Michael Egan, who was originally from Roscommon, was a former detective sergeant who was shot during an 18 day long siege.

For many it may already be, and there are plenty of people who have been working throughout the holidays to keep things ticking over. Others went back to work this week and some are still enjoying the ...

An interim report from Operation Kenova found that more lives were probably lost than saved through the operation of agent ...

Speaking at a news conference with Netanyahu in Florida, Trump threatened to “eradicate” any attempt by Tehran to rebuild its ...

Karol Balfe shares the stories of two women living in the West Bank and writes that Ireland needs to honour its commitment to ...

Sajid Akram and his son Naveed allegedly killed 15 people in an ISIS-inspired attack targeting a Jewish festival on 14 ...

IN 1987 U2 were about to embark on the biggest tour held by any band in the United States that year and Irish diplomats were ...

Minister Darragh O’Brien says the EU Presidency is going to be a “massive event” for a period of six months and that ...

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IRELAND LOST MANY much-loved names this year. From activists, artists and sport stars to many famous others, here are some of ...

The Independent Ireland leader caught up with The Journal about how his party is getting on two years since formation.

WE SAY IT every year – there’s a brilliant 12 months ahead for Irish literature. But 2026 truly looks like it’s going to be a ...