A man with cerebral palsy and other disabilities was attacked and robbed by a woman because she saw him as an easy target, a court heard.

A man who had watched beheadings by Muslim extremists on television painted the slogan “murderers out” on a takeaway run by a Pakistani family.

Local authorities who can achieve their targets as part of a €1.5bn social housing plan designed to reduce the housing waiting lists by a quarter will be rewarded, Environment Minister Alan Kelly has pledged. 

Dublin has gone green for Patrick’s Day, with festivities culminating in a street party tomorrow, expected to attract more than 500,000 spectators. 

A convicted arsonist who set fire to an apartment in Limerick avoided jail yesterday when he gave an undertaking at Limerick Circuit Court to stay off drink and drugs.

The biggest outdoor art event ever witnessed in this country takes its first, spectacular step today when a giant grandmother commences a three-day odyssey through the streets of Limerick.

A pedestrian is in a serious condition following a collision in Dublin City this morning.

It might not be the biggest parade in the world but Dublin is surely one of the best spots to be for the St Patrick’s Day bash.

The ongoing recession is causing some restaurants to cut back on safety measures — risking the health of customers and resulting in record-breaking closure order rates.

A 34-year-old man was arrested in Limerick last night in connection with a tiger kidnapping attempt — the third person to be arrested over the incident.

Motorists are being warned to expect major traffic restrictions in Dublin city on Monday afternoon, during an address by the US President Barack Obama.