Simon Harris' party Fine Gael published proposals on how to prepare for Irish unity last week.
Philomena Begley was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her 64-year career.
Home to many US tech multinationals, Ireland raises alarm over Russia's so-called shadow fleet.
Irish national Stephen Roche has pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to pervert the course of justice for trying to sneak a fugitive drug trafficker out of Australia.
Irish police say it is going to be the largest security operation in the history of the state.
The plans come as part of Fine Gael's "blueprint" on Irish unity, which was published at their ard fheis.
Scores of flights across Europe have received bomb threats this week, but no explosives have been found so far.
The latest US jobs figures show a surprisingly resilient economy; a third round of bomb threats has disrupted flights and forced the evacuation of an Irish broadcaster. Follow live updates.
Entertainment & Cinema
Showcasing traditional Irish music and language, the festival is touring the country with its biggest program yet.
Geelong’s Rachel Kearns executed the Gaelic football trick last week, but the league said a free kick should’ve been paid against her. Following an wave of interest on social media, the AFLW is now considering tweaking its rules.
Gardaí say they are "aware of a threat made against media organisations here and in Europe".
Mark Savage meets legendary Irish rock band U2 as they mark their 50th anniversary
You definitely won’t be bored by the TV take on the first of the Dublin Trilogy novels. But you might well feel confused by this Bonnie and Clyde-style caper through gangland Ireland (featuring Aidan Gillen)
The Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin is to set up a new "initiative" on the constitutional future of the island of Ireland.
The skies might be grey, but the excitement is building for the Melbourne Cup, where a billionaire Irish owner has set betting markets alight.
The Irish contingent will head home without the result they wanted, but they welcome the challenge that comes with racing against Australia’s best trainers in the Melbourne Cup.
The Irish contingent will head home without the result they wanted, but they welcome the challenge that comes with racing against Australia’s best trainers in the Melbourne Cup.
Tributes flow from the athletics world after two-time Irish Olympic runner Ciara Mageean dies at 34 after a battle with cancer.