Irish rugby cannot continuously rely on a handful of schools to produce ready-made professional
'Irish rugby cannot rely on a handful of schools to produce professionals' - Gerry Thornley
Solemn Buddhist prayers and attention-seeking cats do not mix
Violent clashes take place across France
Violent clashes took place across France as as tens of thousands of people angered by rising costs and declining services took to the streets. Video: Reuters
LOOPING: Flames engulf the historic Limoges city hall
Flames engulf the historic Limoges city hall, with part of the roof collapsing, amid mass protests in France. Video: Lucas Destrem/Reuters
Eurovision, dancing and leopard print: a flavour of the Marty Party
There were Eurovision winners galore at the Marty Party, a one-week trip to Alicante, Spain hosted by RTÉ's Marty Morrissey. Video: Nick Bradshaw
As the fight over the next EU budget intensifies, what’s in it for Ireland?
Hugh Linehan was joined by Jack Power, Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones for the Inside Politics wrap of the week.
Why petrol bombs have become the weapon of choice for drug gangs in Ireland
Bernice Harrison was joined by Security and Crime Editor Conor Lally for the In the News podcast.
Local residents in Kilmeaden reflect on the cost of data centres
Local residents in Kilmeaden reflect on the cost of data centres. Photographs: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
GAA trials new handpass rules during UCD v Trinity match
A handpass violation during a Gaelic football match, played under new rules, between UCD and Trinity in Santry, Dublin. Video: Gordon Manning
Bottoms up and biscuit cutters: Viral tips on how to carve small pumpkins
Niamh Browne tests some viral tips for carving smaller pumpkins.
New artists studios unveiled in Dublin
New artists studios were unveiled at Manfield Chambers, part of a program providing 22 workshops on O'Connell Street.