National News

Hospital overcrowding: Over 600 patients wait for beds in Irish hospitals

Hospital overcrowding: Over 600 patients wait for beds in Irish hospitals

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

108 admitted patients were waiting for beds at University Hospital Limerick.
Ambulances diverted from Drogheda hospital to relieve pressure on emergency department

Ambulances diverted from Drogheda hospital to relieve pressure on emergency department

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

At one stage early on Monday, ambulances were waiting over 300 minutes with patients outside the emergency department where there were no beds available.
Eight dead and 20 seriously injured on roads over Christmas, gardaí say

Eight dead and 20 seriously injured on roads over Christmas, gardaí say

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Between Friday, December 20th, to Sunday, December 29th, An Garda Síochána carried out over 2,500 checkpoints.
Irish government had ‘little in locker’ over cross-border cooperation in 1998, official said

Irish government had ‘little in locker’ over cross-border cooperation in 1998, official said

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Declassified files show intensive efforts ongoing behind the scenes to find agreement over north-south bodies in 1998.
Carlow firefighter refused contract extension after reaching retirement age of 60 awarded €15k

Carlow firefighter refused contract extension after reaching retirement age of 60 awarded €15k

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

The WRC said it considered ordering Carlow County Council to reinstate Jimmy Murphy as he appeared to be fit and healthy, but noted he had sought compensation as redress.
Tributes paid to Carlow mother-of-three killed by car close to her home

Tributes paid to Carlow mother-of-three killed by car close to her home

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Marian Morgan, who was in her early 70s, was struck by a car at 6:30pm on Friday.
Discovery of aliens in 2025 is a popular bet ahead of the New Year, Boylesports reveals

Discovery of aliens in 2025 is a popular bet ahead of the New Year, Boylesports reveals

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

In the world of showbiz, the chances of Paul Mescal landing an Oscar for his role in Gladiator II are rated 20/1.
New Year's resolutions: Make small sacrifices, not drastic changes

New Year's resolutions: Make small sacrifices, not drastic changes

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Mental health charity Turn2Me has encouraged people to consider starting something new instead of giving something up in 2025.
Rain warning to come into place for Donegal, Galway and Mayo

Rain warning to come into place for Donegal, Galway and Mayo

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Meanwhile, Donegal, Mayo and Galway will be under a status yellow wind warning from midnight until 11am on Tuesday as well.
What the papers say: Monday's front pages

What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Monday's front pages focus on a range of stories from a majority of inspected private rental properties failing to meet minimum standards to the death of former US President Jimmy Carter at age 100.
Woman (80s) dies following two-car collision in Clare

Woman (80s) dies following two-car collision in Clare

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

The two-car collision happened on the R473 near Kilcarroll close to Kilrush at around 2pm on Sunday afternoon.
Minister for Health hails uptake of free contraception scheme

Minister for Health hails uptake of free contraception scheme

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Data from January to September this year shows that approximately 245,000 people have accessed the scheme.
Government secures deal for four new Air Corps helicopters

Government secures deal for four new Air Corps helicopters

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

The Department of Defence recently signed contracts for delivery of the new Airbus H145M helicopters.
General election, Trump's win, McGregor court case: The top stories of 2024

General election, Trump's win, McGregor court case: The top stories of 2024

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

With elections in Ireland, the UK and the US, high profile court cases and big sporting events, 2024 was a big year for news
Woman killed in Rathkeale hit-and-run was ‘so well liked’, funeral told

Woman killed in Rathkeale hit-and-run was ‘so well liked’, funeral told

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Marguerita O’Rourke died after a van hit a set of gates she was standing beside on December 21st.
Potential storms to hit Ireland at New Year followed by sharp cold snap

Potential storms to hit Ireland at New Year followed by sharp cold snap

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

A significant area of low pressure will hit Ireland on New Year's Day, according to Met Éireann
Measures taken to prepare for surge in flu hospital admissions

Measures taken to prepare for surge in flu hospital admissions

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Concern has been expressed about a rise in admissions in Ireland, with 869 in hospital with flu on Sunday compared to 530 a week previously.
Father of three urging men to get checked and talk about cancer following diagnosis

Father of three urging men to get checked and talk about cancer following diagnosis

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Seamus Connolly believes that a routine blood test he has undertaken since he hit 45, possibly saved his life by showing prostate cancer at an early stage.
Man charged and woman arrested over fatal hit-and-run in Blanchardstown

Man charged and woman arrested over fatal hit-and-run in Blanchardstown

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Gardaí have also arrested a woman in connection to the incident. She is currently being detained in a Garda station in Dublin.
How a 1904 Dublin boot store was brought back to life by a ‘trendy’ coffee shop

How a 1904 Dublin boot store was brought back to life by a ‘trendy’ coffee shop

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

The Dublin Civic Trust said it was ‘heartening’ to see a business investing in the city’s heritage.

Latest

Laois Nationalist ePaper

Subscribe to the Laois Nationalist digital edition today from just €1.50 per week

Latest National News

Laois Nationalist
Newsletter

Get Laois news delivered directly to your inbox.

Sign up