Property values in the Irish second-hand home market remained robust in 2020, despite the "profound economic impact" brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Under fire for a glacially slow rollout of coronavirus vaccine shots, France’s government pledged on Thursday to pick up the pace with quicker inoculation to a broader array of health care workers starting next week.

By any measure, 2020 was a dark year. But by adopting a positive attitude, experts say it's possible to bring the sunshine back into your life, one ray at a time

RTÉ’s Kathryn Thomas is looking forward to rolling up her sleeves not only as presenter of Operation Transformation but also for the new vaccination

Because sometimes it’s what’s on the outside that counts

Actor Ryan Andrews on buying his first home and having a rare Christmas off work

"I’d still like to point out before the festive season is truly over that our Department of Education has been a Bad Santa this year."

Joyce Fegan talks to workers and business owners to find out how they have coped with the changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, from working from home to the many businesses who have had to adapt to trading online

Unit will strengthen ties between both sides of the border

Australia has changed one word in its national anthem to reflect what the prime minister called “the spirit of unity” and the country’s Indigenous population.

Test will assess whether the belief of the garda that there was an immediate threat to the life of other people was 'honestly held' and justified

Nphet has warned that current numbers do not reflect the full seriousness of the situation, as up to 4,000 positive results have not yet been entered into the reporting system

Ireland set to have key roles in Iranian Nuclear Deal, Somalia and Syria

The UK is free to pursue independent trade policies for the first time in more than four decades after the Brexit transition period with the European Union came to an end.

Six Tesco shops have installed front-facing cameras at self-service checkouts as part of a trial which, the supermarket says, is an additional security feature.

Income tax and USC rates will not be increased by this Government, despite a €40bn hole in public finances caused by Covid-19

The bill, that would give a person the legal and medical right of the authorisation of assisted dying, is to be debated during this term of the Dáil. 

Tweeting a picture of the words Europe and Scotland attached by a loveheart, she said: “Scotland will be back soon, Europe. Keep the light on.”

If Páirc Uí Chaoimh is now the best pitch in the country, it takes constant work to keep it that way

The first arrivals on the shuttle from France following the end of the Brexit transition period are expected at around 12.23am.

A study led by two UCC medical students finds that assessment of concussion in elite Gaelic football may not always be in accordance with best practice

It's a game of cat and mouse between players and managers at this time of the season

— and some excellent wine and sherry recommendations if you want to drink less but drink better

Jonathan Ross has revealed the role he inadvertently played in landing comedian Michael McIntyre his big break. The chat show host said his agent used him as leverage to get the then-unknown performer a slot in the Royal Variety Performance in 2006.

David Attenborough has said 2021 “could be a year for positive change” as he offers a new year message of hope. The veteran broadcaster will add that “the need to take action” against climate change “has never been more urgent”.

We should make an effort and let the volunteers working to lift our communities know that their efforts are recognised and cherished

Ethiopian security forces killed more than 75 people and injured nearly 200 others during deadly ethnic unrest in June and July following the death of a popular singer, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission has said.

The Munster Technological University — an amalgamation of Cork Institute of Technology and the Institute of Technology Tralee — will serve more than 18,000 students across six physical campuses

"I came up with this relish especially for this curry and it is phenomenal."

Arsenal take on West Brom tomorrow seeking a third win on the bounce

Switching your mortgage could provide extra funds to add new details to your home. For Sooby and her family, their clever renovation has resulted in a house that works for everyone

Do yourself a favour and give the subject an hour this weekend — it could end up being the most profitable hour you’ll spend all year

Laura Whitmore has spoken of her “magical” wedding to Iain Stirling. The Love Island host, 35, and its narrator, 32, tied the knot in a private ceremony.

What the papers say

The extra Covid vaccines follows an initial 500 vaccines received and administered in CUH since December 29

Florence’s Uffizi Gallery is making 88 rarely displayed drawings of Dante’s Divine Comedy available for viewing online to mark the 700th anniversary in 2021 of the Italian poet’s death.

Get motivated with fitness instructor Maeve Madden. The Instagram star shares her home workouts and tips for a better new year with Irish Examiner readers 

Many of our citizens have done stellar work throughout the pandemic and they deserve fair recognition and pay for their efforts 

Unlike most taoisigh, the Fianna Fáil leader was not in a particularly popular place when he got the job, writes Alison O'Connor

Belgium, a nation of 11.5 million, has been badly hit by the pandemic with 19,441 deaths so far, many of them in care homes.

— plus Murder on the Orient Express and meditation and minimalists on Netflix

Frontline and community workers keep us safe, and keep things ticking over during the Christmas period. Neil Michael talks to just a few of those who have kept going in recent weeks

"Give sorrow words,” writes Shakespeare in Macbeth. “The grief that does not speak whispers the o'erfraught heart and bids it break.

The Derry Girls and Bridgerton star goes back to Galway where it all began — and oh-my-God her room still has Holly Hobbie wallpaper

Justin Bieber plays a champion boxer delivering a knock-out punch in the video for his new single, Anyone.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has thanked the public for their trust and support “in the difficult times” and wished them happiness and good health in his first New Year cards to his people.

At the end of a year like no other, there was something reassuring about the traditional Christmas blitz of racing

He died on October 31, his wife announced.

