Bobsleigh team await Olympics decision
The Irish women's bobsleigh team is still unclear whether it will be able to take part in the Winter Olympics following a legal more by the Australian Olympic Committee to have the team ruled out of the competition.
Man (36) dies in Westmeath crash
A man (36) has died after a car crash in Co Westmeath in the early hours of this morning.
Abuse victims appeal to Pope
A letter has been sent to Pope Benedict by abuse victims in Dublin calling on him to remove the Bishop of Galway, Martin Drennan, as he ?still refuses to accept any responsibility for his part in supporting a culture of cover up during his time in Dublin?.
Open letter to the Pope
OPEN LETTER TO POPE BENEDICT XVI ON BEHALF OF MARIE COLLINS, ONE IN FOUR, ANDREW MADDEN
Fine Gael meeting to be held after George Lee resignation
Enda Kenny's future as Fine Gael leader will hinge on the support he gets at a meeting of the party front bench in Leinster House today, following the sensational decision by George Lee to resign.
Limerick taxi driver jailed for rape
A Limerick taxi driver who raped and sexually assaulted a female passenger two years ago after driving her to an isolated area has been jailed for seven years.
Case against Irish outhalf struck out
A development company?s bid to obtain judgment against Irish rugby international Ronan O?Gara was struck out in the Dublin County Registrar?s court today.
Church must guard against abuse - Pope
Pope Benedict, who will meet Irish bishops next week to discuss the report of the Murphy commission on the handling of child sex abuse allegations in the Dublin diocese, said today the church must keep its guard up against those who violate the rights of children.
Couple sue Bloxham over bond losses
A retired couple who claim they have lost ?470,450 because of allegedly negligent advice from Bloxham Stockbrokers about an investment bond have brought a legal action against the firm.
Shielding of Lillis witness defended
Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has defended the shielding of a witness from the media during the recent trial of Eamonn Lillis for the killing of his wife Celine Cawley.
Two Irish Olivier award nominations
There are two Irish nominations for this year?s Laurence Olivier theatre awards.
Full text of George Lee's statement
Full text of George Lee?s statement:
Mac Giolla funeral takes place
Tomás Mac Giolla was described as ?both gentle and fierce?? by Workers? Party president Michael Finnegan at his funeral in Dublin today.
Kenny expresses regret at Lee resignation
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny today expressed regret at George Lee's decision to leave the party and resign as a TD, saying he had envisaged a "very important" role for Mr Lee.
HSE budget plan for 2010 published
Minister for Health and Children Mary Harney has today announced her approval of the HSE National Service Plan 2010, which outlines how the executive intends to spend its ?14 billion budget this year.
Call for regulation of home care
The provision of home care should be regulated by the HSE, a company which provides non-medical services to elderly people said today
Concerns at driving test standards
A new report on driving tests by the Comptroller and Auditor General John Buckley has raised concern about the level of consistency at testing centres across the State.
Call for regeneration scheme to proceed
A clear signal is needed from government that the physical element of regeneration in parts of Limerick city can start, Brendan Kenny, chief executive of Limerick Regeneration said today.
USI launches safer sex campaign
A sexual-health awareness pack is to be distributed to third-level students throughout the country as part of a new campaign launched today by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI).
George Lee resigns from Fine Gael and Dáil Éireann
George Lee has announced his resignation from Fine Gael and Dáil Éireann with immediate effect.
INLA confirms decommissioning
The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) has today confirmed it has decommissioned its weapons.
Move to close points loophole
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) today said steps were been taken to close a legal loophole that has enabled drivers escape penalty point sanctions.
INLA weapons move welcomed
The announcement by the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) today that it has decommissioned its weapons has drawn a broad political welcome.
Agencies welcome Haiti debt move
Irish aid groups have welcomed the move by Group of Seven leaders to cancel Haiti's debt in the wake of the devastating earthquake there.
