Investigations underway into cause of two Dublin fires

Investigations are underway into the cause of two separate fires in Dublin.

Several units of Dublin Fire Brigade worked late into the night to bring blazes at three large derelict houses in a housing estate in Shankill under control.

Emergency services were initially called to the scene at around 8.30pm.

No sign of Greece deal after all night talks

Eurozone leaders have spent the night trying to thrash out a Greek bailout deal after Athens was told to pass a series of sweeping reforms by Wednesday or face exiting the euro.

Greece wants a new loan of €53.5bn over three years to avoid financial collapse and a potential exit from the single currency.

Officials in Brussels say the figure may have to be much higher - up to €86bn - and they have insisted on tougher austerity measures at an emergency summit that has yet to produce an agreement after more than 12 hours of talks.

New Eircode system to launch today

The Communications Minister will launch Ireland's first national post code service today.

2.2 million homes and businesses across the country will be assigned an individual 7 digit 'Eircode' - which they will receive in the post in the coming weeks.

The optional service has cost over €20m and is aimed at reducing confusion surrounding non-unique addresses.

Construction industry activity sees sharpest rise in 11 years

The construction industry saw the sharpest rise in activity in 11 years last month.

June's rating of 65.7 is also the second highest in the history of Ulster Bank's Construction PMI.

Growth was seen across housing, commercial and civil engineering sectors of the industry.

Security stepped up ahead of 'twelfth' celebrations in North

Security has been stepped up in Northern Ireland ahead of the annual 'twelfth' celebrations.

The celebrations are the high point of the Orange Order marching season - and are traditionally held on the 12th of July each year.

However, when it falls on a Sunday, events are held on a Monday.