WorldDignity for mother and unborn babyA Dublin court has ruled in a landmark decision that a clinically brain-dead pregnant woman's life support machine be switched off.27 Dec 04:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Irish legend tips ABs for CupBrian O'Driscoll, the former Ireland and Lions midfielder, believes the All Blacks will win next year's World Cup because of their much higher skill factor relative to other nations.23 Dec 04:00 PM
World'Walter Mitty' con artist deportedShe duped Irish and Canadian authorities with horrific tales of being a child sex abuse victim. Now a 26-year-old Aussie is being sent back home.07 Dec 07:43 PM
TravelIreland: A bit of blarney in the Emerald IsleDrop into any pub in Ireland and you'll not stay a stranger very long, Bruce Morris discovers.01 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelTipperary: It's a long, long way to the truthThe real story about the song of wartime longing turns out to have a more earthy meaning, Peter Calder discovers.02 Oct 11:00 PM
BusinessEx-wife loses Irish country estate fightThe ex-wife of a struck-off Papakura lawyer - who fled NZ during a SFO probe - is unable to bring a claim here to establish her stake in an Irish country estate.03 Sep 06:22 AM
BusinessBig banana deal in jeopardyA $611 million unsolicited takeover proposal for Chiquita Brands could lead to the scrapping of its pending merger with Irish competitor Fyffes.12 Aug 04:20 AM
EnergyIrish dream of 'black gold' fades to sinking shares for finderIreland finally struck offshore oil, or so it seemed in 2012. But two years on, the company behind the find still hasn't found a partner to develop the oil field.31 Jul 04:30 AM
BusinessJameson sets Jack Daniel's target amid Irish whiskey revivalJameson Irish Whiskey has staked its future in a new distillery. It hopes it will double sales to compete with the world's biggest whiskey brands, such as Jack Daniel's.23 Jun 02:30 AM
TaxMedtronic biggest yet to renounce US tax citizenshipMedical device maker Medtronic, is poised to become the biggest firm to escape the US tax system by shifting its incorporation abroad.17 Jun 03:04 AM
TaxEU watchdog investigating tax breaks from Apple to StarbucksTax breaks for Apple, Starbucks and Fiat are under investigation in a clampdown on special treatment for companies.12 Jun 02:20 AM
BusinessTech startups replace bankers as Dublin begins revivalDublin's economic revival starts at places like 23 William Street South. The old building is filled with tech startups in a city once dominated by bankers and real-estate agents.11 Jun 07:00 AM
WorldUnmarried mums' homes investigated after 800 bodies foundThe Irish government is launching a full-scale investigation into controversial Catholic homes for unmarried mothers, following revelations that up to 800 infants died in one such institution over a 35-year period.10 Jun 08:20 PM
TravelBar/fly: DublinIn Dublin, Ewan McDonald settles into the front-parlour of Irish folk music.05 Jun 03:00 AM
WorldHundreds of children's bodies in graveNearly 800 young children are believed to be buried in a mass grave beside a former home for unwed mothers in Ireland.03 Jun 11:30 PM
TravelFive top Irish road trip stopsMegan Singleton finds the best of Ireland on a road trip around the Emerald Isle.14 May 03:00 AM
WorldGerry Adams slams 'sinister' arrestGerry Adams hit out at the “old guard” in the Northern Ireland police force after four days in custody for questioning about a notorious IRA murder in 1972.04 May 08:54 PM
LifestyleSinging priest shocks wedding (+vid)A priest shocked a couple and their wedding guests in Ireland when he gave a powerful surprise rendition of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, complete with re-worked lyrics.10 Apr 03:39 AM
WorldLesbian penguins pair offAn aquarium in Ireland has welcomed what is believed to be one of the world's only lesbian penguin couples, after keepers observed two females exhibiting courting behaviour.03 Apr 07:01 PM
TravelIreland: For the love of the gameIn the south of Ireland, the sport of hurling is the focus of a community's sense of itself, writes Peter Calder.18 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandSt Patrick: The real storyArm yourself with the following surprising facts about St Patrick Day's namesake to impress your companions.17 Mar 05:46 AM
New ZealandSt Pat's Day: 10 Irish influences on NZSt Patrick's Day is time to enjoy all things Irish, so today we're looking at the influence of the Irish on New Zealand - it's far greater than a once-a-year celebration.17 Mar 03:00 AM
TravelFive top castles to holiday atLive like the royals did - if only for a night. Lynn O'Rourke Hayes scopes out cool castles.09 Mar 08:30 PM
TravelIreland: The walls hatred builtGraham Reid feels the impact of grand gestures at Ireland's infamous Jealous Wall.19 Feb 11:00 PM
TravelFive top things to do in DublinMegan Singleton reveals her spoon skills in a quest to find five things to do in Dublin.19 Feb 02:00 AM
RugbyRugby: Ireland in unfamiliar territory without O'GaraSomething will not seem quite right when the Six Nations kicks off this weekend. After 14 straight seasons of combat, Ronan O'Gara will be missing - and he is not about to deny he will miss it something rotten.29 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldMan admits trying to eat victim's heartAn Italian man charged with murdering his Irish landlord after an alleged row over a game of chess told police he had cut open his victim and tried to eat his heart.13 Jan 07:11 PM
WorldDispute over chess move led to murder - policeAn Irish man has been knifed to death in a frenzied attack over a late night chess game, detectives believe.12 Jan 07:49 PM
New ZealandViolent offender to be deportedA violent Irishman will be escorted on a 14-hour deportation flight by the Queenstown police officer whose genitals he squeezed during a drunken confrontation.28 Nov 08:34 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Irish connection crucial for CaneIreland as an opponent hold a special significance for Sam Cane.19 Nov 08:30 PM
