In the final part of our 2014 review, the Government is forced into a climbdown following mass protests over the nature of Irish Water charges.

Undoubtedly, the biggest political story of 2014 in Ireland, the Coalition came under immense public pressure over the setting up Irish Water.

Joan Burton takes over as leader of the Labour Party, Scotland votes no for Independence while two political giants pass away.

Backlash for U2 over iTunes takeover, the Garth Brooks concerts saga and allegations of a sexual abuse cover-up within the IRA and Sinn Féin dominated the news in 2014.

The Summer saw a campaign launched against 'raucous seagulls, the shooting down of flight MH17 over Ukraine and the discovery of a mass grave of 796 babies in Tuam.

In part one, we look back at the biggest moments of 2014 including the GardaGate controversy, the tragic disappearance of MH370 and questions over Rehab charity group.

9-year-old Jack McNiffe from Kildare is the only person in the world to have both Down syndrome and CINCA Syndrome. Nadine Maloney went to meet Jack and his family

Newstalk Lunchtime's Nadine Maloney went to De Paul homeless shelter in Dublin, to speak to homeless people about their experiences living on the streets.

Minister Simon Coverney says Fine Gael are determined to 'do better next year' but that there is 'no discussion around replacing the leader'.

George Hook pays tribute to Ireland rugby legend Jack Kyle who passed away today