Lohort Castle in Mallow has survived attackers from Cromwell to the IRA

Dublin City Council owns the River Liffey within its local authority boundary by reason of Royal Charters granted by King John in 1200 and 1215, a court has decided.

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth will make one of the shortest but most significant journeys of her 57-year reign when she travels to Ireland later this year. It comes more than 150 years after the trips by Queen Victoria. Ryle Dwyer looks at the first visits of Victoria and her predecessor, George IV.

IRISH writer-director Juanita Wilson’s As If I Am Not There (Ireland/16/109 mins) is a harrowing tale of one woman’s degradation during the Bosnian war.

The 63rd Cannes Film Festival got under way today with a Hollywood action movie which draws parallels with current political events.

Russell Crowe admits the first script for the Ridley Scott-directed 'Robin Hood' was not to his taste as it seemed too similar to crime drama TV show ‘CSI’.

Ridley Scott has plans for a 'Robin Hood' sequel.

Bereaved Vanessa Redgrave is concentrating on work following the tragic loss of her daughter Natasha Richardson - she has signed to star in Ridley Scott's 'Robin Hood' movie.

The British queen makes a first visit to Co Armagh today to distribute Maundy money at the traditional pre-Easter religious service dating back centuries.

I GOT INTO an argument with someone the other day about the life expectancy of trees.

RUBY WALSH was the man to follow at Navan yesterday, notching a big-race double with Young Desperado and Snowy Morning.

Friends, family and fans came together today to celebrate the life of soccer legend John Charles in his home city.