One of the key commemorations of the 1916 Easter Rising centenary has taken place with President Michael D Higgins honouring all those who fought and died for Irish freedom.

Martin O’Neill is hoping that changed times will mean England’s visit to the Aviva Stadium on Sunday will be a very different kind of experience to the last sighting of the Three Lions at Lansdowne Road.

Passengers on the Aer Lingus flight from Brussels to Dublin were treated to a beautiful performance 'Silent Night' and 'Oh Holy Night'.

Passengers on an Aer Lingus flight from Brussels to Dublin on December 14th were treated to a festive surprise when a choir that was travelling on the same flight serenaded them with Christmas hymns.