Only cardinals who are under the age of 80 at the time the papacy becomes vacant (either by death or resignation of the pope) are eligible to enter the conclave and vote for the new pope.

Ireland's maritime footprint is seven times the country's land area and it is home to the majority of transatlantic data communications.

Historians agree that St Patrick was born in 373 AD in one of two possible locations - Dumbarton in Scotland or on the west coast of Roman Britain (Wales).

Irish MEP Regina Doherty has ed growing calls in Europe to use frozen Russian funds to Ukraine as US president Donald Trump paused military

Ireland is heading to the polls to decide who should form the next government.

The last date to to vote in the general election is Tuesday, November 12th.

Here, we have a look at what's at stake in each of these elections, and the factors that may influence them

Under the Birth Information and Tracing Act, adoptees have the right to access information about their identity at birth

Amid concerns over energy security and the climate crisis, powering an island is a complicated business

Aer Lingus have been forced to cancel numerous flights to and from Dublin Airport due to staff shortages caused by Covid-19