visit to Ireland to meet the couple who found the bottle has been very special.

Munster • 01 Sep 25

A fishing trawler and fishing nets at sea

Man's body found by French trawler off Waterford coast

The body of a man was recovered from the sea earlier today by a French trawler 12 nautical miles southeast of Mine Head on the Waterford coast.

Munster • 28 Aug 25

Cruise liners bringing 'fantastic footfall' to Cork towns

It is set to be a bumper year for cruise tourism on the Cork coastline, with an increasing number of small harbours, such as Youghal, Ballycotton and Kinsale, attracting cruise passengers.

Munster • 28 Aug 25

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill speaks from podium

Minister calls to remove 'triple lock' at Collins service

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has called for the removal of the 'triple lock' which requires Ireland to get UN approval if it wants to send Defence Forces personnel abroad as peacekeepers.

Ireland • 24 Aug 25

Man charged with murder of Ian Walsh in Carrick-on-Suir

A 19-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Ian Walsh whose body was found at his home in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary earlier this month.

Courts • 22 Aug 25