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INLA confirms decommissioning move

A republican paramilitary group which killed more than 100 people during the Troubles in the North announced today that it has decommissioned its weapons.

Five fire crews spent three hours battling the blaze at Russborough House near Blessington, Co Wicklow, last night. Photo: Gareth Chaney

Fire crews battle blaze for three hours to save heritage house

By Michael McHale

A BLAZE engulfed one of the country’s best known heritage homes last night, just 48 hours after a Hollywood film crew finished shooting scenes there.

Consumer confidence at two-year high

Consumer sentiment is at its highest level for two years, an economic survey revealed today.

Orlaith McAllister, pictured here with the late Jade Goody at the London marathon in 2006, has no comment to make about the claims. Photo: Getty Images

Orlaith is silent over sex claims

BIG Brother contestant Orlaith McAllister has declined to comment on claims in a Sunday newspaper that she slept with soccer star John Terry while his wife was pregnant with twins.

Nazi conscript salutes Dublin youth for sparing him horrors of Russian front

By Ken Sweeney

THE only Dubliner known to have served in the Nazi army has revealed how his Irish background saved his life.

Get on yer bike as 'High Nelly' makes electric comeback

THE 'High Nelly' bike is back -- and this time no pedal power is required.

claims shame

ARE insurers turning their backs on householders who have had to make a claim on their insurance? The question is prompted by the recent floods in large parts of the country and the big freeze at the start of the year. These events have brought into sharp focus the cost and difficulty of getting home insurance for anyone who has had to make a claim.

Entertainment

Ideal teacher
Schoolchildren have named X Factor judge Cheryl Cole their ideal teacher

China censors Oscar nominations

China has censored this year's nominations for the Academy Awards, blocking out the name of a documentary about the aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake.

Checking their sources

One of the world's most trusted references was busy double-checking its facts on Ireland last night after giving a grossly inaccurate account of the country's civil war.

A high five as we earn a shot at Oscar glory

IRISH animators were preparing for a trip to Hollywood last night after scooping a series of Oscar nominations.

Rosanna melts hearts in chocolate creation

A moment on the lips, just one night on the hips: Rosanna Davison's dress looks good enough to eat. And it is.