HSE issues warning after three deaths from meningitis

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has issued a warning over an increase in meningococcal disease after three people died.

It is advising the public to be vigilant regarding meningococcal meningitis/septicaemia, as there has been a "noted increase" in meningococcal disease in the last two weeks.

Eleven cases have been notified to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) since the last week in December.

Man to appear in court over death of Elzbieta Piotrowska in Co Louth

A man is to appear in court on Thursday charged in relation to the death of Elzbieta Piotrowska.

The 57-year-old mother-of-two suffered a particularly violent death at her home in Ardee, Co Louth on Tuesday.

She was originally from Poland, and had been living in Ireland for around 10 years.

Man injured in Bray shooting

A man has been injured in what is believed to be a shooting in Co Wicklow.

It happened on St Laurence's Terrace in Bray at about 8.45pm on Wednesday night.

A man, believed to be aged in his late 20s or early 30s, has been taken from the scene by ambulance.

PICTURES: Deer cull takes place at Dublin's Phoenix Park

A deer cull has taken place in Dublin's Phoenix Park.

The operation was carried out by park rangers on Wednesday and saw 34 animals culled.

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has said culls need to be carried out to avoid an over abundant deer population.

Cabinet approves changes to US Preclearance at Irish airports

The Government has approved proposals for changes to the Ireland/United States Preclearance Agreement at Dublin and Shannon Airports.

The changes relate to how additional and enhanced preclearance services will be paid for.

They were approved after an agreement was reached between Irish and US officials, following detailed negotiations.