The eagerly awaited TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People, a documentary about much-loved rock star Phil Lynott and the story of how Ireland repealed the Eighth Amendment to name a few.

A new coin has been unveiled to commemorate Phil Lynott's 70th birthday.

Queues formed at Dublin’s GPO this morning as fans snapped up the two new stamps and special collector stamp sheets.

Claire Guinan’s exhibition includes a new painting of Phil Lynott, writes Richard Fitzpatrick.

The 88-year-old passed away this morning after a lengthy battle with cancer.

"We love you, Philip"

Here's your morning bulletin.

Bohemians' Bob Marley-inspired away jersey has gone down a treat with fans, and now with the family of the Jamaican music icon too.

Robert Ballagh’s many connections with Cork go all the way back to his showband days, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Joey Tempest of the big-haired metal band tellsn Ed Power about megahit ‘The Final Countdown’ and his time living in this country.

A passion for music and appreciation for an Irish guitar legend has united showbiz stalwarts and Ireland’s first citizen at a special ceremony.

Inniscarra Dramatic Society was putting on a production of… well no one is clear to this day what it was. They hired a man called Suni to teach some singing and dancing for a variety show, writes Colm O’Regan

The mother of rock icon Phil Lynott has said it is emotional to think she is beside her son forever after her waxwork was unveiled.

A lock of hair from the legendary French general Napoleon Bonaparte can be bought for €200, writes Sarah Slater

Ryan, present yourself!

WHY, OH why did The Guardian have to do it? Why did it have to resort to the type of clichéd hatchet-job it would shake its head at in a less lofty publication?

Radio hits galore, a kicking live sound, and arguably the most vocally gifted, naturally charismatic Irish frontman since Phil Lynott, — it’s not hard to see why everyone loves The Coronas.

A statue of Phil Lynott has been returned to its usual spot in Dublin.

He may have refused to continue with the Thin Lizzy name, but the guitarist aims to keep the spirit of his former band alive, writes Ed Power.

PHIL LYNOTT died 30 years ago, aged 36, his demise undeniably hastened by the alcohol and heroin dependencies that characterised the last five years of his life. 

As a child, Noel Campion loved art but a lack of funds meant he never got to finish his degree course. As he got older art became something he associated with his youth — that is until he discovered the Apple app, Procreate, on his iPad.

Richard Fitzpatrick selects the biggest reads of 2015 across the various genres

I was the school hippy. I grew my hair long and was into debating. I didn’t necessarily follow any of the other dictates of being a hippy.

It took decades for ace collaborator Declan Sinnott to finally go it alone for an album, but just three years to produce another one, writes Richard Fitzpatrick

Scott Gorham and his bandmates felt uncomfortable releasing new music as Thin Lizzy, so they’ve taken to the road under the Black Star Riders moniker, writes Ed Power.

AND YOUR starter for 10 is how many movie stars can you name from their photos on the walls of the gents’ toilets.

SCIENCE is where it’s all at for former Rose of Tralee Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin. 

Today would have been Phil Lynott's 65th birthday.

On what would have been his 65th birthday, Ed Power looks at Phil Lynott’s legacy

Welcome to your Wednesday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

A ‘map’ tells the story of the city’s poems, songs and characters, says Richard Fitzpatrick.

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It was Paul McCartney who fretted over whether he’d still be loved at 64 but the fans of Phil Lynott proved their hero need never have wondered the same as they turned out in droves to welcome the return of his statue in time for what would have been his 64th birthday.

Phil Lynott's iconic statue is back up outside Bruxelles Pub on Harry street, after an almost three-month absence.

One of Dublin's most famous faces will return to the streets of the capital today.

Dublin's Harry Street will be heaving on Thursday morning to see the unveiling of the reinstated Phil Lynott statue.

Yisser in Dublin now lads.

A mystery donor is stumping up to pay for the damage done to the Phil Lynott statue outside Bruxelles pub off Grafton Street.

Two men in their 20s have been arrested in connection with damage to the statue of Phil Lynott.

A statue in honour of Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott has been badly damaged after vandals pushed it over.