Ex-Fine Gael TD Monica Barnes ‘open and optimistic’, funeral hears

Former Senator and TD had intended campaigning for repeal of Eight Amendment

Lansdowne still look the team to beat as Cork Con edge out Terenure

All-Ireland League: Buccaneers relegation confirmed after Garryowen loss

Jailed Barclays trader must pay £300,000 from Libor profits

Trader, who is serving a 5.5 year prison sentence for rigging Libor, must pay back nearly £300,000 in profits and legal costs that were considered proceeds from the crime

So much to admire in the rise of Exeter Chiefs

Tony Rowe and Rob Baxter have overseen the impressive progress of a model modern club

Political and family life of late Austin Deasy recalled

Fine Gael minister described as politician who delivered for his Waterford constituents

Bank of Ireland names new head for €4.4bn deals loan book

Peter Mullen to head unit that funds management buyouts and other leveraged deals

No farmer has lost payments over illegal fires, says Irish Wildlife Trust

A protest march against the destruction caused by out-of-control gorse fires is being organised in Kenmare, Co Kerry

Bank of Ireland tees up new sponsorship deal with Shane Lowry

Irish golfer prepares for US Masters with backing that will last until end of 2019

Man sues over tree-felling incident on farm

The 65-year-old was helping friend with 70ft tree but suffered severe crush injury

McGrath criticises Lowry’s ‘solo run’ hospital announcement

Tipperary TD says nothing has been approved for Clonmel facility

Former Barclays traders sentenced to up to 6½ years for Libor rigging

Judge says men had abused their position of trust

Former Barclays traders sentenced to six years for Libor rigging

High-profile 11-week trial found traders conspired to rig global benchmark interest rates

James Reilly expected among Taoiseach’s Seanad appointments

Former ministers Paudie Coffey and Jimmy Deenihan also thought to be named

Taoiseach may appoint Averil Power to the Seanad

Enda Kenny can select 11 candidates for Upper House and will choose some ex-FG TDs

1916 centenary: Remembering the ‘short lives and big dreams’

Former presidents and taoisigh join Kenny, Higgins and host of dignitaries for ceremony

More desolation than anger among Tipperary Fine Gael faithful

In a constituency where Fine Gael suffered, many are resigned to a coalition future

Ex-Dunnes Stores worker awarded €315,000 over lift fall

Gerard Leo entitled to damages over injuries from fall while moving pallet, High Court rules

Ministers face struggle to hold on to Dáil seats

Minister for Transport fighting to retain seat in Dublin Central, which is now three-seater

Sixth broker cleared in Libor case, dealing blow to investigators

Darrell Read not guilty of helping convicted trader Tom Hayes to rig Libor

Shannon flood defences may breach EU habitat directives

Taoiseach to meet State agencies to discuss protection of 66 towns along river

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