The Ukraine port city of Mariupol, which is surrounded by Russian troops, said it will begin efforts to evacuate its civilian population, after earlier efforts were scuppered by ceasefire violations.

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue is drawing up what is being described as a "wartime" plan to prevent disruption to food supplies as a result of the conflict in Ukraine.

Coverage of all today's developments in Ukraine where the Russian invasion is in its 11th day.

Dublin Bay South Labour TD Ivana Bacik may not be party leader yet but she almost certainly will be once the nominations for the vacant post close on 24 March.

All bets are off for gambling firms as the increased focus on ethics is forcing the industry to change its business model.

A Co Louth designer who makes his own fountain pens has found a creative way of making his own products; embracing colour even though he himself is colourblind.

The findings of an investigation into the murder in Co Donegal of a former senior Sinn Féin official who worked as a British agent for 20 years will be published this week.

South Korea will implement export controls against Belarus for "effectively supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine", Seoul's foreign ministry said today.

This week was a busy one in the Irish banking landscape as AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB all reported annual results for 2021.

The requirement for Covid certificates and passenger locator forms for those arriving into the country will end from midnight.

More than €3 million has been raised for the Irish Red Cross to fund its work in Ukraine. The money was donated following an appeal on RTÉ's Late Late Show last night.

Europe Editor Tony Connelly says Russian President Vladimir Putin's assault on Ukraine has violently upended Europe's geopolitics.

There have been calls for humanitarian corridors from all besieged Ukrainian cities to allow sick babies and mothers to escape the war.

A water turbine installed to power a Co Clare hotel became a key source of income during pandemic-related closures.

A man in his 30s has been arrested following an attack on three men in Cork last night.

North Korea said it conducted "another important" test for reconnaissance satellite systems, state news agency KCNA has reported.

On International Women's Day next week, women right across the world will be sharing their views on how we can 'break the bias' and create gender equality in our workplaces and communities.

A wave of new sanctions have been introduced in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine, and Irish firms have to take the necessary steps to ensure they are compliant, writes Adam Maguire.

Russian forces besieged the key southern port of Mariupol and sought to press deeper into Ukraine in the face of strong Ukrainian resistance on the tenth day of the invasion.