Look familiar? Photo of Barack Obama's Irish relatives uncovered

Falmouth Kearney, who hailed from Moneygall, went to the US in 1850

Investigation after rare protected bird is shot dead in Co Kerry

The hen harrier in flight | Image: Hen Harrier Ireland

The hen harrier was being followed by thousands of people online

Foreign affairs minister condemns murder of Kenji Goto

Kenji Goto in an earlier IS message from IS

A video of his killing is similar to previous footage IS has been released

Irish Water sees spike in registrations ahead of deadline

Photocall file photo

The utility says it will accept registrations after February 2nd

Security is tightened for the Taoiseach and Cabinet amid protest fears

Members of Cabinet and President Higgins (bottom right) | Photocall file photo

It could also be extended to other TDs and President Higgins