David Puttnam recalls series of accidents that helped make Chariots of Fire a classic

Irish Community Rapid Response helicopter flew 490 missions in 13 countries last year

Covid-19 and all its trappings led to dramatic shifts in our shopping baskets

Contract tracing centres ‘desperately need’ permanent staff to strengthen operation

The number of vehicles on the road still remains much lower than this time last year

Campaigners call for strict laws on dog trade after a rise in dognapping since lockdown

This year’s celebrations of Pride will be restricted by Covid, but will be spectacular nonetheless, reports Sandra O’Connell

Bank holiday Monday could break the record again, with highs of 27 degrees forecast

Fingal County Council alarmed by waste in parks and beaches across local authority

Focus of force to switch from roads to parks, beaches and beauty spots

Long spell of dry, settled weather set to continue everywhere except in the west

Met Éireann forecasts dry weather for June bank holiday weekend

Before lockdown, gridlock was normal as visitors flocked to picturesque Ballycotton

Temperatures are expected to rise through the weekend with some showers forecast

Ticket buyers to be offered refunds as Government bans gatherings of more than 5,000

On a cold February morning, the tailback was slow approaching the Border Covid checkpoint

Council inserts noise condition after locals claim property being used as party venue

Family recall ‘a very happy bachelor farmer’ who died from severe head injuries after fall

Whether you’re doing a new build or a refurb, draw up plans to visit the RDS

Weapons and drugs found after individual searched at routine traffic stop in Offaly

There will be some sunshine but it’s not all good news

Child Care Law Reporting Project highlights cases of children forced abroad for care

Massage chairs, the ‘golden hour’, boarding passes – and why is Toblerone a thing?

DAA says it has not been asked to segregate passengers from CTA and rest of world to ease queues

Passengers post photos of hour-long delays over the bank holiday weekend

There’s something to suit all ages, interests, locations and budgets in our ultimate guide

The gardening festival returns to the Phoenix Park for the June bank-holiday weekend

Dara Ó Briain, Nish Kumar, Rose Matafeo and Jena Friedman also on 25th festival bill

Temperatures could fall to minus 4 degrees in midlands with frost and ice a concern

Now We Know: The antiseptic qualities mean bacteria doesn’t grow – but it can ferment

Mobile home owners keep coming back for a stress-free summer

Many Irish tourist spots charge more than more famous global counterparts

‘People should not jump in without being fully aware of what is under the surface’

Tracks from John Grant, Teyana Taylor, Phoebe Bridgers, Daithí and more

Plus songs you have to hear from Chaka Khan and Jealous Of The Birds

The 650km charity cycle requires a lot of preparation – both physical and mental – but it’s worth it for that final spin to the finish line

But even if the forecast is wide of the mark, a battery of great acts will keep your spirits up

Micheál Martin says abortion debate has ‘far less aggression’ than it did back in 1983

Man in his early 30s found unconscious with head injuries in Bandon on Monday

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