Over 5,000 people have been conferred as new Irish citizens over the course of two days in Killarney, Co Kerry. Video: Dara Mac Dónaill

Thalidomide survivors met with politicians at Leinster House to mark 64 years since the drug's worldwide withdrawal. Video: Cian O'Connell/Dara Mac Dónaill

2,500 people gathered at the Hill of Uisneach in Co Westmeath for Manchán Magan’s month’s memorial and the scattering of his ashes. Video: Dara Mac Dónaill

Dealers and potential buyers from Ireland and further afield were in Birr this week for the Fine Arts and Antiques Fair

Connecting Artists exhibition showcases artists from neurodivergent community or with intellectual disabilities

Riders to the Sea and Macbeth come to the Mick Lally Theatre as part of Galway International Arts Festival

The front facade of an unoccupied cottage in Ranelagh has crumbled and fallen onto the street, obstructing a footpath. Video: Dara MacDonaill

The annual Bray New Year's Day charity swim, now in its 42nd year, has taken place in Co Wicklow. Video: Dara Mac Dónaill

A selection of Irish Times visual journalist Dara Mac Dónaill's photographs throughout the year and the story behind one of them

Hundreds of scarecrows from the four corners of Ireland and further afield compete in All-Ireland Scarecrow Championships

Irish Times photographer Dara Mac Dónaill got unique access to three production companies as they got ready for the festival

Laura Hutton, Dara MacDónaill, Alan Betson, Bryan O’Brien, Tom Honan and Nick Bradshaw share their favourite shots of the year

Lighting up your house with eye-catching Christmas decorations and then soliciting donations for charity is an essential winter activity for some householders

Recreation of battle the highlight of events commemorating 1798 rebellion

Photo gallery by Irish Times photographers