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Daly: ‘Ireland prostituted to Obamas’
Independent TD Clare Daly said she was ‘surprised the Taoiseach didn’t dress his ministers in leprechaun hats decorated with stars and stripes flags’ in Dail broadside
Mum stabbed 20 times as she fled
Little Enrika (8) knifed in throat as Gardai extend hunt for killer overseas
Walsh: More TDs will vote against abortion law
TD says numbers of colleagues following suit will "grow”.
Now Taoiseach rules out income tax increase
Kenny joins Finance Minister Michael Noonan in ruling out tax rise
Stars of Circus TV show avoid jail for attack on pregnant woman
Three fishermen rescued off the north Donegal coast
Trial hears two men accused of Daniel McAnespie murder blame each other for killing the teenager
Hogan: Government won’t be dictated to by advertisers in booze sponsorship ban
Jill Meagher killer gets life for ‘worst conceivable’ murder
Hospital turned away suicidal man
Vatican to announce John Paul II 'miracle'
Miracle clears the way for late Pope to be declared a saint.
Paris Jackson reveals nanny's obsession with her dad
Paris says former nanny snuck into Michael's bed
Charlie Sheen fires co-star 'by text'
Volatile star fired Selma Blair from sitcom in an expletive-filled text.
Outlook is gloomy: 10 more wet summers on cards
TEN more years of wet summers are predicted by climate researchers
Serena Williams caught in rape case controversy
Tennis star Serena Williams said a rape victim shouldn’t have been drunk
TD sent me a Christmas card – then I was sacked
Former secretary for TD Thomas Pringle appears before tribunal
Russell Brand 'destroys' US tv hosts in embarrassing interview
Comedian's cringe-worthy interview on MSNBC
Banks set to take trackers off struggling borrowers
Decision is expected to affect thousands of homeowners
Royal Ascot returns and so has the Philip Treacy fascinator
Irish designer is most in-demand man in millinery
'Honest' thief gives back bike to rightful owner
BIKE thief hit headlines after attempting to correct his drunken behaviour
Pack your bags for possible jail term, judge tells IBM worker
Employee refused to hand over USB memory key
Video: Moment Volcano in Mexico erupts sending ash three miles high
Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano erupts
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Ronan O'Gara one of the 'Faces of Cork'
The former Ireland and Munster out-half is not going without leaving his mark on his former city.
Party disaster after pool filled with liquid nitrogen at party
One man in a coma and eight others hospitalised, after liquid nitrogen reacted badly to the chlorine in the pool.
Anchor Man is back
The continuing on-set adventures of San Diego's top rated newsman. Will Ferrell is back in Anchor Man 2
Labour spent €21.50 per vote won in Meath East by-election disaster
THE Labour Party spent over €21.50 per vote won in their disastrous Meath East by-election campaign.
Freeze on Gardai recruitment to be ended
JUSTICE Minister Alan Shatter has again said there will be new recruits to An Garda Siochana, but has not said how many or when recruitment will begin.
Coalition decides against selling off forestry rights
THE Government has decided against selling off the harvesting rights of Coillte, the State forestry agency.
[TICON-A VIDEO] Special needs education cuts slammed by teachers union
TD sent me a Christmas card – then I was sacked, tribunal told
McGuinness is 'only one who thinks he should head inquiry'
Adrian Ernest Bayley given 35 year sentence for brutal rape and murder of Jill Meagher
Kenny to welcome Japanese premier
Taoiseach is “caught up in presidential leadership” says Labour TD in Seanad row
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Lions boost as George North wins fitness battle to face Wallabies in first Test
British and Irish Lions wing George North has been passed fit to face Australia in Saturday's opening Test at Suncorp Stadium.
Deans ready to gamble on James O'Connor at fly-half for first Test
Australia coach Robbie Deans is expected to take one of the biggest gambles of his career by selecting James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Callow defeat damages pride of Lions
This was a dose of reality for the Lions, a salutary lesson that was totally predictable and avoidable.
[TICON-A VIDEO] Rob Kearney's Lions Diary: Loss was a blow but this week all about first Test
[TICON-A VIDEO] Defeat has derailed bandwagon but now selection is clearer
[TICON-A VIDEO] Lions lose to Brumbies in first defeat of tour
[TICON-A VIDEO] Final battle of phoney war the toughest of all
O'Connell: Zebo a special talent
Lions strength on show ahead of Brumbies clash
G8 Summit
G8 leaders are smart – but also casual
THERE was a lot of casual enforcement going on at the G8 in Fermanagh – look relaxed, don't wear a tie, and certainly don't object if you don't want to.
Only the gift shop tills are ringing out as locals steer clear of 'ghost town'
FOR a place hoping to get an economic boost from the G8, Enniskillen was like a ghost town.
G8: Deal on tax and money-laundering reached
Agreement has been reached by world leaders at the G8 summit on new action to tackle money-laundering and "shell companies" which are used to evade tax, Downing Street said today.
