Larry Ryan chats with Michael Moynihan about the Allianz Hurling League.

Most of us would be thrilled to be granted the one wish — and even a genie only offers three — but Irish sport is a vast tent that covers many tribes so here are 10 stories we hope to see written in the 12 months to come.

The French government has set out an ambitious goal for no more petrol or diesel cars to be sold in the country by 2040.

Baby AJ O’Brien never saw the world but it was waiting for him with soft blue blankets and teddy bears and cuddles at the ready.

Through his grief, a father summoned his strength and made a pledge to his dead children, promising: “I will look after your mammy.”

Prayers will be held in Wicklow this afternoon for the victims of a fire at a domestic violence support facility in Dublin.

The mother of two young children who died in a fire at a Dublin charity housing complex was still fighting for her life last night.

The manager of the Bray Travellers community Development group says the deaths of four people - including a mother and three young children - in a fire in Clondalkin, Dublin have devastated the Traveller community.

Gardaí suspect an electrical source, possibly involving a television, may have caused the fire at a charity housing complex in Dublin which claimed the lives of a pregnant woman and three children.

Latest: According to media reports this evening this is the second time the family has been affected by a fire tragedy.

US president Donald Trump and Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau have launched a joint effort to advance women in the workplace during a meeting at the White House.

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Ireland's second-string saw off Canada 52-21 but most likely failed to sway boss Joe Schmidt's selection for the New Zealand rematch next weekend.

Of course growing up with the King of Pop as her dad, she knows good music when she hears it.

Jack and Emily remain the most popular baby names in Ireland, but 50 years ago John and Mary were the top choices for parents.

June 25th will mark the seven year anniversary of the Michael Jackson’s death.

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To say the weight has been lifted from CJ Stander’s shoulders by the end of Munster’s losing streak would be underplaying the relief the province’s captain is feeling as he heads to Paris.

The entire country went a little bit sports-mad this summer, so it comes as no surprise to hear Rugby World Cup 2015 is the phrase people in Ireland searched online for the most this year.

The FTSE-100 index at the close was up 10.21 at 6278.97.

They stood in silence, their heads bowed, clasping flickering candles — all lost in their own thoughts but all unified in solidarity with the people of France.

Paris Hilton wants to record a song with Ed Sheeran.

Mica Paris raises the rafters in Love Me Tender, a two-hour musical ode to Elvis, writes Ed Power

Whatever your thoughts on Paris Hilton, we think you’ll agree she doesn’t deserve this prank an Egyptian TV show pulled on her.

Graham Lee saw his name etched into the annals of Turf history after becoming the first ever Grand National-winning jockey to triumph in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot following his victory aboard Trip To Paris.

A baby killed by her father in England was never on a child protection plan despite authorities knowing of “horrific domestic abuse, drug-taking and injuries to the child”, a damning report has revealed.

After only two rounds of action, this year’s Six Nations championship has already taken on the appearance of a two-horse race — notwithstanding Wales’ right to dispute that.

PARIS: The Cac-40 index closed up 18.4 at 4696.3.

The FTSE-100 index at the close was up 14.33 at 6825.94.

Alert status raised to second highest level amid fears ‘operational cell’ about to mount major attack

Paris Hilton reportedly wants a full-time nanny for her new dog.

The FTSE-100 index at the close was down 20.97 at 6729.79.

PARIS: The Cac-40 index closed up 113.0 at 4347.2.

Amanda Bynes had a huge bust-up with Paris Hilton at an LA nightclub on Thursday night.

PARIS: The Cac-40 index closed down 37.8 at 4189.9.

Cork sculptor Séamus Murphy is the subject of a new film, writes Colette Sheridan.

Paris Hilton has branded Deadmau5 an attention seeker.

The FTSE-100 index at the close was up 18.63 at 6837.92.

And of course also an Instagram.

PARIS: The Cac-40 index closed up 89.3 at 4342.1.

Michael Jackson's son says he was the "best father".