Parties to meet on justice minister
Northern Ireland?s political leaders will today face the first challenge in implementing the landmark agreement to save the power-sharing government.
Russborough House damaged in fire
Gardaí in Co Wicklow have begun an investigation into a fire that broke out at Russborough House last night.
Pedestrian killed in Limerick crash
A man aged in his 50s has died after he was struck by a car as he was walking in Co Limerick yesterday evening.
Martin defends embassy spend
Minister for Foreign Affairs Mícheál Martin has defended a ?4.4 million refurbishment of the Ottawa residence of the Irish ambassador to Canada.
Co Louth crash victim named
The pedestrian who died in a road traffic collision near Castlebellingham, Co Louth, on Friday evening, has been named as Adrian Durr (37) from Banbridge, Co. Down.
Adams warned of death threat
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has been warned of a threat against his life, his party said today.
Device made safe in Longford
Army bomb experts carried out a controlled explosion on a viable device found outside a house in Co Longford yesterday afternoon.
Identity of Clare body confirmed
Gardaí have confirmed the identity of a body discovered on the banks of the River Shannon in Co Clare on Friday as that of Limerick man Francis Greene who disappeared in suspicious circumstances last November.
Ritchie congratulated on election
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has congratulated Stormont Minister Margaret Ritchie on her election as leader of the SDLP.
SDLP selects Ritchie as Durkan replacement
Stormont Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie (51) has been elected as leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP).
INLA decommissioning expected
The Irish National Liberation Army, which killed some 120 people during its violent campaign, is expected to officially announce that it has decommissioned its weapons.
Suspect device found in Longford
A stretch of the N4 has been closed following the discovery of a suspect device near Longford.
Durkan delivers emotional final speech as SDLP leader
Mark Durkan has delivered his final speech as leader of the SDLP at the party's annual conference in Newcastle, Co. Down.
Parties invited to White House talks
Taoiseach Brian Cowen and Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness will meet US President Barack Obama at the White House on St Patrick?s Day to discuss progress in the Northern peace process.
INLA 'to dispose of arms'
The Irish National Liberation Army, which killed some 120 people during its violent campaign, is expected to officially announce it has decommissioned its weapons.
Limerick regeneration plan 'a shambles'
The Government has been accused of renaging on commitments made in a ?3 billion programme to regenerate parts of Limerick City.
FG in call over pay cut to judiciary
Fine Gael has called on the Government to amend the Constitution to facilitate a reduction in the pay of the judiciary.
Man (37) dies in Louth crash
Gardaí in Louth are investigating a fatal road traffic collision in the county in which a 37-year-old man was killed last night.
Public pays respect to former WP leader
The remains of Tomas Mac Giolla will be brought to Ballyfermot Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin, today for the public to pay their respects to the former president of the Workers? Party.
Man's body discovered in Clare
Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a man?s body in a field close to the River Shannon in Co Clare earlier today.
FG highlights student grant delays
Over 2,500 students have not had their grant applications processed half way through the college year according to updated figures released by the Department of Education.
Another 200 soldiers set for Chad
Another 200 Irish soldiers were tonight preparing for deployment to Chad.
Shackleton's Antarctic spirits saved
Three crates of Scotch whisky and two crates of brandy buried under Antarctic ice for more than 100 years have been recovered by a heritage team restoring Irish-born explorer Ernest Shackleton?s hut.
Hillsborough Agreement: main points
Main points of the Hillsborough Agreement:
NI diesel laundering plant dismantled
The North?s largest diesel laundering plant, capable of evading up to £5.5 million of revenue a year, was dismantled in Co Armagh today.
Cawley's 'beautiful energy' remembered
Chris Cawley broke down in tears outside the Central Criminal Court in Dublin today as he paid tribute to his dead sister Celine.
Scrums, songs, screenings on show
A feast of sports, music and movies are guaranteed this weekend with the Six Nations rugby tournament getting underway and the Irish Film Institute (IFI) screening free movies as part of its open day.
