'Overwhelming' support, say brothers in 32 marathon bid Two brothers who are taking part in a marathon challenge across Ireland for dementia research say they are overwhelmed with the support they have been receiving in towns and villages around the country. Health • 10 hrs
'Overwhelming' support, say brothers in 32 marathon bid Two brothers who are taking part in a marathon challenge across Ireland for dementia research say they are overwhelmed with the support they have been receiving in towns and villages around the country. Health • 10 hrs
Portlaoise ED under pressure as admissions rise The HSE has said the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission. Regional • 7 hrs
Portlaoise ED under pressure as admissions rise The HSE has said the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission. Regional • 7 hrs
Bealtaine celebrations take place on Hill of Uisneach Hundreds of people from around the world gathered for a Celtic fire festival celebrating the beginning of summer in Co Westmeath. Leinster • 15 hrs
Bealtaine celebrations take place on Hill of Uisneach Hundreds of people from around the world gathered for a Celtic fire festival celebrating the beginning of summer in Co Westmeath. Leinster • 15 hrs
Motorcyclist, 20s, dies in crash in Co Wexford A motorcyclist in his 20s has died in a single-vehicle road crash in Co Wexford. Leinster • 09 May
Motorcyclist, 20s, dies in crash in Co Wexford A motorcyclist in his 20s has died in a single-vehicle road crash in Co Wexford. Leinster • 09 May
Two brothers on trial for attempted murder in Tullamore Two brothers have gone on trial for the attempted murder of two other brothers at an unofficial halting site in Tullamore, Co Offaly, last year. Courts • 07 May
Two brothers on trial for attempted murder in Tullamore Two brothers have gone on trial for the attempted murder of two other brothers at an unofficial halting site in Tullamore, Co Offaly, last year. Courts • 07 May
Woman involved in hit and run identified by car in garage A woman involved in a hit-and-run incident in Louth last year was identified by gardaí after leaving her car into a garage to be repaired. Courts • 08 May
Woman involved in hit and run identified by car in garage A woman involved in a hit-and-run incident in Louth last year was identified by gardaí after leaving her car into a garage to be repaired. Courts • 08 May
SIPTU members at Steris Tullamore to take strike action SIPTU members employed at contract sterilisation and lab testing facility Steris AST in Tullamore, Co Offaly are to take strike action next week in a dispute over union recognition. Business • 08 May
SIPTU members at Steris Tullamore to take strike action SIPTU members employed at contract sterilisation and lab testing facility Steris AST in Tullamore, Co Offaly are to take strike action next week in a dispute over union recognition. Business • 08 May
Woman who laundered money for crime group avoids jail A 31-year-old woman who "got in over her head with serious criminals" has avoided jail after admitting to laundering money for an organised crime group in Drogheda. Courts • 16 hrs
Woman who laundered money for crime group avoids jail A 31-year-old woman who "got in over her head with serious criminals" has avoided jail after admitting to laundering money for an organised crime group in Drogheda. Courts • 16 hrs
Two men to be sentenced over Drogheda gang involvement Two men described as being involved in a sub-cell of one of the gangs at the centre of the Drogheda feud, will be sentenced next month. Courts • 08 May
Two men to be sentenced over Drogheda gang involvement Two men described as being involved in a sub-cell of one of the gangs at the centre of the Drogheda feud, will be sentenced next month. Courts • 08 May
Murder accused left scene as he panicked, court told The trial of a 35-year-old man accused of murdering John O'Connor in New Ross, Co Wexford on New Year's Eve 2024 has heard that he left the scene as he had panicked and knew the "guards would pin it on me." Courts • 07 May
Murder accused left scene as he panicked, court told The trial of a 35-year-old man accused of murdering John O'Connor in New Ross, Co Wexford on New Year's Eve 2024 has heard that he left the scene as he had panicked and knew the "guards would pin it on me." Courts • 07 May
Man held after guns, ammunition seized in Maynooth A man in his 30s was arrested after guns and ammunition were seized in Co Kildare. Leinster • 07 May
Man held after guns, ammunition seized in Maynooth A man in his 30s was arrested after guns and ammunition were seized in Co Kildare. Leinster • 07 May
Man left baby in car to escape gardaí, court told A 30-year-old man charged with child cruelty left a baby alone in a car to escape from gardaí, Tullamore District Court has heard. Leinster • 06 May
Man left baby in car to escape gardaí, court told A 30-year-old man charged with child cruelty left a baby alone in a car to escape from gardaí, Tullamore District Court has heard. Leinster • 06 May
Life 'torn in half' by hit-and-run death, court hears The wife of a man who was killed in a hit and run in Co Louth has told a court that her life "has been torn in half" and she is "so lost" since her husband's death more than two years ago. Courts • 06 May
