One, a verse novel about conjoined twins, by Sarah Crossan has been named Ireland’s Best Children’s Book.

Finn Harps 2 Limerick 0 Finn Harps win 2-1 on agg

There is a noticeable change in Sarah Crossan when you ask her to talk about her latest novel One. 

A Cork business has found a novel way to help couples secure a wedding venue, writes Trish Dromey.

A man arrested in connection with the murder of a former dissident republican has been released by police.

In the North, a man arrested by detectives investigating the murder of a former dissident republican leader has been released without charge.

Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Belfast yesterday morning have arrested a 26-year-old man.

Saturday afternoon, the heats of the girls U10 200m. Showtime for the Crossan family.

Antrim 6-22 Derry 0-6

Hollywood sports films have played a crucial role in affirming the myth of the American Dream in times of crisis and upheaval in the US, a new book contends.

The family of an Irish teenager charged with threatening to kill the president of Guyana have said they are hopeful the case will be dropped.

An Irish teenager has been charged with threatening to shoot and kill the president of Guyana during what his lawyer said was an alcohol-fuelled conversation with two of the leader’s bodyguards.

An Irish teenager has been charged with threatening to shoot and kill the president of Guyana during what his lawyer said was an alcohol-fuelled conversation with two of the leader’s bodyguards.

Spin the globe at the bottom of the screen and take a journey on the Rhaetian Railway through the Swiss Alps.

A 77th-minute David McDaid goal earned 10-man Derry City a share of the points against Shamrock Rovers in their absorbing Airtricity Premier Division encounter at Tallaght Stadium last night.

Derry City may have cruised into the Setanta Sports Cup quarter-finals, but it was the presence of James McClean, who clearly lit up the Brandywell last night.

DERRY CITY extended their lead in the First Division following this deserved north-west derby victory over Finn Harps at the Brandywell.

The 28-year-old Irish woman who drowned in Thailand last week is due to be laid to rest in her native Co Monaghan today.

POLICE in Thailand are investigating the death of a young Irish woman whose body was found washed up on a beach in one of the country’s holiday resorts.

Enforcement teams reported total compliance today as the smoking ban ushered in anew era for the North.

Over 10,000 runners and walkers will flood the streets of the capital on Monday as the Dublin Marathon gets underway.

SLIGO ROVERS climbed into fourth place in the eircom Premier Division as Adam Hughes fired their winner at the Showgrounds on Saturday night.

A suspended senior garda today accused a barrister of using a public tribunal to destroy his name.

A MOTHER-OF-SIX broke down in tears as she recalled the physical abuse her husband alleged he suffered in garda custody, left both of them fighting depression.

A father-of-six gave a detailed account of his ill treatment in custody to a private investigator just seven months after his arrest, it emerged today.

A FATHER-OF-SIX was threatened with 10 years’ imprisonment and warned his children would be taken away unless he changed a statement to identify two suspects in a botched death inquiry, it was claimed yesterday.

A father-of-six was threatened with 10 years behind bars and warned his children would be taken away unless he changed a statement to identify two suspects in a botched death probe, it was claimed today.

Over 2000 runners took part in the Adidas Dublin Half Marathon in the Phoenix Park yesterday.

In a dramatic move last evening the Olympic Council of Ireland added Dubliner Maria McCambridge to the Irish team for the Olympic Games.

IN a dramatic move last evening the Olympic Council of Ireland added Dubliner Maria McCambridge to the Irish team for the Olympic Games.

STEVE JONES enjoys celebrity status now those days and he will be found among the sponsors, promoters and VIPs at all the major marathons.

THE anger over choice of venue has dissipated, a little, in Donegal. Most minds are just now focusing on the task in hand. And those supporters who will join the slow motorcade through all the bottle-necks between the county and Castlebar will travel with a fair dollop of hope in their hearts.

Donegal 0-14, Galway1-11

Donegal boss Brian McEniff has recalled Mark Crossan and Christy Toye to his starting lineup for tomorrow's All-Ireland qualifier with Down in Clones.

EAMONN DOHERTY has been named as the full back replacement for injured team skipper Mark Crossan on the Donegal team for Sunday's Bank of Ireland, All-Ireland SFC qualifier with Meath at Croke Park.

Donegal's reward for a display of passion and tireless endeavour at Clones is a place in the Ulster Football Championship final for the first time since 1998.

Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams may be challenged in his West Belfast stronghold at the British general election by a dissident republican prisoner.