Research leads to call for national ban on solid fuel burning

US midwest is fighting back after years of economic decline and population flight

Key players recall events leading to the bank guarantee – and its aftermath

Brian Maher has always admired great athletic achievements by people for good causes

A fortnight into the dispute, stranded Bus Éireann passengers say Dubliners don’t realise the importance of the service outside the city

Idaho is hot favourite for the British classic but could be joined by three stablemates

Classic and vintage cars widely collected in Ireland

Ladbrokes are shut out of sponsoring race after failing to agree funding deal

Row deepens between bookmakers and industry over profit sharing

Irish horses now dominate the betting with three Mullins horses in the top four for Cheltenham feature race

Course clerk William Derby expecting good ground for a spectacular showdown

In Sierra Leone the virus has robbed Jamila Jawara of her home, her job and nine members of her family, including twin babies. Now she is also stigmatised by her community

Heavily-backed horses win millions for punters in bad day at the races for bookmakers