Jobs boost as Co. Armagh machine manufacturer Roco announces expansion
A MACHINE manufacturing company in Co. Armagh has announced plans for a €2.5m investment to expand its factory and create 30 new jobs.
Dublin man charged over collision in Wales that claimed life of woman with 'true heart of gold'
A MAN from Dublin has been charged in connection with a collision in Wales that claimed the life of a woman described as having 'a true heart of gold'.
Two arrested after gun, ammo and silencer seized in Dublin
TWO people have been arrested after a gun, ammunition and a silencer were seized during a search in Dublin.
'A leader and idol': Cycling community pays tribute to 16-year-old who died in Co. Waterford collision
MEMBERS of Ireland's cycling community have paid tribute to a young rider who died following a collision in Co. Waterford.
Man appears in court charged with murder of 81-year-old woman in Co. Waterford
A MAN has been charged with the murder of an 81-year-old woman in Co. Waterford.
Northern Irish economy set for £21m boost thanks to tourist events
A SERIES of events set to draw people to Northern Ireland over the next 12 months are expected to bring a £21m boost to the economy.
Activist honoured for ‘dedicating life’ to Irish community in Britain
COMMUNITY activist Angie Birtill has been honoured for ‘dedicating her life to community, solidarity and social justice’.
Taser programme to be extended across Ireland
A SCHEME which has seen uniformed gardaí equipped with tasers will be extended for another six months.
‘Full engagement’ needed to implement US-Iran peace deal
THE Irish Government has welcomed a peace deal struck by the US and Iran which is set to bring an end the ongoing conflict between them.
‘Historic moment’: Ireland welcomes progress on EU membership for Ukraine and Moldova
PROGRESS has been made on Ukraine and Moldova’s bid for EU membership.
Man dies and two women left seriously injured following Limerick collision
A MAN has died and two women are in hospital with serious injuries following a two-car collision in Co. Limerick.
PSNI rejects criticism of approach to policing disorder
THE PSNI has rejected any criticism of its policing of the riots which erupted in Belfast following a stabbing incident last week.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by Luas in Dublin
A MAN has died after being struck by a Luas tram in Dublin.
New search underway in connection with Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob murders
GARDAÍ investigating the unsolved murders of two Irish women have begun a search on open ground in Co. Wicklow this week.
Investigation underway after woman’s body found in Waterford
AN INVESTIGATION is underway after a woman’s body was found in Waterford.
Coventry family's gravestone campaign inspires new Irish youth arts programme
A COVENTRY family who gained international attention in their fight for an Irish inscription on their mother’s headstone has launched a new project celebrating Irish heritage and empowering young people through storytelling and the arts.
Two arrested following racially-motivated hate crime in Belfast
POLICE have arrested two men in connection with an incident in Belfast that they are treating as a racially-motivated hate crime.
Irish Government provides €500,000 to support Lancashire GAA Centre of Excellence in Manchester
THE IRISH GOVERNMENT has provided a €500,000 grant via the Emigrant Support Programme to support a state-of-the-art GAA Centre of Excellence in Manchester.
FAI accused of taking "cowards' way out" after confirming Ireland will host Israel at neutral venue
THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND (FAI) has been accused of taking the "cowards' way out" after moving its home Nations League game against Israel to a neutral venue where it will be played behind closed doors.
Murder charge following death of man in Co. Leitrim
A MAN has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a man in Co. Leitrim this week.
Sinn Féin to bring legislation seeking to scrap three-day wait for abortion
SINN FÉIN has announced it will bring legislation to the Dáil seeking to remove the mandatory three-day wait for abortion in early pregnancy in Ireland.
Keith Andrews appoints former Ireland teammate Damien Duff to Brentford backroom team
BRENTFORD manager Keith Andrews has appointed former Ireland teammate Damien Duff to his backroom team at the west London club.
Pride organisations say political parties not welcome at this year's events in Northern Ireland
PRIDE organisations in Northern Ireland have said the North's political parties are once again not welcome at this year's festivities.