Meet the nominees for The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year 2020

Introducing the 12 contenders for this year’s award after a stellar year in women’s sport

Green-fingered garden is to dye for

Eco textile artist Nicola Brown produces botanical dyes at her farm near Borris

It took a crisis for us to rediscover the worth of social capital

Community and voluntary bodies have played a crucial role in national response to Coronavirus

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Trump says he was ‘not happy’ about ‘send her back’ chants

US president responds to outcry over his campaign rally, as Ilhan Omar calls him a ‘fascist’

Higgins has all the advantages – but is he unbeatable?

As the hopefuls pile in, Seán Gallagher’s entry to the race is the most intriguing

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How Seán Gallagher nearly became president of Ireland in 2011

Frontrunner was on the brink of highest office until his campaign imploded in the final days

Pat Leahy: Higgins may face a tougher test in the next presidential contest

President’s announcement that he will seek a second term opens up the bear pit

Visions for the next presidency notable for their absence

The presidency is a critical role that balances soft power and expert political knowledge

Inclusiveness remains key challenge, Special Olympics chief says

Mary Davis pays tribute to influence of women at Washington Nollaig na mBan event

Outstanding Achievement award for Mary Davis entirely fitting

Tireless work on behalf of the Special Olympic movement merits due recognition

Harrington comes up the inside rail to cap extraordinary year

Trainer honoured by Irish Times/Sport Ireland for a phenomenal year of achievement

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Jessica Harrington crowned Sportswoman of the Year

Horse trainer wins award after memorable 2017 which included unprecedented treble

What Mandela meant to me

Staging the Games was a monumental task but it brought out the best in us

Athletes taught everyone a lesson