Irish citizen appeals for help to evacuate her elderly mother from Gaza
Sherin Alsabbagh, an Irish citizen living in Ballaghaderreen, is desperate to get her mother out of Gaza where despite having visa and papers, she can't leave.
Are you fit enough to join the Defence Forces?
Conor Capplis and Katie Mellett take the Defence Forces Induction Fitness Test consisting of push-ups, sit-ups and a 2.4 kilometre run. Video: Bryan O'Brien
Bryan O’Brien: This will be the year I put order on the chaos of my photo archive
A single image might capture the essence of a story, but a contact sheet shows the context and sequence of events before and after the chosen image
Community Archaeology Project excavates in St Anne's Park Raheny
A group of archaeologists have been busy excavating the site of the old St Anne's House in Raheny, north Dublin as part of a community archaeology initiative.
Helipad sits unused on top of west wing of Government buildings
A helipad installed on the roof of Government Buildings in 1990, when CJ Haughey was taoiseach, hasn't been used in a number of years. Video: Google Earth
New greenway opens up Dublin Port to cyclists and pedestrians
Dublin Editor Olivia Kelly cycles along the new two-kilometre-long Tolka Estuary Greenway in Dublin Port, which has just opened to the public.
Woman held captive by ISIS, speaks in Dublin
Shireen Khero, a member of the Yazidi ethnic community in Iraq, who was held by ISIS for over two and a half years, has spoken at a DFA event in Dublin.
Bangladesh Hindu community in Ireland hold protest in Dublin
Members of the Bangladesh Hindu community in Ireland have protested to highlight the treatment of their community and other minority groups in Bangladesh.
Thousands turn out in Dublin to honour Ireland’s Olympians
Team Ireland have been honoured with a civic reception in Dublin after their most successful Olympic Games in the state’s history, winning seven medals.
The beauty of Ireland’s lighthouses
Following our recent series exploring the many beautiful lighthouses across the island, we pick out some of our favourite photographs
New Guinness World Record created at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
A Guinness World Record for the most tin whistles played continuously for five minutes has been created at the Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Wexford.
Sculpture commemorating aid from Choctaw Nation during famine unveiled
A new sculpture has been unveiled at the National Famine Museum in Strokestown which commemorates the aid provided by the Choctaw Nation to Ireland.
‘Equality, anti-racism and human rights’: Sinn Féin launches international protection policy
Sinn Féin have launched an eight-page immigration policy document, which focuses mainly on the international protection system.
Historic O'Connell Tower in Glasnevin Cemetery re-launches to the public
The iconic O'Connell Tower in Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery has been re-launched to the public with a newly designed visitor experience.
Tent encampment cleared from Dublin's Charlemont Place
A number of tents have been cleared from Charlemont Place in Dublin 2 following an early-morning operation. Video: Bryan O'Brien