A superb display from Leinster against Biarritz in the RDS, Dublin ensured qualification to the final of the Amlin Challenge Cup. Leinster's Jamie Heaslip was the key man with two first half tries to help his side win 44-16.

A superb display from Leinster against Biarritz in the RDS, Dublin ensured qualification to the final of the Amlin Challenge Cup. Leinster's Jamie Heaslip was the key man with two first half tries to help his side win 44-16.

A superb display from Leinster against Biarritz in the RDS, Dublin ensured qualification to the final of the Amlin Challenge Cup. Leinster's Jamie Heaslip was the key man with two first half tries to help his side win 44-16.

Fans at the RDS in Dublin prepare to cheer on their teams ahead of the Leinster vs Biarritz Amlin Challenge Cup Semi-Final match.

Fans at the RDS in Dublin prepare to cheer on their teams ahead of the Leinster vs Biarritz Amlin Challenge Cup Semi-Final match.

Leinster and Olympique Biarritz face off in the semi-final of the Amlin Challenge Cup at the RDS in Dublin.

Leinster and Olympique Biarritz face off in the semi-final of the Amlin Challenge Cup at the RDS in Dublin.

Leinster and Olympique Biarritz face off in the semi-final of the Amlin Challenge Cup at the RDS in Dublin.

The Fianna Fail party leader Michael Martin launched the annual Ard Fheis at Dublin's RDS. He accused the Taoiseach of being two-faced and branded his jobs policy a failure.

The Fianna Fail party leader Michael Martin launched the annual Ard Fheis at Dublin's RDS. He accused the Taoiseach of being two-faced and branded his jobs policy a failure.

A tree was planted by Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett in Leinster House in memory of Shane McEntee TD who died by suicide. The planting was part of the One Million Trees in One Day campaign.

The full moon and lunar eclipse often change the tides of human emotions and most likely impact animal behaviour. This can be observed in the deer population of the Phoenix park.

The full moon and lunar eclipse often change the tides of human emotions and most likely impact animal behaviour. This can be observed in the deer population of the Phoenix park.

The full moon and lunar eclipse often change the tides of human emotions and most likely impact animal behaviour. This can be observed in the deer population of the Phoenix park.

Shoppers on Dublin's Abbey Street stop to watch as a man rescues an injured rat from a Luas tram track. The rodent, unable to walk with rear leg injuries, is taken from the track and placed in a nearby sewer by a passer by.

Shoppers on Dublin's Abbey Street stop to watch as a man rescues an injured rat from a Luas tram track. The rodent, unable to walk with rear leg injuries, is taken from the track and placed in a nearby sewer by a passer by.

Shoppers on Dublin's Abbey Street stop to watch as a man rescues an injured rat from a Luas tram track. The rodent, unable to walk with rear leg injuries, is taken from the track and placed in a nearby sewer by a passer by.

Over hundreds of ARAN members and supporters descended on Kildare Street in Dublin to protest against the resumption of live cattle exports from Ireland to Libya.

Over hundreds of ARAN members and supporters descended on Kildare Street in Dublin to protest against the resumption of live cattle exports from Ireland to Libya.

Over hundreds of ARAN members and supporters descended on Kildare Street in Dublin to protest against the resumption of live cattle exports from Ireland to Libya.

Asylum seekers, refugees, human rights supporters and members of the public sent a message to the Irish Government that the people who live in Ireland, want an end to the system of institutionalised accommodation for asylum seekers.

Asylum seekers, refugees, human rights supporters and members of the public sent a message to the Irish Government that the people who live in Ireland, want an end to the system of institutionalised accommodation for asylum seekers.

Asylum seekers, refugees, human rights supporters and members of the public sent a message to the Irish Government that the people who live in Ireland, want an end to the system of institutionalised accommodation for asylum seekers.

There was something for everyone at the National Vintage Fair with collectibles, antiques, vintage fashion and in between shopping stops for a professional makeover or listening to the fabulous sounds of the Dionnes, a retro-Motown band.

There was something for everyone at the National Vintage Fair with collectibles, antiques, vintage fashion and in between shopping stops for a professional makeover or listening to the fabulous sounds of the Dionnes, a retro-Motown band.

Hundreds of people formed a human shield around Moore Street, Dublin, to symbolically protect the site which could be bulldozed and replaced by a shopping mall. The historic terrace served as the last headquarters of the 1916 Provisional Government.

Hundreds of people formed a human shield around Moore Street, Dublin, to symbolically protect the site which could be bulldozed and replaced by a shopping mall. The historic terrace served as the last headquarters of the 1916 Provisional Government.

Hundreds of people formed a human shield around Moore Street, Dublin, to symbolically protect the site which could be bulldozed and replaced by a shopping mall. The historic terrace served as the last headquarters of the 1916 Provisional Government.

Artists adorn Dublin's City Center walls with new graffiti.

Artists adorn Dublin's City Center walls with new graffiti.

Artists adorn Dublin's City Center walls with new graffiti.

Designs from the 2013 Junk Kouture Recycled Fashion competition grand finale organised at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin.

Designs from the 2013 Junk Kouture Recycled Fashion competition grand finale organised at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin.

Designs from the 2013 Junk Kouture Recycled Fashion competition grand finale organised at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin.

Over 80 of Ireland’s most innovative student fashion style prodigies took to the stage at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, to showcase their creations at the grand finale of the Junk Kouture Recycled Fashion competition.

Over 80 of Ireland’s most innovative student fashion style prodigies took to the stage at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, to showcase their creations at the grand finale of the Junk Kouture Recycled Fashion competition.

Over 80 of Ireland’s most innovative student fashion style prodigies took to the stage at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, to showcase their creations at the grand finale of the Junk Kouture Recycled Fashion competition.