3 Ireland to raise some monthly bills by 25%

The company says the hike is needed to cover running costs

3 Ireland is to hike some monthly phone bills by 25%.

The increase will apply to sim-only customers on bill-pay from June in a bid to even out pricing with O2 Ireland bills - which 3 Ireland recently took over.

The company says the hikes are required in order to meet costs, including investing in the 4G network.

Why the Tory victory is bad news if you're in Ireland and planning a trip to London

Pound surges as the business community welcomes a Conservative victory

On the back of the exit polls and overnight counts the pound has enjoyed its biggest jump since 2009 - the value of the currency increased by a whole percent after the BBC/Sky News/ ITV exit poll was published at 22:00.

Gardaí concerned for welfare of woman who gave birth to abandoned baby

The baby is in hospital in a stable condition

Gardai say they're concerned for the welfare of a woman, who gave birth to a baby which was abandoned in south county Dublin this afternoon.

Gardai and an ambulance were called to Rathcoole this afternoon, where the infant girl was discovered alone.

Gardai say they attended the scene of a medical incident at Steelstown Road in Rathcoole, where a newborn baby girl was discovered alone and alive close to a business premises.

Pat Flanagan: Croke Park residency 'is a huge advantage to Dublin'

Offaly boss debates fairness of status quo with Leinster council chairman and Off The Ball's Colm Parkinson

Offaly manager Pat Flanagan says the current situation which sees Dublin play all championship games at Croke Park is giving the Dubs a huge advantage.

UK Election: Cameron to form a majority Conservative government

LISTEN: Clegg, Farage and Miliband have all resigned as party leaders

David Cameron has thanked Nick Clegg as he returned as British Prime Minister after winning a majority to put him back in power without the help of any other party.