Mandatory closing times is not necessarily the answer to society's drinking problems, says Don Kavanagh.

The impacts of the global financial crisis hit are ingrained in our communities.

The Queen was given a warm welcome during an emotional visit to Ireland's Croke Park sports ground, site of an infamous 1920 massacre.

Ireland's National Heritage Council protects and enhances the nation's built, natural and cultural heritage, so the activities on offer during National Heritage Week are incredibly diverse.

Rory McIlroy is a natural choice to wear the coveted Masters green jacket, writes Wynne Gray.

The north of Ireland has acres of space and weather by the bucket, writes Peter Calder.

This deserted village tells a story of hardship and exile, writes Pamela Wade.

Incoming PM to test flexibility of hefty restrictions imposed by Euro bail-out

Police today released the names of six more people who died in Christchurch's February 22, magnitude 6.3 earthquake, while Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced 110 schools in the region will have reopened by next week.

Decision to let banks go under looks smarter by the day, in contrast to Ireland's costly bailout, reports Yalman Onaran.

New Zealand settled into their World Cup campaign with a 32-run win over Ireland in their opening warmup game at Nagpur yesterday.

Strokestown Park's gracious delights front a grim attraction, writes Graham Reid.

United States news organisation CNN International has released its top 10 places to propose to a loved one on Valentine's Day.

An ageing side, past its sell-by date? Or one with enough talent to be able to raise one last hurrah in 2011, Rugby World Cup year?

Pamela Wade gets swept up in the magic of a game that unifies a nation.