Conor Hunt

A diver at the wreck of the MV Shingle off the Mayo coast

Smuggler's ship bringing new life to Killala Bay seabed

Off the north Mayo coast, around 4km out in Killala Bay, we're on our way to the site of the smuggler's ship now lying at the bottom of the seabed.

Connacht • 1 hr

Loyalist supporters and orange men face the police outside Drumcree Church

Why the controversial Orange Order parade was approved

The Parades Commission's Drumcree decision shocked many. Its written ruling reveals how it was reached.

Ulster • 29 Sep

Eco-friendly box containing pasta topped with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella

School meal scheme to see cold options, new portion sizes

The Minister for Social Protection has said a number of changes are on the way to the free hot school meal programme, including the possible introduction of cold lunches.

Ireland • 21 Sep

A charred tree branch following a wildfire

'Apocalyptic' - Irish landscapes damaged by fires

High on the Dublin Wicklow Mountains, perched over the Glenasmole Valley, fires burned for over 20 days during the summer.

Environment • 31 Aug

Laura Henry, Mia Deutrom and Abigail Keane look at each other's papers after receiving their Leaving Cert results

Fewer top LC marks awarded as grade deflation continues

More than 70,000 Leaving Certificate students are receiving their exam results today, with the overall trend showing fewer top marks awarded, as the impacts of grade deflation continue.

Leaving Cert 2026 • 21 Aug

Derek Toomey from Finglas in Dublin had a percutaneous mitral valve replacement

Dublin man transformed after new heart procedure at Mater

A man has described as "black and white" his transformation after undergoing a new heart procedure at the Mater Hospital in Dublin.

Health • 19 Aug

Over 500 apply to scheme to compensate Stardust survivors

More than 500 people have applied for the Stardust payment scheme set up for survivors of the fire, according to the latest figures from the Department of Justice.

Stardust • 17 Aug

A close up picture of scrambler bike tyres

Fees to retrieve impounded vehicles double from today

Higher fees to retrieve impounded vehicles, including scramblers, from gardaí have come into force today.

Ireland • 14 Aug

'A godsend' - Woman, 102, on supports during hot weather

A 102-year-old woman has described as a "godsend" the support she receives during the current hot spell, amid calls to support older and vulnerable people amid high temperatures.

Ireland • 17 Jul

Players and fans pose together for a photo at the GAA World Games event in Waterford

Hundreds in Waterford for GAA World Games competition

Hundreds of GAA players from across the world are in the South East this week as part of the GAA World Games competition.

Ireland • 14 Jul