The funeral of Captain Mark Duffy was held at the St Oliver Plunkett Church, Blackrock, Co Louth, yesterday.

Latest: "I love you to the moon and back," these were the words of Captain Mark Duffy’s wife Hermione at his funeral this morning.

Here's your evening update.

A sea scan for the black box and wreckage of Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116 will not take place until Sunday afternoon, because of severe weather conditions.

Strong winds and heavy sea conditions have severely hampered the search operation for Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116 in Blacksod, Mayo.

IT’S BEEN a long time since a script has topped the bestsellers list, but that’s just the kind of magic JK Rowling and her boy wizard can create.

Want a slightly different take on the Leinster final? Here goes. Galway weren’t as bad as we thought they were. Really. Please don’t all laugh at once.

JK Rowling said she “loves black Hermione” and defended the decision to cast a black actress in the role of Hermione Granger in a new stage play Harry Potter And The Cursed Child.

Yesterday was September 1 - and as you may know, that’s the day that the Hogwarts Express leaves Kings Cross, full of happy students heading back to school.

The search for a missing Cork woman has focused on a park and countryside north of the Glasgow nightclub where she was last seen, Religious groups have called for a “conscience clause” in the marriage equality referendum and Tipperary hurler Noel McGrath will undergo surgery on Friday for testicular cancer. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.

Here's what's on today for you Saturday couch potatoes.

What's on the tellybox tonight? These gems, for starters.

Terence Dooley

Harry Potter fans have been offered a glimpse into the teenage wizard’s future after JK Rowling resurrected her hero for a new short story that reunites him with his old friends at a Hogwarts School reunion.

Harry Potter fans have been offered a glimpse into the teenage wizard’s future after JK Rowling resurrected her hero for a new short story that reunites him with his old friends at a Hogwarts School reunion.

Your spoiler-free guide to what’s best on the box tonight.

A gently irreverent and affectionate take on the books is how director Richard Hurst describes Potted Potter – The Unauthorised Harry Experience, a parody of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter books that opens at the Everyman next Tuesday, April 22.

Emma Watson has revealed she had doubts about a career in acting after the Harry Potter films ended.

Harry Potter’s wholesome sidekick Hermione Granger has been voted the best big screen role model in a poll of young film fans.

Harry Potter’s wholesome sidekick Hermione Granger has been voted the best big screen role model in a poll of young film fans.

Emma Watson "worries" all her alter-egos will sound like Harry Potter's Hermione Granger.

Emma Watson has revealed she would consider a role in the movie version of steamy “mummy porn” book Fifty Shades Of Grey.

Working on a production of Shakespeare’s most difficult play has been a very satisfying experience for Corcadorca, writes Carl Dixon

TIPPERARY rider David Hannigan won individual bronze in the Young Rider European Championships at Blair Castle, Scotland, yesterday and, in the process, helped the Irish team to the silver medal.

Previously, on Harry Potter: Big bad Voldemort steals the Elder Wand from Dumbledore's grave, while Harry mourns the loss of his wee elf friend Dobby and begins his search for the remaining Horcruxes.

Emma Watson has said that she is 'thrilled' she will always be associated with Hermione Granger.

JK ROWLING’S wonderful books and their faithful cinematic adaptations again dominate the media this week with the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2.

EMMA WATSON is pretty convinced that she has nothing left to prove when it comes to making and starring in huge blockbuster movies.

The end is in sight for millions of Harry Potter fans as the last film in the hugely successful series gets its world premiere tonight.

Emma Watson “cried” uncontrollably when finished filming the last ‘Harry Potter’ film.

Emma Watson has taken to her website to deny claims that bullying drove her to take a break from university.

Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) face the renewed threat from the Death Eaters alongside their fellow wizards including Mad-Eye Moody (Brendan Gleeson).

David Yates cut a tender scene between Ron and Hermione from the latest ‘Harry Potter’ movie because it was too light-hearted for the film.

IT’S DIFFICULT to know how to review Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (US/12A/146 mins).

HARRY POTTER star Emma Watson has a whole host of attributes.

Emma Watson is pleased 'Harry Potter' films aren’t "selling sex" like 'Twilight'.

TEENAGE Harry Potter actress Emma Watson has been named Hollywood’s highest-paid female star.

Daniel Radcliffe will bare all twice in the next ‘Harry Potter’ movie.

A KERRYMAN who brought joy and laughter to millions was honoured in his home town of Tralee on Saturday.

Hormones akimbo at Hogwarts with much snogging behind the bicycle shed … our trio, and their tongue-tickling friends, have suddenly grown up.