Civic reception held in Kerry County Council offices to honour ‘inspirational’ footballer

Irish abroad face so many barriers coming home they often stay put

Opera is becoming ‘sexy again’ and Irish National Opera aims to capitalise on the new interest by bringing opera to the people

Three surviving ministers who served under former taoiseach present

Memories of other victories were still fresh when Galway suffered sequence of losses

Attack on monument to members of National Army blown up by booby-trap condemned

Opera Theatre Company and Wide Open Opera will merge to form new entity

More than 100 Grant Thornton staff have registered to take part in Dublin Pride parade

Ciarán Cannon is the third person in three years to hold the post representing Irish abroad

Maintaining Minister of State for Diaspora is crucial, says this letter writer in Liverpool

Government must act as fall-off in immigration weakens the bond between Ireland and US

Retired Trinity academic and poet receives inaugural Kerry association arts award

Richard Bruton pays tribute to Kerry politician who lost seat in last general election

Boisterous roses are in bloom, but it’s a long way to Tralee if you haven’t got a beer

Unnecessary changes to regulation could only have a negative impact on biodiversity

Ted Moynihan named Kerry Person of the Year for ‘remarkable’ contribution

James Reilly, most high profile of 67, failed to give proof he returned excess donation

Work on Dargan and Milltown wings took more than six years to complete

If these ambitions are realised, arts will receive their greatest leap in funding since the foundation of the State

Varadkar radio gig could be a first step in politicians taking over the Irish airwaves

Project founder Lelia Doolin says aim was to create “civic facility” for people of Galway

Ireland must honour promises made to Vanderlei de Lima after 2004 Olympics

Ex-president to speak on 19th-century leader’s legacy at annual South Kerry event

New Minister for Diaspora on voting rights, encouraging emigrants home, and a respectful relationship

Former ministers Paudie Coffey and Jimmy Deenihan also thought to be named

Former teacher from Donegal has first-hand experience of living abroad

Enda Kenny can select 11 candidates for Upper House and will choose some ex-FG TDs

The Irish State since its foundation saw emigration as an embarrassment

Two-week programme funded by Government aims to strengthen ties with diaspora

Former presidents and taoisigh join Kenny, Higgins and host of dignitaries for ceremony

As the final battlefield of the 1916 Rising, it deserves its national monument designation

The festival continues to grow and attract big names with even Macnas appearing this year

Global Irish community representatives pay tribute and call on next government to retain post

Michael and Danny Healy-Rae, Brendan Griffin, Martin Ferris and John Brassil elected

Inside Politics: The Government’s strategy of ‘There Is No Alternative’ (Tina) is now in trouble

Brothers in touching distance of regal success if vote management strategy employed

There is no doubt his brother, sitting TD Michael Healy Rae, will do very well in #ge16

Family’s ‘political service’ expanding, candidate says as he announces run with brother Michael

Local authorities and community groups urged to reach out to their people overseas

Irish Tourist Assistance Service calls for Garda office move to city centre location