A sold-out Croke Park: Leinster have broken the mould in terms of the marketing of its brand and the results are there for all to see

In-form former dual Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar remains very much the man to beat in the Giro d'Italia

Joe Canning: Tipperary look stuck in a rut and they must improve greatly on their dismal display in Limerick if they are to overcome Waterford and ignite their season

When trust dies, anger is its natural successor. Only by regaining the people’s trust can Ireland recover

Jack Byrne and Neil Farrugia in line to return from injury for Shamrock Rovers for visit to rivals Bohemians

Experienced forward Shane O'Donnell has looked particularly sharp in first two championship outings since his return to duty for the Banner

World Press Freedom Day: ‘There is a process of absolute total criminalisation of freedom of the press, of freedom of expression’ in Nicaragua, says Carlos Chamorro

An analysis on social media traffic showed most posts about Newtownmountkennedy demonstration came from the US

Injuries Resolution Board boss expects Supreme Court clearance of guidelines for personal injury awards to reduce incentive to litigate

What I Do: Norzainuri Albakri is a chef who loves cosplaying, prop-making and all things Star Wars

Radio: Even at his most factually minded, the RTÉ presenter can’t resist his mischievous side

Agreement comes amid pay row at Irish carrier

AIB’s latest purchasing managers index points to further growth in April albeit at a slower pace

Plus: Into whose shoes does Ryan Gosling now step?

Spending more money would add to inflation without making us better off, whatever about its effects on voting behaviour

Not only has China turned inwards in recent years, but in the US a new spirit of McCarthyism has created a cold climate for Chinese immigrants

The Index nightclub promoters sold 20,000 tickets in 24 hours for District X, their new festival. Going big was a risk that looks to be paying off

Wines for the Weekend: A white Sicilian to try with shellfish and a classic smooth Chianti Riserva

May 3rd, 2024

Microsoft Round Island One paid $414,000 in corporation tax here, with income of $38 billion as most tax already paid by other subsidiary

Television review: This fascinating documentary from director Pat Collins is full of pride but also sadness

Dyche admits dealing with the off-field turmoil has been “very taxing, very tiring” and resulted in “lots of anxiety and lots of stress”.

Marseille held to a 1-1 home draw by Atalanta in the other semi-final first leg

Ayoub El Kaabi’s hat-trick leaves Unai Emery’s hopes of a fifth European title in ruins

Sport Ireland Institute has opened a new environmental training chamber which can simulate exact conditions for the Games in July - we gave it a try

Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson both score with headers as Spurs suffer again from set pieces

Gerard Foy told Workplace Relations Commission that a colleague had ‘assaulted the resident’ and he reported it to management

Social Democrats TD Róisín Shortall says ‘not a hope in hell’ of reform Bill being passed before general election

Tech giant announces $110bn in share buybacks and raises quarterly dividend by 4%

Tánaiste says he is ‘mystified’ at recruitment embargo as 28,000 people have been brought in to health service since 2020