Joan O'Sullivan

Michael Deely, whose son Trevor disappeared over 20 years ago, has died. He had campaigned tirelessly to find his son who disappeared 23 years ago in Dublin.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that Ireland is not immune from the threat of terrorism be that domestic or international.

An Irish man has been killed in a workplace accident in Australia. The 35-year-old, who was originally from Co Donegal, was working on a construction site in Perth when the accident occurred earlier today.

The Irish Life Dublin Marathon is due to get under way later this morning, with around 22,500 participants taking part.

Kenyan Moses Kemei was the first runner to cross the finishing line of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said it is monitoring the situation in Spain and stands ready to provide consular assistance.

Camp Shamrock, where hundreds of Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon are based, was struck by a rocket last night.

The funeral of RTÉ's former political correspondent David Davin-Power is taking place in Dublin this afternoon.

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said it is important that Gerry Hutch is not treated like "some minor celebrity" during the election campaign.

The Christmas lights were switched on in Dublin's Grafton Street in the city centre this evening.