UL Hospitals Group has confirmed the next step in its gradual relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions on access to University Maternity Hospital Limerick (UMHL), as local transmission of COVID-19 decreases and the Mid-West vaccination programme continues.

Acclaimed as ‘Ireland’s answer to Homer Simpson’ (Irish Independent) and ‘a comic icon to compare with Alan Partridge or Adrian Mole’ (Sunday Business Post), Ross O’Carroll-Kelly takes his rightful place in the spotlight once again - but this time he’s beaming himself directly into the homes of his legions of fans.

Declan Murphy’s first encounter with a kingfisher as a young boy was unforgettable. Returning to the rivers years later, he embarks on a quest to study this most brightly-coloured bird during its nesting season, a seemingly straightforward challenge. But the river is slow to reveal the habits and secrets of its residents.

An increase in traffic volumes in the vicinity of both the Ennis and Meelick Centres can be expected over the coming weeks, according to An Garda Síochána.

Officers from the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) have restrained financial accounts worth almost €200,000 following a series of raids carried out in Co Clare today.

Ennis-based eCommerce pioneers Magico have facilitated businesses in getting online fast and growing fast, by supporting the applications of 14 retailers in securing over €525,000 of funding to date, through the COVID-19 Online Retail Scheme.

Words of wisdom from older generations are being shared with children throughout Ireland and as far afield as the US, thanks to A Book of Hope, edited and illustrated by artist Ana Colomer.

Aer Lingus transatlantic services from Shannon Airport could remain grounded until summer 2022 as the airline's schedule 'remains under review'.