Queen Elizabeth II joins the realm of questionable statues

Shallow Waters by Joe Laverty

Photographer Joe Laverty's Shallow Waters project tells the story of Lough Neagh, of how myth and tradition sit alongside heavy industry.

Anthony Ryans - Inside Galway’s oldest department store. Photographs: Bryan O'Brien

In pictures: The National Ploughing Championships 2026

Olivia Nash, from Dublin, wins the National Brown Bread Baking Competition final held at the National Ploughing Championships. Video: Alan Betson

Dr John Murphy was speaking to Jen Hogan for the Conversations with Parents podcast.

Bernice Harrison was speaking to Climate and Science Correspondent, Caroline O'Doherty, for the In the News podcast.

A three-week nationwide distribution programme will see approximately 2.2 million households ‘Be Emergency Ready’. Video: Niamh Browne

Certified financial planner, Kevin Elliott, was speaking to Aideen Finnegan for the Better with Money podcast.

Certified financial planner, Kevin Elliott, was speaking to Aideen Finnegan for the Better with Money podcast.