Laura Fletcher

A sharp downturn in dairy commodity prices internationally drove down milk prices

2023: A year of 'low morale and stress' for farmers

A fourth-generation dairy farmer in Co Laois is not sure the mantle will be passed over to the next generation after a difficult 2023 for farmers.

Regional • 23 Jul 24

Steep reduction in dairy, tillage farm incomes in 2023

New figures on farming incomes show that all farm systems recorded their lowest average incomes in several years in 2023, with dairy farm incomes down 69% and tillage farm incomes down 71% on 2022.

Ireland • 23 Jul 24

Andrew Pender, with an address Ely Green in Dublin 24, was brought before a sitting of Blanchardstown District Court

51-year-old man charged over €9.6m Dublin drug seizure

A 51-year-old man has been remanded in custody, charged in connection with the seizure of drugs estimated to be worth over €9.6m and more than €1.1m in cash.

Courts • 22 Jul 24

National Day of Commemoration interfaith ceremony took place at Dublin's Royal Hospital Kilmainham

President lays wreath at commemoration event

National Day of Commemoration ceremonies have been held at several locations across the country.

Ireland • 14 Jul 24

The museum has dated the axeheads to around 2150-2000 BC (Image: National Museum of Ireland)

Museum appeal after Bronze Age axeheads sent anonymously

The National Museum of Ireland has issued an appeal after 4,000-year-old Early Bronze Age axeheads were sent anonymously to the museum at the end of June.

Regional • 13 Jul 24

Bus Éireann suspended services in the O'Malley Park area following the incident

Bus driver shot with air gun in Limerick city

The National Bus and Rail Union has condemned an incident during which a bus driver was shot with an air gun on the 303 bus in Limerick city shortly after midday.

Munster • 12 Jul 24

A report found 'deep, long-standing issues around unacceptable behaviours' in the Defence Forces

Chair of Defence Forces Tribunal calls for submissions

The Chair of the new Defence Forces' Tribunal has called for "anyone with knowledge or information relevant" to its inquiry into complaint processes around bullying, discrimination and sexual misconduct to make written submissions to it.

Ireland • 24 Jun 24

Tents seen on Dublin's Leeson Street last week

Gardaí have 'no role' in rough sleeper referrals to IPAS

As barriers remain in place across large parts of the city centre, and rough sleeping asylum seekers are increasingly moved on from place to place, one possible route to a bed in serviced secure State provided accommodation for those without shelter, now appears closed.

Ireland • 16 Jun 24