The President has urged people to show solidarity and concern for each other in fighting the coronavirus outbreak.

Whether dealing with toddlers or teenagers, parents need to establish a positive system of discipline, writes Ciara McDonnell

A combination of their first three Allianz League performances was what Monaghan manager Seamus McEnaney wanted against Mayo yesterday in Clones. He got that and more.

A strong second-half display from Monaghan saw them finish pulling up against a 13-man Mayo in St Tiernach’s Park, Clones, this afternoon.

The first quadruplets ever born in Cork celebrated their 18th birthday with a visit to the medical team who delivered them.

Culture will hardly feature in the first head-to-head debate between incumbent Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the challenger, Micheál Martin, on Virgin Media Television tomorrow night.

DCU produced a ruthless attacking display against Queen’s University at St Clare’s on Sunday to storm into the Sigerson Cup semis.

Health Minister Simon Harris has launched a blistering attack on anti-abortion protesters outside the National Maternity Hospital, saying their actions were “intimidating, sickening and anti-democratic.”

The global community needs to come together to tackle climate change in 2020, according to the President of Ireland.

An umpire at the heart of the call not to award Limerick a last-gasp 65 in this year’s All-Ireland semi-final has been given a pair of glasses as a Christmas gift by a Limerick fan.

Former Irish Defence Forces soldier Lisa Smith, who is facing trial accused of ISIS membership, has been granted bail with strict conditions including an internet and social media ban.

A garda working on Scouting Ireland sex claims told Diarmuid Higgins he had been accused. He was never in the scouts, says Mick Clifford.

Diarmuid Higgins got a call out of the blue last April telling him that an allegation of sexual abuse had been made against him as part of the garda investigation into Scouting Ireland.

The President said it was a challenging time for those depending on the kindness of others as they celebrate Christmas in a new country, and a new home.

Sinn Fein's Mark Ward has been elected to the Dail on the ninth count in the Dublin Mid West by-election, a result party leader Mary Lou McDonald said was a good day for the “working class”.

The by-election is to replace Fine Gael TD Frances Fitzgerald who was elected as an MEP in May.

With business exceedingly slow at polling stations yesterday, it is clear the four by-elections have not captured the public’s imagination.

Caring professionals, not just billionaires, should be valued according to President Michael D Higgins.

Voters in Dublin Mid-West aren’t talking about immigration. They’re far more worried about housing, transport, and a little boy named Sam, writes Juno McEnroe

Fine Gael’s best chance of winning one of the four by-elections is in Dublin Mid-West.

Gardaí said a premises in the Clondalkin area was searched yesterday as a result of an intelligence-led operation.

The Taoiseach has spoken to a Fine Gael byelection candidate over a leaflet she sent expressing 'delight' that plans for Traveller accommodation had been scrapped in her area.

Fine Gael councillor and by-election candidate Emer Higgins’ comments on Travellers are not reflective of the party’s position, senior party figures have said.

Earlier this week, President Michael D Higgins launched a justified attack on neoliberal market fundamentalism, pointing out that the philosophy has led to “unbridled consumption, yawning inequality”, and the destruction of our natural world.

A large number of moderate MPs, especially young women, will not contest next month’s British election. Many say they cannot endure the aggression representatives face.

The jury assessing damages in a case taken by an Aer Lingus pilot against the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) over defamatory emails it sent is expected to go out to consider its decision on Thursday.

A Fine Gael councillor and by-election candidate has apologised after she boasted and expressed her “delight” at a Traveller housing scheme being scrapped in her area.

A brave brigade of men are stripping off for a skinny-dip - wearing only a dickie-bow.

"And here is your host, Gay Byrne."

Nellie Browne may not only be one of the west of Ireland’s oldest apple growers, but she may also be one of the wisest participants in Galway 2020, the city’s European capital of culture.

When it comes to podcasting, all it takes is one idea — and who knows where it can take you.

Ireland has will have a “mammoth task” to secure a seat on the UN Security Council but at the moment “we’re winning”, claims Tánaiste Simon Coveney.

President Michael D Higgins has rowed into the asylum seekers debate claiming some people have "abused" the facts about people coming to Ireland.

President Michael D Higgins has said he has not overstepped his constitutional role with comments on Defence Forces pay.

The group says that it will base itself across the road from the hospital from 7am to 7pm from September 25 to November 6.