Ireland's level of policing is among one of the lowest in Europe.

A leading security analyst has slammed the backlash against Ireland's decision to join a new European military co-operative

Low fares airlines Ryanair and Norwegian have said talks are ongoing regarding a tie-up that would allow passengers transfer on connecting flights between Europe and the US.

The AGSI is accusing the Government of circulating misinformation during their discussions at the Workplace Relations Commission.

Tipperary 1-15 Clare 1-11

An Oireachtas committee may call for a commission of investigation into the "GSOC bugging saga" after it holds further sessions with the ombudsman and possibly with retired judge John Cooke.

Justice Minister Alan Shatter’s statement yesterday pointed to three areas within GSOC that had been identified as potential weak points or “vulnerabilities” in their electronic security architecture.

Shannon Airport has secured its first new service since it was cut free from the Dublin Airport Authority a month ago.

SHANNON Airport executive Declan Power continues to scapegoat Ryanair for the passenger collapse experienced by the DAA monopoly run Shannon Airport.

THE decline in passenger traffic at Shannon Airport has bottomed out and passenger traffic in 2012 is expected to be in line with 2011.

KEVIN CRILLY was cleared at Belfast Crown Court yesterday of murdering undercover soldier Captain Robert Nairac 33 years ago.

Kevin Crilly was cleared at Belfast Crown Court today of murdering undercover soldier Captain Robert Nairac 33 years ago.

THE chairman of the Shannon Airport Authority Brian O’Connell confirmed Shannon is abandoning its low-cost model, stating that it is unsustainable.

Three men remain in custody in connection with an alleged plot to murder cartoonist Lars Vilks over a picture of the Prophet Mohammed with the body of a dog.

GARDAÍ have ruled out foul play in their investigation into the discovery of a man’s body at a waste sorting site near Listowel in Co Kerry on Friday.

Gardaí have ruled out foul play following the discovery of a man's body in a wheelie bin in Co Kerry.

MICHAEL CARMODY (Castletroy College, Limerick) led all the way to win the senior boys title at the Munster Schools Cross-Country Championships at Tramore Racecourse yesterday, when the lack of teacher cover due to the cutbacks was reflected in much smaller entries.

QUICK check-in facilities with shorter queues is winning more passengers for Shannon Airport, according to a new survey.

TWO brothers are set to make history when they each take command of Irish naval service vessels.

Murdered former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri will be awarded this year’s Tipperary International Peace Award at a ceremony in Co Tipperary on Friday, it emerged today.

DEVELOPING a spur railway connecting Shannon Airport to the main Limerick/Ennis line would be a waste of money, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary declared yesterday.

A company of soldiers which fought against overwhelming odds in the Congo for three days are to be finally honoured by the state today.

BY the time the carnival kicked off in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday, the most significant hurling game of the weekend was already done and dusted.

Declan Power and Neans McSweeney

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A 46-year-old father-of-three has received two life sentences after pleading guilty to the murder of his wife and her former boss, a well known publican in Co Waterford last year at the Central Criminal Court today.

A man has been charged in connection with the double murder in Waterford over the weekend.