A man jumped off a bridge, falling to his death, after gardaí told him they were seizing his car for having no tax or insurance.

The Garda Ombudsman Commission is investigating the death of man in Galway, after his body was taken from the River Corrib.

Top performances at the London Olympics, a Rolex FEI Show Jumping World Cup win, and Ireland reclaiming first place in world studbook eventing rankings, were reflected at the presentation of the Horse Sport Ireland 2012 Breeders’ Awards.

It may be only six months since the 2010 Kerry Agribusiness Irish St Leger final was run at the brand new Limerick Stadium but a huge crowd will be convening again on Saturday to savour the 2011 decider where there will be very strong local interest.

THE setting up of a seaplane service from a pontoon on the Shannon near Limerick city centre has come under fire from rowers.

THERE is “no end in sight” to the country’s devastating flood problems with high tides expected on top of more rainfall next week, the Government’s emergency response group warned last night.

The medieval streets of Galway city are being officially rebranded in a tourist drive which industry experts are looking to adopt in towns and cities around the country, it emerged today.

THEY come from several counties, various backgrounds and have quite differing levels of experience.

CHEERS! Two Munster pubs have scooped best bar awards at the industry’s Oscars.

THE massive consignment of drugs seized in Co Clare yesterday could have a street value of up to €9 million, according to the garda in charge of the operation.