Organisers of a large scale event in Dublin tomorrow to mark 20 years since the State apology to victims of clerical child sex abuse and a decade on from the publication of the Ryan Report have said they "regret" a lack of consultation with many survivors over the schedule and related issues.

The Guinness Storehouse, the Cliffs of Moher, and Dublin Zoo had more than 1m visitors each last year as some of the country’s top attractions showed rising interest.

A new campaign aimed at increasing the number of blood and organ donors across Ireland is being rolled out.

Traditional visitor haven Kerry is faced with a major challenge to reach the top of the tourism ratings.