Peter Jackson gets over the gainline, behind the headline

Could they all be wrong about Sinn Féin? Could it be that those who suggest it is not a normal political party are being spiteful, opportunistic, fearful?

This was a statement win for Ireland, Andy Farrell, and for his senior players, writes Tom Savage.

Latest: Leo Varadkar said Jim O'Callaghan could have recused himself from representing Gerry Adams.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has found her mojo. But even she, in private, must be surprised at how well her party appears to be doing in this general election campaign, writes Alison O’Connor

By playing number two to John Hume, Seamus Mallon may not get the place in history he deserves, writes Fergus Finlay

Des O’Sullivan reports on stellar prices and previews upcoming sales

Sinn Féin’s Westminster abstentionist policy, the lack of an Assembly in the North, and absence from 2016 government formation talks have created a bad smell, writes Daniel McConnell

Wales secured a World Cup quarter-final clash against France next Sunday – but they ended their Pool D campaign with an unconvincing 35-13 victory over Uruguay.

Former British intelligence spy inside Sinn Féin, Willie Carlin, talks to Cormac O’Keeffe about Martin McGuinness, the IRA ‘Nutting Squad’ and his fears over possible trials

A male model is to stand trial on money laundering charges accused of having €1.2 in alleged crime proceeds.

The Government’s decision to meet Gerry Adams after the IRA ceasefire showed “indecent haste”, British government officials have said.

As the Caped Crusader hits 80 years of protecting Gotham City, Chris Wasser looks at the history of the world’s darkest superhero.

The duty of Irish republicans is to 'complete' the journey towards a new Ireland and a referendum on Irish unity, according to former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams.

Richard Adams, 41, Palmerstown Park, Dublin 6, was last seen yesterday morning around 10.30am.

John Adams made three young girls take Polaroid pictures of themselves as he sexually abused them.

After a brief ceremony in Tokyo today, Naruhito, Crown Prince of Japan, will become emperor and ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne.

Ian McEwan’s latest novel features synthetic humans that are that bit too evolved for comfort, writes Hannah Stephenson

In a callous and reckless act of indiscriminate violence, the New IRA murdered Lyra McKee. Their victim was a respected and courageous journalist, whose untimely death, at the age of 29, is a huge personal loss to her family and friends, and to her journalistic colleagues.

Five years after the completion of a €1.3m residential centre for adults with autism, the Co Kerry facility remains unoccupied.

That frequently over-used phrase — ‘the chance of a lifetime’ — will have genuine credibility for a pair of lucky Irish girls this summer.

That frequently over-used phrase — ‘the chance of a lifetime’ — will have genuine credibility for a pair of lucky Irish girls this summer.

Black metal act Altar Of Plagues operated on a different level to their peers.

Alan Hutton's superb solo goal sealed Aston Villa's thrilling 4-2 derby win over Birmingham.

Mary-Lou McDonald has failed to sway rural voters towards her party since becoming Sinn Féin president a new poll has revealed.

One year on from becoming Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar’s popularity has increased, but several major issues threaten his reign, writes Political Correspondent Elaine Loughlin.

Arsene Wenger’s top ten outstanding achievements.

The Department of Homeland Security’s ‘media monitoring’ database could have a more sinister purpose — especially in the ever evolving era of social media, says Matt Laslo

Cast your mind back to 2009, writes Daniel McConnell.

The architects of the Good Friday Agreement have joined forces to urge British prime minister Theresa May to end her “aloof” approach to the North and help break the year-long political deadlock two decades on from the historic peace deal.

Paul and Gary O’Donovan’s bid to win another Olympic rowing medal is being jeopardised by a shortage in funding that has left the Skibbereen pair making do with a four-year-old boat.

Paul and Gary O’Donovan’s bid to win another Olympic rowing medal, in Tokyo in 2020, is being jeopardised by a shortage in funding that has left the Skibbereen pair making do with a four-year old boat.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has walked in New York's St Patrick's Day parade which up until recently had banned LGBT groups from marching.

Key leaders in the peace process have been celebrating 20 years since the Good Friday Agreement was signed.

The lack of an Assembly in the North has been “corrosive and damaging”, the Taoiseach has said.

Ireland half-backs Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton have been warned they’re in Welsh crosshairs for Saturday’s pivotal Six Nations clash at Lansdowne Road.

The long arc of Gerry Adams’ career suggests this was a move based entirely on strategy, rather than guided by any moral compass, writes Michael Clifford

Outgoing Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said he regrets the fact that people were killed by the IRA during the Troubles but does not care how history judges him.

Bowing out as leader of Sinn Féin, Gerry Adams’ denial of IRA involvement continues to anger many of his political contemporaries, but all acknowledge his skills in delivering a peace deal, writes Political Reporter Elaine Loughlin.

Marking the 100th anniversary of the introduction of voting rights for women and their right to stand in parliamentary elections Culture Minister Josepha Madigan singled out the legacy of Countess Markievicz.

Athletics Ireland announced yesterday that its new CEO will be Hamish Adams, who currently holds the same position at Rowing Ireland.