Published: Wed 1 Apr 2009, 2:00 PM

Bright-eyed in their pyjamas ...

Published: Wed 1 Apr 2009, 2:00 PM

Shane, Ellie-Mai and Julia pictured on National Pyjama Day at Busy Kids Creche, Cloghanboy, Athlone in aid of Make A Wish Ireland. Photo: Ann Hennessy

Published: Wed 1 Apr 2009, 2:00 PM

Woman (80s) in serious condition after attack in Louth

Two other women were also injured during the incident at a home in the Glenwood area of Dundalk shortly before 1pm this afternoon.

Athlone students among finalists at Gráinne O'Neill essay competition

Locals seek assurances from ESB on Shannonbridge energy project

Hazel Allen of Ballymaloe House Hotel dies

Daughter-in-law of famous Irish chef Myrtle Allen, Hazel was to become another female pillar of the phenomenon that is Ballymaloe, setting up and running Ballymaloe House as a hotel and restaurant for over 40 years