IFA wants survival of hill sheep-farming sector prioritised

The Irish Farmers' Association is calling on the Minister for Agriculture to make the survival and development of the hill sheep-farming sector a priority.

Clúid provides new homes for 15 Galway tenants

Warm welcome as 150 children from Chernobyl visit Ireland

150 children from the Chernobyl region in Belarus have arrived in Ireland for respite holidays over the summer.

Sisters sitting Leaving Cert two years after fleeing Syria

Tech your pick ... young coders show off their innovations

Over 700 tech innovations have been shown at the CoderDojo Coolest Project Awards in Dublin. Computer coders aged between seven and 17 developed the gadgets, …

Memorial takes place in Welsh village for 1916 prisoners

Commemorations took place in the Welsh village Frongoch today where Irish prisoners were interned after the 1916 Rising.

Escape to Cork's Alcatraz ... as former prison opens to public

Former prison Spike Island is set to become one of the country's leading tourist attractions following a multi-million euro upgrade.

Benhaffaf twins official mascots at Ireland football friendly

Preparations for Dublin's Bloom festival in full swing

Over 25,000 people celebrate Irish Africa Day

Over 25,000 people flocked to the Phoenix Park in Dublin for Irish Aid Africa Day. The festival, which is celebrated worldwide every May, celebrates 54 …

One year since Ireland said 'Yes' to same-sex marriage

Brexit: What is the potential economic impact of the referendum?

Brexit: Immigration a key issue for many

A look at how the Brexit vote has come about

Thousands expected to attend Wicklow biking event

Digital project aims to protect sporting heritage into the future

Ceremony marks 100th anniversary of the execution of Thomas Kent

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.

Revisiting Shannon Harbour five months after Storm Desmond

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 …