Former justice minister Dermot Ahern has said he is surprised that the radicalisation of Irish Islamic State bride Lisa Smith did not ring alarm bells, given that she began the process while serving in the army.

Jackie Healy-Rae rarely spoke in the Dáil, but was heard loud and clear in the corridors of power, says Donal Hickey <

THIS year’s crop of mince pies yielded not just one or two, but three worthy winners of our gold star.