Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand freed by Hamas after 50 days of captivity in Gaza
Nine-year-old daughter of Dublin-born Thomas Hand was among 240 people taken hostage by Palestinian militants in Israel on October 7th
Tánaiste says ‘hard, practical work’ needed to reconcile communities
Fianna Fáil leader declines to say whether he believes he would see a united Ireland in his lifetime
Belfast Agreement ‘remains as relevant now as it has ever done’ – former NI secretary
James Brokenshire’s comments come as Sinn Féin describes Brexit as ‘not compatible’ with agreement
Flawed paradise: Catching the buzz of the real Jamaica
Beyond the reputation of poverty, murder and drug-dealing, Jamaica has a rich culture and vibrant people. It is like nowhere else on earth
Mark E Smith, lead singer of The Fall, dies aged 60
‘If it’s me and your granny on bongos, it’s the Fall,’ irascible singer once proclaimed
My Tour de France: attacking racing and a revolting mankini
Being able to get so close to the athletes is one of the most magical things about cycling
Get active: Cycling
Know your limits. Start easy rather than try to climb over the Wicklow Gap on day one
Life on the road as Rás team mechanic is no easy ride
It’s 12 to 14 hours each day of stress and terror and exhilaration all rolled into one
Flanders: cyclists grit your teeth for one hell of a ride
Bikes are the heartbeat of northern Belgium – from leisurely tours to the toughest of tests
What turned me into a weekend bike racer
It’s not all about the Tour de France for those who ride and race bicycles in Ireland
Sheep thrills: the hazards of cycling on rural roads
A cycle in Ireland’s beautiful countryside may be just magical but ignore its many dangers at your peril
If Batman rode a bike, it would be a Venge
Despite many design changes, the bicycle essentially remains a simple machine
Stunning image of surfer in Co Sligo up for major award
Photograph and video taken at Mullaghmore last October
‘Woe betide anyone who gets between a sub and a pizza slice’
Kilian Doyle, assistant news editor on his office eating habits
Former Fianna Fáil minister Joe Walsh dies aged 71
Cork politician was minister for agriculture during foot and mouth crisis in 2001