Last month, sulky racing on the busy N7 near Naas, Co Kildare in busy Friday commuter traffic was filmed, and the incident raised concerns over the practice under road traffic legislation.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland said the presence of roadside memorials on high-speed roads introduces 'significant safety risks'.

Philip Murphy (45) engaged in a “protracted campaign of sexual abuse” against his half brother and two young girls he babysat on dates between 1994 and 1998, Mr Justice Paul Burns said when sentencing him at the Central Criminal Court on Monday.

Niamh Rockett made history with the Déise as they recorded their first ever senior championship victory over Kilkenny in Nowlan Park on May 31st.

Michael Murphy, the Chair of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, has urged the RSA to outline plans to address the issue of waiting times when they come before the Transport Committee.