Social media platforms ‘should have to verify ads’, says banking federation
There should be a requirement on social media platforms to verify ads for financial products before posting them online, as a way of combatting fraud, acco...
‘It’s not done yet’ – Roy Keane brings future son-in-law down to earth after he scores against Ireland
Roy Keane delivered a devious verbal dig at his future son-in-law Taylor Harwood-Bellis after he scored on his England debut against the Republic of Irelan...
Man (20s) dies in single-vehicle crash in Co Kerry
A man aged in his 20s has died in a road collision in Co Kerry.
Met Eireann pinpoints where “accumulations” will hit in 5-day snow and ice blitz
The forecaster also warned of two potential scenarios for next weekend, with an “abrupt change” in conditions on the cards
Santa Claus prepares to switch on New Ross Christmas lights
Santa Claus has made a very important phone call to the New Ross Standard with some exciting news about a visit to New Ross, to carry out the big job…
‘I have to come out here to say my piece and say my truth’ – Conor McGregor’s account of what happened in room 715
What happened in room 715? That is what a jury of eight women and four men will decide this week at the High Court when they deliver their verdict on…
‘The person I was before brain surgery is gone, but that’s OK’ — Melanie Finn on the rare cyst that threatened her life and her path to recovery
It’s the night before my brain surgery, the operation that will save my life. I’m in the high-dependency unit (HDU) in Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital and all a...
Bernard Jackman: Ireland must move on while they’re still searching for solutions
Paul McGee’s book SUMO brought him fame and fortune. McGee is an international speaker and performance coach who has worked with some of the biggest sport ...
National Garda Youth Awards announced for ‘incredible work done by young people’
The annual National Garda Youth Awards took place this afternoon and acknowledged the work of 24 young people and groups aged 13-21.
Community survey launched for Macroom and Mitchelstown
Members of the public in Macroom and Mitchelstown are being invited to give their views on the future of their local towns.
‘He turned into a monster’ – Man who allegedly slammed victim’s head off pavement is acquitted of assault
A Wexford Circuit Court jury of six men and six women threw out an assault charge against a Carlow man who allegedly “turned into a monster” during an inci...
‘Not overlooking my kitchen’ – Green Party housing TD objected to 330 new homes on land next door to him
“Everyone should have a roof over their head,” the Green Party manifesto says. Not included though is the caveat: “Unless that house overlooks the home of ...