Head of Irish Catholic Church under pressure over his handling of allegations against paedophile priest.

Cardinal Sean Brady has vowed to stay on as he attempted to distance himself from a secret inquiry into one of Ireland’s most dangerous paedophiles.

Tánaiste accuses left-wing campaigners of employing “lunatic economics” for saying Ireland could do without the euro.

Etihad Airways has confirmed it has acquired a small stake in Aer Lingus.

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has accused the Fianna Fáil leader of an outrageous attack after he said his party was guilty of prolonging suffering across the island.

A van bomb abandoned near Newry could have caused substantial damage and major loss of life.

Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness has given his clearest signal to date that he is willing to meet the Queen.

The priest who accidentally showed pornographic images to parents in a Tyrone primary school is to leave the area.

In its sixth bailout review, the troika said Ireland remains on track with its agreed recovery targets.

A special ceremony took place in Ireland yesterday to commemorate Anzac Day.