Munster

President Michael D Higgins said Mick O'Dwyer will be remembered as one of the greatest figures associated with Gaelic games

Removal to take place following death of Mick O'Dwyer

The removal is to take place this evening in Waterville, Co Kerry, of Kerry football player and manager Mick O'Dwyer.

Vinny Hyland spotted an African Hoopoe in Kerry last week

Birdwatchers thrilled as African Hoopoe seen in Ireland

Birdwatchers have been treated to multiple sightings of African Hoopoes as around 80 of the colourful, migratory birds have arrived in Ireland in the past two weeks.

Ireland • 8 mins

The court heard the victim wishes for Padraic Troy to be named, but to maintain her anonymity

Man jailed for rape of woman he picked up from hospital

A man who raped a female acquaintance after picking her up from hospital in the early hours of the morning after she fell during a night out has been jailed for ten years.

Courts • 9 hrs

Aerogen is a Galway company that makes aerosol drug delivery devices for ventilated patients. The US is its biggest market

US tariff plan brings uncertainty for regional businesses

Business throughout the country are today analysing the potential impact of the US trade tariff plans announed by President Trump.

Regional • 12 hrs

Micko: A true giant who built an unforgettable legacy

Mick O'Dwyer, who has died at the age of 88, stands unquestionably as one of the true giants in the history of Gaelic football.

GAA • 9 hrs

O'Dwyer won 12 All-Irelands as player and manager

Legendary Kerry manager Mick O'Dwyer dies aged 88

Mick O'Dwyer, the legendary Kerry Gaelic football manager and player, has died at the age of 88.

Football • 9 hrs

Claire and Joe Collins were found dead at their home in 2023

Inquest held into 2023 deaths of married couple in Clare

An inquest into the deaths of a husband and wife in Co Clare two years ago has returned an open verdict into the death of the woman while a verdict of suicide was returned in the case of the man.

Munster • 02 Apr

Deepa Dinamani, a 38-year-old mother of one, was found dead in her home in Cork in July 2023

Man tells court he accidentally cut wife's throat

A man on trial for murdering his wife has said he accidentally cut her throat with a carving knife he bought in Tesco two days earlier, after a struggle broke out between them at their home in Cork.

Courts • 02 Apr

Defence Forces personnel have returned to Mr Gaine's farmyard for a second day

Gardaí renew appeal over farmer missing in Co Kerry

Members of the Defence Forces continue to assist in the search for a missing farmer in Co Kerry.

Munster • 02 Apr

Mark Keane won three successive All-Ireland under 21 hurling championships with Limerick

Ex-Limerick hurler gets €944k after workplace accident

Former Limerick senior hurler Mark Keane has been awarded almost €950,000 in damages for the severe injuries he suffered while coming to the rescue of a co-worker at a Johnson & Johnson plant during a workplace accident seven years ago.

Courts • 01 Apr

The Cliffs of Moher are the biggest natural tourist attraction in the country attracting over 1.5 million visitors a year

Cliffs trail should be owned by council - draft report

A draft report on the future management of a walking trail along the famous Cliffs of Moher has recommended that Clare County Council take ownership of the scenic walkway and manage the amenity.

Munster • 01 Apr

50 members arrived at the search site today

Soldiers join search for missing farmer in Kerry

Members of the Defence Forces have joined the search for a missing farmer in Co Kerry.

Munster • 01 Apr

Gardaí in St Anthony's Park in Cork city during the operation

Ten arrested in large-scale garda operation in Cork

A total of ten people have been arrested during a large-scale garda operation in Cork targeting those suspected of drug and theft offences.

Munster • 31 Mar

The incident happened on the N72 Killarney to Mallow Road near Cork Racecourse at around 3.50pm yesterday

Two women who died after crash in Cork named locally

The two women who died following a head-on collision in Mallow, Co Cork yesterday afternoon have been named locally.

Ireland • 31 Mar

Michael Gaine has now been missing for 11 days

Defence Forces to join search for missing Kerry farmer

The Defence Forces will join the search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine tomorrow morning.

Munster • 01 Apr

The incident happened on the N35 at Moonameen at around 2.10pm

Woman dies after three-car collision in Co Waterford

A woman in her 60s has died and three others were injured following a three-vehicle collision in Dungarvan, Co Waterford.

Munster • 02 Apr

The scene at Glenamoy Lawn was sealed off

Body of 78-year-old man discovered at Cork city apartment

An investigation is under way after the body of a 78-year-old man was discovered in his home at Mayfield in Cork city last night.

Munster • 30 Mar

Two dead, two injured in two-vehicle crash in Co Cork

Two women have died and two young children were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Mallow, Co Cork.

Munster • 31 Mar

Kerry Mountain Rescue resumed a search of lands between Carrig East in Kenmare and Moll's Gap this morning

Search for missing Kerry farmer concludes for the evening

The search for missing farmer Michael Gaine has been stood down for the evening after eight hours.

Munster • 29 Mar

Regin Rajan is on trial charged with the murder of his wife Deepa Dinamani at their home in Cork in July 2023

Cork murder trial told victim wanted a divorce

The brother of a woman who died after her throat was cut in a "single swipe" has told Cork Central Criminal Court that she wanted a divorce but her husband had told him that he would "not let her go".

Courts • 28 Mar

US Connecticut's Sacred Heart University first established outreach links with west Kerry 20 years ago (File image)

Third level college opens in Daingean Uí Chúis

The opening of a third level college in Daingean Uí Chúis, Co Kerry, has been hailed as a game-changer, for the coastal town - for its economy as well as for opportunities for locals to gain third level qualifications.

Munster • 28 Mar

Michael Gaine has been missing for more than a week

Gardaí continue search for missing Kerry farmer

Gardaí have been continuing their search in Kenmare, Co Kerry, for 56-year-old sheep farmer Michael 'Mike' Gaine.

Munster • 28 Mar

The youths are on trial at the Central Criminal Court in Cork (file image)

Rape trial adjourned after co-accused collapses in dock

A trial in which two teenagers are charged with raping a girl in a car at Limerick Racecourse over the Christmas period in 2022 was only a matter of minutes into evidence today when one of the accused collapsed in the dock.

Courts • 28 Mar

The forum is designed to give the mayor direct access to Government ministers to discuss and advise on matters of importance that will impact Limerick

Limerick mayor and Govt hold inaugural forum

The Mayor of Limerick John Moran has defined todays inaugural meeting of the Mayoral and Government Consultative Forum as an historic departure in local government.

Munster • 28 Mar

Hundreds of local schoolchildren have been participating in the rugby camp in Castlebar

Children lineout for Mayo rugby camp ahead of URC derby

Hundreds of local schoolchildren have been participating in a rugby camp in the centre of Castlebar, Co Mayo, as the town prepares to host tomorrow's URC derby between Connacht and Munster.

Connacht • 28 Mar