If victorious in the by-election on Friday, May 22, the Labour candidate will be the first woman of colour elected to Dáil Éireann

Every year, Weekend tasks Suzanne Harrington with looking at the year that's been and finding the good stuff. Did the world get any better in 2025? Are there reasons to feel hopeful in 2026?

She succeeds Michael D Higgins, who expanded the presidency’s political role – a feature Ms Connolly has said she will continue.

The three-day programme on the shores of Lough Derg features art installations, musical performances, expert speakers, and lunch designed by acclaimed chef Valentine Warner

Princess Anne described Áras an Uachtaráin as a 'nice spot'

Cardinals have begun meeting in Rome this morning for the first time since the pope's death to confirm the details of his funeral

St Patrick's Day brings out all sorts of ideas about what Irish identity means, but our humanitarian response remains at the core of who we are 

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed his new Cabinet, with a number of surprise appointments and demotions

It is anticipated that the President will return to Áras an Uachtaráin early next week

Meanwhile, Siptu and Cork Trades Council are calling on the Government to introduce laws to protect workers who boycott Israeli goods and services

China has been accused of 'crimes against humanity' in the Xinjiang region over its treatment of Uyghers and Muslims by Human Rights Watch

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has met with President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar as part of his two-day State visit to Ireland.

BreastCheck Programme Manager Suzanne Lynch said that access is one barrier for those availing of the screening programme and hopes that this new unit will address that issue.

In a statement, Ms Higgins reminded women of the importance of getting checked

In a statement this afternoon, Ms Higgins said that she underwent a successful procedure as part of continuing treatment for breast cancer

An 'Irish Examiner' reader suggests that proposals such as Galway County Council's plans concerning Lough Fingall SAC should be halted

Hail to the chiefs. This month saw the first rotation of the role of Taoiseach, 100 years after the Civil War. Daniel McConnell, Elaine Loughlin, Ciara Phelan, and Paul Hosford look back on some of the highlights and lowlights of the year gone by

Mr Varadkar's nomination was agreed on by the Dáil with 87 TDs voting in favour. 62 TDs voted no

Ms Higgins also said more community-based care needs to be made available

When I was pregnant, the resolve to "be healthier" strengthened. Increasing the water consumption and not letting seven hours pass between meals were top of the list — endeavours I'd historically failed at over the years.