The threat of bacterial epidemics is something that threatens all countries, island or not.

A security alert is underway in Co Down.

A rescue operation was under way tonight after a passenger ferry got into difficulties in high winds on the Irish Sea.

A memorial to 18 soldiers killed 25 years ago by the IRA was vandalised today – just two days after being unveiled.

Divers in Co Roscommon have resumed their search for a 71-year-old Swiss tourist who has been missing on Lough Ree since Monday.