Author, Claire Keegan, at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, in Annaghmakerrig, Co. Monaghan.

Members of the disabled community and supporters protest to highlight the important role of Personal Assistance Services to enable disabled people to live independently.

Sarah Cullen, is at ease and supported by local shopkeeper, Noel Fleming, along with Mary Byrne and dog Victor, after experiencing an attempted robbery at her home the previous week

One woman enjoys the sun while another enjoys the art in Trinity College Dublin.

Brother Kevin, of the Capuchin Day Centre, before retiring at the age of 87, after more than 50 years’ service helping feed the most vulnerable members of society.

The Ha’penny Bridge is reflected in the window of The Winding Stair Bookshop, on the banks of the River Liffey.

Corry McMahon, a Blackrock College past pupil, is comforted as he struggles to tell his story of abuse, along with fellow past pupils John Coulter and Louis Hoffman, (and Philip Feddis on video phone), as the past pupils of Blackrock College and Spiritan Congregation agree to the establishment of an Independent Restorative Justice Programme, at the RDS, Dublin.

Ships at Dublin Port in the early morning fog.

Waves crash over Clontarf’s sea wall and rush through the port holes of a nearby shelter as Storm Brendan hit the coast road in Dublin.

Former Sinn Féin party president Gerry Adams canvassing in Dundalk, Co. Louth, with Councillor Ruairi Ó Murchu, Sinn Féin election candidate.

Kevin Skelly, Ivan Ryan and Joseph Coyle, from Rolestown, Dublin, with “Pushkin”, (Smurf) at the opening day of the Dublin Horse Show, in the RDS

Start of the 100th Dublin City Liffey Swim at Rory O’More Bridge

Minister for Health Simon Harris at the launch of HSE National Breastfeeding Week 2019, with from left: Carol Wharton, with baby Ella Beth Wharton, Sandyford; Louise O’Connor, with baby Brendan Reddy, Phibsborough and Monica Uí Dúill with baby Liam Ó’Dúill, Roundwood

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina, along with artist Vera Klute, unveil a sculpture of Dublin musician, activist and actor Luke Kelly, on Guild Street, Dublin

Walking through the snow in Fairview Park, Dublin

Artist, Mick O'Dea joined by some of the people he will paint for an evolving festival portrait including Garry Hynes, Aisling O'Sullivan, Derbhle Crotty and Eugene Downes.

Miley Cyrus performing on stage in Dublin

Tiger Woods on the 18th Fairway, during the American Ryder Cup Team practice round, at the K Club, Co. Kildare.

Democratic Unionist Party MLA Sammy Wilson and Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams T.D. partake in a ‘Mexican wave’ before the arrival of President Obama in Belfast

Rachel Morrissey (7), from Clontarf, Dublin, winner of the under-9 violin competition, receives the cup from adjudicator Georg Baich, at the ESB Feis Ceoil

Cliff diver Anna Bader diving from North Bank Lighthouse, Dublin Bay, in preparation for the Diving World Series

Adrian Marshall, from Booterstown, exercising his dog, Willow, on Sandymount Strand, Dublin

Gardai sit and reflect at the State Funeral of murdered colleague, Garda Anthony (Tony) Golden, at St. Oliver Plunkett Church, Blackrock, Co. Louth.

Former Justice Minister Alan Shatter TD, sits using his phone while Gardai surround his car, after it was blocked by protesters from entering the gates of the Dail, Dublin.

Fine Gael Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Labour Tanaiste Joan Burton, embrace with other TD's at Dublin Castle, during the results of the Referendum on Marriage Equality.

Children look on as the Garda forensic team examine the scene at Croftwood Gardens, Cherry Orchard, Dublin, where a six-year-old was shot

Chris Moran, from Co. Mayo climbs Croagh Patrick, in his bare feet on Reek Sunday. The Mass was cancelled for the first time in its history due to the weather.

A Galway supporter near the end of game, as Kilkenny beat Galway in the All Ireland Senior Hurling Final replay at Croke Park.

Leader of the Labour Party, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore T.D. with Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton T.D. at the ‘wrap-up press conference’ of Labour's referendum campaign

Professor Kevin B Nowlan, veteran conservationist pictured at his home in Dublin ahead of his 90th Birthday.

Former Anglo Irish Bank chairman Sean FitzPatrick was sent forward for trial, pictured leaving the courts after he was served the books of evidence.

Declan Mee, from Blackrock, Dublin,( but living in Berlin) teaching at the Dublin Circus Festival, at Larkin Hall, Cathal Bruagh Street, Dublin.

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A kestrel takes away it's prey (a rat) along the Bull Wall, Dollymount Dublin.

The Twins festival in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.

"Megan Campbell after receiving her Junior Certificate results at St. Mary’s Holy Faith Convent, Glasnevin, Dublin "

Elected. Fine Gael's Richard Bruton is lifted shoulder high after topping the poll in Dublin North Central election court.

The world's most distinguished soccer referee, Pierluigi Collina of Italy, answers questions during a function in Dublin City University in January 2004

Pat Roe of Laois and Tommy Dowd of Meath tussle during a Leinster Football Championship game at Páirc Tailteann, Navan, in June 1994