Analysis: Rugged topography and disadvantage of Border have reduced northwest’s economic growth

Large hinterland and strong job sectors give Sligo ‘latent capacity’, framework claims

Wild Geese: Philip McNamara, San Francisco-based vice-president at Voxpro, and kitesurfer

ITs around the country offer a diverse range of course options for students

Geraldine Lavelle lives in a care home after being paralysed in a collision in 2013

CAO’s ‘vacant places’ list shows dozens of courses which may still accept applicants

Results Helpdesk 2017: Many of you wrote to our expert guidance counsellors Brian Howard and Deirdre Garrett with queries, here is a selection of questions and answers

‘Drivers: check your mirrors and be conscious of other users on the roads’

Home front: interiors, design, people, events

Couple of leading counties to play under-21 teams in early-season competitions

Important there is full co-operation of EU member states on border controls, says MEP

Obituary: The librarian and mother of two was a committed and generous volunteer

There are other routes to third level if you didn’t get your choice of college offer

Niamh Brosnan, Loreto College, Cavan

Eithne Ní Chonghaile and David Dunphy met at a christening in Galway in 2004

Colleges and universities spend €1.5m in public funds annually on chaplains

One of the first big problems facing a new minister will be the issue that is being described by some as ‘the Irish Water of higher education’

IRA godfather who ruled south Armagh like Al Capone deserved reputation as ruthless

Galway lead throughout to beat Sligo while Roscommon thrash IT Sligo in Enfield

Interview: Wainwright’s desire to live stopped him from going the way of Kurt Cobain or Elliott Smith, and he has since found stability as a family man and opera composer