Despite criticism of costs, body shows Irish ability to ‘solve problems beyond our shores’

Matches between the provinces never short of an edge but the tribes have amalgamated

His philanthropy was carried out with a focused interest and passionate commitment

The weak response from the Nobel laureate to ethnic cleansing of Rohingya is grotesque

Remarks came in her first address to the nation since attacks by Rohingya Muslim insurgents

Bitter campaign awakens ghosts of 2007 post-election bloodshed, which killed 1,500

Supporting community organisations was response to growth of xenophobia, nationalism and populism

UN chief issues proposals to bridge gap between Greek and Turkish Cypriots

First to sign up in 2007 in a show of caring, now Ireland only EU state not to ratify

Climate campaigner says it was ‘a mistake’ to let Kofi Annan talk her into leaving Áras

Aung San Suu Kyi criticised as Bangladesh struggles to cope with refugee influx

The former Portuguese PM starts his first day urging people to ‘put peace first’

Findings do not carry any legal weight or compel any criminal proceedings against Blair and his administration

James Cuno of the Getty Foundation says that antiquities belong to us all, not to the states where they happen to be, and that they should be universally accessible

US Speaker Paul Ryan warms up Taoiseach and Barack Obama at St Patrick’s Day lunch

Boutros Boutros-Ghali: November 14th, 1922 - February 16th, 2016

Ireland ‘a model member’ of United Nations, Kofi Annan says marking 60 years of membership

He’s a lifelong pro-European, supports Germany’s progressive stance on migration and is one of Ireland’s most successful international players. So why do the sneers of some of his countrymen still sting?

One of ‘Business&Finance’ man’s firms is called Elevation Media

With just four months until COP 21, negotiations plod on but the public are mobilising

Michael D Higgins concentrates on ethical issues in first major address in Paris

’This is bigger than any movie, this is the challenge of our time’

Will call for new thinking on global warming and decry selfishness of state-led policies

Prosecutor summonsed in case aimed at revealing secret list believed to name those behind post-election violence in Kenya in 2007 and 2008

Party not saying why Cllr Kieran McCarthy expelled and Cllr Melissa Mullane suspended

The country’s public enemy number one is rich, elusive – and ruthless

After lengthy forensic investigation doctors conclude Sunanda Pushkar (51) poisoned

Jeremy Lamri’s company, Monkey Tie, adds a new layer to online recruitment: personality traits. Will it improve the service for both employer and potential employee? And would people even tell the truth about their flaws?

Bob Geldof tells the crowd ‘we are at a critical moment’

Summit ‘gives platform to give brilliant young people a catalyst to drive change in the world’

Event expected to attract more than 1,400 delegates from 190 countries

Bono, Matt Damon and Cindy Crawford among guests at ‘party of the year’

Resignation comes amid frustration with President Assad who ignored envoy’s proposal for talks

Former president of Ireland played prominent role in 20th anniversary commemorations

Mustafa Sarigül is currently the focus of much attention – both good and bad

The Coalition has no plans to introduce a public register of true owners of companies

Opinion: It is surprising that so many people seem surprised by the extent of surveillance

Pakistani schoolgirl is strong contender for Nobel Peace Prize

International migrant numbers have risen from 175 million in 2000 to 232 million this year