Concerns have been raised at the fall in the number of health and safety inspectors tasked with inspecting workplaces at a time when the number of people in work is rapidly increasing.

Heartbroken girls at Scoil Mháithair Dé in Abbeyfeale cried as a special prayer ceremony took place yesterday.

Des O’Sullivan unfolds a treasure trove of art sales that include a rare Joseph O’Reilly and work by modern artists

Paul Henry’s Old-Age Pensioners comes up at Bonhams in London on November 14. It is estimated at £100,000-£150,000.

IS there no end to the talents of the Moyross Monks?

THE Irish art auction by Dolan’s at the Carlton Castletroy Park Hotel in Limerick at 3pm tomorrow features more than 220 lots, many to be sold without reserve.

AFTER a heart attack claimed the life of a retired Garda sergeant, the community he served for decades decided it was time for action.