Sinead Hussey

The recent fatal shooting of a white-tailed eagle in Co Westmeath has been described as a "deplorable act" by Minister of State Malcolm Noonan.

A man in his 70s has died following a workplace accident at a premises on the outskirts of Athlone.

A Co Westmeath photographer captured a starling murmuration in Co Westmeath yesterday evening.

A judge has ordered the return of ten silver centenarian commemorative coins and cheques issued to the deceased father-in-law of convicted fraudster Margaret Bergin - to President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin.

Convicted killer Freddie Thompson has failed in his application to have his trial for assault and threats to kill moved to Dublin.

A family in Co Galway is assessing the damage that Storm Éowyn has caused to their home.

A 300-year-old windmill in Co Roscommon has been significantly damaged by Storm Éowyn.

At Clonkill GAA club, outside of Mullingar, the lights are on. The community here has been without power since early on Friday morning but a generator - usually used for floodlights - is providing much needed power.

At Clonkill GAA club, outside of Mullingar, the lights are on. The community here has been without power since early on Friday morning but a generator - usually used for floodlights - is providing much needed power.

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a baby at a residential property in Abbeylara, Co Longford, yesterday morning.