My debating days: By Michael D Higgins, Mary Harney, Dara Ó Briain and more
Debating taught me ‘to think quickly and speak slowly in unpredictable situations’
Debating taught me ‘to think quickly and speak slowly in unpredictable situations’
Not just players in Japan facing a stamina-sapping test as viewers prepare for long sit-in
When it comes to the showpiece of the world game, Ireland’s outhalf remains mired in regret
290-bed hostel in Dublin 1 came on the market in October
290-bed hostel being sold out of receivership
High Court appoints liquidators to Charleville Credit Union
High Court appoints BDO accountants as liquidators after application by Central Bank
Move follows decision by Central Bank to appoint liquidators to Charleville branch
Retail and business sectors in Co Cork town brace for impact of move by Central Bank
Public meeting hears of members’ ‘anger’ after liquidators appointed to credit union
Central Bank says it will refund union’s 12,000 members their €40m in savings
Mark McCall has played key role in helping build north London rugby powerhouse
Jim Hamilton later dampens down claims saying he got ‘carried away’ speaking about training exercise
JPDC sold site in Cork in 2007 to John F Supple whose debts agency took over
Playmaker carried off during USA game while Grant Gilchrist ruled out of World Cup
England have many fine athletes but too many poor decision makers. They are vulnerable to being confused
40 apartments, built in 2008, are fully let and command annual rent roll of €635,000
Vern Cotter names New Zealand-born flanker John Hardie in his final 31
Ireland coach has luxury of planning for team to peak for France in final pool game
Rory Hughes, John Hardie, Stuart McInally, Damien Hoyland and Willem Nel all claimed their first caps
Huge talent will be left behind as Joe Schmidt selects his top 31 for Rugby World Cup
Three leaked tries, 23 missed tackles, as Ireland come from behind three times to win
Mark McCall intends to ‘make life difficult’ for French side in third meeting this season
Argentina centre lands 55-metre effort after Fabrice Metz penalised on last play of the game in Paris
No more standing starts and forgetting about one-out carries should help Schmidt’s side past Scotland
Stuart Lancaster’s side very aware they can still figure in the championship hunt
Finn Russell returns to line-up for the penultimate clash at Twickenham
Leigh Halfpenny caps brilliant display with 16 points at Murrayfield
‘I am sure if you look at it you will see a lot of big errors before they score and that was frustrating’
Home side claim bonus point after Foley’s side put in limp performance at Allianz Park
Saracens home pitch one of the obstacles in next European Champions Cup clash
England outhalf Owen Farrell returns for the Premiership side ahead of Champions Cup clash
Entire development is at the intersection of Greenhills Road and Airton Road in D24
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices