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Three boys (8) lucky to be alive after finding loaded gun in abandoned house
Boys were playing when they came across double barrel shotgun in disused house
Drugs kingpin sentenced to 18 years
Drugs gang imported almost £110m worth of cocaine and cannabis into the UK
Gandolfini dies on father-son bonding trip
Sopranos legend has died at the age of 51 while on holiday in Rome
Dad’s tears for murdered wife and child
Ruthless killer of mother and child 'knew how to avoid CCTV'
Reilly: I will suspend abortion services if they are abused
'There's no sentence long enough for this monster'
Children 'seriously injured' after collision outside primary school in Wales
AIB expects to make profit next year
Gathering provides tourism boost as visitors increase by 7.3pc
Easier Budget on cards as Coalition fights over spoils
Miss USA contestants branded "too skinny"
Former Miss USAs would prefer seeing healthier role models vying for the crown
TV3 star's house burgled while he was on holiday
Home of Alan Hughes burgled while he was on a holidays in Spain
Journalism student infatuated with her tutor avoids criminal conviction
Roisin Burke gave an undertaking to the court
Fluent O'Gara a little tense over French grammar
FORMER international rugby star brushing up on his language skills
Name game: Obama gets his titles mixed up
Barack Obama repeatedly called UK Chancellor George Osborne "Jeffrey"
Watchdog clears gardai of assault at student march
Watchdog recommends three officers face discipline for minor offences
Kennedy flame arrives in Dublin
Flame taken from the eternal one on JFK's grave arrives in Ireland
Aer Lingus vote threatens travel misery for 150,000
Passengers face the threat of chaos over the August bank holiday weekend
Dad gets hospital date for Christmas 2021
Father tells of disbelief at receiving appointment for eight years' time
Williams says sorry over 'lucky' gang rape girl gaffe
Williams said victim was "lucky" and "shouldn't have put herself in that position"
Brazilians mock Pele’s appeal to end protests
Brazilian soccer great Pele called on protestors to leave the streets
Anglers catch glimpse of killer whales off Donegal
Fishermen got more than they bargained for when two orcas appeared beside them
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Kate to give birth naturally, but does not know gender
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End of the Road
Royle Family star Sue Johnston quitting Coronation Street
Celebs We Love to Hate
Stars united by their ability to drive us completely crazy
Don't let your barbie become a health risk
Too much barbecued meat could increase cancer risk
Shocking: Man wrestles 200kg runaway bull to the ground
The 200kg bull is seen roaming the streets before ramming into a moving car before a man in a red shirt gets its’ attention.
High speed car chase in Los Angeles
A high speed chase in Los Angeles has ended with the driver surrendering and smoke billowing from underneath his car.
Lions get a feel for a truly dangerous sport
It's nice to see the likes of Paul O'Connell, George North and Owen Farrell revelling in the most dangerous and quickest field sport in the world.... hurling.
Health Minister urges drinkers to return to the pub
HEALTH Minister James Reilly has said people who want a drink would be better off going to the pub than over-indulging at home.
Dad gets hospital date for Christmas 2021
A FATHER-OF-THREE who was given a consultant's appointment for Christmas Day in eight years' time has spoken of his disbelief at receiving the letter.
Pair deny garden shears murder of Daniel McAnespie
THE trial of two Dublin men accused of murdering teenager Daniel McAnespie, who was in the care of the State when he died three years ago, has heard that each accused blames the other for killing him.
Watchdog clears gardai of assault at student march
Kenny and Reilly will meet TDs in abortion bill talks
Doctor fights censure over girl's tongue tie operation
Burglar who broke into Shatter home was on bail at the time
Slaughter of stray horses costs €12.5m in five years
Farmer finds missing man's decomposed body
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Sean O'Brien misses out on Test against Wallabies on Saturday
Four Irish Lions Brian O'Driscoll, Jonny Sexton, Jamie Heaslip and Paul O'Connell have been named in Warren Gatland's starting XV for Saturday's first test against the Wallabies but there are no Irish players among the replacements.
Lions get a feel for a truly dangerous sport
It's nice to see the likes of Paul O'Connell, George North and Owen Farrell revelling in the most dangerous and quickest field sport in the world.... hurling.
Uncapped Israel Folau ready for crunch battle with George North
Israel Folau's stunning rise from rugby union debutant to Australian international in four months has thrust him into a baptism of fire against the British & Irish Lions in the first test in Brisbane on Saturday.
Injury victims Bowe and Roberts targeting return for second Test
James O'Connor: I'm pumped up for Lions challenge
Lions need answers to problems of their own making
Pocock's insight gets Hooper ready for openside battle
James O'Connor named at fly half for the Wallabies
Lions boost as George North wins fitness battle to face Wallabies in first Test
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.
