Rare images of Tralee in the 1860s, believed to be the earliest-ever of Kerry’s county town, will form part of a two-day conference to explore the complex and “eventful” 800-year-old history of the Anglo-Norman settlement.

A 57-year-old woman arrested in connection with the murder of Seamus Doherty in Donegal more than two years ago has been released without charge.

Gardaí investigating the murder of Seamus Doherty in Donegal more than two years ago have made two arrests.

Gardaí investigating a shooting incident in Co Donegal over the weekend are continuing to question a 46-year-old man.

Gardaí investigating a shooting incident in county Donegal over the weekend have arrested a 46-year-old man.

A man has been shot in Co Donegal.

Rebekah Brooks was accused in court of carrying on a “cover up” over the extent of phone hacking at the News of the World.

Former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks has admitted paying public officials for information on “half a dozen” occasions during her time as a newspaper editor.

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Gardai investigating the death of Kieran Callaghan in county Donegal last Sunday are appealing for assistance in tracing his last movements.

The body of a man has been found at a house in Donegal.

Thieves who attacked a 96-year-old woman stole a “substantial” amount of money she was saving to have new windows put in her home.

Former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks will appear in court today to face charges linked to alleged phone hacking.

Former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks was formally charged with phone hacking today and will appear in court next month, Scotland Yard said.

Gardaí in Co Donegal are continuing to question a woman in her 50s over the death of pensioner Seamus Doherty.

Two people have been arrested by Gardai investigating the death of a pensioner in Co Donegal.

Gardaí launched a murder inquiry yesterday, days after a pensioner was found dead on his bathroom floor.

Gardaí have launched a murder inquiry into the death of a man in Co Donegal three days ago.

Amazombie produced a strong late run to land the Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Churchill Downs.

John Gosden’s Elusive Kate completed a four-timer with a wide-margin victory in the Total Prix Marcel Boussac at Longchamp.

Paco Boy will renew rivalries with Goldikova in the Breeders’ Cup Mile next month.

Royal Bank of Scotland is axing another 3,500 jobs under plans to more than halve the bank’s administration centres across the UK, it was announced today.

AUTHORITIES charged a man yesterday with lighting one of the wildfires that killed more than 180 people in Australia, and whisked him into protective custody to guard him from public fury.

A man charged with deliberately starting one of the wildfires that killed a total of more than 180 people in Australia had to be taken into protective custody to guard him from angry victims today.

Police are questioning a man on suspicion of arson in Australia’s wildfires.

Survivors from Australian towns razed by the worst wildfires in the country’s history returned to their homes for the first time today to be confronted by utter devastation.

A man has been seriously injured in a crash in Donegal.

A man was shot and left for dead on a remote mountain in Co Donegal after being attacked by suspected drug dealers.

A man in his late 20s was in a critical condition in hospital today after being shot and left for dead.

Even before George Washington’s death at Monmouth Park on Saturday night there had been little cheer for the Irish or British raiders from a Breeders’ Cup card that produced 11 American winners out of 11.

Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense is set to travel to Pimlico on Wednesday as he chases victory in the second leg of the prestigious Triple Crown.

Doug O’Neill is delighted with the condition of Lava Man ahead of the Breeders’ Cup Classic – but understands why he is only third favourite.

An elderly woman was found dead following a house fire in the Churchill area of Letterkenny, Co Donegal earlier today.

TÁNAISTE Mary Harney last night rejected fresh accusations of announcing 2,600 "phantom" jobs to win seats for the Government before the last general election.