There are worries a local lockdown may be needed to stop the spread linked to house parties and social gatherings

Worrying news from the mid-west

The name is said to describe a new beginning for education in the region

Michael D Higgins has been the president of Ireland since 2011.

Three men remain in garda custody this morning following a large street party in Castletroy, Co Limerick. Gardai were alerted to reports of a gathering