Trish Dromey visits a Georgian home for the modern world in Parteen, Co Clare, on the banks of the Shannon.

The deep divide between Catholics and Protestants makes the coming together to honour the dead on both sides fraught with problems.

Dublin and Wexford players have insisted they did not train on their recent trips to France and Portugal respectively.

In a month’s time, the result of the referendum on the Eighth Amendment will be known.

Fittingly, for his new WWI movie, director Saul Dibb referenced such horror films as Alien, writes Esther McCarthy.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has begun preparations to formally invite British royals, Prince William and Kate Middleton, to Ireland. The trip would herald the next generation in Anglo-Irish relations, officials say.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has begun preparations to formally invite British royals, Prince William and Kate Middleton, to Ireland. The trip would herald the next generation in Anglo-Irish relations, officials say.

Myths, mishaps, and misconceptions. Inconvenient truths are plentiful in the GAA — here are 10 of the most high profile, writes John Fogarty.

Irish director and former republican prisoner Terry George tells Esther McCarthy about his controversial new genocide drama and his fond memories of Martin McGuinness.

Irish international rowers didn’t disappoint at last week’s hugely successful Skibbereen Regatta.

When the Car of the 20th Century was named in 1999, voted on by industry experts, journalists and the public, the winner was so far ahead of its rivals, it almost lapped them, writes Jessica Casey.

THIS year marks the centenary of the most important event in 20 century global history: the Russian revolutions of 1917.

A defiant Françoise Hollande has called on French citizens and Europe to stand together in the wake of terrorist attacks to protect freedom, as he thanked Ireland for its solidarity, writes Juno McEnroe. 

One week after Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, British prime minister David Cameron and members of the royal family were standing side-by-side with France’s president to celebrate their historic alliance at the centenary of the deadliest battle of World War I.

A new game mode has been announced for Battlefield 1, which will see the results of one round affect future rounds.

EVER since Roger Casement was hanged in 1916, controversy had surrounded his diaries, but there was no controversy about a diary that he began while in Germany during the early months of World War I.

German and French leaders underlined the importance of co-operation as they marked the centenary of the WWI battle, writes Sylvie Corbett.

Northern Ireland Attorney General, John Larkin, recently had a pop at the Easter Rising — the usual stuff about it failing the ‘just war’ theory test and having no democratic mandate.

Church bells tolled and officials laid wreaths across Europe on Armistice Day to pay tribute to the millions of soldiers killed during World War I.

Russia is leading the way, as new technology is combined with old spying techniques, says Owen Matthews

THE 20th century’s ill-fated ocean liners keep emerging as fragments on the antiques market. In the last few decades serious collectors have amassed some rare objects from infamous shipwrecks.

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WE HAVE two constitutional referenda to decide on May 22 and I’ll be voting yes and no says Gerard Howlin

Amid the hype and bluster surrounding the Six Nations launch, the French provided a moment of context and a sharp dose of reality.

The hell of Gallipoli has inspired the latest drama from Anu, writes Padraic Killeen.

"The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example"

The Comeragh mountain range in Co Waterford is an area of spectacular natural beauty, a relatively undiscovered gem that is home to stunning glacial lakes, picturesque waterfalls and hidden caverns.

Celebrating his 80th birthday, broadcaster and road safety frontman Gay Byrne is as sharp and opinionated as ever, as Michael Clifford discovers

When, almost 100 years ago — May 7, 1915 — the blue riband liner Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine 18km off Cork, the atrocity contributed to a train of events that cost scores of millions of lives and, to this day, defines our world.

A star-studded Wallaby and All Black combined team could face the British and Irish Lions next November.

The award-winning and commercially successful show hits Dublin, reports Jo Kerrigan

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WHIDDY ISLAND WALK, WEST CORK

Michael Moynihan asked Donal Lenihan and Charlie Mulqueen for the history of the Six Nations in 20 objects.

Adam, Ahern, Black, Bolger, Brennan, Breslin — the names read like poetry under the Menin Gate. Molloy, Moran, Morgen, Mulvihill, Murphy, Murray — all buried in unknown graves in Flanders soil.

ON April 11, European bison were released to the wild in Germany.

Justice Minister Alan Shatter’s recent decision to pardon Irish army deserters who fought for the allies during World War II has once again highlighted the contribution to the allied cause of citizens from neutral Ireland.

The victims of the 1915 sinking of the Lusitania were honoured at a ceremony in Co Cork yesterday.

The Golden Door: Letters to America

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The veteran director chose unknown actor Jeremy Irvine on sight to star in his screen adaptation of War Horse, says Declan Cashin