Heavy rain expected on Saturday while Sunday will be mainly bright and dry

It may feel as if the whole country is off to Stradbally this weekend, but what about the 4.6 million of us who aren’t? Here are some other events on around the country

Meal substitute entrepreneur Rob Rhinehart lives in a shipping container with no water

To celebrate International Women's Day, we've found an outstanding bunch of Irish women whose influence is felt around the world. Here are the women rising to the top of the previously male-dominated computer and technology industries

Aer Lingus College Football Classic will pit Boston College against Georgia Tech

Boston College and Georgia Tech to meet in high-profile college football season opener

Taoiseach reacting to group’s concerns over spring economic statement

Lawmakers tussle on NSA’s bulk phone collection before authority expires

A lack of oversight means that there are no controls over private firms

Annual financial report for 2014 shows capital netting more than the other combined 31 counties

Students who opted for a course which focused on Ireland as real-world case study are here to present their findings

Medical device invented by Galway-based firm has potential to revolutionise treatment for heart defects

Teaching is escaping the confines of the classroom. Will it leave us better educated or knowing very little and understanding far less?

Free online courses allow anyone, regardless of educational qualifications, to study whatever they like

Triggersmart founders confident of US funding for technology developed in Athlone