The drive to find a vaccine to combat the coronavirus is well underway. Several large pharmaceutical and smaller biotech companies are working on making new antibodies, drugs and vaccines to combat the coronavirus disease but lack of funds may yet get in the way, writes John Whelan.

How to stockpile kindness: Our initial reaction to the first global pandemic in over a century has been individualism but it’s reassuring to remember that actually, we humans are programmed for kindness.

Drug-makers are working as quickly as possible to develop a vaccine to combat the rapidly spreading coronavirus, which has infected more than 100,000 people worldwide.

Parades in Boston, Seattle, and LA have been cancelled, meaning one of the biggest revenue generating days for bars will be curtailed, write Matthew Townsend and Angelica LaVito

Companies around the globe have been asking staff to work from home as they work to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and reduce its impact on global business.

Martin Hayes doesn’t like to stand still. The fiddle virtuoso from East Clare has made it a hallmark of his career to seek out creative ideas from beyond his musical tradition.

Sean Davis of Enterprise Ireland looks at the success of Irish firms employing 106,000 people in the US.

Wood and turf smoke is just as bad for human health as coal smoke.

As Foo Fighters get ready to rock Dublin, Ed Power traces Dave Grohl’s journey from the wreckage of Nirvana to fronting another of the biggest rock bands on the planet. It’s a tale that also has a surprising Irish twist

Aer Lingus has announced special Autumn fares to North America.

There are better ways to deal with drug possession (for personal use) than putting the person behind bars.

Willie Walsh, the boss of airline conglomerate IAG, which owns Aer Lingus, said that airports will have to cut charges they levy airlines and that Cork Airport’s financial health will not be harmed if they do so.

Amazon faces a full-blown EU probe as the region’s competition chief Margrethe Vestager prepares for a summer finale to her five-year crackdown on US technology giants.

Amazon faces a full-blown EU probe as the region’s competition chief Margrethe Vestager prepares for a summer finale to her five-year crackdown on US technology giants.

For many decades, Irish families, especially the ambitious bourgeoisie kind, regarded it a badge of honour if a son or a daughter committed to a religious life.

Researchers at University College Cork are exploring the use of dogs in the justice system to help children who have been the victims of child sexual abuse.

As Game of Thrones reaches its finale, it marks a season where women finally took centre stage – right down to the extras. Keelin Riley meets three Irish women who took part in the epic battle of Winterfell G

I’ve tried the whole ‘just do your bit’ approach; the recycling, the reusing, the reducing meat consumption, the Keep Cup, and the avoiding of single-use plastics and polyester clothing, writes Joyce Fegan.

“Don’t get me wrong,” sighed a favourite old colleague as we balefully examined United’s dim final-week prospects yesterday morning. “I’m still glad Ole’s at the wheel. It’s just that he’s driving a sodding clown car.”

A new company, Opera Workshop is establishing itself as a focal point for local singers and musicians interested in experimenting with the genre.

Russell Wilson is understood to have become the highest-paid player in NFL history after signing a new four-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks.

The chief executive of Norwegian Air has met with Boeing executives to discuss the 737 Max crisis that has grounded a tenth of its fleet.

Kurt Cobain’s progressive politics were striking for the time but have been eclipsed by the tragedy of his suicide, writes Ed Power

Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s fear that cities inspire people to pursue their own interests at the expense of others is as relevant now as it was in the 18th century, and this is particularly evident in the food system, writes Raj Patel

Sarah Dolan was raised in her family’s music venue in Limerick, and is intent on reviving the memory of the ‘Hibernian Prima Donna’, writes Cathy Desmond.

The musical tells the true story of 7,000 air passengers stranded in Newfoundland, Canada during the wake of 9/11.

Schools, hospitals and governments have quickly embraced Amazon as a source of supplies, propelling the company’s three-year-old business platform into a €8.6bn-plus annual enterprise.

When I showed my aunt Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, she said: “It’s all Greek to me.”

While the Irish economy is performing very strongly on the surface, it is clear on closer examination that the country does have a significant concentration risk.

Football’s back! Which, incidentally, is something you only say if you enjoy deliberately trolling League of Ireland fans.

The husband of the American woman who lost her life while cycling in the Gap of Dunloe in Co Kerry last year said the road signage he called for after her death has still not been erected.

The autumn/winter collection for luxury fashion retailer Brown Thomas is vibrant and dynamic with nostalgic references underpinning 107 strong looks. 

Indiependence (Aug 3-5) in Mitchelstown has revealed its day-to-day lineup.

Women’s sports leagues are banding together for the first time with a new initiative: SheIS.

And there's a LOT.

So-called “sin taxes” on soft drinks, alcohol, and tobacco, could be a powerful tool for combating rising rates of chronic disease worldwide, researchers claim.

Visible community policing, supporting victims of crime, and better training for gardaí are among the key recommendations made to the Policing Commission by the public and organisations.