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Bishop Murray to speak at Limerick cathedral

Bishop Donal Murray will address church-goers in Limerick as speculation intensifies that he has offered his resignation.

Shauna Bradley, the heartbroken girlfriend of garda Gary McLoughlin who died at the weekend, yesterday attended his funeral bringing with her the Christmas present he would never live to open. Photo: Frank McGrath

Beloved officer made the 'ultimate sacrifice'

By Anita Guidera

HE made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of his family and country.

Priest says he has no regrets for supporting sex offender in court

A priest has insisted he did nothing wrong in joining a group of people who openly supported a convicted sex offender in court prior to the man being sentenced.

Dublin Zoo celebrates as new arrivals make public entrance

By Jason O'Brien

IMAGINE your reaction if you found these guys propping up your Christmas Tree on the morning of December 25.

It has been reported that Elin Nordegren has made up her mind to divorce Tiger Woods. Photo: Getty Images

Tiger Woods: Wife Elin 'has decided to divorce him'

By Tom Leonard

Elin Nordegren, Tiger Woods's wife, has made up her mind to divorce him and plans to make their separation permanent in the New Year, it has been claimed.

Bouncer gets seven years for sex assault

By Anne Lucey

A judge who sentenced a bouncer to seven years in jail for sexually assaulting a young woman strongly criticised a character witness statement by a parish priest who said the man had "always had the height of respect for women".

Scientists crack killer cancer code

By Richard Alleyne in London

The genetic code of two of the most deadly cancers has been cracked by scientists in a world first that opens up a whole new era in the treatment for the disease.

Unions plan three-pronged attack on Budget pay cuts

Momentum will gather once people have the money taken out of their pockets

ACC deposits may spark a lending revival: Rabo

DUTCH giant Rabobank "still sees potential" for its billions of Irish deposits to back lending into the Irish market, either through beleaguered subsidiary ACC or through a separate Rabo entity.

Entertainment

Miley Cyrus set to record 'secret' Late Late interview

Teen sensation will record interview for the 'Late Late Show' due to fears that a live performance would bring an invasion of fans

Leona has Golden Globe nod

Leona Lewis, Paul McCartney and U2 are celebrating after being nominated for Golden Globes.

Watchdog rules Twiggy ad misleading
An advert featuring Twiggy which airbrushed wrinkles out to sell eye cream was 'misleading'

Gisele's baby still without a name

Gisele Bundchen is struggling to choose a name for her new baby.

Sniper cop hits the rooftop to stop Czech bank thief

THIS was the dramatic scene yesterday as a police sniper took up a position on a rooftop outside a Czech bank in a bid to stop a bank robber.

Torres strikes to spare Rafa blushes on historic night at Anfield

THE 50th anniversary of the arrival of Bill Shankly at Anfield could have provided the inspiration for Liverpool to put on a performance in keeping with his legendary feats.

Tiger's women were paid thousands in hush money

TIGER Woods "bought the silence" of several girlfriends by regularly sending them thousands of dollars, it was claimed last night.

Church now has to inspire, not direct

I HAVE just returned from Dublin with a mixture of bewilderment, sadness, admiration and hope: bewilderment at the extent of the fallout from the report on clerical abuse of children; sadness at the way so many good priests who have worked with dedication and conviction feel let down by a minority of colleagues and their bishops; admiration for those victims of abuse who took the risk of going public; hope that the bishops will open their minds and release the intelligence of the faithful who have for far too long been silent and silenced.