Politics

They had a 'mighty time' in 2011 - but what's life like now in Obama's ancestral village?
They had a 'mighty time' in 2011 - but what's life like now in Obama's ancestral village?
In full: Martin McGuinness's statement on why he chose to leave politics now
In full: Martin McGuinness's statement on why he chose to leave politics now
Martin McGuinness is stepping away from politics and will not seek re-election
Martin McGuinness is stepping away from politics and will not seek re-election
Abandoning the working wage? Sinn Féin raises salaries for all elected representatives
Abandoning the working wage? Sinn Féin raises salaries for all elected representatives
By a whisker!: After 51-51 tie, Ceann Comhairle votes with government to defeat Anti-Evictions Bill
By a whisker!: After 51-51 tie, Ceann Comhairle votes with government to defeat Anti-Evictions Bill
An Taoiseach went on CNBC from Davos and said there's no chance of an Irish election in 2017
An Taoiseach went on CNBC from Davos and said there's no chance of an Irish election in 2017
Irish people told to avoid Gambia as West Africa troops prepare to move in
Irish people told to avoid Gambia as West Africa troops prepare to move in
Michael Flatley 'set to perform' at Trump inauguration
Michael Flatley 'set to perform' at Trump inauguration
Comeback Queen? In New York, the Hillary rumours won't go away
Comeback Queen? In New York, the Hillary rumours won't go away
Cash savvy members of the public exchange €1.3m worth of old Irish punts
Cash savvy members of the public exchange €1.3m worth of old Irish punts
Wednesday
18 Jan 2017
Ireland wishes 'visionary peacemaker' John Hume a happy birthday
Ireland wishes 'visionary peacemaker' John Hume a happy birthday
'The only thing that’s the end of the world is the end of the world' - Obama bows out
'The only thing that’s the end of the world is the end of the world' - Obama bows out
Assange says he will travel to the US - if his rights are 'guaranteed'
Assange says he will travel to the US - if his rights are 'guaranteed'
Former US president George Bush Sr in intensive care due to respiratory illness
Former US president George Bush Sr in intensive care due to respiratory illness
The British and German media reacted very differently to May's speech
The British and German media reacted very differently to May's speech
Tillage farmers call for 'humanitarian support' after some lose 100% of crop in worst harvest in decades
Tillage farmers call for 'humanitarian support' after some lose 100% of crop in worst harvest in decades
Assange 'standing by' offer to be extradited to US - lawyer
Assange 'standing by' offer to be extradited to US - lawyer
Iran president calls Trump's talk over renegotiating nuclear deal 'meaningless'
Iran president calls Trump's talk over renegotiating nuclear deal 'meaningless'
Homecare for the elderly a 'priority' in wake of Brendan Courtney documentary
Homecare for the elderly a 'priority' in wake of Brendan Courtney documentary
Once a reluctant 'mom-in-chief', Michelle Obama leaves the White House a powerful political force
Once a reluctant 'mom-in-chief', Michelle Obama leaves the White House a powerful political force
'The UK says it needs 50 new trade agreements straight away... Is that doable?'
'The UK says it needs 50 new trade agreements straight away... Is that doable?'
Tuesday
17 Jan 2017
Former Apprentice contestant sues Trump for defamation
Former Apprentice contestant sues Trump for defamation
US Governor tells black congressman 'a thank you would suffice' for the abolition of slavery
US Governor tells black congressman 'a thank you would suffice' for the abolition of slavery
A request has been made for Theresa May to speak in the Dáil
A request has been made for Theresa May to speak in the Dáil
Egyptian president 'willing' to use pardon powers for Ibrahim Halawa
Egyptian president 'willing' to use pardon powers for Ibrahim Halawa
Unite hits out at RTÉ coverage, says building was offered for homeless accommodation
Unite hits out at RTÉ coverage, says building was offered for homeless accommodation
8 things we learned from Theresa May’s Brexit speech
8 things we learned from Theresa May’s Brexit speech
Donald Trump ruined an Englishwoman's morning by mistakenly tweeting about her
Donald Trump ruined an Englishwoman's morning by mistakenly tweeting about her
Theresa May has outlined her plans for Brexit
Theresa May has outlined her plans for Brexit
Landmark case: Libyan man allowed to sue British ex-minister over rendition
Landmark case: Libyan man allowed to sue British ex-minister over rendition
Calls to fast-track anti-ticket touting law as U2 tickets sell for more than €1,000
Calls to fast-track anti-ticket touting law as U2 tickets sell for more than €1,000
'Brexit means Brexit': We've now got an idea of what that actually means
'Brexit means Brexit': We've now got an idea of what that actually means
Monday
16 Jan 2017
Final acts as President: Obama moves 10 prisoners from Guantanamo to Oman
Final acts as President: Obama moves 10 prisoners from Guantanamo to Oman
Enda Kenny and Theresa May have had a phone call about Northern Ireland
Enda Kenny and Theresa May have had a phone call about Northern Ireland
Springsteen tribute act pulls out of Trump inauguration gala 'out of respect for Bruce'
Springsteen tribute act pulls out of Trump inauguration gala 'out of respect for Bruce'
Catholic group says 95% of their schools don't have a baptism barrier
Catholic group says 95% of their schools don't have a baptism barrier
Snap election for Northern Ireland to be held on 2 March
Snap election for Northern Ireland to be held on 2 March
Gerry Adams says Stormont collapse is not a threat to the peace process
Gerry Adams says Stormont collapse is not a threat to the peace process
The deadline has passed and Northern Ireland is heading for a snap election
The deadline has passed and Northern Ireland is heading for a snap election
Spanish inspiration? Anti-eviction movement heats up with bill to end loopholes used to evict tenants
Spanish inspiration? Anti-eviction movement heats up with bill to end loopholes used to evict tenants