The launch of ‘Dáil 100’ at the Cork County Council offices is part of a programme of events commemorating the first public sitting of Dáil Éireann in 1919.

One hundred years ago today, Ireland took major steps towards freedom from the British Empire. An independent parliament opened in Dublin, however it was overshadowed by an unsanctioned ambush in Tipperary, writes Ryle Dwyer.

A former Fine Gael Taoiseach has joined the labour party from the grave - or so it appears.