Lyra McKee's partner has said that those who killed the woman she was going to marry are "no better than paedophiles".

Writer and podcaster Jon Ronson will be in Ireland to talk about his immersion in the adult film industry, writes Ellie O’Byrne

The Manhattan skyline provides the backdrop to this week’s showpiece event on the North American circuit as the fourth staging of the the Rolex Central Park Horse Show gets underway at the Wollman Rink today.

The chief executive of Green REIT–the Dublin-focused commercial real estate developer — said the demand for top-grade office rentals in Cork will likely increase.

Mabel Cahill could not be found.

An adult and three children have been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a tree fell in Central Park in New York.

Shares in Kennedy Wilson Europe have surged after its sister US fund said it plans to acquire the firm in an all-shares deal.

Conor McGregor could hardly have done more to make New York sit up and take notice, writes Brendan O’Brien

During my playing days, I often thought about how Ladies Football and camogie would benefit from an organisation representing the needs of players.

Max Abelson, Jesse Drucker and Zachary R Mide report on the monument to vanity that is Trump Tower, a place to which he retreated after molestation claims by several women and which he may not even leave if he somehow wins the presidency

Everybody loves a good dog meme, or that video of cats terrified of cucumbers. How about a Craiglist advert for an enthusiastic tortoise-walker?

Wales: The world’s largest bouncy castle, which is said to be taller than the Great Wall of China, has been unveiled at a music festival.

What is it really like on board the world’s biggest cruise ship? Hilary Fennell finds out as she boards Harmony of the Seas for its inaugural sailing.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has become the first US hotel company to sign a deal with Cuba since the 1959 revolution, coming as a result of President Obama’s historic visit to the country earlier this week.

First lady Melania Trump.

A travel ban for the New York area was lifted but Washington was still at a standstill after a blizzard paralysed the north-eastern United States, killing at least 24 people.

Dakota Johnson was elegant in Bulgari diamonds and a Christian Dior dress at the amfAR Milano Gala.

Sustainable development goals are all very well, but they do not mean much if those aiming for them are ignoring their targets, says Éamonn Meehan            

Pope Francis declared that there is a “right of the environment” and that mankind has no authority to abuse it, telling more than 100 world leaders and diplomats at the United Nations that urgent action is needed to halt the destruction of God’s creation.

Irish property investment firm Green Reit yesterday reported a 264% increase in profit and signalled its intent to pull back from further acquisitions in the coming year.

LOVE Notes for Freddie is an entertaining novel set in 1969 in one of England’s dullest towns, Welwyn Garden City. 

Tanya Sweeney looks at ‘fitspo’, a new beauty craze that claims to empower its followers but may just be an alternative form of body fascism.

If the proposed Grand Prix of America in New Jersey ever actually takes place, drivers will battle for position in front of the world famous Manhattan skyline which potential new Formula One owner Stephen Ross has made a career out of redrawing.

Cathy Desmond took a bite of the Big Apple some thirty years ago — and now that she’s back for more, she finds a calmer, quieter place.

Investment in the country’s real estate market reached record levels last year with a number of new players coming to the fore accounting for much the activity. More than €4.5bn was spent on real estate in 2014 making it the highest amount ever invested in the Irish market surpassing the previous peak by more than €900m.

Somebody in New York has dipped into their wallet to pay $500,000 (€402,607) a month to rent the 39th floor of the legendary Pierre Hotel.

If injured Bono was in the market for top-notch understudies, the U2 frontman certainly found what he was looking for in New York.

Ouch!

U2 frontman Bono has injured his arm while riding a bicycle in New York City.

U2 frontman Bono has injured his arm while riding a bicycle in New York City.

Any plans to alleviate the plight of the undocumented in the US would be supported by the Government, said Taoiseach Enda Kenny in Manhattan last night.

There are already 22,000 people employed across Dublin’s Sandyford Business District — where a collection of four existing business parks has scope for 17,500 more employees, as well as further commercial and residential development.

Lawrence Block

USA: A group of New York’s homeless people could have been forgiven for thinking they were dreaming when they were treated to a slap-up meal at a posh restaurant and then handed $300 (€220) each.

ENGLAND:

An Irish wolfhound taken from Dublin to the trenches is one of the forgotten heroes of the First World War, explains Robert Hume.

Justin Bieber wanted to propose to his future wife in Central Park.

Investment in Irish property assets rose 170% in the first quarter of this year above the same period last year — but 94% of activity was in the Dublin market, and as yields compressed investors “acquired assets across the risk spectrum”, according to Davy Research.