The decision from Archbishop Martin comes after anonymous letters alleged a culture of gay activity at the college.

Perhaps the most worrying prospect for Northern Ireland is the reintroduction of border controls with the Republic.

In a small country where homelessness has never been a significant problem, the figures are striking.

Edna Kenny has, as we say here, provided an Irish solution to an Irish problem.

Father Flannery has dedicated his energy to speaking out about the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

The question of religion will be closely watched.

Analysts predict there won’t be enough support to reelect the current government and there may have to be a second election.

Every evening at 6 p.m., programming on Ireland’s national radio and television broadcaster stops. News and weather are put on hold while a bell tolls, ringing in the pattern 3-3-3-9. This daily observance of the Angelus, the Catholic prayer honoring the Annunciation, is among the longest-runn