Authorities have identified the man who allegedly ploughed into a crowd enjoying a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans while intoxicated.

Total of 12 people killed on roads in just five days Motorists urged to slow down over holiday weekend

A county councillor who appeared in an RTÉ Prime Time Investigates programme into alleged payments for favours has appeared in Letterkenny District Court on assault charges.

A man had part of his ear bitten off and 50 people were arrested during this year’s Donegal International Rally.

A bus driver who claimed he saved the lives of 46 children by breaking the speed limit has been fined €100.

A bus driver with 48 schoolchildren on board said he broke the speed limit to ensure the safety of his passengers.

At least 16 people have been taken to hospital after a mass shooting at a park in the US.

The owner of a bar in Co Donegal claimed late-night revellers were taking part in a fleadh — which was on in a different county.

A man who almost caused a seven-car pile-up told gardaí he was in a rush to play a football match.

A garda who was shot twice and left for dead on a street in New Orleans is looking forward to getting back to work and said he was hopeful of returning home in Ireland next week.

Jo Kerrigan rounds up the best theatre offerings at home and abroad for the months ahead

Alexandra Burke is to make her West End theatre debut.

A member of the Defence Forces appeared in court last night on explosives charges.

A man who tried to stab his brother-in-law up to a dozen times during a Mass for his own brother has been found guilty of assault causing harm.

A small community is united in mourning as it prepares to bury a sports-loving teenager who died in a weekend farming tragedy in North Cork.

Gardai investigating the death of Kieran Callaghan in county Donegal last Sunday are appealing for assistance in tracing his last movements.

An 18-year-old man killed in a car crash in which his twin sister was also hurt buried his best friend after another smash less than a year ago.

A 69-year-old woman chased a burglar out of her home with a hatchet after he tried to rob her.

Singing star Susan Boyle is to see the story of her incredible rise to worldwide success brought to life in a new stage musical.

THE family of a talented athlete struck by a truck while walking home in the early hours of yesterday morning are preparing to turn off his life-support machine today.

THE heartbroken families of the eight men killed in the horrific Donegal road smash may have to wait for up to 18 months to get bereavement counselling.

OVERWEIGHT children are likely to have four or more televisions in their home, with some having up to six, a study has shown.

CHILDREN are becoming couch potatoes by watching too much television, playing video games and avoiding exercise, a survey has revealed.