Julie Sinnamon, the CEO of Enterprise Ireland, is to step down from the role.

"I would be the first to say that Colm meant no harm and he’s not homophobic, but it doesn’t take away from the fact that it did cause harm to people from the LGBT community and that needs to be recognised."

Fermanagh, a small county with a big heart, showed “boundless character” to recover from a six-point half-time deficit and snatch a dramatic win in Brewster Park.

Survivors of abuse, along with legal experts and academics have lined up in opposition to controversial legislation to seal millions of child abuse records for 75 years.

Last week's defeat to Armagh in the qualifiers brought an end to O'Rourke's reign where he brought Ulster titles to the Farney County in 2013 and 2015.

Ryan O’Rourke scored 0-7 as Leitrim advanced to Round 2 of the qualifiers with victory over Wicklow at Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Election candidate Deirdre Clune recently visited a school where pupils are taught to elect a council. The Cork MEP says she’s learned a lot about politics in recent years too, writes Catherine Shanahan

Armagh 1-14 Cork 3-9

Derry and Leitrim ended the group stages on a winning note, ahead of their Allianz Football League Division 4 Final next weekend.

"To try to demonise your political opponent by using his Irishness is absolutely absurd and it's racist."

I love this time of year and this week I’m sharing some of my favourite ways to spend my downtime in December. For my recipe, it’s my gingerbread cookies and spiced almonds, both great edible gift options, writes Derval O'Rourke.

Presidential candidate Gavin Duffy has claimed that RTÉ is a "fan club" for President Michael D Higgins.

"You have to have your principles."

One of the women felt the man trying to grab the bag from her shoulder. She got a terrible fright and screamed loudly “No, no!” but decided she wasn't letting go.

Latest: The Cabinet has been meeting in Sligo this morning as it prepares to unveil its investment plans for the country for the next 25 years.

One of the two daughters of a Cork man sentenced to 10 years in prison yesterday for sexually abusing them over a number of years has told RTÉ Radio One's Today with Sean O'Rourke programme that she still loves her father.

Simonstown Gaels will bid for back to back Meath SFC titles on Sunday at Páirc Tailteann, a first for the Navan outfit if they can pull it off.

He contracted the virus while the couple worked as volunteers with refugees in Greece.

The Republic of Ireland has 11 seats to fill in the next European Parliament elections in two years' time, and the parties are preparing for the polls.

Graham Reilly crowned his first Championship game as Meath captain with a thrilling display to help secure a Leinster SFC semi-final clash with Kildare.

"I truly and honestly believe I was about to die."

A drunk driver jailed for the death of a four-year-old boy was sentenced “as an example" to the wider community "rather than an individual”, his lawyers have submitted to the Court of Appeal.

Garda murder squad detectives have released a photo of an innocent man shot dead in a botched gangland attack as they renewed calls for witnesses.

John O’Rourke and Tom Clancy will be back in the selection mix for Cork in the Munster SFC final replay having recovered from shoulder and ankle injuries respectively.

Cork hammered their old rivals 3-17 to 2-9 at Páirc Ui Rinn. Tony Leen was there.

The man convicted of murdering innocent rugby player Shane Geoghegan in a case of mistaken identity must wait to hear whether his appeal against conviction has been successful.

Cork 1-15 Dublin 0-16

Creative influence John O’Rourke has suggested the Rebels’ strength in depth has greater substance to it than people think as Cork prepare to meet Dublin in the opening round of the Allianz NFL Division 1 on Sunday.

Joe Walsh, the former Agriculture Minister who was acclaimed as being equally at home in the parish hall or in the gilded buildings of Brussells, was laid to rest today.

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says there have been a number of calls to their helpline, following an interview with retired Judge Barry White.

Monaghan boss Malachy O'Rourke praised his players’ composure and workrate after the Ulster champions downed Armagh at the second attempt.

Derval O’Rourke has announced her retirement from athletics today.

British political party UKIP's latest Eurosceptic ad campaign hit a speed bump today, as it turned out their unemployed, undercut British worker was an Irishman from Dublin.

British political party UKIP's latest Eurosceptic ad campaign hit a speed bump today, as it turned out their unemployed, undercut British worker was an Irishman from Dublin.

Monaghan secured the result of the day in Allianz Football League Division 2 by hammering Meath by 0-20 to 0-8.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has defended cuts in yesterday's Budget that will largely affect older people.

Pat Kenny and Sean O'Rourke go head to head over the airwaves.

"We shall fight them on the airwaves, we shall fight them on the billboards… we shall fight them on Twitter."

Turkish athlete Nevin Yanit has been handed a two-year ban for doping, increasing the chances that Derval O’Rourke will receive a medal from March’s European Indoor Athletics Championships.

Seán O'Rourke is to replace Pat Kenny in the mid-morning slot on RTÉ Radio 1, the state broadcaster has confirmed.

Stephen Gollogly has recovered from an eye injury to take his place in the Monaghan team to play Tyrone in Saturday's opening All-Ireland SFC quarter-final at Croke Park (throw-in 5pm).

Paul Finlay and Dermot Malone have been added to the Monaghan attack for their Ulster SFC final showdown with defending champions Donegal in Clones on Sunday (throw-in 4pm).

Louth manager Aidan O'Rourke has made three personnel changes for Saturday's All-Ireland SFC second round qualifier against Kildare in Newbridge (throw-in 7pm).

Former Finance Minister Brian Lenihan would have been "more than able" to punch Anglo boss David Drumm back, his aunt Mary O'Rourke has said today.