Jennifer Lopez reflected on “too many” lives lost during the global pandemic as she welcomed in the new year in Times Square in New York City.

149 people lost their lives on Irish roads as a result of 138 fatal crashes

The Ftse-100 had its worst year since the 2008 financial crisis. 

The burglary happened earlier this week. 

Her funeral took place yesterday but government restrictions meant that only 10 people could attend.

There is a welcome return for Ireland loosehead prop Dave Kilcoyne

Leinster also hand out two debuts in PRO14 derby

The 40-year old mother of three passed away on Wednesday, December 30, at a medical centre after she had complained of feeling unwell.

Some one million people in South Sudan have been displaced or isolated for months by the worst flooding in memory, with the intense rainy season a sign of climate change.

It is understood the men were armed with what is believed to be a firearm. 

Fears of huge queues failed to materialise

Unlocking households' spending power will be key to strong economic rebound

In their last two matches the Reds have scored just once

Aromatics provides the building blocks for the global polyester industry, key to fibres, films and packaging.

The shed had nearly 15 guests socialising in it when Gardaí searched the suspected premises

The pope appeared relaxed as he stood at a lectern in the Apostolic Palace wishing the faithful watching via video “a year of peace, a year of hope”.

Paul Reid said the test and trace system is now prioritising capacity. 

Former TD  Gerard Murphy predicts Cork North West will disappear by the next general election, primarily as a result of the extension of the city boundary

Importantly for our students, it offers brighter horizons. It offers the option to study, work, live, and raise a family in their hometown or county.

City's visit to Stamford Bridge on Sunday is set to go ahead

Office of Public Works acknowledge that the rise in costs were as a result of 'unexpectedly' poor ground conditions

The Institute’s stance is that each woman should discuss the vaccine issue with whoever is her main carer in pregnancy.

Stray cats in Taiwan’s capital have recently received an upgrade in their dining situation with a project called the Midnight Cafeteria.

Van Ness also reflected on enjoying Zoom quizzes with friends including Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan

Protests 'unavoidable' as 'people are so hugely upset by this' says community activist

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho said the handling of his side’s late postponement against Fulham was “unprofessional”.

In a recorded video message Adam, who is from Killeagh, Co Cork thanked the public for the massive outpouring of love he has received in the last month.

Taking more money from State hard to justify within the ambit of a “community-based amateur organisation”

Mediterranean octopuses migrate along the Celtic sea shelf to shores in counties Cork and Kerry

Adobe Flash Player, the browser plug-in behind many animations on the internet, has finally been discontinued.

She's saucy and she's posh. She's all about the dosh. She lives in Ballinlough because she can't afford Blackrock. You can ask her for advice but don't expect her to be nice. It's Ask Audrey ... what's your problem?

Brody McWilliams Brown, weighing in at 7lbs 10oz, was born to mum Jennifer McWilliams, and both are doing well.

His next outing will be in the Cotswolds in March, when he will bid to join the elite band of three-time winners of the Gold Cup

Ireland intends to push peacekeeping as main area of influence and expertise

Leaving the European Union’s trading arrangements offers the chance to “transform our country”, Boris Johnson claimed as UK businesses adjusted to the new bureaucracy.

GAA grounds and gyms must remain closed, with one exception regarding both indoor and outdoor use

According to the Department of Children, more than 100,000 children are currently enrolled on ECCE schemes which are delivered at 4,000 services nationwide.

Britain's relationship with the EU is now on a new basis said the Foreign Affairs Minister

Three Chinese companies will be booted off the New York Stock Exchange this month under an executive order signed in November by US president Donald Trump.

New Year’s Eve celebrations across the globe looked radically different this year as large crowds stayed away from traditional party spots such as New York City’s Times Square and the Champs Elysees in Paris.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said she “genuinely regrets” another delay in the scoping exercise into the death of Shane O’Farrell, a Monaghan cyclist killed by a driver out on bail 

Busy Philipps has revealed her oldest child Birdie, 12, is “gay and out”. The Cougar Town star is mother to two children with screenwriter husband Marc Silverstein – Birdie and daughter Cricket Pearl, seven.

Italy has recorded another 462 coronavirus deaths, taking its pandemic death toll to 74,621, the highest in Europe.

Health Freedom Ireland organised rallies this year to protest Nphet’s advice on the pandemic.

An All-Ireland-winner in 2014, he scored two points as a sub in the famous semi-final replay win over Mayo

Chloe Bennet has revealed she has tested positive for Covid-19 and “multiple” members of her family are also infected. The Marvel’s Agents Of S. H. I. E. L. D. star warned fans to take the illness seriously as she emphasised she is “one of the lucky ones”.

France’s government has cast a favourable light on a reported bid by the father of Britain’s Prime Minister to take up French nationality, saying it shows how attached Britons are to the European Union that they are no longer part of.

A further 1,754 confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been reported this evening by the Department of Health along with 11 additional deaths.

Family fears that medals, presented by the FAI more than half a century ago, will be melted down

Daniel Storey cast his eye over the five leading title contenders, examining where they're doing well, where they must improve, and what they need from the January transfer window

The number of confirmed US coronavirus cases has surpassed 20 million, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

Ireland could be entering into a cold snap with widespread frost and ice forming tonight. Wintery showers tomorrow morning could bring a dusting of snow in some parts of the country with lowest temperatures of minus 3 degrees.