The Northern Ireland beauty spot is officially the world’s hottest destination after coming top of the list of global regions in the Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel List 2018.

Martin O’Neill probably had the best quote on the size of Ireland’s play-off challenge before he even learned the identity of his team’s opponents in Zurich yesterday.

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Estonia at a Digital Summit looking at cyber security.

A post-Brexit transition period should be “as long as necessary” and potentially up to four years, the Foreign Affairs minister has said.

Daniel McConnell reports on Leo Varadkar’s meeting with Theresa May in Downing Street. 

EU states could have lost €5.4bn in tax revenues from Google and Facebook between 2013 and 2015, according to a report of the EU politician responsible for a corporate tax reform that could raise the tax bill for online mega companies.

More focus must be put on measures to help farmers better manage risks under the Common Agricultural Policy.

Official confirmation that Kevin O’Connor has become Simon Grayson’s last signing as Preston North End manager now gives way to speculation about who the Cork City player – as well as his teammate Sean Maguire and fellow League of Ireland exports Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle – will be playing under at Deepdale next season.

Cork City have been to the Baltics before on European football expeditions in Latvia and Lithuania but this evening’s Europa League first round qualifier here in the coastal resort town of Parnu is a first for the club.

Video replays took centre stage as Spain beat France 2-0 in a friendly at the Stade de France.

Republic of Ireland Euro 2016 opponents Sweden and Italy began their build-up to this summer’s tournament with disappointing results on a busy night of international friendlies.

Let us transport you back to primary school geography when knowing the most capitals in the class was a much sought after accolade.

None of the teams striving to make France in these play-offs really deserve their passage to Euro 2016, writes Brendan O’Brien

As Ireland’s selection problems mounted last night, skipper Robbie Keane emphasised that traditional traits can still overcome the technical nous of Bosnia-Herzegovina to book him an international swansong in France next year.

Bernard-Henri Lévy finds extreme danger in a ‘fifth column’ of Western supporters who slavishly endorse every move by the Russian president.

There was no joy for Mark English in the 800m final at the European U23 Athletics Championships in Tallinn with the Donegal star finishing 8th in 1:50.42.

Mark English has vowed not to allow his disappointing 800m performance at last night’s Cork City Sports meet affect his European U23 championships gold medal bid.

Double European medallist Mark English will look to etch his name into the rich history of The Cork City Sports at the CIT stadium in Bishopstown this evening.

Join the Oireachtas and see the world… new figures show that the spend by TDs and senators on overseas travel last year increased from €218,799 to €230,313.

The absence of an athletics track at University College Dublin isn’t making life any easier for an athlete who hopes to break Derval O’Rourke’s senior Irish hurdle records in the near future.

Roy Hodgson wants to hold clear-the-air talks with Brendan Rodgers after the pair's conflict took another twist yesterday.

Roy Hodgson wants to hold clear the air talks with Brendan Rodgers after the pair’s conflict took another twist yesterday.

Rio Ferdinand has come out in defence of Raheem Sterling after the Liverpool youngster only started on the bench for England's Euro 2016 qualifier with Estonia.

England manager Roy Hodgson thinks Brendan Rodgers should consider resting Raheem Sterling if he believes the Liverpool teenager is in danger of suffering burnout.

Lashing out at Russia, President Barack Obama has cast Moscow’s aggression in Ukraine as a threat to peace in Europe.

Irish 400m hurdles record holder Thomas Barr (Ferrybank) will headline an Irish team of 45 athletes at the European Team Championships 1st League in Tallinn, Estonia this weekend.

Athletics Ireland have confirmed that an Irish athlete Steven Colvert has been tested for a banned substance.

Ireland has a higher homicide rate than most of our European neighbours, according to a UN report.

THE cruises sector of the global travel industry has been defying recessionary trends and growing non-stop, with average annual growth of 9%.

Battling the rising tide of cyber crime demands a local, national and global response, but above all common sense, writes Kyran FitzGerald.

Robin van Persie struck an injury-time penalty as The Netherlands maintained their unbeaten record in World Cup qualifying with a last-gasp draw in Estonia tonight.

A man pretending to be South Korean pop star Psy has gate-crashed the Cannes Film Festival, partying with the stars and dancing on French TV.

Academic and musician Maria Minerva is edging closer to the mainstream, writes Don O’Mahony

Whether popularised by the ancient Egyptians, St Boniface, or Dickens, it’s not festive until the tree’s up, says John Daly

Liam Mackey reflects on the memorable moments, on and off the pitch, from Ireland’s Euro 2012 qualifying campaign

Oh, and not forgetting nightmares too. It’s all up for grabs for ireland at Euro 2012, says football correspondent Liam Mackey

Find out some more about the decisive who could make or break dreams.

Cunningham has just completed a Sport and Recreation college course.

In the canon of Jason McAteer stories, the one about the credit card is still king.

The days of chauffeur-driven cars and Ferrero Rocher chocolate delights are over for Ireland’s ambassadors.

Ryanair is cutting five routes out of Edinburgh Airport.

European governments are considering cutting interest rates on emergency loans to Greece and using contributions from the European Central Bank to plug a new financing gap in the second bailout programme for Athens, two people familiar with the discussions said.