Ireland needs more bank holidays to align with European average, O'Gorman saysIreland currently has 10 bank holidays every year, behind the European average of 12.
Bank holiday: Over 190 drivers arrested for driving under the influenceNearly 400 drivers were detected for driving while using a mobile phone.
The healing properties of St Brigid's wells and Brat BhrídeA Brat Bhríde (Brigid's Cloak) is a piece of cloth left outside on the eve of February 1st. It is believed that as St Brigid passes, she blesses the cloth, imbuing it with healing power for the year.