Life 'torn in half' by hit-and-run death, court hears The wife of a man who was killed in a hit and run in Co Louth has told a court that her life "has been torn in half" and she is "so lost" since her husband's death more than two years ago. Courts • 06 May
Men given suspended sentences for possessing firearms Two Wicklow men have been given suspended sentences for possessing firearms which had been bought by their friend on the dark web almost two years ago. Courts • 05 May
Men given suspended sentences for possessing firearms Two Wicklow men have been given suspended sentences for possessing firearms which had been bought by their friend on the dark web almost two years ago. Courts • 05 May
Pitt stop in Co Laois for Oscar winner's new film Brad Pitt has been seen filming his new movie, The Riders, in Ballyadams, Co Laois. Movies • 07 May
Pitt stop in Co Laois for Oscar winner's new film Brad Pitt has been seen filming his new movie, The Riders, in Ballyadams, Co Laois. Movies • 07 May
Burke to remain in jail for refusing to obey court order Teacher Enoch Burke will remain in prison after refusing to obey a court order banning him from trespassing at Wilson's Hospital School. Courts • 05 May
Burke to remain in jail for refusing to obey court order Teacher Enoch Burke will remain in prison after refusing to obey a court order banning him from trespassing at Wilson's Hospital School. Courts • 05 May
Two held after guns, replica grenade seized in Wicklow Two people have been arrested following the seizure of guns, ammunition and a replica grenade in Co Wicklow. Leinster • 05 May
Two held after guns, replica grenade seized in Wicklow Two people have been arrested following the seizure of guns, ammunition and a replica grenade in Co Wicklow. Leinster • 05 May
Cyclist, 50s, dies after hitting railings in Co Laois A man has died following a road traffic incident in Co Laois. Leinster • 04 May
Cyclist, 50s, dies after hitting railings in Co Laois A man has died following a road traffic incident in Co Laois. Leinster • 04 May
Three arrested over Offaly fire released without charge Three people who were arrested, as part of an investigation into the deaths of a four-year-old boy and his grand-aunt in Co Offaly last year, have been released without charge. Ireland • 02 May
Three arrested over Offaly fire released without charge Three people who were arrested, as part of an investigation into the deaths of a four-year-old boy and his grand-aunt in Co Offaly last year, have been released without charge. Ireland • 02 May
Man jailed over sexual assault of three women at hospital A 51-year-old Romanian man who sexually assaulted three women at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison. Courts • 01 May
Man jailed over sexual assault of three women at hospital A 51-year-old Romanian man who sexually assaulted three women at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison. Courts • 01 May
Investigation after six calves dumped in Westmeath An investigation is underway into the illegal dumping of six calves in the Riverstown River, a tributary waterway in the Downs, near Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Leinster • 01 May
Investigation after six calves dumped in Westmeath An investigation is underway into the illegal dumping of six calves in the Riverstown River, a tributary waterway in the Downs, near Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Leinster • 01 May
Man charged with two offences following fatal house fire A man in his 20s has appeared in court, charged in connection with a fatal house fire in Co Offaly last year. Ireland • 01 May
Man charged with two offences following fatal house fire A man in his 20s has appeared in court, charged in connection with a fatal house fire in Co Offaly last year. Ireland • 01 May
Bridge in Athlone named in honour of Mary O'Rourke A cycleway bridge in Athlone, Co Westmeath, which opened to the public almost three years ago, has been officially named in honour of the late Mary O'Rourke. Leinster • 01 May
Bridge in Athlone named in honour of Mary O'Rourke A cycleway bridge in Athlone, Co Westmeath, which opened to the public almost three years ago, has been officially named in honour of the late Mary O'Rourke. Leinster • 01 May
Healthcare worker jailed over sexual assault of patient A 54-year-old healthcare assistant convicted of sexually assaulting a patient has been jailed for two years and nine months. Courts • 01 May
Healthcare worker jailed over sexual assault of patient A 54-year-old healthcare assistant convicted of sexually assaulting a patient has been jailed for two years and nine months. Courts • 01 May
Wexford to Scotland cycle to honour former RTÉ journalist A group of amateur cyclists are set to take on a 400km trip from Co Wexford to Scotland in memory of former RTÉ journalist, Nick Sheridan. Leinster • 01 May
Wexford to Scotland cycle to honour former RTÉ journalist A group of amateur cyclists are set to take on a 400km trip from Co Wexford to Scotland in memory of former RTÉ journalist, Nick Sheridan. Leinster • 01 May
