It is still very early days in the Covid-19 outbreak from an Irish perspective, though it may not feel like it.

Over 50,000 people across Ireland have come together to join a coronavirus support group on Facebook.

When he died just weeks before our February election the constitutional politician Seamus Mallon’s backstory and achievements were unknown, or at least underappreciated, by a swathe of our electorate.

It’s business as usual, but not as we know it.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses, particularly motorists with dashcams, as they investigate a road traffic collision in which a horse was injured during an illegal sulky race in Co Limerick.

Jockeys’ weights will increase by 2lb from Friday, with all racecourse saunas closed.

The HSE is considering possible uses for the stadium.

Older people and those with a long term illness will be advised at some point to stay at home for several weeks during the coronavirus crisis.

Ireland’s tiniest, and perhaps, only St Patrick’s Day parade went ahead today in Limerick - with social distancing observed.

The unit will be comprised of 100 Gardaí, sergeants and inspectors, working a two-rota system of 12-hour shifts.

BEGORRAH and bejaysus, we’ve had a rough auld time of it in Hollywood over the years.

The Covid crisis has created an uncertain time for the culture sector, an area where many people’s incomes are linked to events that have been cancelled, writes Ellie O’Byrne.