LUMPY old pillows, empty dog food tins, broken umbrellas — Mary McKeown collects what most people dump.

The man campaigning to get Cork’s landmark Shandon clock fixed has called on city bosses to apply for emergency heritage funding to do the repairs.

High jinks in Galway

An innovative businessman is generating extra cash by capitalising on the number of tourists getting lost on one of the country’s most scenic routes.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has branded the apology Gerry Adams issued over the murder of Garda Jerry McCabe as “ironic”.

The bravery of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe and his innate love of family, policing, the GAA and community will not be forgotten.

Murdered garda detective Adrian Donohoe was a virtuous man who was a perfect role model for the rest of society, his state funeral heard today.

A first-of-its-kind programme in this country help overweight children get away from fatty food and into a healthier lifestyle will begin next month.

One of the country’s best-known publicans, Charlie Chawke, yesterday blamed the Irish soccer team’s “pathetic” performance against Croatia for the Euros being a flop for his pub business.

Farmers will only support the proposed reforms to the Common Agriculture Policy if the sector retains its present funding allocation.

HEALTH Minister Mary Harney has insisted plans to impose deep cuts on frontline services in the upcoming budget will not “cripple” the system, despite the fact health funding is set to be reduced by at least €1 billion.

A son of Garda Jerry McCabe, who was shot dead by the IRA, today graduated as one of 300 new recruits into the force.

Sinn Féin must name the “authorised officer” who sanctioned a post office raid that resulted in the killing of Det Garda Jerry McCabe, it was claimed today.

The Sinn Féin Mayor of Kerry, Cllr Toireasa Ferris, tonight faces a motion of no confidence over her refusal to condemn the killing of Det Garda Jerry McCabe.

Padraig Harrington and Luke Donald are well in contention for victory after the first round of play in the JP McManus Pro Am in Adare, Limerick.

The Garda Representative Association has expressed outrage at a statement released yesterday by the IRA killers of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe.

CATTLE farmers have been advised to gear production for all year round supply of beef cattle to meet specific market requirements.

RÓISÍN RUDDLE'S heartbroken parents say they will be forever haunted by their daughter's death because her chance of life was denied by a health system they had trusted.

GARDAÍ have warned the Government they will take to the streets in mass protest if the killers of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe are released early from prison.