Ireland beat Australia to claim victory in International Rules test

Ireland withstood a late fightback from Australia to claim victory in an exciting International rules test at Croke Park on Saturday evening. 

Just over 38,000 turned out to watch Ireland take on Australia in the Eirgrid International Rules test, and weren't disappointed as the home side claimed a 56-52 victory. 

Fine Gael and Sinn Féin rise in latest poll

There's good news for Fine Gael and Sinn Féin in the latest opinion poll, while Independents have taken a hit

The Red C tracking Poll in tomorrow's Sunday Business Post shows support for Enda Kenny's party is up by one point since last month to 31% - its highest level of support since 2012.

Irish anti-war groups say sending troops to Mali would violate Irish neutrality

The Irish Anti-War Movement says sending Irish troops to relieve and allow French soldiers to fight in Syria, compromises our neutrality.

The group joined in a solidarity demonstration in Dublin today organised by United Against Racism, whose members are concerned about a backlash against Syrian refugees following recent terror attacks in Paris and Mali.

Northern Ireland "on safe ground" says Robinson in farewell speech

Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson has confirmed he is standing down from the position, and as DUP leader.

Mr Robinson told the DUP conference he was bowing out in the knowledge that the northern Ireland is "on safe ground."

Authorities raise terror alert in Brussels to highest possible level

People in Brussels are being urged to avoid busy areas such as concerts and transport hubs after the city's terror alert was raised to the highest possible level.

The Belgian capital's metro transport service will be closed until Sunday afternoon over the "serious and imminent threat".