Research Lives: Dr Sónia Negrão, assistant professor in plant sciences at UCD

Conor Pope discovers why the birds seem to be singing louder during the pandemic

Hard border would have a ‘deeply destructive’ impact on Ireland, Varadkar says

US vice-president’s support for British position on EU talks unexpected

Was Polish Count Pawel Strzelecki a spy for the British government?

Minister says falling attendances at meetings a sign of public perception of sport changing

Gsoc says it relies on media reports to learn of serious incidents involving gardaí

New laws are aimed mainly at combating domestic violence and protecting women

Joe McHugh should trust his instincts and make history a core Junior Certificate subject

Statue will honour 3,500 killed for defending human rights

Time to expunge other dated articles to create inclusive document

Late Salvadoran archbishop is to be canonised by Pope Francis on Sunday

Martin says aim is to ‘set out a realistic agenda for renewal’ of Catholic Church

Taoiseach spokesman says he is ‘committed’ to marking Armistice

DUP leader’s weak position has robbed her of a chance to reach out to nationalists

The symbolic all-Ireland posturing of SF’s 2011 campaign will heighten tensions in 2018

Northside neighbourhood festival offers programme of 100 weekend events

Limerick-native Michael Browne is the Chief of Safety and Security Services at the UN headquarters in New York

She may have been globally famous, but in Limerick she was one of the O’Riordans

Legislation initiated in the Seanad by Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daly

Before Leo Varadkar rushes off to the Áras, all sides should reach for the Constitution

Eighth Amendment vote and presidential election will both influence timing of the poll

The government and international community are allowing local activists to shoulder the burden of peace implementation without the critical, corresponding protections

London Letter: Praise as Mulhall moves from Brexit Britain to Trump’s America

Disabled rights activist, actor and journalist was a brilliant campaigner

Recall ‘those who did not come home while our dream of independence became a reality’

Faithful told that the late prelate ‘became archbishop at a difficult time in this diocese’

US president inadvertently rescues Taoiseach from embarrassing political faux pas

UK is committed to retaining a special bond with the Republic, even as we leave the EU

As the representative of the Irish people the President has a duty to put his opinions aside and represent the whole nation

I was lucky enough to attend Fidel’s 90th birthday party in August this year

Satire exaggerates to make a point but just serves to confirm prejudice

Irish State managed to alienate North just as Brexit made unification a real prospect

‘With ten minutes to go, I’d just about given up the ghost. And to think, I’d brought an extra pair of shoes with me as well for the post-match session’

Podcast also looks at Michael D Higgins’ presidency

Facing up to unpalatable truths in our history is part of accepting who we truly are

In change from previous practice, Ceann Comhairle will be chosen by secret ballot

The problem both Coalition parties face is that their core message is stability and continuity to keep the recovery going. Too much friction and that message could fray alarmingly.

Br Kevin Crowley says the people he sees every day have seen no difference