Long spells of sunshine are expected throughout the country.

The Prince of Wales has written a letter to brothers taking part in a 33-marathon dementia fundraising challenge.

The Taoiseach said the Irish Government will ‘do everything possible’ to bring Irish citizens home safely.

The letter is part of a campaign called Stop the Game organised by the group Irish Sport for Palestine.

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill was designed to repeal and replace the controversial Legacy Act introduced by the previous Conservative government.

Best known for his children’s books Gordon Snell was married to the Irish author Maeve Binchy.

The two men are campaigning for peace after losing their daughters to the conflict between their two nations and spoke at an event in Dublin.

Opposition TDs criticised the Government’s handling of fuel protests and their package of support measures.

Sinn Fein has tabled a motion of no confidence in the Government over its handling of fuel protests

Roads and fuel depots across Ireland have been blockaded since Tuesday morning by demonstrations against the rising cost of fuel.

Hauliers and agricultural contractors staged a series of slow-moving convoys on motorways as well as blockades of fuel depots and major routes.

There are demonstrations over the cost of fuel at several locations across Ireland.

The Taoiseach and Tanaiste reacted to the US president’s suggestion the war could continue for two or three weeks.

The funeral of the mother-of-two took place in Londonderry on Thursday.

Actress Pauline McLynn joined an anti-fox hunting protest outside Leinster House in Dublin on Wednesday.

A diesel rebate scheme for hauliers and bus operators is also expected, which will be backdated.

The singer’s funeral mass took place in Co Galway on Friday.

The safeguarding minister appeared before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on Wednesday.

Speaking in London, the Irish deputy premier said Mr McGregor ‘represents the very worst of us’.

The Irish premier was speaking in Washington DC as part of his St Patrick’s Day trip to the US.