The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

Octogenarian and child of five among adopted children or parents applying for unrestricted access to early years data

Former FAI chief Delaney returned to Ireland from the UK to attend the funeral following Joan Delaney’s sudden death in the early hours of Monday

"We still have more work to do to close that gap"

E-scooters have become increasingly popular in Ireland and other EU countries

The four-day working week continues to gain momentum, with pilots taking place in the UK, Ireland, US, Canada and Australia. Over six-month periods between February and November, employees at participating businesses are working only 80% of their time but still receiving 100% of their salary and benefits.

Pictures of Love Island winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu have emerged - and the star looks almost unrecognisable as she pouts into the camera at the 2011 Miss Asia Pacific World pageant as Miss Ireland

The famous pals will get together for a round of golf at the ISPS Handa World Invitational next Wednesday

The number of people being diagnosed with skin cancer in Ireland is rising rapidly, with increases of up to 67% being expected in the next few years

The Union is to offer 43 contracts in total, a figure that includes current deals for 7s players, and comes as Gillian McDarby is appointed as Head of Women’s Performance and Pathways