A Minnesota woman has produced a film documentary  about her journey to learn about her Irish ancestry and the search for the place and people her immigrant grandmother left behind.

Bord Bia officially launched its new Spirit of Ireland drinks campaign in the US today as part of the Irish government’s trade mission to North America and Mexico. It is the single largest investment Bord Bia has made to date in the promotion of Irish spirits.

Steve Boyle, a native of Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry is aiming to cycle from Donegal to Kerry to raise vital funds for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and Crumlin’s Children’s Hospital.

It’s the final call for entries to the ‘Reach for the Stars’ astrophotography competition, organised by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS).

The Irish Coast Guard has commenced a recruitment campaign seeking new volunteer members to expand the Doolin unit.

A new book by a budding young author tells the story of his local parish of Clonlea from the mesolithic era to penal times.

Lahinch-based author Ruairí McKiernan has landed a major US prize for his book Hitching for Hope - a Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ireland.

The popular Clare Garden Festival which was launched in 2012 and became a stand-alone in 2013, will make a welcome return to the Ennis Showgrounds - this year as usual on the last Sunday in April.