Businesses needed to “prepare for the worst”,Heather Humphreys said, with just over 60 days until the Brexit deal deadline of October 31.

Gordon D'Arcy believes Andrew Conway has done himself “no harm” in Ireland's World Cup warm ups – but warns that Jordan Larmour's Japan dream could be in trouble.

Junior Finance Minister Michael D'Arcy has insisted the €500,000 annual banking pay cap should be retained, despite increasing pressure from institutions to relax the rules.

Stars from the comedy, music and showband worlds attended the comedian and singer's funeral service.

A surge in personal injury cases is costing local authorities millions in compensation payouts.

Cork Constitution celebrated their second All-Ireland League Division 1A title in three years following an impressive 28-13 final victory over Clontarf at the Aviva Stadium.

Clontarf centre Sean O'Brien is determined to follow in his older brother Conor's footsteps and win an All-Ireland League title at the Aviva Stadium next Sunday.

2014 and 2016 winners Clontarf proved too strong for defending All-Ireland League champions Lansdowne as they deservedly clinched their place in next Sunday's Division 1A final after a hard-fought 23-15 victory at a windy Castle Avenue.

Legislation allowing judges set guidelines on personal injury awards in line with other countries should be in place by the summer, the minister in charge of insurance policy says.

RTÉ have confirmed broadcaster Arthur Murphy, best known for the series Mailbag has died aged 90.

"Part of the reason that my retirement snuck out at the weekend was because this announcement is going to be made by RTÉ in the near future anyway."

Conor Murray has opened up about his "best mate" Simon Zebo moving to France and the winger's omission from the Ireland squad.

An alcoholic slept for a night next to the body of his girlfriend after he had bludgeoned over the head with a lump hammer, a court has heard.

A father-of-five who was drunk and banging on a neighbour's door calling them a 'f**king rat' and then told gardaí to 'f**k off, you useless p**cks' has been given a two-month sentence which has been suspended for a year.

Gordon D'Arcy returns to Leinster’s starting 15 as they welcome Cardiff to the RDS on Friday night.

Gordon D'Arcy could prove Ireland boss Joe Schmidt's surprise choice to succeed Brian O'Driscoll at outside centre.

The state funeral of Albert Reynolds is continuing in Donnybrook in Dublin, and has heard a moving eulogy from his son Philip.

And he nominated D'Arcy, Tubridy and Whelan. Oh it's on..

Elderly artist and anti-war activist, Margaretta D'Arcy, who was released early from prison this morning after serving part of a second prison sentence over her opposition to the US military use of Shannon Airport, has described conditions inside Limerick prison as "inhumane".

The Independent TD who resigned from the Banking Inquiry says he would be open to returning - if the two newly-added Government Senators resign.

Irish rugby star Gordon D’Arcy has revealed his wife, model Aoife Cogan, turned him down the first time he asked her out.

"Good woman Mary Lou" say Facebook fans.

Brian O’Driscoll and Gordon D’Arcy must dominate the generation game to guide Ireland to RBS 6 Nations glory in Paris, according to Joe Schmidt.

Johnny Sexton has beaten his thumb ligament problem in time to face Italy in the RBS 6 Nations in Dublin on Saturday.

You used to refer to a jar of Bovril as something you either love or you hate, the same can be said about the most famous beard in rugby.

Paul O'Connell has recovered from a chest infection to take his place in the Ireland starting 15 to face Wales on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium.

Aras an Uachtaran has confirmed that Sabina Higgins visited an elderly peace activist in Limerick jail last weekend.

Jonathan Sexton has recovered from his hamstring injury in time to face New Zealand in Ireland’s final Guinness Series autumn international on Sunday.

There are three uncapped players in Ireland's squad of 34 players for the international Tests against Samoa, Australia and New Zealand at the Aviva.

Brian O'Driscoll will sit out Leinster's clash with Munster in Thomond Park tomorrow after suffering a calf strain during training.

Leinster coach Matt O'Connor has named Luke Fitzgerald as a starter in their RaboDirect PRO12 game against the Ospreys on Saturday in the RDS at 6.15pm.

Gordon D'Arcy comes back into the Leinster team to face the Scarlets in tomorrow night's opening game of the RaboDirect PRO12 season in Parc y Scarlets.

New figures show that alcohol volumes in Ireland have dropped by 4.4% in the past 12 months.

A recurrence of his calf injury has ruled Leinster centre Gordon D’Arcy out of Friday night’s Amlin Challenge Cup final against Stade Français in the RDS (8pm).

With Gordon D’Arcy ruled out through injury, Joe Schmidt has opted to play Ian Madigan at inside centre for tomorrows Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final against Biarritz Olympique in the RDS (2.30pm).

Ireland Centre Gordon D'Arcy has been ruled out of the remainder of the RBS 6 Nations Championship with a foot injury.

Jamie Heaslip admits Ireland's loss to England at Twickenham last year left a deep scar.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney suspects the nerveless temperaments of precocious wings Simon Zebo and Craig Gilroy are the product of the country's 'Celtic Tiger' economic boom.

Ireland will continue to monitor the fitness of centres Gordon D’Arcy and Keith Earls and flanker Peter O’Mahony ahead of Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with England.

Gordon D’Arcy and Keith Earls are Ireland’s biggest injury concerns for Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with England at Aviva Stadium.

Ulster Head Coach, Mark Anscombe, has made four personnel and two positional changes to the side that lost to Northampton Saints for tomorrow night’s match against Leinster at Ravenhill.

Ireland 12 South Africa 16

Leinster 59 Cardiff 22