Irish Jockey, Joseph O'Brien on 'Battle of Marengo', won the race of the day, The Derrington Stud Derby Trial Stake. It was his second win of the day at Leopardstown racecourse.

Irish Jockey, Joseph O'Brien on 'Battle of Marengo', won the race of the day, The Derrington Stud Derby Trial Stake. It was his second win of the day at Leopardstown racecourse.

Irish Jockey, Joseph O'Brien on 'Battle of Marengo', won the race of the day, The Derrington Stud Derby Trial Stake. It was his second win of the day at Leopardstown racecourse.

One try from Jamie Heaslip and four penalties from Johnathan Sexton, enougth for Leinster to reach the 2013 RaboDirect Pro12 final for the fourth straight year. The 'Irish' final is fixed between Leinster and Ulster at the RDS on May 25.

One try from Jamie Heaslip and four penalties from Johnathan Sexton, enougth for Leinster to reach the 2013 RaboDirect Pro12 final for the fourth straight year. The 'Irish' final is fixed between Leinster and Ulster at the RDS on May 25.

One try from Jamie Heaslip and four penalties from Johnathan Sexton, enougth for Leinster to reach the 2013 RaboDirect Pro12 final for the fourth straight year. The 'Irish' final is fixed between Leinster and Ulster at the RDS on May 25.

Mark Bennett's late try got the Glasgow Warriors back into game with 15:17 against host Leinster, but the full-back Stuart Hogg missed the conversion and open for Leinster their fourth successive league final.

Mark Bennett's late try got the Glasgow Warriors back into game with 15:17 against host Leinster, but the full-back Stuart Hogg missed the conversion and open for Leinster their fourth successive league final.

Mark Bennett's late try got the Glasgow Warriors back into game with 15:17 against host Leinster, but the full-back Stuart Hogg missed the conversion and open for Leinster their fourth successive league final.

Labour Party Leader, Tonaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade Eamon Gilmore attended the Party’s annual James Connolly Commemoration in Arbour Hill Cemetery in Dublin.

Labour Party Leader, Tonaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade Eamon Gilmore attended the Party’s annual James Connolly Commemoration in Arbour Hill Cemetery in Dublin.

Labour Party Leader, Tonaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade Eamon Gilmore attended the Party’s annual James Connolly Commemoration in Arbour Hill Cemetery in Dublin.

Up to 50,000 passengers were left facing travel chaos when Bus Eireann cancelled routes across Ireland. The strike is affecting rural and intercity bus passengers nationwide.

Up to 50,000 passengers were left facing travel chaos when Bus Eireann cancelled routes across Ireland. The strike is affecting rural and intercity bus passengers nationwide.

The Setanta Sports Cup is won by Shamrock Rovers who cruise past Drogheda United at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Goals from James Chambers and Sean O'Connor early in the first half help Rovers dominate the game as the Dublin side stroll to victory.

The Setanta Sports Cup is won by Shamrock Rovers who cruise past Drogheda United at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Goals from James Chambers and Sean O'Connor early in the first half help Rovers dominate the game as the Dublin side stroll to victory.

The Setanta Sports Cup is won by Shamrock Rovers who cruise past Drogheda United at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Goals from James Chambers and Sean O'Connor early in the first half help Rovers dominate the game as the Dublin side stroll to victory.

President Michael D Higgins received five members of The Elders, an independent group of global leaders who work together for peace and human rights: Ela Bhatt, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Mary Robinson, Martti Ahtisaari and Jimmy Carter.

President Michael D Higgins received five members of The Elders, an independent group of global leaders who work together for peace and human rights: Ela Bhatt, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Mary Robinson, Martti Ahtisaari and Jimmy Carter.

President Michael D Higgins received five members of The Elders, an independent group of global leaders who work together for peace and human rights: Ela Bhatt, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Mary Robinson, Martti Ahtisaari and Jimmy Carter.

The Irish capital will host the Amlin Challenge Cup final on Friday, 17 May followed by the Heineken Cup final on Saturday, 18 May. The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Naoise Ó Muirí, officially received both the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup trophies.

The Irish capital will host the Amlin Challenge Cup final on Friday, 17 May followed by the Heineken Cup final on Saturday, 18 May. The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Naoise Ó Muirí, officially received both the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup trophies.

The Irish capital will host the Amlin Challenge Cup final on Friday, 17 May followed by the Heineken Cup final on Saturday, 18 May. The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Naoise Ó Muirí, officially received both the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup trophies.

The Annual 1916 Commemoration Ceremonies took place at Arbour Hill with the participation of the Irish President Michael D Higgins, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, members of the Irish Government and Irish Defence Forces.

The Annual 1916 Commemoration Ceremonies took place at Arbour Hill with the participation of the Irish President Michael D Higgins, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, members of the Irish Government and Irish Defence Forces.

The Annual 1916 Commemoration Ceremonies took place at Arbour Hill with the participation of the Irish President Michael D Higgins, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, members of the Irish Government and Irish Defence Forces.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore, and Minister Lucinda Creighton, led a national handshake in Croke Park, as part of Ireland’s EU Presidency celebrations of Europe Day in a group handshake with a team of young GAA players.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore, and Minister Lucinda Creighton, led a national handshake in Croke Park, as part of Ireland’s EU Presidency celebrations of Europe Day in a group handshake with a team of young GAA players.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore, and Minister Lucinda Creighton, led a national handshake in Croke Park, as part of Ireland’s EU Presidency celebrations of Europe Day in a group handshake with a team of young GAA players.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny, accompanied by young volunteers, launched the Irish Heart Foundation's 24th Happy Hearts Annual Appel. Money raised for the appeal will go towards the Irish Heart Foundation's national patient support and information services.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny, accompanied by young volunteers, launched the Irish Heart Foundation's 24th Happy Hearts Annual Appel. Money raised for the appeal will go towards the Irish Heart Foundation's national patient support and information services.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny, accompanied by young volunteers, launched the Irish Heart Foundation's 24th Happy Hearts Annual Appel. Money raised for the appeal will go towards the Irish Heart Foundation's national patient support and information services.

Phil Taylor was in action against Raymond Van Barneveld during week 11 of the McCoy’s Premier League Darts held at The O2, Dublin, Ireland.

Phil Taylor was in action against Raymond Van Barneveld during week 11 of the McCoy’s Premier League Darts held at The O2, Dublin, Ireland.

Phil Taylor was in action against Raymond Van Barneveld during week 11 of the McCoy’s Premier League Darts held at The O2, Dublin, Ireland.

The first indications of a shift from the recent cold weather conditions arrive with the cherry blossoms on trees across Dublin city.

The first indications of a shift from the recent cold weather conditions arrive with the cherry blossoms on trees across Dublin city.

The first indications of a shift from the recent cold weather conditions arrive with the cherry blossoms on trees across Dublin city.