Ciara Geraghty may examine big themes in her books, but clearly cares most of all about the people in the foreground, as do her readers. Self-declared fan Sue Leonard met her for coffee.

A controlled explosion has been carried out on a suspect device discovered in Swords, County Dublin, in the early hours of this morning.

A Longford resident has been given a four year suspended sentence for stealing over €49, 000 from his former employer in Swords, County Dublin.

The trial of a Lithuanian man for allegedly killing a fellow countryman after they spent the day drinking and playing chess has continued at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court with legal argument in the absence of the jury.

WHILE corrupt planning practices involving Ray Burke have been exposed by the Flood Tribunal, many of the matters were reported as early as 20 years ago.