Politicians of all hues paid their respects to Albert the peacemaker as thousands gathered to say their final goodbye to the former taoiseach.

The removal service for the former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds has taken place in Dublin.

Liam Hemsworth's family are reportedly "thrilled" about his split from Miley Cyrus.

ANDREW and Leonie Workman from Dunany in Co Louth are unique: they grow, mill, pack and distribute their organic spelt, rye and wheat from their farm.

The Kinsale Gourmet Festival takes place from Friday October 12 to Sunday 14.

Monica Bellucci is happy she waited until she was nearly 40 to become a mother.

MEET the wonder mum who was pregnant for 25 years.

Monica Bellucci has become a mother for the second time.

SHANE CLANCY was finally laid to rest yesterday, with mourners at his funeral told of the “cruel darkness” which led to his tragic death and that of Sebastian Creane last weekend.

The only suspect in a horrific murder-suicide that left two people dead had become overwhelmed by darkness, mourners at his funeral Mass heard today.

HIGH level talks are going on to devise better farm partnership models.

PARENT power was credited with the Department of Education’s decision to open a new school in Laytown yesterday.

KATE MOSS may get all the attention but most women think of her more as dartboard material than fashion inspiration.

Just days after the Rose of Tralee, another beauty contest winner is celebrating this evening.

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AS a child, Oranmore Castle held an irresistible fascination for me. The imposing castle at the Head of Galway Bay holds court over the picturesque village of Oranmore, made famous in song and in story.

A taste of Irish clublife comes to Ibiza next week as part of a special free bash on the holiday island.