Gas supplies in the west of Ireland should be switched back on a phased basis over the weekend, energy chiefs have said.

Kian Anthony Bourke, who weighed in at 3.31kg, became the first baby arrival in Ireland for 2015, popping into the world just four seconds after midnight.

FOUR more people lost their lives road accidents bringing the toll since Friday to five – despite a Garda call for greater vigilance from all drivers after the worst monthly road death toll since early 2008.

Union leaders are meeting this evening to decide whether further strikes in the public service should happen before the Budget.

Alison Murdoch has once again travelled from Canada to defend her Irish title at the ILGU Seniors Open Strokeplay Championship, Woodbrook Golf Club, September 11-12.