Daniela Rana, a former pupil of Mean Scoil Mhuire in Longford, was honoured at the All-Ireland Scholarships Awards Ceremony at the University of Limerick.

Nationally, 5,841 home completions were recorded in the first 3 months of this year.

Gerry Warnock says he will be seeking a seat in Dáil Eireann as an Independent TD.

Under the proposed bill, it would prevent charities and local sports clubs advertising their fundraising draws if the prize pool is over €10,000.

It comes as the Attorney General meets OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell in relation to matter later today

Aontu's Fayiz Alsani says it's unfair some refugees are living in tents while others are well looked after in hotels.

They're appealing for witnesses to come forward, and anyone with dash-cam footage from the Brusna area to make it available.

The project consists of 332 residential units in the town and the application includes the provision of a two-storey creche as part of the development.