They said they are working restore access to homes in this area "as quickly as possible" and called it the most severe weather event ever recorded for Ireland's telecommunications network.

A councillor has blasted a decision by Mayo County Council to refuse planning permission for a broadband structure in Manulla. Cllr Al McDonnell told a meeting of Castlebar Municipal District that he has been left flabbergasted by the decision.

The cost of petrol and diesel will rise from midnight on April 1st

A detailed analysis shows that households across the country are enjoying quicker broadband connections