?2.5m in unpaid wages recovered
Around ?2.5 million in unpaid wages were recovered last year for workers who were found to have been paid less than their statutory minimum entitlements following investigations by the National Employment Rights Authority (NERA).
Clinton reiterates US support for NI
US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said today?s agreement on devolution will help consolidate the hard-won gains of the past decade.
Hanafin urges sympathy on charges
Minister for Social and Family affairs Mary Hanafin has asked local authorities to be "sympathetic" to people on social welfare when setting refuse and water charges.
200 jobs to go at Co Louth firm
Bitech Engineering,a company which is part of the Glen Dimplex group, has announced it is to close its Co Louth facility with the loss of over 200 jobs.
McAleese hails devolution agreement
President Mary McAleese today welcomed today?s ?deeply significant? agreement on the devolution of Northern Ireland?s policing and justice powers.
Cowen statement at Hillsborough
Full text of the statement by Taoiseach Brian Cowen at Hillsborough Castle today:
McGuinness statement at Hillsborough
Full text of the statement by Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness at Hillsborough Castle today:
Devolution deal welcomed by most
The deal between the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Féin at Hillsborough Castle today has been welcomed as a new beginning for Northern Ireland by the majority of political parties.
North justice and policing powers to transfer in April
Taoiseach Brian Cowen and British prime minister Gordon Brown today published a deal to save Northern Ireland?s power-sharing government, confirming it will take on policing and justice powers from April 12th.
Rise in new medicines authorised
The number of investigations initiated for breaches of medicinal product legislation more than doubled from 1,397 in 2007 to 3,037 the following, according to the Irish Medicines Board (IMB) annual report for 2008.
Four charged in UK over expenses
British state prosecutors today charged four legislators with false accounting over alleged abuses of the parliamentary expenses system.
Lillis given seven-year sentence
Eamonn Lillis has been sentenced to six years and 11 months in jail for the manslaughter of his wife Celine Cawley at their home in Howth, Co Dublin.
Pedestrian struck by Dublin bus
A pedestrian was struck by a Dublin Bus vehicle in the city centre this morning.
Statement by Taoiseach and Prime Minister
Full text of the joint statement by Taoiseach Brian Cowen and Prime Minister Gordon Brown:
Mis-selling of bank products revealed
A number of banks are facing possible sanctions after they were found to be wrongly mis-selling financial products to elderly people.
Deal to bring Alliance to the fore
The deal on policing devolution agreed by Sinn Féin and the DUP is set to propel the Alliance Party on to Northern Ireland?s political centre stage as the holder of the new justice ministry.
Priests critical of Martin stance
A meeting of priests has heard demands that Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin be confronted over his handling of the fallout from the Murphy report on clerical child sex abuse.
Profile of North's AG-apparent
The human rights lawyer earmarked to become Northern Ireland?s first Attorney General in 38 years has already proved he is not scared of putting a few political noses out of joint.
Man for Special Criminal Court
A man is appearing in the Special Criminal Court this morning in relation to an incident on Tuesday in Ballybofey, Co Donegal.
Woman hurt in serious assault
A woman (29) is recovering in hospital in the North today following a serious assault last night.
UCC student dies in road incident
Gardaí in Cork are investigating the circumstances surrounding a traffic collision in the city in which a 21-year-old student from UCC was killed.
North negotiations - a timeline
The deal that saved Northern Ireland?s power-sharing government from collapse came after the longest round of continuous negotiations in the history of the peace process. Below is a timeline of the key events in Northern Ireland over the past two months.
Chechnya gun battles kill 11
At least six insurgents and five Russian troops have been killed in gun battles in Chechnya, authorities in the Russian province said today.
Scientists develop prostate vaccine
Researchers at UCC have successfully developed DNA vaccines that can target prostate cancer, it was revealed today.