Gardaí find more than 300 drivers holding a mobile phone or not wearing seat belt in roads policing operation

Average ages of brides and grooms have risen

A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for counties Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo until 6pm on Saturday

One motorist in Co Donegal was caught driving 67 kilometres over the speed limit

Seven Irish citizens are being held by Israel after boats from the flotilla were intercepted in international waters off of Greece

US says hostilities in Iran ‘terminated’; Trump hails ‘incredible’ blockade as oil prices surge

Government move ‘will not solve problems that existed before’ people fleeing Russian invasion arrived, says deputy head of Zelenskiy’s office

Two hospitalised after blaze, with single lane of Eden Quay currently open to traffic

Overall marriages also declined since 2014, as civil registrations and humanist ceremonies grow

Margaret Connolly describes organisation as a powerful symbol of international solidarity with Palestinians

Met Éireann forecasts weather will become unsettled during the week with showers and cooler temperatures

Loggerhead first came to Oceanworld Aquarium in 2004 after she washed up at Castlegregory and is now heading for release off Portugal

Donald Trump says US will resume attacks on Iran if deal is not struck with Tehran soon

Francie Gorman says ‘idea you can have rural-based economy in Ireland and not have agriculture at backbone doesn’t stand up’

It may be the year to book with a tour operator and take out the most comprehensive travel insurance you can