The diaspora returning to Ireland has proved a perfect opportunity for people to unearth the stories behind their family trees, writes Arlene Harris.

IF I had a hat, I would take it off for your columnist Fergus Finlay, for his excellent article (Opinion, August 30) and how he related ruling class attitudes during the 19th century Great Hunger to some of the laissez-faire ones today.

FÁILTE go hÉireann, your Serene Highness, Queen Elizabeth II.

Community Minister Pat Carey today called for a minute’s silence at sports events across the country to mark National Famine Memorial Day.

Ireland's historic experience of famine has inspired the country to help tackle global poverty, U2 frontman Bono said today.