Conor Hunt

Mourners gather outside a church for the funeral of Michael Lyster in Dublin

Funeral of Michael Lyster takes place in Dublin

The funeral ceremony for former RTÉ Sport broadcaster Michael Lyster has taken place in Dublin.

A holster, said to be worn by Michael Collins when he was shot and killed

'Everything splendid' - Military Archives go on display

The holster said to be worn by Michael Collins when he was shot and killed is among items being loaned out by the Military Archives for public display.

Ireland • 25 Mar

The Criminal Courts of Justice building in Dublin

Man jailed for repeated rape and sexual assault of niece

A man who repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted his niece over a prolonged period has been jailed for 12 years.

Courts • 20 Mar

Offerings at the funeral of Ronnie Delany in Dublin

Ronnie Delany 'achieved his destiny at 21', mourners told

Olympian Ronnie Delany was remembered as a man of great faith with a gift for running, as figures from the world of sport joined family and friends at his funeral in Dublin.

Dublin • 16 Mar

The Buckleys are bound for Hollywood and the Oscars

Jessie Buckley's family were at Dublin Airport today to travel to Los Angeles for Sunday's Oscars.

Oscars 2026 • 11 Mar

Law on breathalysers in vehicles would be 'game-changer'

The head of the State's medical bureau, which tests for drink driving, has called for changes in the law to allow the courts to direct repeat offenders to install breathalysers in their cars.

Ireland • 09 Mar

Call to widen disabled parking scheme to autistic people

Groups representing autistic people are calling to be included in the disabled parking scheme, and for it to be extended to people with "invisible disabilities".

Ireland • 20 Feb

A monochrome image of a pine marten walking through scrub at night

Red squirrels and pine martens on the rise, study finds

A nationwide study which used remote cameras to photograph wildlife has reported the prevalence of the invasive Sika deer and an uptick in the number of native red squirrels and pine martens in Ireland.

Ireland • 17 Feb

Students line the street for Grace Lynch's funeral

Grace Lynch's funeral hears 'she'll be missed forever'

The funeral mass of Grace Lynch heard that her death has resulted in many feelings, including pain, hurt, loss and anger.

Dublin • 31 Jan

Calls to extend 'baby in classroom' project - charity

The children's charity Barnardos has called for Government funding to extend a project which bring babies into classrooms to teach students how to talk about their emotions.

Ireland • 26 Jan