Hannah Nash's Greener Fields shares the stories of young people who chose to leave Ireland, and what it taught them about home

Met Éireann has issued a warning for heavy rain in Cork and Kerry

Despite some heavy rain showers, spirits were high as locals and visitors plunged into the cold sea.

There was good cheer at the famous bathing spot as punters braved the chilly weather.

The run director said they expected this to be the biggest event they have had to date.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has expressed shock and expressed solidarity with gardaí and restaurant staff.

A detailed analysis shows that households across the country are enjoying quicker broadband connections

The Taoiseach was responding to calls for a boycott over Israel’s participation.

Families are being warned to dispose of cooking fats, oils and greases responsibly to avoid blocked pipes.

Mental health advocate Keith Russell has urged people to practice self-care over the festive season

The incident happened in a restaurant on Main Street in Blanchardstown on Sunday evening.

‘We probably would have built it for a fraction of the cost it’s going to cost now,’ the Transport Minister said of the project being stalled in 2011.

Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard led the festivities with a tribute to the late Shane MacGowan

The Brazilian church group raised hundreds of euro for charity to give thanks to Irish people

KFC for Christmas dinner anyone?

The alleged incident took place in the Bunbeg area of West Donegal

The Taoiseach said the Government had to be mindful of the potential for local opposition to repurposing nursing homes and student accommodation

The man, aged in his 40s, is in serious condition in Beaumont Hospital

Four other men arrested in connection with the seizure have been released without charge

Police said they are treating Ms Coll's death as murder following the results of a post-mortem examination