Most damaging fallout of sit-it-out strategy was five months in maximum-security jail

In total, 15 Irish players have been handed a first cap in Australia for tour next month

Dubliner presided over period of strong growth for championship

Ireland’s bid director says country will relentlessly pursue right to host tournament

World Rugby’s Technical Review group rank Ireland last in five of the six hosting criteria

Artisan meat chain hungry to grow under ownership of Dunnes Stores

Move is part of defence of Peter Curistan’s multi-million pound action against IBRC

The former Anglo boss has been acquitted in court again following a ‘biased’ investigation

Former banker has been in out of the courts for almost a decade

Movie stuntman to the stars and last resident of Omey island

Two-and-a-half-year sentence over €8m loan fraud to run alongside earlier jail term

Offaly rescue a draw against IT Carlow as Wexford and Laois both enjoy big wins

Former director of lending at Anglo Irish Bank was due to go on trial next month

Format follows Pro12 with one caveat - team that wins Grand Slam gets three extra points

New system will be introduced on a trial basis in 2017, and then reviewed post tournament

‘The best piece of business advice I got was to stop stressing the things I could not control’

Decision to go ahead with Saturday’s game at Thomond Park still to be made

A fresh food offering in Dunnes; dining with the stars at Itsa; and say goodbye to Thornton’s

The latest food news from around the country

Hannan Meats first company to win top prize for a second time as Dunnes Stores sticky toffee pudding takes Republic of Ireland award

Over 600 products take top honours in blind-tasting competition

Despite the costs of the recent Anglo trial, society has no choice but to prosecute such cases

Former chairman Sean FitzPatrick, former chief executive David Drumm and former executive Pat Whelan are all due before the courts

Production of ‘Lost in Yonkers’ by Neil Simon also wins best director and best stage setting

From a hot smoky barbecue restaurant in Cork to tip top Tipperary fare and a Sligo trail

Company intends to buy two firms from family business of Tipperary butcher Pat Whelan

Lawyers for former banker call extradition case ‘curious’ coming in run-up to elections

The quality of food at the Picnic has always been top-notch, and this year’s festival offering is bigger than ever

Decision taken after Tom Browne failed to provide witness statement

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern asked to appear on July 16th, before former Anglo executives

Barbecues, bread and butchery – they may be clichéd “dad foods”, but we don’t know a man who would turn his nose up at a food-based gift this Father’s Day. Here are some tasty ideas

Last year was the first year in four that there was no growth in online daily deals revenues

Madigan’s of Kilkenny’s gentle rosé veal; butchery in Avoca; slow-cooking tips

Analysis: Irish authorities frustrated in attempts to draw Drumm into Anglo inquiries

Willie McAteer and Pat Whelan accused over alleged fraudulent loan of over €8m

McAteer and Whelan served with books of evidence at Dublin District Court

Willie McAteer and Pat Whelan were served with books of evidence today at Dublin District Court

Family asks court for information from criminal case for use in upcoming civil action

Judge concludes hearing saying: ‘Thank you gentlemen. Enjoy your community service’

CFDs hastened the demise of Anglo Irish Bank and now they’re regaining popularity