Bathing spots around the country were hit by the worst water quality on record during last year’s washed out summer, a new report revealed today.

LAST year’s wet summer is being blamed for a downturn in the number of bathing areas meeting EU quality targets.

By Mícheál Lehane THESE hot days can't last forever but thankfully the rising temperatures show no sign of dropping for one of the busiest weekends of the year.

Mícheál Lehane looks at victims of crime who have to suffer the justice system to get justice.

By Mícheál Lehane POLITICIANS last night lashed out at the Blood Bank after hepatitis C victims were accidently asked to donate blood.

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Garda drug seizures point to a serious abuse problem in Limerick writes Mícheál Lehane

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THEIR names are famous throughout the sporting world but last night they were feted by the people who remember them as babies.