Marc O'Driscoll

Cork, North East

Reporter at RTÉ

North East Correspondent (Acting) @RTENews. Previously @MorningIreland, @LMFMRadio, @bauermediaIRL & @aaroadwatch. @CobhRamblersFC man 🐏

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Articles

Largest drum in Ireland to be unveiled in Co Cavan

1 week ago | rte.ie | Marc O'Driscoll

The largest drum in Ireland is to be officially unveiled in Co Cavan tomorrow. An Ruaille Buaille Druma is 13 foot round and can be played by up to 30 people at the same time. The craftspeople involved in its creation have said the idea behind the drum is one of connection, to bring people together for a unique experience. The drum was created by Gearoid Teevan of Drummany Spirit Organic Farm in Milltown, Co Cavan alongside master carpenter Micheal O'Rahill and artist and painter Claire Falcone.
Sod turned for new €13.5m hospice facility in Cavan

1 week ago | rte.ie | Marc O'Driscoll

The sod has been turned for a new €13.5m specialist hospice facility for the Cavan and Monaghan region. St Christopher's Hospice on the outskirts of Cavan town is set to undergo a major expansion and refurbishment. The new development will include a 16-bed inpatient unit to cater for patients requiring specialist palliative and end-of-life care.
Drogheda Arts Festival to celebrate 'power of creativity'

1 week ago | rte.ie | Marc O'Driscoll

Drogheda Arts Festival kicks off tonight with a line up of live music, exhibitions and street performances scheduled to take place over the long weekend. The three-day event will feature a selection of renowned and emerging artists from various disciplines, including visual arts, theatre and music. Organisers have said this year's edition of the annual event will bring a "dynamic and diverse array of performances and entertainment designed to engage and inspire people of all ages".
Garda seriously injured after Louth hit-and-run incident

1 week ago | rte.ie | Marc O'Driscoll

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Man charged after damage caused to parochial house

1 week ago | rte.ie | Marc O'Driscoll

A man has been charged in connection with a number of incidents of criminal damage in the Ravensdale area of Co Louth. Petrol bombs were thrown at a parochial house in Ravensdale, around 10km north of Dundalk, last Sunday night. Damage was caused to the exterior of the property, but the fire was extinguished before it could reach the inside of the house, and there were no injuries. Prior to that, in the early hours of last Saturday morning, the house was defaced with graffiti.
Arrest after damage caused to parochial house in Louth

1 week ago | rte.ie | Marc O'Driscoll

A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into a number of incidents of criminal damage in the Ravensdale area of Co Louth. Petrol bombs were thrown at a parochial house in Ravensdale, around 10km north of Dundalk, last Sunday night. Damage was caused to the exterior of the property but the fire was extinguished before it could reach the inside of the house and there were no injuries. Prior to that, in the early hours of last Saturday morning, the house was defaced with graffiti.
Meeting to be held in Carrickmacross over 'unease'

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Marc O'Driscoll

A public meeting is to take place in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, following what a local TD has described as an "unprecedented level of unease" in the town in recent weeks. Sinn Féin Deputy Matt Carthy has confirmed that he will host the public meeting next Tuesday. Gardaí, council officials, elected representatives from all parties, and local community groups have been invited to attend the meeting. Members of the public will be given time to share their concerns and proposals on the night.
Meeting called over 'level of unease' in Carrickmacross

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Marc O'Driscoll

A public meeting is to take place in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, following what a local TD has described as an "unprecedented level of unease" in the town in recent weeks. Sinn Féin Deputy Matt Carthy has confirmed that he will host the public meeting next Tuesday. Gardaí, council officials, elected representatives from all parties, and local community groups have been invited to attend the meeting. Members of the public will be given time to share their concerns and proposals on the night.
Households in Monaghan to receive emergency booklet

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Marc O'Driscoll

Every household in Monaghan is to receive a booklet with the aim of helping residents across the county to be prepared in the event of a range of emergencies. Monaghan County Council will be distributing its 'Personal and Community Resilience Booklet' to every home and business across the county over the coming weeks. The local authority has said the initiative is the first of its kind in Ireland and the booklet sets out the necessary steps to be ready for a number of different types of emergency.
Households in Monaghan to receive emergency booklet

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Marc O'Driscoll

Every household in Monaghan is to receive a booklet with the aim of helping residents across the county to be prepared in the event of a range of emergencies. Monaghan County Council will be distributing its 'Personal and Community Resilience Booklet' to every home and business across the county over the coming weeks. The local authority has said the initiative is the first of its kind in Ireland and the booklet sets out the necessary steps to be ready for a number of different types of emergency.