Global insurance broker Gallagher Gallagher has completed a deal to buy AssuredPartners, a move that doubles its presence in Ireland and makes it one of the country's biggest insurance brokers.

Two Irish golfers have been selected for the Great Britain and Ireland team who will face off against the United States of America at the 50th Walker Cup in Cypress Point next month.

Author Sally Rooney risks committing a terrorist offence if she funds the Palestine Action organisation, the UK government has warned.