Micheal Martin has named his Cabinet for the 34th Dáil. Here are the key players in top jobs in the new Government.

After manoeuvring itself into such a humiliating stalemate, it was a relief to see the 34th Dáil finally elect Taoiseach Micheál Martin, even if it was a day late.

Statistics beg the question as to why Max Deegan, Mike Haley and Dave Heffernan are out in the cold and not at warm-weather training with Ireland ...

Steve Borthwick's squad are preparing for a seismic championship opener against title-holders Ireland in Dublin on February 1 without the benefit of momentum.

The intrepid have nothing on the Munster supporter who needs to find a way across land and sea to get to a European Cup game.

Not many Royal supporters or observers are expecting promotion to NFL Div 1 in Robbie Brennan's first year in charge. The loyal Royals just want to see Meath consistently competitive again and be in a ...

Jack Chambers, who was first elected as a TD for Dublin West in 2016, is the Minister for Public Expenditure. The 34-year-old was touted as a talent within the coalition from early on. He had a good ...

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is the name on everyone's lips as she has just been appointed as the country's Minister for Health.

Rabah Slimani has revived his international career with France since joining Irish province Leinster from Clermont at the start of the season.

The IRFU have responded to a claim made by a fan on social media that a player is being 'strategically' left out of the Union's social media graphics and photo shoots ...

The exact nature of Mack Hansen's re-education training is still under discussion but the URC is hopeful it will allow for the Ireland wing to present a "player's perspective".