Harry Manning

Patrick Sarsfield is best known for his defence of Limerick against the forces of William of Orange in 1690, in an event known as the Siege of Limerick

Remains found in Belgium may belong to war hero Sarsfield

There are hopes that human remains found at the site of an ancient church in Belgium could be those of Irish war hero Patrick Sarsfield.

Munster • 31 Jan

Government Chief Whip Hildegarde Naughton said Sinn Féin has left the Dáil in a 'shameful position' (file pic)

'Democratic process blocked' amid Dáil row - Naughton

Government Chief Whip Hildegarde Naughton has accused Sinn Féin of being "anti-democratic" and she said the party has left the Dáil in a "shameful position".

Ireland • 22 Jan

Aontú TDs Paul Lawless and Peadar Tóibín will join the Independent Technical Group

Aontú TDs leave Regional Independent Dáil grouping

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín has confirmed that his party has resigned from the Regional Independents Technical Group, which includes government-supporting TDs, in order to join the Independent Technical Group amid a row over speaking rights.

Politics • 22 Jan

Dozens of protesters held a rally outside Leinster House

Call for Govt to pass current Occupied Territories Bill

Dozens of protesters have gathered outside Leinster House, holding a rally calling on the new Government to pass the Occupied Territories Bill in its current form.

Politics • 22 Jan

A traditional dry stone wall in landscape fields in The Burren, Co Clare

'Hugely Irish' dry stone wall construction on UNESCO list

The practice of dry stone wall construction in Ireland has been added to UNESCO's list of protected cultural heritages around the world.

Ireland • 06 Dec 24

Ministers Stephen Donnelly and Catherine Martin both lost their seats in the election

When do ministers stop being government ministers?

Stephen Donnelly and Catherine Martin were two of the highest profile TDs to lose their seats in Election 24, but despite that they will remain ministers until a new government is formed.

Election 24 • 03 Dec 24

Kevin 'Boxer' Moran looks set to win his seat back, while it was a tough day at the office for Roderic O'Gorman's Green Party

Highs and lows: Wilting Greens, another round for 'Boxer'

The first day of counting in the General Election is coming to a close, with a picture of how the 34th Dáil may look beginning to emerge.

Election 24 • 01 Dec 24

President Michael D Higgins officially signed Sylvester Poff and James Barrett's pardons for the murder of Thomas Browne in Co Kerry in 1882

President officially pardons two men executed in 1883

President Michael D Higgins has officially pardoned two men convicted of murder more than 140 years ago.

Ireland • 30 Oct 24

Bantry in west Cork has been hit by heavy rainfall amid a Status Orange warning

'It's like deja vu' - Bantry businesses hit by floods

Some local businesses in Bantry in west Cork have been left "devastated" by flooding caused by heavy rainfall today, a councillor for the area has said.

Weather • 06 Oct 24

Rescue 117 is taking part in the search for the kayaker (file photo: Irish Coast Guard Rescue 117)

Search launched for kayaker missing off Waterford coast

A search is under way for a kayaker missing off the coast of Co Waterford. The kayaker left Ceann Heilbhic in Dungarvan at 11.40am this morning but failed to return to shore.

Ireland • 12 Aug 24