Aaron McElroy

Lisa Marie Maher and her father, Eugene, sit outside.

Daughter of cyclist killed on road welcomes camera plan

The daughter of a man killed while crossing the road has welcomed an upcoming Government strategy on traffic cameras to detect dangerous driving.

Ireland • 16 Apr

A Paediatrician administers a heel prick test.

Expanded heel prick test 'monumental', says mother

A mother whose four-year-old son is tube fed and in a wheelchair has hailed news that the heel prick test will now screen for two more rare conditions from today as "monumental".

Health • 13 Apr

1,200 driving tests cancelled over insurance issues - RSA

More than 1,200, or 11%, of driving tests were cancelled over the last two weeks because of issues with the presentation of insurance documentation, the Road Safety Authority has said.

Ireland • 26 Mar

€59m in damage to roads after Storm Chandra, say councils

The cost of repairing local and regional roads damaged during Storm Chandra and the following wet weather could cost almost €59 million, the local authorities worst hit have said.

Weather • 04 Mar

James Murtagh sitting in his wheelchair at the National Rehabilitation Hospital

'On bonus time' - crash survivors share recovery stories

For every road death in Ireland last year, there were almost eight serious injuries, and those injured often face complex recoveries and disabilities that could last a lifetime.

Ireland • 16 Feb

Olympic dream is snow joke for young skiers

RTE's Aaron McElroy visited the Ski Club of Ireland to meet the next generation of potential Winter Olympic athletes.

Olympics • 06 Feb

Zeus, a cerval, lives at Secret Valley Wildlife Park in County Wexford

Servals, macaques and geckos - Ireland's exotic rescues

The NSPCA has warned about a lack of education and regulation around keeping exotic animals as pets.

Ireland • 05 Feb

Eventual winner Sebastien Loeb driving a Citroen C4 in Sligo during a stage of the 2007 WRC Rally Championship

Motorsport Ireland eyes WRC return to Ireland

Motorsport Ireland intends to re-engage with the Government this summer on a bid to bring a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) to the country, organisation president Aiden Harper has said.

Motorsport • 22 Jan

26 October 2025; A general view of the start during the 2025 Irish Life Dublin Marathon. This marks the 44th edition of the race with thousands of participants from international athletes, club runners, wheelchair-assisted participants, charity runners, a

New and returning runners split Dublin Marathon entries

The new general ballot entry system for the Irish Life Dublin City Marathon has delivered a close to equal balance between first-time and returning athletes, as well as an increase the number of women entering, organisers have said.

Athletics • 27 Nov 25

Cork farmer fears rustlers after cattle worth €30k stolen

A farmer who had 18 cattle stolen from his farm in west Cork has said he is afraid of being targeted again.

Munster • 25 Nov 25