16 OF THE MOST DRAMATIC SHOTS AS STORM OPHELIA HITS IRELAND

An Garda Siochana has advised the public to exercise extreme caution and not to make unnecessary journeys... READ MORE›

'SAFE SHELTER AND FOOD' AVAILABLE FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE AMID SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL AND PLUMMETING TEMPERATURES

Photo Colin O'RiordanA person runs through the snow in a field on the Mourne Mountains near the village of Hilltown, Northern Ireland, December 8, 2017... READ MORE›

IRISH IS THRIVING, AMID BATTLE OVER WHETHER IT SHOULD BE AN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE IN NORTHERN IRELAND

In what is perhaps the most unexpected development in the Irish language's recent evolution in Northern Ireland, Unionists in East Belfast started to learn the language... READ MORE›

GERRY ADAMS TO STEP DOWN AS SINN FEIN PRESIDENT

Gerry Adam's, one of Ireland's most controversial and pivotal politicians over the last 50 years, will stand down as leader of Sinn Fein next year... READ MORE›

ST PATRICK'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESPOND TO ALLEGATIONS OF INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR MADE AGAINST AL PORTER

St Patrick's Mental Health Services respond to allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against Al Porter... READ MORE›

GERRY ADAMS TO STEP DOWN AS SINN FEIN LEADER NEXT YEAR

Gerry Adams, the veteran leader of the Irish Republican party, Sinn Fein, has announced plans to step down from his role after almost 35 years... READ MORE›

AFTER 30 YEARS GERRY ADAMS OF SINN FEIN TO STEP DOWN

Gerry Adams, Irish Republican Leader, to Step Down From Sinn Fein... READ MORE›

GERRY ADAMS TO STEP DOWN IN END OF AN ERA FOR IRISH NATIONALISM

Under a new Sinn Fein leader I think anything is possible, said David Farrell, politics professor at University College Dublin... READ MORE›

FINE GAEL FINDS ITSELF AT THE CENTRE OF AN UNWANTED SOCIAL MEDIA STORM

The Floating Voter Podcast Fine Gael finds itself at the centre of an unwanted social media storm... READ MORE›

FORMER GARDA COMMISSIONER LAUNCHES NEW STEFANIE PREISSNER BOOK IN NANDO'S

The former Garda Commissioner has helped launch the book of screenwriter Stefanie Preissner in a Nando's restaurant... READ MORE›

MANY PREGNANCIES SHORTER THAN POWERSHARING CRISIS, SAYS FRUSTRATED TAOISEACH

The Taoiseach has expressed frustration at the length of time the powersharing crisis has lasted in Northern Ireland, pointing out that many pregnancies are shorter... READ MORE›

BROKENSHIRE URGES NORTHERN IRELAND POLITICIANS TO REACH POWERSHARING AGREEMENT

But my ultimate responsibility is to the people of Northern Ireland... READ MORE›

OPHELIA FORCES BILL CLINTON TO POSTPONE INTERVENTION IN POLITICAL STALEMATE

But the visit was called off at late notice due to the severe weather warnings... READ MORE›

POWERSHARING TALKS AT 'CRITICAL POINT' AS SINN FEIN URGES DUP MLA TO RESIGN

Powersharing talks at 'critical point' as Sinn Fein urges DUP MLA to resign... READ MORE›

PROGRESS MADE ON POWERSHARING DEADLOCK ISSUES

Some progress has been made on language and culture issues in powersharing talks between the Democratic Unionists and Sinn Fein, the Northern Ireland Secretary has said... READ MORE›

I EXPECTED IRISH LANGUAGE ACT AFTER DEVOLUTION WAS RESTORED

Northern Ireland has been without a first and deputy first minister since January and a functioning executive since March... READ MORE›

DONALDSON PLAYS DOWN OPTIMISM OVER STORMONT EXECUTIVE RESTORATION

Sir Jeffrey's comments are at odds with Mr Coveney's optimism on Thursday... READ MORE›

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GALWAY VOTED WORLD'S FRIENDLIEST CITY - NOS. 3 AND 4 AREN'T BAD EITHER

Readers of US travel bible Travel Leisure magazine have named Galway the world's friendliest city... READ MORE›

JAILING IRA MURDERERS OF INNOCENT FARMER WOULD BE 'TOTALLY AND ABSOLUTELY COUNTERPRODUCTIVE'

In a controversial radio interview Mr Adams responded to calls for him to intervene in the investigation into the 1991 murder of Co Louth farmer Tom Oliver... READ MORE›

NORTHERN IRELAND VOTERS GIVE SINN FEIN ITS BIGGEST WIN EVER

Sinn Fein won 27 of 90 available posts in the Northern Ireland Assembly... READ MORE›

UUP DECIDES TO WITHDRAW FROM NORTHERN IRELAND EXECUTIVE

The Ulster Unionist Party UUP has confirmed that it will leave Northern Ireland's ruling Executive... READ MORE›

SHOCK POLL REVEALS COALITION IN MELTDOWN

Today's poll, though, shows a new political party could compete with Sinn Fein to secure the support of an alienated electorate... READ MORE›

SINN FEIN SURGES IN TIGHT NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTIONS

