Galway man Liam Cullinane’s life had been one of adventure and physical activity, but one day all that came to an abrupt and horrifying halt

Simon Harris says Iranian deputy foreign minister was ‘full of anger’ in phone call with him

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: AIB buys back all its shares, while politicians tear strips off Children’s Health Ireland representatives in front of an Oireachtas committee

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

Meeting of high-level committee advising Government also hears of increase in number of people over 60 falling into homelessness

The case of Evan Fitzgerald has been referred to Fiosrú, the police ombudsman

Landlords will be classified as big or small for the first time under changes being proposed to Cabinet today

Shortfall of more than 2,300 homes on 12,930 goal, though affordable homes beat estimates in some measures

Donald Trump’s new tariffs could have huge economic impact on Ireland. Meanwhile political class focused only on speaking rights row.

Independent senator concerned Occupied Territories Bill will be ‘watered down’ following Donald Trump’s election

Opposition will be keenly watching outcome of Brussels meeting to respond to any new defence commitments

At least 50 employees of Government departments and their agencies on career break for five years or more

John McGuinness expected to be elected, but secret ballot injects uncertainty

Bilateral treaty with UAE signed by Helen McEntee in October, but arrangement not yet in place

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: End of Dáil fireworks brings spending and housing to the fore

After a year of two lost referendums, a taoiseach’s resignation and huge losses for government partners the Greens, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are returning to power

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up a Israel enters a war of words with Ireland

Growing up as part of The Pogues family, Shannon Murray, daughter of the band’s manager Frank Murray, explains how Fairytale of New York has a poignant meaning for her each Christmas

Seán Ó Feargháil intends to stand for position despite Micheál Martin recommending Fianna Fáil TDs support Independent

Gannon had claimed some journalists were only asking questions because they were interested in government special adviser jobs

Labour and Regional Independent group to decide on pursuing negotiations with two outgoing ruling parties