Residents of the highest village in Ireland turned out in their droves last Saturday night to take part in a bon voyage party for local girl Nancy Lehane who is this year’s Cork Rose.

A man who ran what was described as an ‘amateurish’ drug supply business has been given a five-year suspended sentence at Castlebar Circuit Court.

As he looks to guide his club into the next round of the Champions League, Robbie Keane has hit out at what he calls the “crazy” rules in Hungary’s league which dictate that clubs must have five ...

The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) has warned that there are signs of a potential repeat of the loss of economic dynamism that preceded the Celtic Tiger bust.

Wexford County Council has been urged to take urgent action on a derelict and dangerous building in Wexford town, which is “being used as a playground” by children younger than ten years old.

A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami waves of up to 5 metres (16 feet) and sparked evacuation orders in Hawaii and across the Pacific on ...

Galway family explains the tradition of attending the Galway Races - "You're allowed to go once you've made your communion" ...

Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of man’s body in the village of Kilgarvan. The tragic discovery was made just off Main Street in the early hours of this morning, July 30.

Rescuers comprising local mountaineers and porters resumed efforts on Wednesday to reach injured German Olympic gold medalist Laura Dahlmeier on a peak in northern Pakistan, officials said.

Health insurer VHI is to increase the cost of seven plans just weeks after previous hikes Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news Damp and humid day on the ...

Having managed to capture a record-breaking Fleadh in all its glory last year, TG4 are set to return to their spot on Crescent Quay this year as they broadcast over four nights from Fleadh Cheoil na ...

Meath ladies captain Aoibhín Cleary says the hurt of not reaching the last two All-Ireland senior ladies football finals has been a driving force in their run to Sunday’s decider where they’ll face ...