The Stena Nordica had travelled from Fishguard in Wales to Rosslare in Co Wexford earlier this evening and gardaí (Irish police) are currently at the scene.

Michael Sweeney says the mooted return of Irish road racing in the Republic of Ireland this summer is ‘great for everybody’.

Republic of Ireland went down to a 4-0 defeat by a clinical Slovenia side in their second Uefa Nations League game. The hosts led 3-0 at the break thanks to ruthless finishing as they cut through the Irish defence and capitalised on their chances.

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill said on Friday she would not attend St Patrick's Day events at the White House in protest over President Donald Trump's position on Gaza.

My family is Irish, and I pretty much know the country like the back of my hand after decades of visits. Beyond Dublin, go to Galway and Cork.

The Republic of Ireland go down to a 4-0 defeat by a clinical Slovenia side in their second Uefa Women's Nations League game.

Turkey's plucky performance on Tallaght's soggy pitch last Friday was a clear sign the comfortable jaunt through Nations League B that Ireland previously

Bank of Ireland has set aside €172m (£142m) to cover the likely cost of compensation for car finance mis-selling in the UK. Across the car finance sector there are potentially millions of motorists in line for a pay out over "hidden" charges.

Celtic are coming across the Irish Sea to take on Cork City this summer - and the clash will be taking place at an iconic GAA ground.

Denise O'Sullivan is a deserved player of the match for her display in the Republic of Ireland's 1-0 win over Turkey in the Nations League. Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward reflects on the 'building block' of a 1-0 win over Turkey in her side's Nations League opener.