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.

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.

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.

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 ...

A US social media creator and comedian has this week had a hilarious reaction to finding out that Kerry’s David Clifford’s brother, Paudie, is equally as good at football.

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

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 ...

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 ...

A man who sexually assaulted his estranged wife on two separate occasions while she was sleeping in her bed with her young children has been sentenced to prison for four years.

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