Leinster

A pictures of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda

Two men killed in separate crashes on Irish roads

Two men have died in separate crashes, bringing to three the number of people killed on Irish roads across the bank holiday weekend.

Ireland • 7 hrs

A technical examination of the scene was conducted, gardaí said (stock image)

Man injured after firearm discharged at home in Kildare

A man in his 20s has been injured after a firearm was discharged at a home in Co Kildare.

Leinster • 30 May

A DART train pictured outside the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Disruption to DART services due to engineering works

Rail passengers are being warned of disruption over the Bank Holiday weekend due to engineering works between Dublin Connolly station and Bray in Wicklow.

Leinster • 30 May

The Corrs pictured in front of a mural of the band in Dundalk

The Corrs honoured with mural in Dundalk homecoming

The Corrs have been honoured in their hometown of Dundalk at a civic reception celebrating their global music success.

Music • 29 May

Matthew Broderick attends the "Ulster American" opening night at Irish Repertory Theatre on March 15, 2026 in New York City.

Matthew Broderick to lead Ulster American at the Abbey

Matthew Broderick is to appear at the Abbey Theatre this August in a limited run of David Ireland's Ulster American.

Theatre • 29 May

Smoke billows over gorse on Bray Head as a fire burns

Public urged to avoid Bray Head as gorse fire smoulders

Wicklow County Council has advised the public to avoid Bray Head as the fire service continues work to extinguish a gorse fire in the area.

Leinster • 29 May

Damage from arson attack at Blackwater Garda Station, Co Wexford

Man held over garda station fire released without charge

A man in his 30s who was being questioned in connection with a fire at a Co Wexford garda station has been released without charge.

Regional • 29 May

Garda patrols continue at Carlow schools after threat

High visibility garda patrols will continue over the coming days in the areas surrounding all 42 primary schools in Co Carlow.

Leinster • 28 May

Residents in Meath village without water for several days

Residents of a Co Meath village have been left without water for several days during the hottest week of the year.

Leinster • 28 May

FTD brothers - pic - Dimitri O'Donnell - RTE

FTD brothers complete marathon challenge for dementia

The FTD brothers have completed their 32nd and final marathon challenge across Ireland for dementia research.

Dublin • 28 May

Man arrested in Wexford garda station fire investigation

A man in his 30s has been arrested in relation to the investigation into a fire at a garda station in Co Wexford.

Leinster • 28 May

Garda patrols after threatening email to Carlow schools

Gardaí say they have carried out high-visibility patrols near all 42 primary schools in Co Carlow after a number of schools did not open in the county.

Leinster • 28 May

Brothers Patrick Ward (L) and John Pio Ward pictured outside court after being found not guilty of attempted murder

Brothers not guilty of attempted murder in Tullamore

Two brothers have been found not guilty of the attempted murder of two brothers at an unofficial halting site in Co Offaly.

Courts • 28 May

Media equipment in a radio station studio

Job losses possible at five Irish radio stations

Staff at four Irish radio stations owned by Onic have been told a consultation process is under way that could result in job losses.

Business • 27 May

Two killed in separate road collisions in Clare, Wexford

A man in his late teens and a woman in her 80s have died following separate road collisions in counties Wexford and Clare.

Ireland • 27 May

Damage after arson attack at Co Wexford garda station

An investigation is under way into an arson attack on a garda station in Co Wexford in the early hours of this morning.

Leinster • 27 May

Kyran Durnin disappeared when he was six years old

Woman arrested in relation to Kyran Durnin investigation

A woman in her 50s has been arrested as part of the investigation into the disappearance and murder of six-year-old Kyran Durnin.

Leinster • 25 May

A sign says Carlingford Lough ferry service is suspended

Disappointment as Carlingford Lough ferry suspended

Fianna Fáil TD in Louth Erin McGreenhan has said she is deeply disappointed that the Carlingford Lough ferry service has been suspended for 2026.

Leinster • 25 May

Seized cigarettes with Kobe at Dublin Port

Cigarettes worth over €8 million seized at Dublin Port

Revenue officers at Dublin Port seized cigarettes worth approximately €8.2 million.

Dublin • 25 May

Is it really full steam ahead for a new Navan rail line?

Sixty-three years after Navan's rail line closed, it now seems the project is finally full steam ahead.

Analysis and Comment • 24 May

Success for Boyne salmon spawning rehabilitation efforts

A project to rehabilitate salmon spawning beds in the Boyne catchment has had early signs of success in efforts to restore the salmon population of the river and its tributaries.

Leinster • 22 May

New bus route to operate between Carlow and Waterford

A new bus service is to operate between counties Carlow and Waterford from Sunday, the National Transport Authority has confirmed.

Ireland • 22 May

Catherine Crean is pictured holding a picture of her daughter Sharon Crean outside court

Man jailed for more than 12 years for partner's death

A man who stabbed his partner at least 13 times, struck her with a Himalayan rock lamp and then left her alone at her home without calling for medical help has been jailed for 12 and a half years.

Courts • 21 May

Garda treated his wife like his property, court hears

A garda who pleaded guilty to coercively controlling his wife has been described as having an old-fashioned attitude to marriage and treating his wife like his "chattel", his property.

Courts • 21 May

Report into Midlands Prison death 'extremely distressing'

A report into the death of a man at Midlands Prison after staff were unable to find the key to his cell was "extremely distressing to read", the Irish Penal Reform Trust has said.

Leinster • 21 May

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Two men killed in separate crashes on Irish roads

Man injured after firearm discharged at home in Kildare

Disruption to DART services due to engineering works

The Corrs honoured with mural in Dundalk homecoming

Matthew Broderick to lead Ulster American at the Abbey

Public urged to avoid Bray Head as gorse fire smoulders

Man held over garda station fire released without charge

Garda patrols continue at Carlow schools after threat

Residents in Meath village without water for several days

FTD brothers complete marathon challenge for dementia

Man arrested in Wexford garda station fire investigation

Garda patrols after threatening email to Carlow schools

Brothers not guilty of attempted murder in Tullamore

Job losses possible at five Irish radio stations

Two killed in separate road collisions in Clare, Wexford

Damage after arson attack at Co Wexford garda station

Woman arrested in relation to Kyran Durnin investigation

Disappointment as Carlingford Lough ferry suspended

Cigarettes worth over €8 million seized at Dublin Port

Is it really full steam ahead for a new Navan rail line?

Success for Boyne salmon spawning rehabilitation efforts

New bus route to operate between Carlow and Waterford

Man jailed for more than 12 years for partner's death

Garda treated his wife like his property, court hears

Report into Midlands Prison death 'extremely distressing'