In its Budget 2026 submission, the leading membership and advocacy organisation has urged the government to name a date to introduce pay parity for Early Years and School Age Care graduates, who are ...

Shamrock Lodge is an elegant Georgian residence that has stood proudly for generations in the heart of Carlow town. Tucked behind mature trees and set on private, mature grounds, this impressive home ...

A ban on trade between Ireland and illegal Israeli settlements will prompt other countries to follow suit, a committee has heard. Irish-Palestinian woman Fatin Al Tamimi, who is vice-chairwoman of the ...

Mairead McGuinness has been confirmed as the nominee for Fine Gael’s presidential candidate. Her ratification as the party’s candidate is to take place at an event in September. Tanaiste Fine Gael ...

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Stephen O’Meara, a father-of-three who was killed in Co Wicklow 16 years ago. The woman, aged in her 40s, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon and ...

The dangerous driver was stopped by Gardaí in Roscommon on Monday after a quick scan found no tax, insurance or NCT. Once the driver was pulled over, Gardaí conducted a roadside drugs test and the ...

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an incident involving the discharge of a firearm at a residential location in Co Westmeath. Gardai said the incident happened at around 1.40pm on ...

Carlow County Councillor Ken Murnane has concluded his term as Cathaoirleach of the Southern Regional Assembly, officially handing over the chains of office at the Assembly’s annual meeting in ...

Students should not be deprived of a US J-1 visa for expressing a view on “horrific issues that are happening around the world”, the Tanaiste has said. Last month, the US Embassy in Dublin announced ...

In Carlow, 15 pubs have closed since 2005. In 2005, there was a total of 106 pubs in the county, compared to 91 in 2024 - representing a 14.2% decline over the period. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, ...

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Bob Geldof has said Live Aid still resonates today, 40 years on from the two-venue benefit concert which brought together a stellar cast of celebrity musicians. The campaigner and rock star, 73, said ...