Longford driver Shane Quinn ‘delighted’ with first National Rally podium place

Talented Longford rally driver Shane Quinn said he was ‘delighted’ to achieve his first podium place finish in the National Rally Championship, which was ‘very special’ for him and his co-driver Stephen... Read more »

THE LONG READ: Famous former parish priest of Tullamore remembered in street’s name

REV. Hugh Behan, parish priest of Tullamore, died suddenly in May 1899, but no successor was appointed to the post until September of that year. Fr Behan is recalled today in the... Read more »

Laois U-20 hurlers denied by injury-time winner as Offaly leave Portlaoise with bragging rights

Laois came undone in their Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship opener to Offaly in Laois Hire O’Moore Park on Saturday afternoon in devastating fashion. Storm Dave provided a gale-force wind, which Offaly had... Read more »

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland calls on Kildare to support 65 Roses Day 2026

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) has called on people throughout County Kildare to support 65 Roses Day 2026. The 65 Roses fundraiser stems from how young children often pronounce “Cystic Fibrosis” and its objective... Read more »

What impact might Medtronic’s new lab have on Galway’s medtech ecosystem?

Ronan Rogers and Ruth Callanan discuss innovation in the west of Ireland and the evolution of Ireland’s STEM careers. Ireland’s medtech sector is moving beyond traditional biomedical engineering, according to Ronan Rogers,... Read more »

Laura Fox says it was a privilege to work seven-day weeks: ‘I want to say it’s tough, but it’s not’

The TV and radio presenter had a hugely busy start to the year between hosting Dancing With The Stars on the weekends on top of her daily radio show, but was happy... Read more »

Irish homeowners warned ‘do this before 2pm’ as Storm Dave nears

Met Éireann urges every home to prepare emergency supplies as Status Yellow wind warning comes into force at 2pm Saturday, covering entire Easter weekend with risk of flooding and disruption Salthill floods... Read more »

Latest on Storm Dave as Easter travel and power lines could be hit

With perfectly bad timing, Storm Dave is bearing down on Ireland just in time for the long Easter weekend. The whole country is facing into a Status Yellow weather warning, which kicks... Read more »

Storm Dave Ireland emergency warning issued – ‘do this before 1pm’

Storm Dave will bring nationwide wind warnings, flooding risk and disruption over Easter weekend Households across Ireland are being advised to assemble a nine-item emergency kit ahead of Storm Dave’s arrival. Met... Read more »

Couple cannot pursue challenge over refusal to include car-parking charges in Hap payment – The Irish Times

A couple are out of time to pursue a challenge over Dublin City Council’s (DCC) refusal to include car parking and service charges in their Housing Assistance Payment (Hap), the Court of... Read more »