Designed, curated and painted by Ardú Street Art, the new mural takes inspiration from Cork Airport’s past, and captures the joy and wonder and awe of flight and travel.

The head of the Irish Prison Service has warned capacity in the system has been stretched "far beyond its limits".

It was confirmed last week that Gena Heraty and the other hostages had been released.

Micheal Martin said the ‘Irishness’ of citizens should not be questioned due to their backgrounds or origins.

The Taoiseach said former pop star Geldof was one of a number of people who had expressed an interest in running for the role.

‘This is about the presidency, its not about Fianna Fáil,’ the party leader said.

The Tánaiste said he is worried about ‘toxicity’ in public discourse after threats were made online against his family.

A man in his 20s was seriously injured in an alleged attack on the Tucker Street area of Castlebar in the early hours of Saturday August 23rd.

Wednesday's front pages focus on a range of stories from a boy who has been missing for up to four years being feared dead to the new Garda Commissioner considering arming gardaí with tasers.

As part of the garda investigation, a woman in her 30s was detained in west Dublin and brought to a Garda station in the capital.

Brian O'Connor, aged 30, with an address at Gardiner Street, Dublin 1, was charged with assault causing harm, production of a weapon and motor theft offences in connection with the incident in the early hours of Saturday.

So far this National Slowdown Day, members of An Garda Síochána, along with GoSafe Mobile and Static Safety Cameras, have detected a total of 268 vehicles travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit.

The Workplace Relations Commission ruled that MGM Boats (Cork) Limited, which operated an office in Kinsale, Co Cork had breached the Employment Equality Act 1998 by discriminating against former broker, Alan Barton, on grounds of his disability.

With more consultants moving to public-only contracts, fewer insured patients are treated in public hospitals.

Detectives are appealing for information over the incident in the Railway Street area of Strabane at around 2am on Sunday.

A man in his 40s was seriously injured in the attack on Westmoreland Street at about 6:30am on Sunday morning. 

In March of this year, the Chinese video-sharing platform informed Government that it was planning to make redundant up to 300 of its Dublin-based staff.

The long-time Waterford politician took to his official Facebook page to announce his engagement to his partner Sinead.

Ms Heraty had been taken hostage from an orphanage in Kenscoff earlier this month.

Dublin leads the way with four nominees followed by Kerry on three and Mayo on two.

A man in his 40s remains in a critical condition in Beaumont Hospital after the attack.

Saturday will be wet and blustery with rain spreading northeastwards across the country, turning heavy or thundery in places with localised flooding possible.

Gary Hunt, 35, was charged with assault causing harm to the officer, causing her harm at the Beaumont House car park, resisting her colleague Garda Allanah Murphy, failing to pay a €20 fare and smoking in a taxi at the same location.

James Kiernan, 28, of Surglastown, Co Dublin, was charged with possessing cannabis for sale or supply at his home address and possessing drugs at a second location, in Jordanstown, Oldtown.

Sean Lawrence, with an address in Dublin 11, is accused of using or threatening to use violence with three other named men during an alleged incident on August 22nd. 

New accounts filed by Applus Inspection Services Ireland Ltd show that its pre-tax profits increased more than sixfold from €1.02 million to €6.59 million last year.

University Hospital Limerick accounts for the largest number of those, with 100, followed by University Hospital Galway with 58 and Sligo University Hospital with 45.

The training took place at Children’s Health Ireland in Crumlin and Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street.

These back-to-school bugs have a tangible impact on families, with parents missing an average of 3.4 workdays annually, rising to four days for parents of primary school children.

On September 19th across Cork City, doors will open late with a vibrant programme of special events and one-of-a-kind experiences - all completely free.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris made the announcement of the imminent arrival of the group of Palestinians on Thursday.

The man underwent surgery at Cork University Hospital after the incident at Ringaskiddy port. It is understood that he sustained significant blood loss.

An Coimisiún Pleanála approved the application by Cairn Homes Properties Limited for the construction of 329 residential units on a 25-hectare site to the north-west of the town close to the Wicklow-Kildare border.

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says there is a need for ongoing sexual education beyond school to help young people navigate complex relationships.

Cannonball features free family festivals, celebrities, over 1000km of Irish open roads and they have raised over €2 million for Irish charities as over 200,000 spectators are expected from September 12-14th

The Health Minister was unable to provide a date for when additional rare diseases will be added to a newborn screening programme.

Nick Delehanty held a media event for his campaign on Tuesday.

125,300 people immigrated to Ireland, the fourth successive 12-month period where over 100,000 people immigrated to the country.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was a ‘significant win’ for the EU and highlighted arrangements for the pharmaceutical and aviation sectors.

Alcohol’s impact on public health and the health service, on crime and the criminal justice system, and on road traffic collisions is well documented.

Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) data up to last Friday, August 16th shows there were 587 cases last week, 238 people needed to be hospitalised, two were admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICU) and there was one death. 

Nathan Haines, who resides at a hostel in New Cabra Road, Dublin, was charged with assault causing harm to the man

The former Scottish first minister stressed the issue is one for people in Northern Ireland to decide.