The economic downturn devastated many areas of Ireland, and one town in Tipperary which was particularly affected is urging people to support local businesses to help the area recover.

A Dublin man has been remanded in Garda custody after being charged in connection with a €1.6m drugs haul in Co. Leitrim.

A 14-year-old boy was today convicted of taking part in three burglaries within the space of an hour, less than two months after he was put into a juvenile detention centre.

American Jesse Anthony won the fourth stage of the Junior Tour of Ireland, by claiming a mass sprint-finish in Carrick-on-Suir.

CLARE coach Cyril Lyons is not a happy camper following the announcement of the dates, venues and pairings of the second phase of the Allianz NHL.