Her routine is simple, its execution less so: three to four hours a day on the water, another 90 minutes in the gym — 14 to 16 sessions each week, all adding up to one exhausted athlete by the time Jenny Egan crumples into bed on a Saturday night.

Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks has shot a special Toy Story video for Irish twins who were born conjoined after learning that they have kept their Woody and Buzz toys with them through 52 operations.

A man who was being questioned by gardaí investigating the murder of a pensioner in his home on the southside of Cork City on Monday has been released without charge.

A young man is being questioned about the violent death of a man in his 60s who was found battered to death inside his sheltered housing unit on the southside of Cork City yesterday.

Loud parties and arguments were not unusual at Joe O’Callaghan’s sheltered housing unit in the heart of Douglas, on the southside of Cork City.

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative bloc has won a lacklustre victory in Germany’s national election while the anti-migrant Alternative for Germany party managed a triumphant entry into parliament, projections have shown.

Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson has virtually written off a “terrible” season as he puts his family first this year.

Thinking of going to the cinema this week? Declan Burke reviews Patriots Day, A Cure for Wellness and George Best: All By Himself.

Serena Williams insists she has nothing to lose when she takes on Britain's Johanna Konta at the Australian Open.

The Nagle family tried to cut out plastic for a month. Alissa MacMillan finds out how they got on.

Who's left?!

From little fighters to lethal strikers — Ireland’s miracle twins, Hassan and Hussein, have been showing off their soccer skills.

With a sprinkling of Stardust, David Bowie became one of the best-selling and widely loved singers of all time. Eleanor Bley Griffiths recalls a man who followed his own path to success.  

Sligo, Saturday, early afternoon. My sister and I are in the polytunnel, preparing our entries for the Boyle Summer Show, which takes place tomorrow at midday.

It was a dream come true for their proud parents as Ireland’s “little fighters” held hands and walked unaided into their first day at school.

They’ve overcome so much in their short lives that starting big school tomorrow should be a breeze for Ireland’s best-known twins.

A generous 70-year-old grandmother has asked family and friends to donate money from intending gifts for her 70th birthday to a fund for a complete stranger seeking eye surgery.

The things some people will do for a laugh…

After impressing with his Sir Henrys play, Cork actor Ray Scannell is again delving into Ireland’s recent past, writes Padraic Killeen

History is repeating itself in reverse as immigrants to Ireland begin changing their names to westernised versions.

Back for more punishment, all so that we can all have even more fun and rows, writes Kieran Shannon.

'Star Wars' actor Peter Mayhew has been hospitalised.

Jack O’Connell is full of praise for his director on the World War II drama, writes Jeananne Craig

Angelina Jolie has been branded a “minimally talented spoiled brat” by movie producer Scott Rudin, according to Sony Pictures hackers.

I am in Sligo, where life has transposed itself, like it always does, into a scene from ‘The Edwardian Farm’.

Laurie O’Flynn visits a North Cork eco-friendly house which blends style, upcycling and fuel economy.

From grunge to androgyny and mummy style to the colour black, Angelina Jolie turns heads no matter what she wears, says Paula Burns

They finally got wed - and we're delighted for them.

The internet has erupted at the biggest wedding news of the year (yes, even bigger than Kimye!).

Jon Voight says it was "wonderful" watching his granddaughter in 'Maleficent'.

American Bubba Watson claimed his second Masters title in three years on Sunday as the weight of history finally proved too much for Jordan Spieth.

Free from the pressure of being defending champion, Bubba Watson stressed his desire to claim a second Masters title in three years on Friday as Thomas Bjorn and Jonas Blixt raised hopes of a first European win since 1999.

Miley Cyrus danced with Madonna at her post-Oscars party.

Angelina Jolie is reportedly being lined up to play Nigella Lawson on the big screen.

The mother of the formerly conjoined Benhaffaf twins says she has an extra special reason to celebrate Christmas Day tomorrow — as just months ago she feared she would lose one of her ‘Little Fighters’.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are planning four wedding celebrations.

HOW freaked out will my boyfriend be when he sees this?

Angelina Jolie is set to sign a book deal worth over £30m (€35m).