[TICON-A VIDEO] G8 Leaders: Countries should not allow companies shift profits across borders
[TICON-A VIDEO] G8: Leaders agree watered down deal on Syria
[TICON-A VIDEO] G8: Leaders hopeful for progress on tax rules
[TICON-A VIDEO] G8: Who's around the table?
[TICON-A VIDEO] Live Stream: G8 Summit Day 2
[TICON-A VIDEO] G8: Russia warns against setting preconditions for Syria settlement
Exams
LC Economics: Exam demanded students to think ‘outside their textbooks’
A lot of independent thinking and knowledge of a wide range of topical issues was required of students sitting the Leaving Certificate Economics Higher Level paper
LC Chemistry: Higher level paper gets good reaction
A lovely choice of questions that left students happy was the verdict of teachers on the Leaving Certificate Chemistry Higher Level exam.
Exam diary: Leaving Cert pupils of today are fully aware of the downsides of overworking
After physics, I sprung my unyielding study to its next victim: Spanish.
Fixtures: Moyes and Mourinho on early collision course
Jose Mourinho’s first away game back as Chelsea manager takes him to Old Trafford on Aug 24
David Meyler hoping to shock Mourinho's Chelsea on opening day
Jose Mourinho has admitted it will be an emotional occasion for his first match back as Chelsea manager to be at Stamford Bridge - even though visitors Hull City have vowed to do spoil his return party.
Andy Caroll completes £17.5million move to West Ham on a six-year contract
West Ham have completed the signing of Andy Carroll from Liverpool on a six-year contract for a club-record fee.
David Wachman's Duntle edges the Duke of Cambridge Stakes
Gale Force Ten blows opposition away in Jersey Stakes
Lions boost as George North wins fitness battle to face Wallabies in first Test
Deans ready to gamble on James O'Connor at fly-half for first Test
LeBron James hails "best game" he has ever been involved in
Fabregas: I'm staying with Barcelona and want to become a legend
Michael Noonan rules out income tax increase
Finance Minister again ruled out higher income tax.
Ryanair seals deal for 175 Boeing planes worth €15bn
Ryanair and Boeing today finalised a firm order for 175 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes valued at $15.6bn at list prices.
Wages up but it costs more to employ workers
THE average wage rose marginally last year, but additional labour costs rose more than 15pc, it has emerged.
European car sales slow down to 20-year low in May
UK watchdog to investigate BSkyB over sports channels
Investors hold their fire ahead of Fed stimulus meeting
More than 25pc of main banks' loans 'bad' – IMF
416 jobs created by healthcare firm in North
Banks set to take trackers off struggling borrowers
Who's that girl? R-Patz kisses mystery blonde in new Dior campaign
The newly single Twilight hunk proved he is very much back on the market in his new campaign with the luxury brand.
TOWIE's Mario reveals he attempted suicide earlier this year
The reality tv star opened up about his battle with depression and overcoming mental health issues before his split with ex-girlfriend Lucy Mecklenburgh.
Russell Brand divorced me by text, reveals Katy Perry
Pop star Katy Perry has revealed that Russell Brand told her he was divorcing her in a text message.
Rita's road to fame
The British singer on why her childhood keeps her grounded
FIRST LOOK: The moment Rihanna hits fan in the face with her microphone
Royal Ascot returns...and so has the Philip Treacy fascinator
Russell Brand 'destroys' US tv hosts in embarrassing interview
Did Kim Kardashian pull a Rooney?
Serena Williams caught in rape case controversy
TENNIS ace Serena Williams has been caught in controversy after saying a rape victim shouldn’t have been as drunk as she was during the incident.
Commons Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans arrested on suspicion of indecent assault
THE Commons Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans has been arrested on suspicion of three counts of indecent assault as he answered bail on earlier rape and sexual assault allegations.
United States to meet Taliban to seek peace
The United States will meet the Taliban this week for talks aimed at achieving peace in Afghanistan, US officials have revealed.
Royal family affair: Artist demands DNA to prove she’s king’s daughter
11-stone dog enters animal charity's fit club
NHS hospital watchdog accused of cover up
China executes former communist party official for raping 11 underage girls
[TICON-A VIDEO] Video: Man left in coma after liquid nitrogen poured into pool at party
Inmates at California prisons demand to move as 'valley fever' death toll rises
David McWilliams: Chevys, CIA and cops: the day Michelle came to lunch
It was all a bit like waiting for Santa on Christmas Eve. As a boy, I remember nervously scanning the skies through the window for a sign, just a glimpse of the sleigh. My mother played along, ratcheting up the excitement by telling me she'd just heard on the radio that Santa had left Belfast and was flying towards Dublin. Nothing would get me into bed quicker – but in the exhilaration of it all, a young boy couldn't get a wink.
Bette Browne: How First Lady plans to follow the Senate trail blazed by Hillary Clinton
MICHELLE Obama dazzled Dublin with her grace and charm, and almost outshone her husband in Belfast with her eloquence, sounding every inch the professional politician. And that is exactly what could be on the cards for her.
Central Bank plan will benefit all sides
BANKS have been trying to part homeowners from their tracker mortgages for years.
