It is understood the driver failed to remain at the scene.

Met Éireann is warning hazardous driving conditions are likely.

It is understood Mrs Byrne (nee Gallagher) was with a family member when the tragedy occurred at Lower Main Street in Buncrana.

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According to Oxfam, Irish billionaire wealth could carpet the whole of Phoenix Park in €50 notes almost 1.5 times over

But the Tánaiste defended his decision to go into government with Mr Lowry’s Regional Independents group

Gardaí are investigating all circumstances surrounding the death

The collision involved a car and two pedestrians and occurred on Main St, Buncrana

Micheal Martin is set to replace Fine Gael leader Simon Harris as Taoiseach when the Dáil meets on Wednesday

The garda was transferred to Cork University Hospital for medical assistance

The man was struck by a silver vehicle in Lisburn on Saturday evening, police said

The fire at the property in Lucan broke out just before 6am on Sunday morning

The outgoing ambassador to Ireland urged Michael D Higgins to steer clear of the event in Dublin as she accused him of being ‘anti-Israeli’.

The Tánaiste said the existing private member’s Bill would have required major changes to make it constitutional

The incident unfolded in the Fruithill Park area on Saturday night

The Fianna Fáil leader is set to be appointed taoiseach for the second time on Wednesday.

In the heart of the countryside, lies Glasscloon, designed by award-winning architect Michael Rice and completed in 2004, is on the market for €895,000.

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Party leader Micheál Martin is set to become taoiseach for the second time next week

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