#Heroes
'The Pope would struggle to gather such a crowd if he came to Skibb'
The O’Donovan brothers’ Olympic homecoming is recalled in this extract from ‘Something in the Water’.
'At least they don't roll around like Neymar' - Brazilians seeking heroes turn to women footballers
Spectators booed the men’s team off the field following their latest match.
'It's a big piece of history for us and one we wanted to tick off'
Man of the match Peter O’Mahony led Ireland’s tireless defensive effort on a historic night.
'They are looking after very small babies struggling to stay alive. They are the greatest in the world'
Staff at Ireland’s neonatal units were celebrated as ‘superheroes’ yesterday.
'A proud day': Hundreds of frontline emergency workers parade through Dublin
The annual parade is a celebration of the nation’s frontline workers.
Gardaí use ladder from nearby house to rescue man trapped in Monaghan house fire
The man was not taken to hospital.
The 13 true Irish heroes of 2016
We salute you.
These wonderful teenagers were honoured today at the Irish Carers of the Year Awards
Carers were described as Ireland’s “forgotten workforce”.
Player ratings: How Ireland fared against the All Blacks tonight
Joe Schmidt’s men earned a famous victory in Chicago tonight.
12 Irish success stories at the Rio Olympics
Not all of them won medals but each athlete mentioned here overachieved in their own way.
Rating the 21 best Irish Premier League players ever
Robbie Keane and other players who have made their mark on England’s top flight.
11 times the Irish in Canada were absolute heroes
Ooooh Canadaaa.
Irish band rescue family, including a baby and three children, from US house fire
The band are donating the proceeds from their merchandise sales to help the family rebuild their home.
'Save my baby': Buncrana father went back into car to try to rescue his family
Davitt Walsh recalls how Seán McGrotty handed his baby daughter to him before tragedy struck.
11 people who found their flow at the crucial moment
Not all heroes wear capes.
Football heroes and villains, they're just like the rest of us
Once his high-profile guests order a cup of tea, there’s no danger of TV3′s Tommy Martin getting overawed.
11 times Dublin Bus drivers were seriously sound
Above and beyond.
9 everyday heroes who make life that bit easier
Legends. All of them.
The floods in Tipp didn't stop these newlyweds making the reception
Storm Frank has brought out the best in everyone.
The floods in Tipp didn't stop these newlyweds making the reception
Storm Frank has brought out the best in everyone.
The 14 top Irish mams of 2015
Mams forever.
11 of the true heroes of 2015
I, I will be king.
11 Christmas chocolates that need to get in the bin immediately
Get in the bin, you sick and twisted sweets.
11 memories of Nero's nightclub in Kilkenny everyone who was ever there will recognise
Straight in the side door after Kyteler’s.
These two guys just kept on drinking even though the pub's beer garden was flooded
Never, ever give up on those pints.
Girl (11) who saved her mother's life following attack by suckler cow honoured at Bravery Awards
42 people received awards from Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett at today’s ceremony at Farmleigh House in Dublin.
8 Irish rugby players who went above and beyond in World Cup ads
Come on Ireland!
11 people who showed epic levels of self control
DO. NOT. PUSH. THE. BUTTON.
9 reasons why Dom and Steph are the heroes of Gogglebox
Please Dom and Steph, adopt us.
13 players who have scored more goals than Robbie Keane at international level
The LA Galaxy striker will be hoping to equal Gerd Müller’s record tonight.
11 people who desperately needed to rethink their outfits
No mirrors allowed.
Blow-by-blow account of how heroes overpowered French train attacker
Today the French President Francois Hollande presented the four men with the Legion of Honor, one of France’s highest honours, at the Elysee Palace.
The 10 unsung heroes of every night out
Step up! It’s time to get your due.
There were emotional scenes as some Connacht legends said goodbye
Michael Swift and Dan McFarland were honoured at the Sportsground today.
Power ranking the 8 greatest Premier League champions
Chelsea won the title at the weekend, but where do they rank in comparison with other champions?
If you love champagne rugby, then today should be very important for you
If you don’t love the Barbarians, then you don’t love rugby.
'Crash ball to Kevin Maggs' and the Ginger Pele: 8 cult heroes who make us happy to be Irish
They might not have been the best, but they all entertained us.
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