Remembering the traders who once climbed the Reek

THE mountain of Croagh Patrick, known locally as the Reek, and the traders who travelled up and down selling their wares have been featured in a riveting documentary. Deirdre McGuirk, a member of the Louisburgh Killeen Heritage Group, has helped document the story of the “Traders on the Reek”, a once-familiar sight during the annual pilgrimage of Reek Sunday. Before settling in … [Read more...] about Remembering the traders who once climbed the Reek

A MAN has died following an assault in Cork city. Gardaí are investigating the incident which happened in the Lower John Street/Knapps Square/Devonshire Street area yesterday (March 16). Gardaí and emergency services were called to reports of an assault which occurred at approximately 7.50pm. A man, aged in his 30s, was later declared dead at a home on Carroll’s Quay. His … [Read more...] about Man dies following Cork city assault

GOVERNMENT ministers from across Ireland and Wales came together this week to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan and Ireland’s Minister for Older People led the delegations at a St Patrick’s Day reception held at the St David’s Hotel in Cardiff Bay. Minister O’Donnell’s visit to Cardiff was part of the global programme of events currently taking … [Read more...] about Irish and Welsh ministers celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Cardiff

A BOOK of condolences will open tomorrow at the offices of Galway County Council following the death of Dolores Keane. The renowned folk singer, who was a native of Caherlistrane, died this week at her Co. Galway home. The 72-year-old, who was a founding member of the De Dannan group, is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in Irish traditional and folk … [Read more...] about Book of condolences to open for Galway singer Dolores Keane

A PEDESTRIAN was left with serious injuries after being struck by a car in Co. Tipperary. The young man, aged in his 20s, was involved in the collision on the Clonmel Road in Cashel at around 11pm on March 15. The pedestrian is being treated at Cork University Hospital He was taken to Cork University Hospital where he is being treated for injuries described by Gardaí as … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after pedestrian seriously injured in Tipperary collision