Well-known figure in public service and business led several State enterprises

Letter from the countess to a cousin in Australia emerges in London sale

Former vice-president cannot afford to trail for a second time in Tuesday’s Democratic contest

Industry concerned about ‘flashpoints’ over access to waters if UK leaves EU without deal

Collaboration part of long tradition of composers coming together with mixed results

First All-Ireland finals and Canavan’s seminal influence drove the county to success

The funeral of John Lynch from Kerry this week has highlighted problem of isolation

Mendelssohn’s longest symphony and a project to remember the late John Lynch

Sedatives, abortion pills, erectile dysfunction medication and anabolic steroids among products found

Sea frontiers are easily enforced; trawlers must stay within them even if the catch does not

Fishing for Litter encourages fishermen to collect litter on a voluntary basis in Ireland

CervicalCheck problems could prove a valuable revenue stream for medical negligence firms

‘We will never forget you’: Funeral of mother of two Amanda Gilbert takes place in Bray

Review: ‘Things were better during the Troubles. Now the mad ones have the run of the place’

Inflection Biosciences seeking phase I testing for new therapy targeting aggressive cancer

Increase reported in number of packaging firms seeking environment friendly options

Brain and spinal injuries, amputations: the National Rehabilitation Hospital has seen it all

Like everything to do with pensions, it’s complicated, opaque, and full of jargon ... but also very important

Caveat: They are to be found all over the world, and today they will be donning the green

Four people, including pregnant woman and three children, died in Dublin blaze

‘The families are just supporting each other. You can’t believe [this tragedy] is real’

BBC’s latest drama has more than a shade of Agatha Christie, with Scotland putting in a stunning cameo or three

The Ulster champions’ top-scorer has been the enterprise behind county’s return to top tier

Inspection reports ordered after Carrickmines fire show hazards across country

County’s league form has been a revelation but it is championship success that will matter most

Clare manager wears his heart is on his sleeve. He has just learned to live with the caricatures

Elan spin-off re-emerges with impetus behind prospective therapy for breast cancer

Interpol investigation leads to 239 arrests worldwide after drugs worth $30m detained

UK drinks distributor Quintessential Brands reveals plans for the future