Ireland’s only living Nobel scientist honoured at alma mater, Trinity College

When Heather met Jim at the ploughing

Presidential candidates Heather Humphreys and Jim Gavin hugged and exchanged pleasantries when they met at the National Ploughing Championships.

President Higgins suggests Israel should be excluded from the UN

While attending the Ploughing Championships President Higgins spoke about Gaza, suggesting Israel should be excluded from the UN. Video: Ronan McGreevy

Presidential candidates join the crowds at the ploughing

Presidential candidates Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys joined the thousands who attended the Ploughing Championships. Video: Dan Dennison

Screen idol Robert Redford dies at 89

The actor, director and activist Robert Redford has died at the age of eighty-nine at his home in Utah.

Trump announces deadly US strike on another alleged Venezuelan drug boat

US president Donald Trump said the United States had carried out a strike on a second Venezuelan boat he claimed was transporting drugs

'Adolescence' and 'The Pitt' dominate the Emmys

'The Pitt' and 'Adolescence' were the big winners at the Emmys with 'Adolescence' star Owen Cooper making history as youngest-ever winner in his category.

Heather Humphreys launches her presidential bid, vowing 'to take Aras to the people'

Launching presidential bid for Fine Gael, Heather Humphreys used her speech designed to introduce herself more widely to voters. Video: Chris Maddaloni