The abortion issue has convulsed the country repeatedly since the 1983 referendum

Former tánaiste Dick Spring to open annual PHOBUS gathering

Gemma Hussey recalls threatening letters warning ‘we know where you live’

Scene played out as the DUP leader was nervous about being spotted by locals in Slane

A quickly assembled action group prevented the closure of this renowned boarding school

The TDs who back the change have a duty to follow through and campaign for it

Eamon Gilmore says political turmoil ‘couldn’t be happening at worse time’ for talks

Lack of support from Celtic neighbours was ‘critical’ in Ireland losing out to France

Philip Browne disappointed by lack of support from Wales and Scotland

South Africa remain favourites but outsiders Ireland could benefit from intense lobbying

Former Ireland scrumhalf says tournament would be ‘marvellous’ for adopted nation

Kerry Association in Dublin seeking nominations for awards which began in 1979

Letter, which has been seen by The Irish Times, shows misgivings on evaluation report

If same criteria were applied to bids six years ago, New Zealand would never have won

Redacted section of controversial review shows Irish bid matched commercial offer and fee

Ireland’s bid director says country will relentlessly pursue right to host tournament

Comparative scoring under ‘Venue and Cities’ plays big part in Ireland’s low score

San Francisco is not like that. Part of you dies when you go there

Dick Spring and Shane Ross looked miserable as they tried to get the bid over the line

‘This is as big as it gets for us. We’re so proud of our country that we will put our best foot forward in every regard’

French president distances himself from process involving 30-minute presentation

President of the French Rugby Federation is playing his own game to win the race for 2023

School to remain open after trustees vote for €1.5m package organised by action group

Historic Roscrea boarding school to remain open against the odds after €1.5m pledged

Ted Moynihan named Kerry Person of the Year for ‘remarkable’ contribution

Analysis: Kenny’s handling of affair has undermined his authority in Fine Gael – perhaps fatally

Labour faces a real battle to win back voters, but no one seems to be fighting it

Garret FitzGerald’s letter found on 1986 attorney general file

Former winners of Kerry Person of the Year include John B Keane and Dick Spring

Attempt to stage contest has full support of our two Governments, says McGuinness

Ireland should follow French model in abortion law, protecting mother and unborn

South African and French bids also ratified by World Rugby

Labour party leader says ‘any significant issue’ could ‘knock over’ partnership

Party has bounced back from near-wipeout before, but challenges today are formidable

Former tánaiste appointed non-executive director at Dublin Whiskey Company owner

‘Make them stop!’: little National Interest rocks from side to side as its parents bicker

Analysis: Fine Gael TDs fear Independents do not fully grasp the reality of power

Inside Politics: The only definitive result today will be the election of a ceann comhairle

There is very little solid ground, from political practice or legal authority to help answer the question

Former AG says Taoiseach will have to resign if he fails to win majority support in the Dáil on Thursday