Ciara McDonnell talks to five Cork mums who have come together to create an event to show that an extra chromosome makes you extra special.

Melbourne face Greater Western Sydney, who include Irish stars Cora Staunton and Yvonne Bonner, in their last-eight tie on Saturday.

It was heart breakingly sad to reflect on someone so vibrant and alive, to die so young, aged only 51, writes Alison O’Connor.

Ireland will start their Olympics campaign against South Africa.

The death by suicide of a teenage girl has thrown gaps in mental health services for young people into sharp relief.

The HSE is being urged to consider the admission guidelines for its mental health care services for young people.

Dublin’s Siobhán McGrath was named as the 2019 TG4 Senior Players’ Player of the Year at Saturday’s All-Star banquet in Dublin.

Winner of eight All-Ireland medals, part of a famed hurling dynasty, Eoin Larkin has been one of the finest forwards of his generation. He spoke with PM O'Sullivan.

Here is a selection of eight people who have recently begun interesting new roles with companies based in Ireland.

I just love to take short breaks in Ireland. This time it was west Clare. There’s much to be excited about.

Niamh O’Sullivan returns to her home city for Cork Operatic Society’s anniversary concert, writes Cathy Desmond.

The chief executive of Cork City Council has ordered a review of the city’s multi-storey car parks in the wake of the devastating Douglas car park fire.

A woman has spoken of her horror after finding three seals on a beach with their heads missing.

An Irish mum living in the US has told of her horror at seeing bullet-proof bags in her local back-to-school supplies store.

Mayo forward Grace Kelly has been named LGFA Player of the Month award for July.

Armagh held off a powerful final quarter surge by comeback specialists Cork to earn a precious victory in Group 1 of the TG4 All-Ireland SFC at O’Connor Park in Tullamore.

Following his re-election as FAI President and the filling of eight places on a new 12-person board, Donal Conway has said that he believes stability has been returned to the embattled organisation.

The magnificent full-forward line of Grace Kelly, Rachel Kearns and Sarah Rowe came up trumps for Mayo at O’Connor Park in Tullamore as they claimed the top spot in Group 4 of the TG4 All-Ireland SFC with a deserved triumph over Donegal.

"It is brilliant to have a strong cohort of female coaches and management in place ahead of our summer training programme," said head coach Laura Guest.

The High Court has struck out proceedings by retired garda sergeant Maurice McCabe and his family against the State, the HSE and the Tusla/Child and Family Agency (CFA) following successful mediation talks last week.

Cork goalkeeper Martina O’Brien says their extra-time semi-final win over 2018 champions Dublin in the Lidl National Football League can help Cork reclaim their Division 1 title.

THE debut collection of essays from Ian Maleney is a sombre, quiet, reflective affair about life in the family homestead in rural Offaly as his grandfather John Joe succumbs to Alzheimer’s.

Des O'Driscoll has you covered on things to do this week.

John Coughlan Basketball

There is a misunderstanding that actors want to be famous, says Clelia Murphy, who stars in the stage adaptation of Light a Penny Candle, Maeve Binchy’s first novel, published in 1982.

Meet Ron, the garden heron.

I was walking into Croke Park last Sunday when I heard some fella calling me.

“It probably was one of the hardest games I have played in.”

Looking for a day trip with a difference this Valentine’s Day? Check out Ciara McDonnell’s top suggestions.

Áilín Quinlan speaks to Amanda Flanagan, a volunteer with Aware, about setting up an after-school club to promote positive mental health.

Glitz and glamour - GAA Ladies step out for TG4 All-Star awards.

The number of people they saw using dirty makeup brushes inspired makeup artist Charlene Flanagan and skin therapist Niamh Ryan to join forces and come up with a solution.

A design retrospective informed by transatlantic journeys, serendipitous meetings, recession, and a whole host of plot twists launches next week at the National Museum of Ireland, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

A children’s book published in time for Christmas could make parents think twice about snapping up the latest computer game for their offspring.

Glen Hansard and Actress Victoria Smurfit join line-up for Late Late Show

The Atlantic storms name list is out. This year could be a turning point. A sea-change, if you will.