An increase in interest rates and higher fuel costs are the likely reasons behind the drop in consumer confidence.

This means the Shannon to Paris route will return after 12 years

Mairead McGuinness said that the Environment Commissioner’s visit to Ireland in relation to the issue ‘will happen’.

The Federation of Early Childhood Providers will withdraw services for three days next week in protest over funding levels

The Mullingar-based make-up artist uses beauty as her creative outlet

The two-car collision happened on the R280 at Lisnabrack, Carrick on Shannon shortly before 6pm on Thursday evening.

Friday's front pages focus on the fallout over the protest outside Leinster House, with the mock gallows being investigated as well as barriers around it being considered by Gardaí. 

The clinical director of Children's Health Ireland (CHI) confirmed on Thursday that a number of clinicians and others within CHI were aware that the uncertified implants were being used.

The possibility of a safe zone around the Leinster House complex was also discussed, but it is not anticipated that that would be put in place.

Alongside them are three North American writers and a British novelist.

Anna May McHugh said that farming and agriculture ‘is the backbone of Ireland’ and young people need to be included more.

Mr Butterly said it was the responsibility of head doorman Tom Kennan for ensuring door staff had proper training

The head of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency said there was no quick fix to the problem, which is impacting Lough Neagh.

Post-mortem results showed that Ms McKeown had died of acute respiratory failure due to pneumonia linked to tumours on her lung that had spread from previously having cancer of the kidney.

The Foreign Affairs minister said that Ireland’s familiar way of doing politics should be maintained, despite the Dáil demonstration.

The film explores the life of one of Ireland’s most famous playwrights and will be released in cinemas from November 3rd.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown council refused planning after more than 70 objections were lodged against the scheme.

Colm Doran is leaving the Ploughing Championship to drive to his wedding later on Thursday afternoon.

Dr Okafor was speaking on RTÉ radio’s News at One following the publication of further reviews by Children’s Health Ireland into spinal surgery cases at Temple Street hospital.

The Minister for Justice was speaking in relation to widely criticised demonstrations outside Leinster House.