Woman (70s) dies after she is stung by bees while collecting honey in Co Mayo
A woman has died after she was stung by bees following a tragic incident in Ballycastle, Co Mayo.
Jim Gavin to become card-carrying Fianna Fáil member as he extends lead in party presidential race
Jim Gavin is finally going to join Fianna Fáil as he emerges as the clear frontrunner to become the party’s presidential candidate.
Bob Geldof on potential run for presidency: ‘I do want something new, stimulating and useful to do’
Bob Geldof has spoken of the “enormous privilege” it would be to serve as president of Ireland in succession to Michael D Higgins.
John Gilligan celebrates first weekend of freedom after eight months in Spanish prison
Crime boss John Gilligan has celebrated his first weekend of freedom in more than eight months.
Israel moves ‘war bond’ approvals from Irish Central Bank after protest campaign over Gaza onslaught
The Central Bank of Ireland is off the hook on the increasingly contentious issue of approving Israeli bonds. After the expiry of its authorisation of the ...
Biking community raises over €4,000 for charity in memory of Wexford woman
A recent bike run held in Ballindaggin in memory of the late Laura Anderson has managed to raise around €4,250 for Breast Cancer Ireland.
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan backs Jim Gavin for presidency after pressure from Taoiseach
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has finally backed Jim Gavin for the presidency after pressure from Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
Kilkenny man retires after more than 30 years of volunteering at New Ross Credit Union
When Kilkenny man Nick Cashin was first elected as a voluntary board member with New Ross Credit Union in 1993 he “turned pale” having realised the commitm...
Mary Hanafin criticises treatment by Fianna Fáil as she confirms she won’t seek presidential nomination
Former minister Mary Hanafin has confirmed she will not seek the Fianna Fáil nomination to run for the presidency.
Eilis O’Hanlon: Sorry, Claire Byrne — no matter how many big names Newstalk hires, RTÉ will always come out on top
On Friday, RTÉ managed to put out a whole press release announcing that David McCullagh had been anointed as the new host of the mid-morning current affair...
Pat Kenny announces his Newstalk radio show will move to weekends in the new year
Broadcaster Pat Kenny has announced his Newstalk show is moving to weekends in the new year.
Godfather of Irish electronic music Roger Doyle: ‘Bono was a very good piano student but he didn’t want to do the exam’
His music has been used on Gucci ads. He taught Bono to play the piano. He has been called Ireland’s answer to Brian Eno and the godfather of Irish electro...