Operation JACKAL has been targeting West African Crime Gangs such as the Black Axe, who have been described as one of the most far-reaching and dangerous organised crime groups in the world.

Athlone native Steven Hardiman was named as a finalist of the Third Level competition

The group of back bench TDs say they want to see a reduction in emissions balanced with a plan workable for farmers

The well known Longford activist hopes to bring his equality campaigning experience to the new role.

Security queues have been working well.

Maeve and her daughter Abbie were left with multiple fractures as well as mental and emotional scars following the collision with a car driven by a man suffering a psychotic episode.

Soaring fuel prices in recent weeks have made the cost of living crisis worse.