The man accused of the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe was on bail and under curfew at the time of the fatal shooting, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

Caroline Flack has been found dead at the age of 40.

Love may be in the air this week as Valentine’s Day looms, but Cork couple Caroline Curran and Seán Weir were lucky enough to have real-life versions of Cupid in the form of their pals.

Greater use of match-day technology so as to allow teams to challenge certain decisions will see the game of hurling become “far too stop-start”, according to Limerick’s Tom Morrissey.

A rave experience needn’t be about late nights and loads of drugs, writes Ellie O’Byrne, as she meets organisers and attendees at an event aimed at kids and parents.

Nicola Greene resorted to using a tape measure to show how much her stomach bloated when she ate out at Christmas parties. The dress she wore on the way out would no longer fit comfortably when she came home because her stomach sometimes swelled by up to six inches.

Lacemakers in Limerick want to preserve their unique craft for future generations and hope to gain UNESCO heritage status, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

We must never forget. Four simple words, yet they have breath-stopping resonance when they are spoken by Charlotte Berger-Greneche, one of the children saved by the Cork woman who was memorialised yesterday at the official opening of the Mary Elmes bridge.

The son of the remarkable woman known as Ireland's Oskar Schindler, who is crediting with saving the lives hundreds of Jewish children from Nazi death camps, said it is better to build bridges than walls.

A frail 82-year-old woman Bridget McDermott balanced her walking stick in her hand with the heavy wooden frame bearing the photographs of the three children she lost in the Stardust fire.

Roseville House is centrally located and perfect for exploring the seaside town of Youghal on foot and sampling its many attractions, writes Ciara McDonnell

As we progress through the second half of the year into colder, shorter days, there’s plenty of advice for interiors enthusiasts on what’s new for autumn and winter, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

The fall occurred at the entrance of Farranlea nursing home, where he is believed to be a resident.

Bride and groom Aoife O’Callaghan and Finbarr McCarthy returned to the scene of their first encounter — and first date — on their big day.

When Cork blitzed Tipperary in the second half of a 15-point defeat at CIT on June 22, it was the third serious setback in a horror week that had begun with Nicole Walsh being airlifted from The Ragg unconscious and was followed by the resignation of manager Bill Mullaney for health reasons.

Brian Hartnett is your quintessential late bloomer.

It’s summer, so time for men venture out of their caves and remember their primal roots by throwing a slab of raw meat on the fire. Donal O’Keeffe speaks with five males who know their way around a blazing barbecue.

From pig farming to Reiki master seems like a bit of a stretch, but that’s the direction Caroline Rigney is taking. For the last 21 years she’s been as happy as a pig in chemical-free manure, producing the best possible food to sustain a lifestyle she and her husband chose to rear their two daughters, Rebecca, 29 and Rachel, 27.

The wife of an Irish mountaineer who tragically died on Europe’s highest mountain has said she has lost her “best friend”.

John Pender, 53, from Shankill, Dublin was stabbed to death in the early hours of Friday morning last in the Pogs Old Irish Rock pub in Fuengirola, Spain.

Tributes are being paid to a Dublin man after he was stabbed to death at a Spanish holiday resort.

"It's very restful, it's like mindfulness on toes"

Five restaurants in Cork have picked up awards at the 2019 Irish Restaurant Awards, which honoured the best of Ireland’s culinary talent at a ceremony in Dublin.

A Tusla child and family agency employee who was caught with thousands of child pornography images claimed to gardaí that he downloaded them in an effort to figure out paedophiles and sex offenders as part of his work.

A rare penny-farthing bicycle is among the 460 lots on offer at the annual vintage auction at O’Donovan’s of Newcastlewest at 10am next Saturday. In excellent condition, it dates from c1880 and is estimated at €600-€1,200. There is a first edition of the 1865 Memories of Adare Manor by Caroline, Countess Dunraven (€1,000-€1,800) as well as period furniture and jewellery.

The rise of Gaelic for Mothers and Others can benefit the next generation of girls too, writes Larry Ryan

Newly launched Smart-C is gaining traction with its software solution to manage and maintain compliance on all electrical and fire systems.

Aaron Gillane has rubbished the suggestion that All-Ireland holders Limerick are going too well, too early in 2019, describing the notion as “stupid”.

Limerick hurling manager John Kiely has confirmed that Performance Psychologist Caroline Currid has left his backroom team.

Table for one? It’s a dreaded phrase for many, with dining solo among top peeves cited by business travellers.

A personal tragedy derailed the 1980s star duo's tour last year, but they're back to play gigs in Killarney and Dublin, writes Ed Power

SHANE BYRNE likes to take on a challenge.

After meeting on Instagram, The Love Island host, 38, started dating Celebrity Big Brother contestant, 27, in January.

After 20 years family has ‘nothing left to lose’, and are no longer afraid of naming the suspect, writes Joyce Fegan.

After the spotlight shining on the Ireland women’s team at the start of the campaign for unusual reasons, Diane Caldwell feels it only fitting the same should apply at the business end approaches.

Being selected as the official flag-bearer for Team NI at today’s Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony was richly deserved recognition for outstanding dual sportswoman Caroline O’Hanlon.

A man has been charged with the murder of detective Garda Adrian Donohoe five years ago.

A 27-year-old man appeared in court in Dundalk last night charged with the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe in Co Louth just over five years ago.

From a doggie delight to a great interiors event, there’s a spring in Esther N McCarthy’s step...

She's been sorting out Cork people for ages

Fellows at this time of the year can often be found complaining that they have the world of trouble to contend with.

"I love my mummy very much. She was the best. She was funny. She always made me laugh. She was so special to me."