So why is Jim Gavin being all unreasonable? You might recall recently that charges of criminal blasphemy were dropped against actor and comedian Stephen Fry.

Liam Neeson, Stephen Fry and Graham Norton have called for the introduction of same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland ahead of a planned demonstration there.

Winding up the offence takers on Twitter keeps comedian Limmy amused, writes Ellie O’Byrne

THE first victim of truth is language. Once words are suborned, anything is possible, writes Gerard Howlin

Ireland’s blasphemy laws are embarrassing and should be removed through a constitutional referendum, according to Health Minister Simon Harris.

"Christ on a bike".

Update 8pm: There are reports that the gardaí investigation into comments made by Stephen Fry in 2015 has been dropped.

Irrespective of whether the complaint that writer and broadcaster Stephen Fry might have committed blasphemy during his 2015 appearance on the RTÉ show The Meaning of Life With Gay Byrne is contrived or not, it shows that the Defamation Act 2009 is ridiculous. 

Senior garda sources have confirmed they have received a complaint against Stephen Fry in relation to an alleged breach of Ireland's blasphemy laws.

The Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle - the feature race on day three of the Punchestown Festival - was a tale of one jockey who can practically do no wrong this season and another who can barely catch a break this week, writes Darren Norris.

Irish-trained runners were utterly dominant at the Cheltenham Festival, recording a record haul, but the British-based trainers are fighting back on the return trip, to Punchestown, writes Tommy Lyons.

"IF WE hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominoes should fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.”

Commentator John Virgo has apologised after he was heard swearing on air during a semi-final at the Betfred World Championship.

Ibis Du Rheu battled on bravely to outpoint Flying Angel in a close finish to the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham.

It was not just a fan protest against divisive owner Massimo Cellino that lit up Elland Road as Leeds and Middlesbrough went on to contest an entertaining goalless draw last night.

An Irish tropical diseases expert has warned there are “lots of unknowns” about the Zika virus epidemic.

WHEN Rachel Joyce writes a novel or a radio play, she often cuts out minor characters, or minimises their role.

Home Of The Brave has been stripped of his victory in the Minstrel Stakes at the Curragh in July after testing positive for a prohibited substance.

Rebelling against her parent’s wishes that she attend Trinity College Dublin, Averil joined the Irish Times as a cub reporter. 

DAVID COULTHARD, the Formula One star, and German racing driver, SABINE SCHMITZ, may be joining Top Gear’s presenting line-up.

In-form trainer Harry Fry sees Jolly’s Cracked It’s “love of Ascot” as a major positive ahead of his return to the track for the Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle today.

Home Free lets you walk a mile in a dog’s paws; you are a dog lost in an unfamiliar city, trying to survive and find your way home.

With the referendum just days away, it feels like all eyes are on Ireland at the moment.

His recent rant about God’s lack of compassion sent social media into overdrive as Stephen Fry just doesn’t do dull says Gráinne McGuinness

Arctic Fire gets the chance to step out of his illustrious stablemate Hurricane Fly’s shadow when he goes for glory in the Doom Bar Aintree Hurdle at the Liverpool course today.

Harry Fry is set to be double-handed in the Irish Stallions Farms EBF Mares Novice Hurdle Championship Final at Fairyhouse this weekend after confirming both Bitofapuzzle and Desert Queen for the Easter Sunday Grade One.

Tom Gibney is hoping a campaign centered around a crack at the Boylesports Irish Grand National will reap benefits for 2012 hero Lion Na Bearnai.

In the matter of Stephen Fry v George Hook and religion, the former is as much on the right track as the latter, given that even the Christian Bible teaches that we refrain from entertaining certainty because of the havoc religion and man-made gods can, and do, create in the world.

Trainer Harry Fry admits there is “every possibility” Rock On Ruby will require a new rider in the World Hurdle at Cheltenham on March 12.

Stephen Fry is "proud" of the reaction to his recent wedding.

The incoming head of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has accused Stephen Fry of spiritual blindness.