John Downing: Lucky General Kenny may find himself out of step with G8 chiefs on key issue of tax
Karen Coleman: Sadly, this summit will be like previous ones – a stalemate of vested interests
[TICON-A VIDEO] Matt English: Ten years on, our nation's Olympian feat remains special
David McKittrick: Enthusiastic audiences lap up Obama vision of a shared future
[TICON-A VIDEO] Lise Hand: We just can't resist the First Lady
Liz O’Donnell: Liz O'Donnell: Irish women entitled to celebrate after a 40-year struggle for gender equality
Anger Management? Charlie Sheen fires Selma Blair as his onscreen therapist with expletive-filled text
BBC picks up £15K Savoy hotel bill for Tom Jones
The Made in Chelsea/Niall Horan love triangle revealed
So, it looks like Mullingar native and One Direction star Niall Horan is the mysterious 'other man' at the centre of a lovers' tiff between Louise Thompson and Andy Jordan on reality TV show Made In Chelsea.
Bonnie Ryan wants to be the "Irish Rihanna"
Gerry's daughter is channeling some of the superstar's reggae tones in her upcoming album.
Magazine pulls "suicide photoshoot" after being "sick"
Vice pulls 'breathtakingly tasteless' fashion shoot glorifying the suicides of famous female authors from Sylvia Plath to Virginia Woolf. Commentators and mental health charities slammed the 'sick' photoshoot.
Brad Pitt and Jimmy Fallon yodel from the top of New York Skyscrapers
Movie star Brad Pitt has gone to novel lengths to promote his new movie – by yodelling from the roof tops of New York. Credit: latenight
Bonnie Ryan "Love Me Now"
Credit: Bonnie Ryan
Anchor Man is back
The continuing on-set adventures of San Diego's top rated newsman. Will Ferrell is back in Anchor Man 2
Technology
[TICON-A VIDEO] Viral video straps colt .45 handgun to a home-use drone
World’s largest TV goes on sale in Europe
[TICON-A VIDEO] Jay-Z gives away a million copies of new album to owners of Samsung phones
[TICON-A VIDEO] Video: Czech engineers create successful flying bicycle
Telefonica denies AT&T interest in buying up O2
Netflix signs deal with DreamWorks for original content
Personal Finance
Court changes will drive up cost of motor insurance, warns expert
Some grocery prices have risen 20 times faster than inflation
[TICON-A VIDEO] Coalition's €6bn gamble with pension fund
Rivals set to follow as Bank of Ireland hits customers with raft of new fees
Collapse in saving by people under 50
Now you only need a 10pc deposit to get a mortgage
Mother & Babies
'We can't risk more children' reveals celebrity chef Neven
CELEBRITY chef Neven Maguire and wife Amelda won't risk having another baby for the sake of their 15-month-old twins.
I caught my 13-year-old emailing a drug dealer
When her son began to go off the rails, one mum resorted to shock tactics
'Caesareans aren't always a bad thing'
Opinion remains divided on C-sections
Health
Too much red meat can increase chances of developing diabetes
'I wanted to look the same to my kids during my cancer fight'
Blood test can detect HPV antibodies years before throat cancer develops
Breast cancer patients may have to pay for aftercare, say doctors
Staff who smoke cost firms €3,100 more
Fat fathers more likely to have overweight children
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Now Taoiseach rules out income tax increase
They will not increase the tax rates but will probably decrease the thresholds at which they kick in. The top 20% of the earners in this country pay 80% of the income ta...
‘Ireland prostituted to Obamas’ rages Clare Daly
Clare Daly, thanks for telling the truth and thinking about the silent Irish majority, that's something to behold.
Health Minister: ‘Go to the pub if you want a drink’
Wolf ! Wolf ! wolf ! ; Oh look there is no wolf only a big fat miller stealing all the grain (Chaucer).......
Eye Health
Spice up your specs …. With Melanie C
Specsavers has launched the search for Ireland’s Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2013
Do you have Ireland’s most unbreakable friendship?
Specsavers has launched the search for the most unbreakable childhood friendship
Fun in the sun can damage your eyes
The sunshine and light evenings inspire us to get outside and make the most of the finer weather
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Introducing the new Commission Free* Sterling and US Dollar Cards from An Post
The new, secure way to buy Sterling and US Dollars from the Post Office
Calcium, osteoporosis and Coeliac Disease
People with coeliac disease have a higher risk of developing the bone disease osteoporosis
John Rocha talks eyes
John Rocha, known for his signature muted tones, has brought in a vibrant palette for his debut foray in to eyewear
Features
Be fab at 50 ‘Shouts’ Lulu with new Aurora Collection
Lulu unveils a collection of glasses created specifically for stylish women aged 50 plus
Should’ve gone to Specsavers …New Hawkeye will give refs a clear view
‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers’, will be a phrase aimed less often at referees, now that the new Hawkeye points detection technology is going live at Croke Park.
A splash of colour as … John Rocha and Specsavers join forces
Bright crimson, blush pink and indigo blue are the keynotes in one of the biggest fashion stories of this year. Designer John Rocha has launched his first ever eyewear collection, teaming up with Specsavers.
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