Gardaí are continuing to investigate an “appalling” tragedy in which an eight-year-old boy died after being attacked by his family’s own dogs.

Government formation talks between the major parties will continue despite the coronavirus pandemic.

The bank said they made the decision to suspend the fees in light of the current Covid-19 outbreak.

An Post is considering the closure of some of its suburban delivery offices in Cork as part of a major reconfiguration of operations which includes the closure of its large mails centre in Little Island within weeks.

Posh Cork's agony aunt: sorting out Cork people for ages.

Almost one third of those who want to join are identified as Catholic, equating to 2,158.

Outgoing Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is set to press his rival Micheal Martin for equal treatment for Fine Gael if it enters coalition with Fianna Fail.

A bitter personal row between Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin marred the first day’s sitting of the 33rd Dáil, which failed to elect a Taoiseach.

An explosive device has been found outside the home of a brother of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane, Sinn Féin said.

With no sign of progress on Government formation, the initiative is being seized by the 19 independents elected to the new Dáil.

The posters use a picture of Peadar Heffron along with a warning that anyone thinking of joining the police could suffer similar injuries.

Sinn Féin TD for Waterford David Cullinane has offered an apology to people who were offended by the “Up the Ra” comments he made at a party function after being elected.

"My door is open. We will have to look at the issues that affect Cork South West."

The Tanaiste has ruled out holding any discussions with Sinn Fein on the formation of a government.

Housing minister Eoghan Murphy said that Fine Gael’s and Sinn Féin’s policy platforms are “miles apart from each other”.

Former independent TD in Clare, Dr Michael Harty has described the electoral performance of Sinn Féin’s Violet Anne Wynne as ‘stunning’.

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Alison O'Connor joins the canvass.

The equivalent of a ship’s crew has left the naval service since it was forced to tie up two vessels due to manpower shortages.

There has also been sharp criticism from Fianna Fáil’s finance spokesman Michael McGrath, who said Sinn Fein’s manifesto is “the stuff of Santa Claus”.

Outlining his party's financial pledges for voters, deputy leader Pearse Doherty admitted that none of the funding promises were "red line" issues in any post-election negotiations.

Some 27 claims have been taken against the council in Kerry relating to trips and falls in the revamped Tralee Town Square and environs.