Philip Reynolds spent the first half of his life as Albert Reynolds' young fella and thinks he might just spend the second as Presenting Percy's owner.

It’s a short commute from my home in Carrickmines to the hospice in Leopardstown.

To many, Will Sliney must have the dream job – illustrating Marvel superheroes from his home in East Cork. Next weekend he brings his Comic Expo back to his native city in a bid to inspire future comic artists. Marjorie Brennan reports

Much has been made of Alexis Sanchez’s transfer to Manchester United, the suggestion being that Arsenal have got the rough end of the deal by losing their best player.

Is it just us or has January felt 365 days long this time around?

Twenty-one years ago Larry O’Gorman was Hurler of the Year. Now, he reflects on a life in the game, how precious his All-Ireland medal is, the second father Liam Griffin became, how hard it was to finally put down his hurley, and his central role in Wexford’s band of brothers

On. POINT.

Tony stark is to be replaced by a 15-year-old Black Girl in a new Iron Man comic coming later this year this year.

Ciara said: “He’ up,” as she lay beside me, listening to Fionn trotting along the corridor.

Mother-of-three and self-confessed  messer, Esther N McCarthy, invites professional declutterers into her home to help tackle the dump room. The results will be on RTÉ’s Nationwide tomorrow night

Commemorations might be about the past, but many of the people attending the 1916 Rising parade were thinking of the future and of their children’s futures.

A prosthetic leg, a life-sized Spiderman doll and “enough musical instruments to form a band” have been lost on London’s travel network.

Paddy Jackson has played a minor role so far in Ireland’s World Cup campaign, but the Ulster out-half seems like just the guy to have around, especially as Ireland delve deep into their fourth straight month together.

The man who draws SpiderMan for Marvel Comics spun a web of white lies over the weekend to propose to his girlfriend as only he could.

A father tries to take his family on a cross-country road trip to Walley World.

Week one.

Every marathon runner has a back story — a personal goal, a special intention, a charity or cause that’s close to their heart. At this year’s Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon there was no shortage of driven individuals eager to share their reasons for running.

1’s 1.30 pm, in bed — and if I am on page 141 of We are Water by Wally Lamb, I’m thinking it is no thanks to my husband, who’s scampering enthusiastically across the room’s diagonal on all fours sideways, so as to make our ancient floor-joists judder and squeak in alarming fashion.

A man who dresses up as the action hero Spiderman has been spotted helping the homeless in Birmingham.

A man who dresses up as the action hero Spiderman has been spotted helping the homeless in Birmingham.

Since the announcment last month that Spiderman would be joining Ironman, Captain America, Thor and the rest of the Avengers, the excitment amongst fans has been pretty intense.

The superhero will explore his awkward relationship with other students while he fights crime outside of class.

A terminally ill boy who became an internet star when his father dressed up as Spiderman to surprise him on his fifth birthday has died, his family confirmed.

Now that's commitment.

Over a year ago, Jayden Wilson was diagnosed with a Grade 4 Brain Stem Tumour and, sadly, his family have since been told it's terminal.

Over a year ago, Jayden Wilson was diagnosed with a Grade 4 Brain Stem Tumour and, sadly, his family have since been told it’s terminal.

An Australian man had a tropical spider removed from his stomach after it burrowed its way into his body and survived for three days before being removed.

The Trick or Treat for Temple Street campaign will raise money for a new Neurology unit.

Irish drivers are well used to being stuck in the middle of traffic jams.

He really likes to climb things.

Violent video games such as Grand Theft Auto may lead to greater thrill-seeking and risky behaviour among teenagers, a study has found.

Some of the colour and humour from election weekend

The latest images from count centres around the country.

"That was his world. That's what he would have wanted."

James Franco claims he was duped into hitting on a 17-year-old fan.

This week Esther N McCarthy concentrates on items that are actually good for us - like juicers that won’t live in the back of the cupboard and sandwich boxes made for healthy midday breaks.

WILL SLINEY is an illustrator with Marvel Comics. It’s his dream job.

Willem Dafoe has branded 'The Amazing Spider-Man' "cynical".