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'The water mirrors a still sky'- Images of Ireland

Some images from around the country taken in recent days. Send your photos of Ireland to yourphotos@rte.ie with a note on where the image was taken.

Irish MEP may be in line for top EU role

"Who’s in line for the big job? Has she a chance?" Questions you might hear in Leinster House ahead of Taoiseach Enda Kenny naming his Cabinet or junior ministers. But they were actually heard in the European Parliament this week. And they were not about jobs in Dublin, writes Conor McMorrow.

With a risk of sunshine: Your pictures of Ireland

Some images from around the country taken in recent days. Send your photos of Ireland to yourphotos@rte.ie

Thousands expected to attend Wicklow biking event

Timeline: Report into allegations against gardaí

The report into allegations of corruption and misconduct by members of An Garda Síochána has been published by Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald.

The feeling on the ground ahead of Brexit vote

With time counting down to next month's referendum on membership of the European Union, RTÉ's Stephen Murphy has been travelling around Britain getting the feeling on the ground ahead of the crucial vote.

Digital project aims to protect sporting heritage into the future

Ceremony marks 100th anniversary of the execution of Thomas Kent

The cases examined in the O'Higgins Report

Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds reports on details of the O'Higgins commission report into garda failures in the Cavan/Monaghan division.

Executed 1916 leaders remembered in Kilmainham Gaol

Ceremony to commemorate the execution of four 1916 leaders took place in Kilmainham Gaol today.

Urgent issues piling up on new ministers' desks

Carole Coleman hears some of the issues that resonated with the public during the recent election campaign which now demand attention.

Thousands take part in suicide awareness event

Around 120,000 people rose before dawn for the annual Darkness Into Light event, in aid of mental health service Pieta House.

Lifting the lid on draft programme for government

The leaked draft programme for government says €6.75 billion more will be spent on public services by 2021 than it plans to spend this year. What does this mean?

Revisiting Shannon Harbour five months after Storm Desmond

In pictures: Wildfire ravages Canadian city

A massive wildfire that has forced all 88,000 people to flee the western Canadian oil city of Fort McMurray and burned down 1,600 structures is threatening its airport and communities south of the town, authorities said.

Midlands still recovering five months after Storm Desmond

Da Vinci drawings to be displayed at National Gallery

Ceremony held to remember 40 children who died during the Rising

Around 300 people attended a ceremony in Glasnevin Cemetery to remember the 40 children who died in the 1916 Rising. Through music and readings the children were remembered in a multi-faith ceremony which was opened by broadcaster Joe Duffy.

Rallies take place across the world for May Day

Millions of protesters gathered in capital cities across the world for May Day to call for wage rises, job security and government reforms.

Kenya burns vast piles of elephant tusks as it seeks ban on trade

Kenya's president set fire to thousands of elephant tusks and rhino horns today, destroying a stockpile that would have been worth a fortune to smugglers and sending a message that trade in the animal parts must be stopped.

Plaque unveiled at Easter Rising site where 16 people were killed

A plaque has been unveiled at a site in Dublin city centre where 16 people were killed by British troops during the 1916 Rising.

LDV among those who opposed 1916 Rising

Support for the 1916 Rising was far from universal, with the Loyal Dublin Volunteers among the groups opposing the rebels.

Memorial to North King St victims to be unveiled

A memorial is to be unveiled this Saturday to the victims of the North King Street massacre, which occurred during the Easter Rising.

Asteroid, robots & viruses 'could kill millions'

The rise of robots and deadly viruses are among the threats that could wipe out swathes of humanity - but governments are failing to prepare properly for them, a new report warns.

100 days from the Rio Olympics: A tale of two cities

This week will mark 100 days until the Olympic games begin in Brazil. It's a country deeply divided between rich and poor, where crack cocaine has devastated communities.