Matt Murphy leaves an extraordinary legacy in and around Sherkin Island
Ella McSweeney on a thoughtful man who lived a determined and visionary life as a conservationist and educator
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Nine new Irish attractions to explore: Defying gravity, distilling views and waterway wonders
From giant sculpture trails in Tyrone to a hidden gem in Tipperary, there’s a wealth of new adventures throughout the country
Death announced of businessman Pat Dineen
Mr Dineen chaired Bord Gais and Bord na Mona, among other firms
Gardaí investigate stabbing on Cork street that leaves man with serious injuries
Man (30s) found lying on Wellington Road after suffering several stab wounds
Why are so many recipients of US Medal of Honor of Irish descent?
Donald Trump expressed surprise at the very high number of recipients having roots in Ireland – and it seems he may be on to something
‘A feeling of confidence that I might one day be president’ – An Irish Diary on George Francis Train
Businessman was an inveterate traveller and thought to be the inspiration for Phileas Fogg
St Patrick’s Day parades: Kabin Crew brings a spark to Cork while Limerick aims to become ‘more fun’
Belly dancers dazzle in Tullamore; Sharon Shannon leads the way in Galway; and Waterford marks its 1,111th anniversary
In pictures: St Patrick’s Day parades across the country
A selection of photographs from across the country of St Patrick's Day parades and celebrations
Ireland ‘incredibly important’ to Apple, Tim Cook tells Taoiseach
Letter from tech giant’s chief executive to Micheál Martin came against backdrop of concerns raised with in recent months about infrastructure
Nature-loving farmer buried on his own land after funeral service in his own church
Willie Kingston (82) farmed organically for decades, with his love of nature ensuring his hillside farm became a wildlife haven
St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin: What time does it start, where does it begin and is Dublin Bus running?
When does the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin start? And other questions answered
James Donovan obituary: Groundbreaking scientist who refused to be cowed by criminals
The founder of the State’s first forensic laboratory provided evidence in some of the most notorious cases in the history of the State
Nine times as many Irish properties on Airbnb as in long-term rental, charity says
Threshold voices concern about investment properties being tied up in lucrative holiday letting markets
What will €345,000 buy in Spain, Portugal, Sardinia, France and Cork?
A modern apartment in Alicante, a large house close to the beach in Moledo and more
Teenage girl claims two boys (13 and 15) raped her in car at Limerick race course
Boys claim sex with girl, who was 16 at the time, was consensual
Endangered monkey born at Fota Wildlife Park in Co Cork
Bright orange baby François' langur joins small family established as part of European endangered breeding programme
Student who died after fall from apartment complex remembered as talented young hurler
Funeral of Darragh McCarthy (21) from Midleton will take place on Saturday
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes disqualified from driving for two years after failed appeal
Five-time All-Ireland winner was clocked driving 155km/h and overtaking nine cars
Gardaí continue to question two men (40s) as part of inquiry into Real IRA activities
Gardaí search woodlands for weapons believed to be hidden by the Real IRA
Hong Kong group owns more than €58m in Irish properties
Group controlled by Dublin-based Yong Wu is part of wave of Chinese investment in property in the capital
Parkinson’s: ‘I know it will beat me in the end, but I’m going to make it wait’
Despite being diagnosed eight years ago, John O’Leary is refusing to let the neurological condition dominate his life
Tara Brandel: ‘I am always analysing power dynamics in performance. Who holds privilege? How is it expressed?’
The Croí Glan choreographer explains why she believes in the power of dance to be an agent of change
McDonald should tell Dáil what she knows about Sinn Féin TD’s arrest, says Michael Healy-Rae
Solicitor acting on behalf of Cllr Kenneth Collins says his client denies wrongdoing
‘One of the most important voices’: President Higgins leads tributes to marine environmentalist Matt Murphy
Murphy and his wife founded Sherkin Island Marine Station in 1975, one of the first such stations in Ireland
Roosters Piri Piri takeaway review: Spicy pleasures and an impressive steak
A piri piri-fuelled feast with a few fumbles in Dublin 6
Student in critical condition following fall from accommodation block in Cork
Eden Hall incident saw man (21) fall from an upper storey
How has ‘public squalor’ become so normalised in our towns and cities?
For a nation allegedly obsessed with property we care surprisingly little for it beyond its monetary value
Flying Enterprise complex in Cork hits the market at €5.3m
Landmark Leeside bar and surrounding city block offers substantial rental income and development potential
Ireland weather: February’s 11 sunless days matches 1969 record
Average February temperatures rose as Gale Force winds hit
Eimear Quinn: I suffer from that default of well-bred Catholic school girls, where we’re people pleasers
The Irish singer on being a model child, losing herself in the wildness of Ireland and having no regrets about not becoming a pop star
Property group PHP pays €22m for Laya health and wellbeing clinic in Cork
London-listed Primary Healthcare Properties hopes to double its portfolio of health centre buildings in the State
‘Why must we fight for our children’s basic rights?’ – Parents sleep out over lack of school places for pupils with special needs
McEntee says department doing ‘everything possible’ to help
Laochra Gael: Bríd Stack’s near-tragedy in Australian football movingly recalled in powerful TG4 documentary
Television: ‘This surge of pain shot up my head, down my back. I remember falling to the floor and just screaming,’ she says
Man (38) questioned by gardaí over death of woman (82) in Cork
Stella Nnadi died in hospital two days after being reportedly assaulted at home in Carrigaline
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