Mark Dowd has been appointed as the new manager of Roscommon, subject to ratification by the county board. Dowd replaces Davy Burke who stepped down in June after the conclusion of his three-year term ...

Around 2,000 people have begun marching in Ballinasloe to voice their concern about what they say is the downgrading of maternity services in the local Portiuncula University Hospital.

Dubliners looking skyward last night were given a surprise preview of this weekend's biggest music event when drones spelled out "Oasis" above Croke Park.

Independent TD Noel Grealish has said he believes Heather Humphreys would make an excellent president if she were to put her name forward.