The three stores will add to B&Q's existing network of eight stores in the Republic.

Gardaí were investigating whether the fatal hit and run was linked to feuding between factions in the town

The collision happened on Monday evening in the Ballyconnell Road area of Derrylin

University Hospital Limerick had the largest number of people waiting for a bed on Christmas Eve

The search for the missing 46-year-old is focusing on the popular Puerto Rico tourist area in the south of Gran Canaria

The man aged in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene

Here are the lead stories making the newspapers on Christmas Eve

Speed limits will be reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h across the country in the new year.

Director of communications of the CCPC, Gráinne Griffin, said gift receipts help avoid awkwardness.

Investigations are ongoing, gardaí said.

'They're generally the topics that can cause division'.

Marguerita Sheridan died after the hit-and-run incident in Rathkeale on Saturday.

On Monday morning, the Garda Water Unit removed a black four-door Suzuki Swift hatchback from the canal.

Dublin topped the charts for National Lottery wins with over €21 million paid out to 32 players.

Two men, who had been charged and remanded in custody on Friday, were brought before Dublin District Court on Monday.

The busy ferry port in Anglesey, north Wales, was forced to close following damage during Storm Darragh.

The cocaine was discovered concealed in boxes described as ‘Engraved Leather Organiser’ and ‘Yoga Wear’.

It was alleged that on December 19th, the accused turned up at his ex-partner's house in Finglas.

Simon Harris called for a ceasefire, the free flow of humanitarian aid, and the release of hostages.

David Keane, (32), Island Road, Assumpta Park, Limerick, swung an axe at the woman, stood on her head, and beat her during the two-hour attack.