Thirty five runners will set out to morrow to cross Ireland on foot in a non-stop, 232-kilometre relay from Galway to Dublin to raise €20,000 for vital mental health support services provided by Grow Mental Health. Trasna 2025 is the brainchild of Killian Andersen, a passionate young mental health advocate from Naas, who completed a…

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan TD has today published the first review of the Civil Legal Aid scheme since its introduction in 1979.  Publishing both majority and minority reports from the Independent Review Group, Minister O’Callaghan said:  “Access to justice is a fundamental right, central to the rule of law…

The Department of Transport has been allocated €24.33 billion under the National Development Plan Review 2025. Exact details of how that money will be spent have not been divulged but Active Travel, Greenways and road safety are high on the list of promises. Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State with responsibility for International and…

Louth County Council has lifted the temporary bathing prohibition at Clogherhead Beach. This follows the results of resampling that was carried out on Tuesday, 22nd July. The results of the analysis confirm that the bathing water is of excellent quality. The council would like to thank the public for its patience and cooperation.

Fianna Fáil Senator Alison Comyn has described the updated National Development Plan (NDP) as a “once-in-a-generation investment that will reshape Ireland for decades to come.” The revised NDP outlines a record €275 billion in public capital investment through 2035, with €102 billion allocated for the next five years alone, €34 billion more than previously planned….

Anyone can drown, no one should Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day this Friday (25 July), the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are remembering all those who have lost their lives to the water. The organisations are jointly appealing to everyone planning a trip on or near water to go prepared and…

Caller inspires new campaign Samaritans Drogheda and North East held a tree planting ceremony yesterday ahead of their annual 24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day events being held today, July 24th locally and across the country. “This year we are planting a “Tree of Hope” in St. Dominics Park symbolising hope, strength and resilience for those who struggle in…

A county Meath couple have been given two-month prison sentences and banned from keeping animals for life after they admitted cruelty to dogs. At Navan District Court, on Friday 18th July 2025, Kevin Horace and Kayla Rafferty with an address at 20 Oaklawns, Clogherboy Park, Navan, Co Meath pleaded guilty to six offences each under…

“We are now facing an unacceptable situation where overcrowding is compromising the safety of vessels and crew.” Drogheda Rural Independent Councillor Declan Power has called for urgent and coordinated action to address growing safety, management, and enforcement concerns at Clogherhead Harbour – a key economic and recreational hub for County Louth. Speaking at the July…

Sinn Féin Councillor Eric Donovan submitted an emergency motion at last Monday’s Council meeting to ensure that a group of boxers coming from Palestine would not meet the same fate as the children who were hoping to visit Ireland to play GAA. Palestine GAA had arranged for a group of 33 children (aged between 9-16)…