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The President will address people outside St Muredach's Cathedral at approximately 9pm

'The west will be awake' when Biden addresses Ballina

Ballina locals are saying "the west will be awake" when US President Joe Biden addresses people in the Co Mayo town this evening.

Biden in Ireland • 14 Apr 23

The newborns have a big sister eagerly awaiting their return home

Three is a magic number for Bettystown couple

A father of rare identical triplets who has not seen his daughters since just after they were born almost two weeks ago is hoping hospital restrictions will be lifted soon, so he can cuddle his three bundles of joy again.

Ireland • 28 May 20

'I couldn't be with him': Mother speaks of son's death

The mother of a man who died from coronavirus has said it was very traumatic not to be with her son in his final moments.

Ireland • 23 Apr 20

The UK retailer operated 11 Irish stores in Ireland

Debenhams staff seek fair redundancy package

Staff at Debenhams in Cork who have lost their jobs say they feel abandoned by the UK owners of the Irish operation and say a nationwide protest is planned for tomorrow.

Ireland • 20 Apr 20

Garda Jack issues an important message

A young Donegal boy has been warming hearts around the world for his call for people to stay home and stay safe.

Ireland • 18 Apr 20

Two people are being detained at Togher Garda

Two arrests as Cork burglaries investigated

Gardaí have arrested two men following a number of burglaries in Cork in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Munster • 18 Apr 20

Mary Joe Kilmurray was diagnosed with Covid-19 while recovering after breaking her hip

Offaly woman welcomed home after Covid-19 recovery

Dozens of families came out on the streets of the town of Rhode, Co Offaly, to welcome home an 83-year-old local woman who broke her hip and was diagnosed with Covid-19, but has made a full recovery.

Coronavirus • 15 Apr 20

While keeping their distance some of Jack and May's family were on hand to wish them well

Couple celebrates 65 years of wedded bliss

A Dublin couple has been celebrating 65 years of wedded bliss with a garden party in their home in Monkstown.

Coronavirus • 12 Apr 20

Dave Crabb and his wife Netanya have both pleaded with the public to take coronavirus seriously and to heed government advice and restrictions

Covid-19 survivor thanks all who 'risked their lives'

A 45-year-old man who spent nine days on life support being treated for coronavirus at Cork University Hospital has thanked the medical team and staff there for saving his life.

Coronavirus • 12 Apr 20

Archbishop Eamon Martin said Easter mass at an empty Newry Cathedral

Martin taken with virtual demand for spiritual comfort

The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland says so many people are watching mass services online that webcams in churches across Ireland are crashing because of the demand.

Coronavirus • 12 Apr 20

The children of Baile an Fheirtéaraigh with their Easter surprise

Easter egg surprise for all in west Kerry parish

It is a very special Easter Sunday for a small community in west Kerry where somebody has left €500 in the local shop to buy an Easter egg for every single child in the parish of Baile an Fheirtéaraigh.

Ireland • 12 Apr 20

Steven Pollock and the ice cream van crew (l-r) Nathan and Kyle took part in the Shine Your Light initiative

Ice cream van transformed in these challenging times

An ice cream van has been turned into an essential food delivery service for communities in North and West Belfast.

Ireland • 11 Apr 20

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have information regarding the collision to come forward

Woman dies in two-vehicle collision in Co Cork

Gardaí in Mallow are investigating a two-vehicle, fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N20 in the Ballydahin area.

Ireland • 18 Mar 20

The eggs were identified along the seafloor at a depth of 750m

Rare shark nursery observed off the west coast

Marine researchers have discovered what they describe as a very rare shark nursery off the west coast.

Connacht • 08 Nov 18

Crews from the Anglesea Street station were dispatched to the scene

Dolphin freed by firefighters is found dead

A common dolphin which was rescued by members of Cork City Fire Brigade after getting stuck in overhanging branches in the River Lee last night has been found dead.

News Lens • 10 Sep 18

The Circuit Criminal Court in Tralee heard that Caitlin Taylor, 14, had taken off her seatbelt when she dropped her mobile phone, and had not re-fastened it

Teenager who died in crash was not wearing a seatbelt

A teenager who died when she was ejected from the car in which she was a front-seat passenger as it plunged into a field on the Cork-Kerry border had not been wearing a safety belt.

Courts • 08 Nov 17

Andrew O'Donoghue was shot dead on 20 June 2015

Court hears man was shot due to Limerick biker dispute

A jury at the Central Criminal Court has heard a territorial dispute between rival motor bike clubs in Limerick led to a 51-year-old man being shot at point blank range with a shotgun.

Ireland • 13 Jul 17

Ibec has cautioned that the outlook for 2017 is much more uncertain

Economy to weather Brexit this year - Ibec

Ibec has sounded a warning note about the medium and long term effects of Brexit in its latest Quarterly Economic Outlook.

Business • 19 Sep 16

Regions

'The west will be awake' when Biden addresses Ballina

Three is a magic number for Bettystown couple

'I couldn't be with him': Mother speaks of son's death

Debenhams staff seek fair redundancy package

Garda Jack issues an important message

Two arrests as Cork burglaries investigated

Offaly woman welcomed home after Covid-19 recovery

Couple celebrates 65 years of wedded bliss

Covid-19 survivor thanks all who 'risked their lives'

Martin taken with virtual demand for spiritual comfort

Easter egg surprise for all in west Kerry parish

Ice cream van transformed in these challenging times

Woman dies in two-vehicle collision in Co Cork

Rare shark nursery observed off the west coast

Dolphin freed by firefighters is found dead

Teenager who died in crash was not wearing a seatbelt

Court hears man was shot due to Limerick biker dispute

Economy to weather Brexit this year - Ibec

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