On the eve of the 25th anniversary of Albert Reynolds becoming taoiseach, Ryle Dwyer examines a volatile career which saw him scupper coalitions but help build peace.

On the 50th anniversary of Jack Lynch’s election as Taoiseach , Ryle Dwyer looks back on the occasion, when the Corkman had to be persuaded to let his name go forward

A historic naval crest lay in Irish homes for over 60 years with the owners oblivious of its significance to Malta’s heritage.

The relentless nature of the competition in the compact executive segment has been highlighted in the past year with the introduction of a brand new C-Class Mercedes, a completely revamped 3 Series from BMW, the arrival of a completely new contender in the shape of the Jaguar XE and finally as 2015 shuts the blinds on a very busy 12 months, Audi has further upped the ante with its’ all-new A4.

The Republic of Ireland finished their Uefa U17 Championships Qualifying Round group in pole position after a 1-1 draw with Sweden in Lohja, Finland, yesterday.

Declan Colley gets behind the wheel of 2002 Škoda Octavia which has clocked up more than half a million miles as a taxi.

Although the Audi S3 resembles any A3, it is a fantastic drive.

WE ALL know this car reviewing lark to be a very subjective matter, but every now and then you come across a machine that — from the moment you park your behind in the driver’s seat — you know for absolute certainty it is perfectly right.

THE supermini has not been Audi’s stomping ground. The premium German marque relies on its traditional market segments for the majority of its sales. But Audi has been diversifying its product line-up with bewildering rapidity.

A non-league footballer has been sacked by his club after appearing to throw a punch at an opposition fan – 19 years to the day since Eric Cantona’s infamous assault on a supporter.

“We’ve had a really enjoyable journey over the last 18 months,” says Dan Colley, the company’s resident director. “But we’ve got to keep the fire under us.”

OUR friends used to call our 1950s house the “unrivalled opportunity” — auctioneer-speak for a “kip”.

A community in England has raised over €4,000 for the victims of a crash that claimed the lives a Cork couple’s two children.

FORMER tánaiste George Colley was prescribed Valium to help him relax during chauffeured car journeys while minister for finance.

Former Tánaiste George Colley was prescribed Valium to help him relax during car journeys while minister for finance, newly released State files reveal today.

Political Correspondent Paul O’Brien traces the history of the PDs.

A 74 year-old Laois "devout Christian" who told a young female relative that if she revealed he was raping her the "shock would kill" her mother has been jailed for six years by Mr Justice Paul Carney.

THE chairwoman of the Legal Aid Board has called on the Government to consider raising the eligibility levels for people to avail of its services on an annual basis.

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THE most important piece of new information to come out of the RTÉ series on Haughey was the disclosure by former Deputy Commissioner Joe Ainsworth, head of the security division of the Garda Síochána, that Taoiseach Charles J Haughey summoned him to a meeting in the spring of 1982.

YOUNGER viewers will no doubt find the TV series on Charles J Haughey interesting, and it will evoke memories for older people who can still remember the events.

Legal aid waiting lists almost doubled last year due to budget cutbacks, it emerged tonight.

HAVING written full-length biographies of both Charlie Haughey and Jack Lynch, I was particularly interested in Frank Dunlop’s book, Yes, Taoiseach.

WAS Charlie McCreevy rewarded or shafted? It would seem that he was both. He was offered the velvet shaft and invited to jump for the reward of a plum job in Europe.

EVERY house and commercial property must have an energy audit completed before it is bought or sold from 2006, it emerged yesterday.

ON July 7, 1970, protesters picketed outside the home of Peter Berry, Secretary of the Department of Justice.

By Ryle Dwyer Since last October, Michael Lowry has been the main focus of the Moriarty Tribunal and, when it reconvenes in October, he will again be the focus of attention.