Fiona Audley

CROWDS were out in force last night to view the first solar eclipse visible in Ireland in more than ten years.

POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a car was stolen and then set alight in Belfast.

A JOINT funeral will be held for a couple who died following a collision in Co. Cavan earlier this week.

THREE people have been arrested in connection with a Garda investigation into prostitution and brothel keeping in Dublin.

IRELAND recorded its highest ever level of daily solar energy generation this week – with the moment deemed a “major milestone” by Energy Minister Darragh O'Brien.

THE Irish Wildlife Charity has spoken out over what is deems “sensationalised” reporting of a shark bite incident in Co. Waterford this week.

IRELAND'S Minister for the EU Thomas Byrne has congratulated his British counterpart Hamish Falconer on being appointed to his new role.

A TRIO of British football legends were on hand this week to give their expert advice to Irish youngsters who are just starting out on their own soccer paths.

NATO's supreme allied commander for Europe, US General Alexus Grynkewich was in Ireland this week to meet with Defence Minister Thomas Byrne.

TWO gardaí were taken to hospital for treatment after their patrol car was rammed by a stolen garda car. The incident happened in Dublin on August 11.