Nine-year-old daughter of Dublin-born Thomas Hand was among 240 people taken hostage by Palestinian militants in Israel on October 7th

Fianna Fáil leader declines to say whether he believes he would see a united Ireland in his lifetime

James Brokenshire’s comments come as Sinn Féin describes Brexit as ‘not compatible’ with agreement

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‘If it’s me and your granny on bongos, it’s the Fall,’ irascible singer once proclaimed

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It’s 12 to 14 hours each day of stress and terror and exhilaration all rolled into one

Bikes are the heartbeat of northern Belgium – from leisurely tours to the toughest of tests

It’s not all about the Tour de France for those who ride and race bicycles in Ireland

A cycle in Ireland’s beautiful countryside may be just magical but ignore its many dangers at your peril

Despite many design changes, the bicycle essentially remains a simple machine

Photograph and video taken at Mullaghmore last October

Kilian Doyle, assistant news editor on his office eating habits

Cork politician was minister for agriculture during foot and mouth crisis in 2001