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

Let's fasten our seatbelts as a trip back in time is on the itinerary when we tune into episode three of the Home of the Year tonight.

In the normal course of events Brian Cowen, who has just turned 60, might well have been a formidable candidate in last Saturday’s election. It was not to be. He, like so many of his peers, called time on his political career almost a decade ago.

His wife Mary and daughters, Sinéad and Meadhbh, provided an update on his health at the Laois-Offaly election count in recent days.

Irish television history was made tonight on RTÉ One, when Brian Dowling and Kai Widdrington, and Lottie Ryan and Emily Barker took to the floor as same-sex professional and celebrity dance partners, in a first for the dance series, both in the Ireland and in the UK.

She’s been “dusted in Dior” and gowned by Gucci, but for her fourth Oscars red carpet walk, Saoirse Ronan could go sustainable.

Hiring professional designers to guide you through a home revamp can get you what you want, which doesn’t necessarily have to be what TV home improvement shows tell us, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

Arlene Harris talks to three women who have stayed on good terms with their ex.

Glenroe is back on the telly on Sunday nights — but not as we know it.

Waterford taliswoman for the past two decades Michelle Ryan has called time on her inter-county career.

A new law extending the minimum jail time that murderers serve hasn’t been activated yet — so families bereaved by murder are begging Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan to implement the Parole Act 2019, writes Liz Dunphy

A survey conducted by the Irish Medtech Association (IMA), an Ibec group, has found that 74% of medtech businesses plan to increase R&D in Ireland during 2020.

A headlice specialist has urged the Government to take urgent action in tackling a major outbreak of nits, which she says has now spread to up to 60% of children in national schools as well as babies in creches around the country.

The 98-year-old walking cane, once owned by Michael Collins was by him as a gift to one of his drivers in the early 1920s.

Meet Dougal.

Paul Ring starts a new column in our books pages this month.

Kurt Elling, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, Mica Paris, and a live orchestral rendition of Dr Dre’s classic hip-hop album 2001 were some of the highlights of the 42nd Guinness Cork Jazz Festival over the weekend.

An Irish toy company has paid tribute to activist Sinéad Burke by creating a limited edition replica of the Dublin woman.

After missing episodes last week due to the Euro 2020 qualifiers, the soap will air seven episodes this week.

Here's a scenario: You have two children — one in their teens, the other a few years off second-level — and you’re a single parent. The obvious thing to do is to then foster two babies, including one sent straight from the hospital.

Students no longer target traditional graduate careers but are open to a far wider range of career opportunities, including starting their own business writes Eamon Curtin

Burns lined out at midfield in 1991 for Pete McGrath’s men as Down ended a 23-year wait for a senior crown. He scored two points in the two-point win over Meath.

The temporary release of their daughter’s killer has left her family hurt and angry, writes Liz Dunphy.

The mother of teenager Jack Downey who died after he took a substance at the Indiependence Festival in Co Cork in August is to participate in the Tipperary Ladies Mini Marathon in order to raise funds for the intensive care unit (ICU) where her son died.

There are many podcasts on the web inspiring listeners with advice from real mums and dads. Geraldine Walsh turns up the volume and reports on her favourite Irish sites

Limerick Rose Sinéad Flanagan claimed it was the Treaty County's year after success in hurling, Love Island and now the Rose of Tralee.

Limerick rose Sinéad Flanagan has been crowned the 2019 International Rose of Tralee.

As well as being a much- appreciated opportunity for rural communities to see professional theatre in their locales, the West Cork Fit-Up Festival gives much needed work to actors during the summer months.

He was a respected commentator, a man of sharp intellect, an inspirational strategist and a driving force in modern politics.

He was a leading figure in the campaign to introduce same-sex marriage.

The perfect spot on the sand goes best with the perfect plot in the hand. Marjorie Brennan selects the best summer fiction to put in your suitcase.

Record-breaking runs by Youghal-born solicitor Sinead Kane are confronting many people’s perceptions of what can be achieved by a visually-impaired athlete, writes Rebecca Stiffe.

Stuck for inspiration for an interiors project and don’t know where to start? Interior designers talk their favourite trends with Carol O’Callaghan and what’s likely to feature in the coming year

If anyone deserves to take a bow, it’s Adam King, and this weekend he got to do just that following his debut at the Cork Opera House.

Forget about the picture-perfect picnic — it’s usually not worth the effort, says Andrea Mara

To celebrate National Hug Your Cat Day, Nuala Woulfe chats to Irish celebrities about their feline friends.

One of Ireland’s busiest writers, Sinéad Gleeson’s book about bodies is a fascinating collection of essays about a life hit by serious illness. She spoke to Sue Leonard.

A special bucket collection for a special Cork GAA talent takes place outside Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Sunday. It is worth your support. Now read on....

Activist, writer, academic, influencer and broadcaster - Sinéad Burke.

The best Ireland's country music scene has to offer will be lining up for this Friday's Late Late Show Country Special in what has been dubbed a 'family affair'.