A 21-year-old man has has been released on conditional bail after he was charged over a stabbing in Birr, Co. Offaly which left a man in critical condition.

Four new multi-denominational primary schools are expected to open later this year.

Gardaí are seeking witnesses to a serious road accident in Birr, Co. Offaly.

Head to the Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival in Co. Waterford from the 25th – 28th August with authentic bluegrass music, fine dining, jamming and dancing day and night.

A Dublin man fled the country in fear of his life after he witnessed the fatal shooting of another man more than six years ago the Central Criminal Court heard today.