Junior Cert students faced a tricky proposition with today's Maths Paper 2, according to teachers.

Billy Joe Saunders became a two-weight world champion after he defeated Shefat Isufi last night.

Allergan forecasts 2019 revenue below expectations on looming competition for some of its top drugs and has shelved plans to sell its women’s health business.

Nowadays, the sounds that predominate on Hop Island, Cork, are horses’ hooves but in the mid-18th century it was more likely to have been the sounds of Bach or Mozart.

Clerical abuse victims have called for a zero-tolerance approach to be taken against priests involved in the child abuse scandals.

The Mental Health Commission has said the buck stops with the Government and health minister after its latest annual report said continuing failings in the mental health system indicate “a lack of interest and motivation” from those in authority.

Teenagers are making more use of privacy settings on social media, an online survey suggests.

Mental Health Reform says it is “deeply concerned” that some vulnerable people still live in “mini-institutions” where there is no respect for their privacy or dignity.

Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan is hoping his management can pull off a major coup with confirmation of the biggest fight of his life as he hopes to land a Las Vegas shot at middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin.

Gary O’Sullivan is hoping to secure a rematch with old friend and foe Billy Joe Saunders, the WBO middleweight champion, after a shock victory in Canada put him right back in the world title frame.

Every night during his training camp in Dublin, after he’s finished his stretching routine on the floor of the hotel room, Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan pulls out a pen and paper.

American author George Saunders has been handed this year's Man Booker Prize for his first full-length novel.

The Irish Examiner has won Headline’s Overall Media Award for responsible coverage of mental health and suicide-related issues in Ireland.

An increasing number of children are being admitted to adult mental health units even though this should only happen in exceptional circumstances, it has emerged.

A new survey has found nearly one in four Irish people would hide a mental health problem from their family and friends.

Tyson Fury claims he will return to boxing in July on the undercard of Billy Joe Saunders' world title fight.

Limerick’s former WBO World middleweight champion Andy Lee returned to the ring with an unanimous decision victory over KeAndrae Leatherwood at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.

England's Matt Fitzpatrick claimed a share of the lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitational as pre-tournament favourites Rory McIlroy and Henrik Stenson struggled to make an impression.

England's Matt Fitzpatrick claimed a share of the lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitational as pre-tournament favourites Rory McIlroy and Henrik Stenson struggled to make an impression.

Thinking of going to the cinema this week? Declan Burke reviews Patriots Day, A Cure for Wellness and George Best: All By Himself.

Liam Daish tells a story about the day Ebbsfleet won the FA Trophy at Wembley in 2008 in front of a crowd of 40,000.

Forbidden love is often ignited under the heat of the cameras, but it rarely lasts the course, writes Ed Power

A Bank of England policymaker has said he would not be surprised if the pound fell further, but that the Bank of England could overlook the effect of weak sterling on inflation, possibly for years.

Jack Nicklaus fought back the tears in an emotional tribute to his long-time friend and great rival at the memorial service for Arnold Palmer in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on Tuesday.

Tyson Fury's friend Billy Joe Saunders fears the heavyweight will be dead by 30 if he "doesn't get the help he needs".

Kell Brook has defended trainer Dominic Ingle amid criticism of his decision to throw in the towel during his WBC and IBF middleweight title defeat by the fearsome Gennady Golovkin.

A middle-aged fantasist raped and murdered a drunk young woman in what a judge labelled a “crime of utter depravity” after luring his victim back to his squalid home.

AbFab hellraisers Eddie and Patsy know the value of friendship. Margaret Jennings looks at the links between female friendship and wellbeing.

Dublin 2-12 Wexford 0-12: Dublin claimed their first provincial title in four years as they overcame Wexford by six points in their Electric Ireland Leinster MHC final at Croke Park yesterday.

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The man accused of the terror-related murder of Labour MP, Jo Cox, a week ago, will be tried in the autumn.

Almost one in five children were admitted to adult psychiatric units last year even though beds were available in the child and adolescent services.

RTÉ reporter Olivia O’Leary is the latest in an ever-growing line of famous Irish faces to admit they have suffered from depression and undergone treatment. Slowly, the country’s cynical view of mental health is changing for the better, writes Claire O’Sullivan

Chris Ashton believes Saracens are “in a good place” after positioning themselves for another full-blown assault on major European silverware.

A golf cart driving onto the practice range and parking behind players to watch them swing isn’t typically met with this kind of enthusiasm.

Sometimes, sports stars are never more in peril than when they’ve stepped away from the action. From the gruesome to the outlandish, brace yourself for some of the more unusual injuries of the sporting year

Tonight, Andy Lee will walk out as the ‘away’ fighter in his first world-title defence when he takes on England’s undefeated Billy Joe Saunders at the Manchester Arena. 

Billy Joe Saunders believes the placid build-up to his bout against Andy Lee tonight will work in his favour.