Northern Ireland voted to stay in the EU, but was overruled by a majority vote to leave in Britain as a whole... READ MORE›

MAN STILL HELD OVER COUPLE'S DEATHS

A man is still being questioned after a married couple were found dead in a house in Carndonagh in County Donegal... READ MORE›

WATER PROTESTERS ATTACK TAOISEACH WITH 'MESSAGE' FROM LATE MOTHER

The poster attacking Mr Kenny was the work of members of the Donegal Water Warriors group... READ MORE›

A PARTY AGAINST WOMEN'S RIGHTS, SAME-SEX MARRIAGE, ABORTION AND DENYING CLIMATE CHANGE

The DUP also opposes women's right to abortion, which remains illegal in Northern Ireland... READ MORE›

Northern Ireland relies heavily on grants from the British central government... READ MORE›

SINN FEIN THE MOST POPULAR PARTY IN IRELAND

Sinn Fein at 26pc are four points ahead of Fine Gael on 22pc while Fiann Fail are stagnant at 20pc... READ MORE›

'IF I PUT MY DOG IN A KENNEL IT WOULD COST MORE THAN EUR13 A NIGHT'

The rate, as advertised, is EUR65 per week, for 5 nights, per student, for room with meals being provided at the Garda College... READ MORE›

'STOP THE RISE OF SINN FEIN'

Maurice Quinlivan is the Sinn Fein candidate in Limerick... READ MORE›

SINN FEIN'S 'ORCHESTRATED CAMPAIGN' OF INTIMIDATION AGAINST RTE

At the conclusion of the election, an internal review noted that there had been 'a campaign orchestrated by Sinn Fein supporters'... READ MORE›

SINN FEIN COSY UP TO FF FOR COALITION DEAL

Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has opened the door to a future coalition with Fianna Fail... READ MORE›

SINN FEIN TO END POLICY OF TDS TAKING AVERAGE INDUSTRIAL WAGE FROM EUR87K SALARY

In a significant development, the party is set to end the process of its TDs drawing the average industrial wage from their EUR87,000 Dail salaries... READ MORE›

SINN FEIN ROCKED BY RESIGNATION OF ENTIRE BRANCH ORGANISATION IN PROTEST AT TREATMENT OF COUNCILLORS

A total of 15 Fermoy cumann members indicated their intention to resign in protest at the treatment of Councillor Kieran McCarthy and Councillor Melissa Mullane... READ MORE›

'IT IS ENTIRELY OF THEIR OWN MAKING'

An investigation, carried out by Assistant Garda Commissioner Michael O'Sullivan, discovered evidence of almost 1.5 million breath tests which were not carried out... READ MORE›

GARDAI INVESTIGATE 'SLIT YOUR THROAT' DEATH THREAT MADE AGAINST FINE GAEL TD

One message warned that Ms Doherty's throat would be slit as a result of her comments made during the debate... READ MORE›

SINN FEIN ON THE RUN AFTER IRA TERROR CELL CLAIMS ROCK THE NORTH

Fianna Fail justice spokesman Niall Collins said it was critically important that Sinn Fein step back and allow the PSNI to investigate the murder... READ MORE›

BURTON SAYS SHE INTENDS TO OUTLAST KENNY

Tanaiste Joan Burton has suggested that she will remain a front-line political player long after Taoiseach Enda Kenny retires... READ MORE›

HEALY-RAE BROTHERS HOST 'MINI-SESSION' ON TOP OF A CAR OUTSIDE THE DAIL

The Healy-Rae brothers Michael D left and newly elected Danny pictured on arrival at Leinster House... READ MORE›

K HOMES LYING EMPTY AS 6,000 OFFICIALLY HOMELESS

There are up to 130,000 households on local authority housing waiting lists... READ MORE›

ARMY COUNCIL OVERSEES SINN FEIN AND IRA, PROVO MEMBERS BELIEVE

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern challenged Sinn Fein to explain assertions in the report of a belief that the party remains influenced by the army council... READ MORE›

SINN FEIN WILL GO INTO COALITION WITH ANY PARTY

GERRY ADAMS has said Sinn Fein is open to forming a coalition with any party depending on the outcome of the general election... READ MORE›

'A VOTE FOR SINN FEIN IS A VOTE FOR IRA ARMY COUNCIL,' CLAIMS TANAISTE IN DAIL

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin said that Sinn Fein treated anyone who criticised the party as an enemy of the peace ... READ MORE›

FIANNA FAIL WILL 'ABSOLUTELY' NOT GO INTO GOVERNMENT WITH SINN FEIN

Newly-announced Fianna Fail General Election candidate Mary Hanafin has come out fighting against Sinn Fein saying her party will never go into government with them... READ MORE›

IRA DIESEL SMUGGLERS POISON THE LAND BY TORCHING TOXIC SLUDGE

IRA fuel smugglers have been burning toxic chemical waste along the Border poisoning the environment and puttinlocal people's health at risk... READ MORE›

'WE WON'T SIT AT THE BACK OF THE BUS'

Mr Adams left the White House yesterday after he was delayed for 90 minutes for an additional security check on his arrival... READ MORE›

Mr Kenny challenged Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams to answer questions on the IRA actions and where these sex abusers were now based... READ MORE›