Colman O'Sullivan

The Coast Guard and gardaí were involved in the search operation

Man, 40s, dies during Co Donegal diving event

A man in his 40s has died after getting into difficulty at a scuba diving event in Co Donegal.

Joseph Lawlor was brought to the Criminal Courts of Justice this morning

Man charged with murder of Michael Ryan, 51, in Finglas

A man has appeared in Dublin District Court charged with the murder of 51-year-old Michael Ryan in Finglas on Thursday 20 June.

Courts • 22 Jun 24

The annual report said the volume by weight of electronic goods recycled is 41,730 tonnes

Record volume of electrical goods recycled last year

A record volume of electrical goods were recycled in Ireland last year with 18.1 million devices processed, well above European levels.

Ireland • 17 Jun 24

The comments were made in 15 face-to-face meetings HIQA researchers held with residents' forums around the State last year (stock image)

People with disabilities give positive feedback on care

Residents of centres for people with disabilities have given mostly positive feedback but some have said they would like to see the HIQA reports on where they live.

Health • 13 Jun 24

Eight of the 23 candidates for Dublin took part

EU candidates for Dublin quizzed on migration, defence

Eight of the candidates standing for the four seats in the Dublin constituency for the European Elections have taken part in a live debate on Prime Time, with the issues of migration and defence to the fore.

Elections 2024 • 05 Jun 24

The Wild Atlantic Nature project is focused on 35 blanket bog project sites in Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo and Galway

West of Ireland agri-environmental scheme scores EU prize

A scheme which pays farmers in the west of Ireland for actions to support biodiversity and draw down carbon from the atmosphere has been recognised with a prize from the European Union.

Connacht • 30 May 24

Migrants seen exiting a lorry trailer after it was opened for unloading at Hyland Shipping's warehouse in Dublin

Watch: Company diverts freight over damage from stowaways

A shipping agency in Dublin has stopped accepting deliveries that have come through Cherbourg in France because of the number of loads and lorries damaged by migrants stowing away last week.

Ireland • 30 May 24

A total of 25 students took part in the first year of the TY course for girls

Students complete first TY football course for girls

A group of teenage girls is the first in Ireland to complete a Transition Year football course, which is believed to have a positive effect for thousands of young people and their participation in sport.

Ireland • 23 May 24

The department's website had said the 250w limit applied to the 'Maximum Power' and this caused consternation amongst some e-bike owners

Department of Transport clarifies new e-bike regulations

The Department of Transport has clarified new regulations on e-bikes which limit the power of their motors, following concerns expressed by e-bike owners.

Ireland • 18 May 24

New e-scooter regulations will come into effect on Monday

What are the new e-scooter regulations?

New regulations regarding the use of electric scooters will come into effect on Monday after being signed by Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and published yesterday.

Ireland • 15 May 24