Search for Disappeared monk ends without success 

A search for a former monk abducted and killed by the IRA more than 40 years ago has ended without success.

Ulster Rugby fans rule out protest over sacking of Jackson and Olding 

An official Ulster Rugby fans group has ruled out a protest against the sacking of rape acquitted stars Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding.

Campaigners urge debate on ‘barbaric’ reality of abortion before referendum 

Ireland needs to have an honest discussion about the “barbaric” reality of abortion ahead of next month’s referendum, anti-abortion campaigners have said.

Varadkar praises journalists’ reporting of alleged data breach at INM 

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has commended journalists at Independent News & Media for “not allowing their independence to be compromised” amid controversy over an alleged data breach.

Taoiseach: Alleged data breach ‘very significant threat to freedom of our press’ 

An alleged data breach within Independent News and Media represents a very significant threat to freedom of the press in Ireland, the Taoiseach has warned.

Facebook to target ‘dark ads’ ahead of the abortion referendum 

Facebook will launch transparency tools in Ireland on April 25 targeting “dark ads” ahead of the abortion referendum.

Strikes on Syria risk wider conflict, says Russian ambassador to Ireland 

Missile strikes on Syria at the weekend were an “act of aggression” which risk causing the outbreak of a wider conflict, a Russian diplomat has said.

Varadkar leads tributes as Irish country music star Big Tom McBride dies aged 81 

The funeral of the Irish singer Big Tom McBride will be held on Friday.

Ulster Rugby star tells of team’s ‘sadness’ over Jackson and Olding’s departure 

A former teammate of sacked Ulster Rugby stars Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding has said the team is saddened by their exit.

Varadkar leads tributes after giant of Irish country music dies at 81 

Irish premier Leo Varadkar has led tributes to a “giant” of country music who has died aged 81.

Footballer Darron Gibson facing jail after new drink-drive case 

Republic of Ireland footballer Darron Gibson has been told he faces jail after admitting a second drink-drive charge in less than three years.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar leads tributes to giant of country music who dies aged 81 

Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has led tributes to a “giant” of country music who has died aged 81.

Drink-drive footballer crashed into parked cars when three times over limit 

Republic of Ireland footballer Darron Gibson was three times over the drink-drive limit when he smashed his Mercedes 4×4 into parked cars on St Patrick’s Day, a court has heard.

INM tries for 'knockout' on watchdog 

Independent News & Media (INM) is taking a legal action in a bid to deal a "knockout blow" to the appointment of inspectors in the Irish Republic to investigate corporate governance issues.

Man who died in Dublin A&E 'went unnoticed for 12 hours' 

A man found dead in a Dublin hospital's waiting area was slouched over in a chair for nearly 12 hours, according to his heartbroken family.

Footballer Darron Gibson to appear in court charged with drink-driving 

Republic of Ireland footballer Darron Gibson is appearing in court charged with drink-driving following a St Patrick’s Day crash.

Denis O'Brien accuses Irish corporate watchdog of leaking details 

Businessman Denis O'Brien has accused Ireland's director of corporate enforcement of leaking details of his application to have inspectors appointed to Independent News and Media.

Ulster Rugby boss denies money was factor in sacking of acquitted pair 

Money did not drive the decision to sack rugby stars Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding, the head of Ulster Rugby has told the Press Association.

Van Morrison joins Robert Plant on BluesFest line-up in Dublin 

Van Morrison will perform on the same bill as former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant at BluesFest 2018 in Dublin.

Former Arlene Foster adviser ‘should have dug deeper’ into RHI detail 

A former special adviser to DUP leader Arlene Foster has said he “should have dug deeper” into the details of the ill-fated renewable heat incentive (RHI) scheme.

Shire offloads oncology business to French firm for 2.4 billion US dollars 

Pharmaceutical giant Shire has agreed to sell its oncology business to French firm Servier for 2.4 billion US dollars (£1.68 billion), ahead of a potential takeover offer by Japan’s Takeda.