The Government has shown its true colours with its cynical inheritance tax stunt

Osborn Best Irabor to go on trial over alleged careless driving linked to death of Mary White (55)

The springtime mushroom can be used in a barley risotto or served with a fried duck egg and asparagus

Wreath-laying among events to honour people who held on to town for four days

Seanad can hold up legislation for 90 days

Anlaysis: Although first count results can be overturned, it is still a rare development

Party profile: Polls suggest Fianna Fáil could win up to 30 seats

Half of the candidates listed a local issue as a top three priority

Cork pair share Sportswoman of the Year award following another outstanding year

GAA, soccer and rugby followers certainly have lots to choose from this Christmas

Tale of drink, drugs and the Dubs secures inaugural award for ex-player John Leonard

Autobiography by former Dublin substitute goalkeeper John Leonard bags inaugural prize

Minister of State urges householders who have complaints to contact An Post

Mary White criticises delay in introducing BreastCheck for older women

The best feet put forward at think-ins were first steps in Coalition’s journey to polling day

Dublin Fine Gael stalwart received highest vote of any female candidate in 2011 election

How about free primary education instead of a cut in inheritance tax?

Quick Jack takes the Hurdle as Alex Butler claims the honours off the track

Alex Butler won the prize worth over €10,000 for her one-shoulder red dress

Fianna Fáil claims anti-Dublin bias, but Labour says inheritance perpetuates inequality