A mother has raised concerns over psychiatric treatment her son received before taking his own life aged 17.

A D-Day veteran living in Ireland is to be bestowed with France’s highest honour on his 100th birthday.

A D-Day veteran living in Ireland is to be bestowed with France’s highest honour on his 100th birthday.

A man who was shot more than 13 years ago has died from his injuries, police said.

The recent decision of Cork City Council to allow a previously-permitted development change from retail to mostly office use has been referred to An Bord Pleanála.

A man who battered a homeless love rival to death in a jealous rage has been jailed for life.

The Chelsea Flower Show is pure gardening nirvana, and a must for all green-fingered enthusiasts.

ARDMORE Studios, which opened its doors as Ireland’s first film studio in May 1958, remains the physical heart of the Irish film industry. Having played host to more than 100 films, the original studios, situated on a 10-acre site, represented an investment of over £500m at the time.

Last night was something of a homecoming for Leonard Cohen.

An internet initiative is putting the tradition of storytelling back on the map, writes Richard Fitzpatrick

TWO pregnant women have been forced to travel from Belfast to Dublin to have their babies because of the outbreak of a deadly infection.

Two heavily pregnant women have been forced to travel from the North to Dublin to have their babies because of a deadly infection outbreak.

A third baby has died after an outbreak of a deadly infection at the Royal Hospital in Belfast, hospital staff said today.

Enrique Juncosa’s tenure at Imma has brought an international dimension to the gallery’s programming,says Alan O’Riordan

YOU could spend your life in despair, couldn’t you? Certainly the papers and the news this past week would encourage nothing but negative thoughts.

US President Barack Obama will visit his ancestral home and follow in the steps of some of his predecessors when he touches down in Ireland tomorrow.

US President Barack Obama will visit his ancestral home and follow in the steps of some of his predecessors when he touches down in Ireland on Monday.

There is little pause for the security forces this weekend as the successful Queen's visit ends, and the trip of US President Barack Obama comes into view.

Pickets at the Royal Hospital in Dublin were lifted today ahead of talks with the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) on Monday.

A very young girl is battling for life after an alleged assault in the North, a hospital confirmed today.

THE father of a paralysed mum forced to travel abroad for rehabilitation pleaded with health bosses last night to fund her treatment.

The Catholic Church may relinquish control of some primary schools to provide a wider mix of education options for parents, it emerged today.

A LEADING stomach surgeon has experienced a “400%” increase in inquiries about gastric bands since TV’s Fern Britton revealed she lost five stone after the procedure, it has emerged.

A Mayo man has been remanded in custody pending sentence for an assault two years ago which caused his victim serious brain injuries leaving him wheelchair bound and requiring life long care.

A highly infectious virus has struck two Belfast hospitals forcing the closure of wards, it emerged today.

President Mary McAleese has laid a wreath on behalf of the Irish people, following a multi-faith service in the grounds of the Royal Hospital today.

Early detection is key for the survival of breast cancer.

THE growth of multinational retail chains are putting increasing pressure on the Irish food processing sector to be competitive, Agriculture and Food Minister Mary Coughlan warned yesterday.

MYSTERY surrounds the death of a wheelchair- bound man who suffered horrific burns in a Dublin hospital fire.

IRISH people who died in past wars or on United Nations service were remembered in an annual ceremony in Dublin yesterday.

Irish people who died in past wars or on United Nations service were today remembered at an annual ceremony in Dublin.

Another Northern hospital is to be stripped of its emergency surgery facilities, it was decided today.

Police officers in Northern Ireland are today preparing to interview pupils, teachers and parents about an incident where a five-year-old boy was shot in the head in a school playground.

Growth plan for regions has failed to deliver, writes Political Reporter Mary Dundon

The SDLP has condemned the paramilitary-style beating of a man in South Armagh yesterday who had both legs and arms broken and was beaten with clubs studded with nails.

A man was taken to hospital in Derry last night with gunshot wounds to his knees.

Two teenagers are in hospital this morning following paramilitary style-attacks in Belfast.

Junior Minister Tom Parlon is due to announce details today of a plan to build a 32-storey residential building close to Heuston Station in Dublin.

SPORTS stars footballer Niall Quinn and jockey Tony McCoy have been shortlisted in the first Sky News awards.

THANKS a million big fella! Ireland and Sunderland soccer star Niall Quinn announced his retirement from club football yesterday with the farewell message that he has reached the target of raising stg£1m (€1.56m) from his testimonial match last May.

EXPECT next week’s political agenda to be dominated by a Punch and Judy show garnished by a generous helping of what we might call “hip replacement syndrome”.