Photography
In pictures: Eleventh Night bonfires across Northern Ireland
Traditional fires lit before the main date in the parading calendar of Protestant loyal orders, the Twelfth Of July
An Orange Order parade in Donegal: Rossnowlagh’s annual event in pictures
Thousands attend march in coastal Donegal town to commemorate the Battle of the Boyne
Druid at 50: Joe O’Shaughnessy’s photographic history of the Galway theatre company
An exhibition in Galway charts the company’s remarkable evolution since being founded by Garry Hynes, Marie Mullen and Mick Lally in 1975
Photo story: Summer solstice on the Hill of Tara
Rising sun is overshadowed by cloud and mist, but gathering proves an enjoyable occasion for all
In pictures: NCAD graduates’ show offers a snapshot of Ireland’s artistic future
Beyond aesthetics, there is a real sense of genuine engagement with the world and current events
Bloomsday 2025 in pictures: Dublin comes alive for Joycean celebrations
Bright colours, fine clothing and lots of smiles as Dublin comes alive for Joycean celebrations
Photo story: Energy in the room as Feis Ceoil comes to Dublin
More than 180 contestants compete over the week-long festival of music
In pictures: Little Museum of Dublin reopens after €4.3m refurbishment
The museum is ranked among the top tourist attractions in Europe, and recently completed a €4.3 million refurbishment
In pictures: June bank holiday weekend – marathons, festivals and sunshine
Highlights from the weekend including the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon, Dalkey Vintage Festival and Bloom
Picture story: Druid Theatre prepares to mark 50 years with Shakespeare and Synge
Riders to the Sea and Macbeth come to the Mick Lally Theatre as part of Galway International Arts Festival
A visual journey into the craft of woodturning: ‘It’s warm to the touch’
Eoghan Leadbetter creates beautiful and sustainable products from fallen trees in his workshop in Stoneyford, Co Kilkenny
Bealtaine Fire Festival in pictures: ancient rituals mark the start of summer
The Hill of Uisneach in Co Westmeath, ‘the sacred centre of Ireland’, is deeply tied to ancient Irish folklore
Darkness into Light in pictures: Thousands take part in predawn walk to raise funds for Pieta
Walks took place at several locations across the country where participants walked 5km as the sun rose
In pictures: When the showband era ended, Jas Fagan adapted and began making First Communion suits
Jas Fagan, a trombone player with showband The Cadets, started his tailoring business over 56 years ago. Joe Dolan was a client
Election of Pope Leo XIV: in pictures
American cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope by the world’s cardinals on the second day of the conclave. He is the first American pontiff
In pictures: Inter Milan v Barcelona - Two games, 13 goals and possibly the best Champions League tie ever
Italian side progress to Champions League final after extra time at the San Siro
In pictures: Trinity College Dublin scholars from 1955 onwards assemble for photograph
All photographs: Tom Honan
Ireland’s weather in pictures: Swimmers, sunbathers and those socialising at the Barge
Temperature records broken across country on Wednesday
Heilung: Fans dress up to enjoy the band’s alternative and genre-defying live spectacle
Face paint, piercings, Viking beards and creative costumes were much in evidence when the Nordic folk collective performed at Dublin’s 3Arena
Pope Francis dies aged 88: A life in pictures
Vatican announces death of Pope Francis, saying his life was ‘dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church’
Photo essay: The next generation of Irish dancers takes on the Worlds
Some 5,000 competitors from more than 30 countries are in Dublin for the Irish Dancing World Championships
In pictures: how Rory McIlroy won an extraordinary Masters to complete golf’s grand slam
Four rounds that led the Irishman to golf’s holy grail
Surf photographer Alice Ward on her hazardous work, her cystic fibrosis and her new short film
Ward's film Salt explores the surf photographer’s health condition and her relationship with the sea
Water off a cat’s back: a rare breed of moggy that likes to get soggy
At Aqua Dog Hydrotherapy in Lisburn, Co Antrim, the Maine Coons slip into the water like it’s the most natural thing in the world
Marching practice in a car park with Ireland’s only remaining trade union band
Communications Workers’ Union Band can trace its roots to before 1916 – its instruments were destroyed in the GPO during the Easter Rising
In pictures: Trump signs executive order on global tariffs
The president held what he called a ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ event in the Rose Garden