Lucasfilm using Skellig Michael to shoot scenes for the film has caused controversy, with environmental groups concerned it could damage the island’s fragile environment and threaten its bird population, despite the obvious tourist benefits. Heather Humphreys, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, and Justin Byrne a council member of An Taisce, argue the pros and cons.

Dublin’s O’Connell Street will take a step back 100 years on Easter Monday as part of RTE’s ’Road to the Rising’ commemorations.

One of the country's finest sports writers Con Houlihan was remembered today as a gentleman who painted pictures with words.

The new Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan has revealed that Donegal TD Dinny McGinley will be named as junior minister in his department.

Ireland’s new Taoiseach Enda Kenny has unveiled his new Cabinet with a shake-up of some Government departments.