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A group of male gorillas draws attention from visitors to the Loro Parque wildlife park in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. The gorillas live in a habitat to replicate a natural rainforest environment. Adult male gorillas are known as silverbacks.
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A small family of killer whales proves the key highlight of the Loro Parque nature park in Tenerife's Puerto de la Cruz. The whales at the 'Orca Ocean' display include two babies, Adan and Vicky, born in the park in 2010 and 2012 respectively.
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The south coast of Tenerife is characterised by rocks and reefs and the choppy waters of the sea attract both experienced and amateur surfers with conditions perfect for riding the waves.
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Traffic light boxes in Dublin city centre are painted as part of a new initiative to brighten up the public installations around the Irish capital.
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Michelle Obama and her two daughters, Malia and Sasha, are due to visit the Irish monastic location, Glendalough, as part of a visit to Ireland. US president Barack Obama is currently taking part in the G8 summit at Lough Erne. Images: 26/05/2013.
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The 1km Sea Swim takes place at Greystones beach in County Wicklow to raise money for charity group Rehab. Rehab is a charitable group that raises funds for disability services.
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The Pro-Life campaign continues to call for support in Dublin as the Irish Government plans legislation for abortion in the Republic of Ireland.
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Irish customs officers carry out a sweep of Dublin's Moore Street as the fight against illegal cigarette trading continues. Moore Street is a famous Irish street trading location that is also notorious for illegal trade in cigarettes.
