Homeless support organisations are making contingency plans for the spread of Covid-19 among those in emergency accommodation and accessing night services.

There will be an elevated risk of coastal flooding with a “violent” storm-force-11 gale-warning in place some coastal areas.

A spokesperson for the Irish Coastguard has warned that gale force winds could impede the search for a missing fisherman off the south east coast this morning.

The association representing the country’s frontline Defence Forces has taken a case to the Council of Europe to force the State to recognise the right of soldiers, sailors and aircrew to register as conscientious objectors.

Naval service divers are due to dive tomorrow on areas of interest identified in Dunmanus Bay as the search for the missing young fisherman feared drowned off Cork continues.

As a multi-agency search operation continues in Dunmanus Bay, Schull, Co Cork, members of the public are being asked not to risk their own safety.

City business groups have backed the development of a skyscraper hotel in Cork's docklands, but concerns have also been raised about retaining access to the river.

Latest: At least 60 cars have been damaged, many beyond repair, in a major blaze at a multi-story car park on the southside of Cork city tonight.

Fears that 600 music and cultural festivals could have been cancelled next summer due to serious concerns that on-site emergency medical care will no longer be available have finally been resolved after a year of delays.

Mountain Rescue Ireland, the Irish Air Corps and the Gardaí are among those overseeing safety.

A former Army private, a rugby international, a martial arts instructor and a one-time IT recruitment consultant are among nine young men who have become the latest additions to the Naval Service officers' ranks.

The Civil Defence is expected to hear today whether it will be allowed continue to provide emergency medical services at hundreds of community festivals.

This year’s Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon will mark another step towards a ‘greener’ event, as organisers continue their efforts to reduce the single-use plastics accumulated during the race.

Hundreds of community and volunteer events and festivals could be under threat due to soaring insurance costs and regulatory issues.

Up to 200 of Ireland's upcoming festivals are at risk due to an insurance-related issue.

A body has been found in Waterford during an ongoing search for missing local man Leonard O'Neill, who was last seen alive 12 days ago.

Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses amidst local speculation that yesterday's huge wildfires in Co Donegal may have been started deliberately.

The fire will continue to be monitored overnight with a number of 'hot-spots' still under observation.

The Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon was launched today as both pro and budding runners and walkers were encouraged to sign up and register for the event taking place on June 2.

A ferry overloaded with people celebrating the Kurdish new year has sunk in the Tigris river near the Iraqi city of Mosul, killing at least 45 people, an official said.

Retired RTÉ commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has praised volunteers in organisations across the emergency and voluntary spectrum for their tireless work and commitment throughout the years.

Gardai are investigating after thousands of euro worth of vital equipment was stolen from the Sligo-Leitrim Mountain Rescue base at the weekend.

They were praised for selfless acts during Storm Ophelia and during Storm Emma, but fears have been raised about the declining number of Civil Defence volunteers in Cork city and county.

Dozens of emergency service personnel and volunteers have been drafted in to help search for missing teenager Elisha Gault, with concern growing for her welfare.

A teenager who suffered life-changing neck injuries in a fall while taking photos of the snow is expected to be transferred to Dublin for specialist treatment.

Experienced civil defence volunteers have advised people to stay off the roads across West Cork.

Up to 200 stranded passengers stayed the night in Cork Airport last night, writes Eoin English.

With thousands of people still without power and water due to Storm Ophelia, the country must now brace itself for 130km/h winds courtesy of Storm Brian.

Gardaí in Clare are searching for an armed raider who held up a shop in Ennis this evening.

Standby pumps are being brought to Listowel Racing Harvest Festival next week amid fears the town will run out of water.

A man has drowned in a river in Co. Tipperary.

Latest: Gardaí say they have recovered over 90% of the remains of a woman who was found in the Wicklow Mountains.

Technology played a leading part in the management of this year’s Cork City Marathon, writes Eoin English of the Irish Examiner.

The Civil Defence is a volunteer based organisation which supports the front line emergency services such as An Garda Síochána in times of emergency.

Four flares were let off into the Waterford sky as a wreath was laid at sea in a tribute to the crew members of Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116.

The Marine Institute's ROV submarine carried out its last dive off Blackrock island today, and has left Blacksod bay on board the Irish Lights vessel the Granuaile.

Searchers for the remaining missing crew members of Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116 are concentrating on the area around the crash site again after the disappointment over the weekend’s flotilla exercise.

Up to 1,000 people will this weekend mobilise in an air, sea, and land search for missing R116 helicopter crew members Paul Ormsby and Ciarán Smith.

A sweeping search of the area where helicopter Rescue 116 went down is continuing this morning.

Update: The body of Declan Whyte was recovered on March 15 in the Carrick-on-Shannon area.

The search for a missing woman in Co Clare is utilising new drone technology operated by Civil Defence volunteers.

A paramedic told gardaí that he used a choke manoeuvre with his girlfriend during sex in an intimate setting without knocking her out.