Families of deserters left shunned 

A man who was the son of a deserter has spoken of the stigma attached to his childhood, saying he grew up in Ireland an outcast.

Belfast rapist who hid from police is located 

A Belfast rapist who had fled to Donegal in breach of the conditions of his release has been located.

Retail jobs saved after rent deals 

More than 750 jobs have been saved after two major retailers successfully struck cheaper rent deals.

TV gardener helps transform site 

Celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin has helped volunteers transform wasteland at a Dublin homeless shelter into an urban oasis.

Children in care school study urged 

The Ombudsman for Children has criticised the lack of any data into educational outcomes of youngsters in care.

New bishop weighs into abortion row 

Ireland's newest and youngest Catholic bishop has used his appointment to weigh into the abortion controversy.

Car driver killed in bus collision 

A motorist was killed when his car was in collision with a bus carrying more than 20 passengers.

Video: Irishman shot in leg by Israeli forces in Silwad 

Soldiers vindicated after 70 years 

Irish soldiers who were blacklisted and shunned for joining the British Army to fight Nazi Germany have been vindicated after almost 70 years.

Irish film legend Maureen O'Hara decides to stay in US 

Hollywood legend Maureen O'Hara (92) has decided to stay in the United States.

Belfast rapist Joseph McCabe hides from patrolling Donegal locals as burglar friend flees 

An on-the-run burglar has fled and his rapist friend remains in hiding after groups of locals began patrolling a town where residents are living in fear.

Husband calls for inquest into how his wife died days after giving birth 

A man whose wife died in hospital just days after giving birth has made an emotional plea for an inquest into her death.

Irish PM Enda Kenny hits back at Catholic Church threat to excommunicate TDs who voted for abortion legislation 

Taoiseach Enda Kenny hit back at the Catholic hierarchy's threat of excommunication for TDs who vote for the abortion legislation.

Irish government finally brings in amnesty for deserters who fought Nazis 

Thousands of Irish soldiers who deserted the Irish Defence Forces during World War II to fight on the Allied side against the Germans will receive an official amnesty and apology from the Irish government this afternoon.

Josef Pavelka friend: Four of my friends have now died from drink - I don't want to be the fifth 

The best friend of the homeless Czech man found dead at the weekend said he was his fourth friend to die from drinking too much alcohol "and I don't want to be the fifth".

Soldiers pardon 'helps make amends' 

A pardon to thousands of Irish soldiers who joined the British to fight Nazi Germany will help make amends for the shameful way they were treated after the Second World War, Justice Minister Alan Shatter said.

Tourism boost from St Patrick's Day 

Around 140,000 people visited Ireland for the St Patrick's Day festivities this year, new figures have revealed.

On-the-run woman 'in Republic' 

A woman on the run from police in Northern Ireland after jumping bail on fraud charges more than two years ago could be living in the Republic, police have revealed.

Woman charged with fraud goes on the run from police 

A woman in her sixties has absconded after being charged with fraud.

Man questioned over drugs and gun 

Detectives are questioning a man over the seizure of drugs and a gun.