Political year in review: 12 months of political upheaval but defined by ‘Grace’ and Brexit

Enda Kenny bowed out as Gerry Adams made plans to follow, all amid myriad scandals from banks to whistleblowers. It was a tumultuous year, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

At the end of a truly turbulent year in Irish politics, we have seen a new generation take the reins of the country, a major Brexit hurdle successfully overcome, and a shock general election averted at the last minute. Here are just some of the major moments of 2017 which dominated the news agenda.