Photography
In pictures: Medieval fighters suit up in Galway
The clamour of (carefully blunted) swords fills the air at Claregalway Castle during a Medieval Armoured Combat Ireland battle
In pictures: Defence Forces hold training in Co Wicklow ahead of Unifil deployment
The 127th Infantry Battalion undergo their last stage of training in preparation for deployment to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
The Citywest riot: 20 photographs capturing the night of violence in Saggart
Up to 1,000 people protested outside the IPAS centre, leading to six arrests following a sustained attack on gardaí
In pictures: A unique view of the world from Achill Island
Husband and wife Francis Van Maele and Hyemee Kim founded Red Fox Press on Achill Island in 2000
In pictures: A stonemasonry apprentice day at Kells Round Tower
No power tools allowed during restoration work on the tower: ‘Everything is tapped out by hand and then it’s all mixed and put back in by hand’
Robert Redford 1936 - 2025: A life in pictures
89-year-old Hollywood superstar had lead roles in comedies, dramas thrillers
The 105th Liffey Swim: men’s race in pictures
71-year-old Derek Wilkes wins his 2nd Liffey, 36 years after winning his first
The 105th Liffey Swim: women’s race in pictures
Liz Keary from the Ocean Breakers club takes the Liffey title
In pictures: the ghost trains of west Clare
In 2022 the West Clare Railway museum and heritage site announced that it was closing indefinitely. Here’s what remains
Electric Picnic 2025: The weekend in pictures
From Kneecap on the Main Stage to lots of laughs at Trailer Park, thousands enjoyed three days of music, culture and craic at Electric Picnic 2025
In pictures: The winning photographs of Ireland’s night skies
More than 170 entries were submitted by astrophotographers from across Ireland, including under-18s for the first time
In pictures: From Laytown to Milan, here’s how Europeans are trying to stay cool in the heatwave
People are trying to lower the temperature as continent sizzles amid record-breaking highs
Tullamore Show in pictures: 60,000 revel in the attractions of rural life
All the action at the country’s largest one-day show
Fleadh Cheoil 2025 in pictures: Musicians and dancers entertain large crowds on bustling Wexford Streets
Music festival running for eight days in Wexford Town
Dún Laoghaire Harbour Swim: the women’s race in pictures
95th edition of the annual race took place on bank holiday Sunday evening
In pictures: Breaking barriers through art
Connecting Artists exhibition showcases artists from neurodivergent community or with intellectual disabilities
‘Beautiful, crisp and clear’: Winning pictures in Biodiversity Photographer of the Year contest are announced
Image of dragonfly in Meath takes top prize in competition aimed at celebrating photography and wildlife diversity
In pictures: Eleventh Night bonfires across Northern Ireland
Traditional fires lit before the main date in the parading calendar of Protestant loyal orders, the Twelfth Of July
An Orange Order parade in Donegal: Rossnowlagh’s annual event in pictures
Thousands attend march in coastal Donegal town to commemorate the Battle of the Boyne
Druid at 50: Joe O’Shaughnessy’s photographic history of the Galway theatre company
An exhibition in Galway charts the company’s remarkable evolution since being founded by Garry Hynes, Marie Mullen and Mick Lally in 1975
Photo story: Summer solstice on the Hill of Tara
Rising sun is overshadowed by cloud and mist, but gathering proves an enjoyable occasion for all
In pictures: NCAD graduates’ show offers a snapshot of Ireland’s artistic future
Beyond aesthetics, there is a real sense of genuine engagement with the world and current events
Bloomsday 2025 in pictures: Dublin comes alive for Joycean celebrations
Bright colours, fine clothing and lots of smiles as Dublin comes alive for Joycean celebrations
Photo story: Energy in the room as Feis Ceoil comes to Dublin
More than 180 contestants compete over the week-long festival of music
In pictures: Little Museum of Dublin reopens after €4.3m refurbishment
The museum is ranked among the top tourist attractions in Europe, and recently completed a €4.3 million refurbishment
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