Ireland is preparing to say goodbye to one of its greatest ever writers this weekend, Seamus Heaney.

People have been gathering all day at Dublin's Mansion House to sign the book of condolences in memory of those killed in the London bombings.

A Book of Condolences is to be opened today at Dublin's Mansion House for Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.

Dublin City Council will host Dublin: European City of the Entrepreneur 'The Next Generation' Exhibition in Dublin's Mansion House today.