Macarten Burke

THE Government is considering the introduction of a new social welfare payment as part of a major overhaul of the system. It comes after an official told the Dail that people are turning down work …

THE family of a man who died in hospital after an assault in Dublin last weekend has said he was “horrifically taken”. Alex Coughlan, 30s, was assaulted during a robbery on Mill Road in…

A BARGAIN property that’s one of the cheapest in Ireland has hit the market for €165,000 — and it comes with plenty of perks. Located in a sought-after area of Claremorris, Co Mayo, the charm…

AS Ireland basks in a mini-heatwave, with Met Eireann predicting temperatures could hit 27C, it is the perfect time to head to the beach. And there is one beach just minutes from the heart of the c…

CASH-SAVVY shoppers have discovered an essential buy to keep their homes cool on warm days — and it will be available at your local Aldi Ireland store soon. As temperatures soar and summer tightens…

FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a massive inferno that has broken out at Belfast’s Titanic Quarter. Crews have been dispatched to the scene of a blaze at a recycling centre in Northern Ireland̵…

AN urgent warning has been issued for thousands of commuters travelling over the busy Bank Holiday weekend. Irish Rail confirmed that the busy DART services between Dublin Connolly and Bray Station…

A POPULAR BBQ staple that was sold in Supervalu is being recalled due to health fears. The Proper Dairy Company is recalling its Irish Frame Authentic Cypriot Style Grilling Cheese products nationw…

THOUSANDS of vehicles have been checked for speed over the busy Bank Holiday weekend – as the roads policing operation continues. Gardai have been carrying out the road operation na…

A LUCKY punter has become Ireland’s latest Lotto winner after scooping a top prize in last night’s draw. The Dublin player won a huge prize of €18,903 in the main EuroMillions draw after matching f…