Biting probe leads to ban for former Cavan player
FORMER Cavan inter-county footballer Anthony Gaynor has been suspended for 20 weeks arising from an investigation into an incident in a club game in which it was alleged an opponent was bitten.
Sean O'Brien misses out on Test against Wallabies on Saturday
Brian O'Driscoll, Jonny Sexton, Jamie Heaslip and Paul O'Connell have been selected for Saturday's game against Australia.
James O'Connor: I'm pumped up for Lions challenge
Australia fly-half James O'Connor is ready to shoulder the responsibility after being asked to spearhead the Wallabies' attack against the British and Irish Lions.
AIB expects to make profit next year
State owned AIB said it expects to make a profit in 2014 for the first time since the bank was bailed out by tax payers at a cost of over €20bn.
UK drops strong hint it will sell off Ulster Bank assets
THE British Government has strongly hinted it will sell off Ulster Bank assets as part of a review of its ownership of the troubled RBS group.
End of US stimulus plan sends Euro shares south
EUROPEAN shares fell this morning as confirmation that the US Federal Reserve would wind down economic stimulus measures, together with weak Chinese data, hit investor sentiment.
McIlroy profits from sale of yacht builder
Russian agency will keep going as funds probe under way
Science and languages vital education tools, says HP boss
Brendan Keenan: Obvious solution is no solution – household debt must still fall
€2m profit 'not too bad', says top publican
[TICON-A VIDEO] OECD official warns State to ensure corporate tax rate is transparent
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.
Williams says sorry over 'lucky' gang rape girl gaffe
SERENA Williams has been forced to issue a full apology for saying that the 16-year-old victim of a gang rape had been "lucky" and that she "shouldn't have put herself in that position".
Name game: Obama gets his titles mixed up
US president Barack Obama repeatedly called George Osborne "Jeffrey" at a summit of world leaders, apparently confusing the Chancellor with a soul singer.
Singapore shrouded in fire smog
Officials in Singapore are urging people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution after a smoky haze caused by forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia worsened dramatically.
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.
Paul Gilligan: We should be outraged at the neglect of our mentally-ill young
IN Ireland one in 10 children and adolescents experience a mental health difficulty severe enough to require specialist treatment. On average, this is three teenagers in every secondary school class. Perhaps your teenager is one of these but, if not, you certainly know a relative or family member who is dealing with such issues because no family or community is unaffected by mental health difficulties in adolescence.
Charlie Weston: Central Bank plan will benefit all sides
Nigella needs love and sympathy, not lectures on ending a marriage
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
Tributes pour in to 'genius' James Gandolfini who died aged 51
Here's one we made earlier...RTE fills summer gap with season of repeats
Royle Family star Sue Johnston is quitting Coronation Street
The actress, who plays Gloria Price in the ITV soap, is leaving to work on other shows.
Liam Gallagher launches foul mouthed attack on Robbie Williams
18 years after Oasis branded him "that fat dancer from Take That".Liam Gallagher has reignited his feud with Robbie Williams.
Critics hail Daniel Radcliffe's stage turn in Cripple of Inishmaan
Daniel Radcliffe has won magical reviews for his latest stage role as a disabled Irish dreamer in Martin McDonagh's The Cripple Of Inishmaan.
Tony Soprano's finest moments
In the wake of James Gandolfini's tragic death here are some of Tony Soprano's finest moments. Warning: Scenes of violence and Explicit language Credit: tortolini47
James Gandolfini and Saoirse Ronan star in 'Violet and Daisy'
A clip of James Gandolfini and Saoirse Ronan in 'Violet and Daisy' . Credit: A2ZTrailers
James Gandolfini and Saoirse Ronan star in 'Violet and Daisy'
James Gandolfini and Saoirse Ronan star in 'Violet and Daisy'. Credit: hollywoodstreams
Technology
HP MD Martin Murphy: Second level has to give skills needed to start work
Hackers using webcams to spy on women in their homes
Renewable energy fund Solar 21 to double staff here
DIT students 'fly the flag' in Hong Kong
Software guru John McAfee outdoes Charlie Sheen in sweary new video rant with semi-naked models
[TICON-A VIDEO] Viral video straps colt .45 handgun to a home-use drone
Personal Finance
We earn €1,000 less than three years ago
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
Mother & Babies
Kate to give birth naturally, but does not know baby gender
KATE Middleton plans to give birth naturally rather than opting for a Caesarian section, UK royal aides have disclosed.
Pamela Flood reveals she is expecting her second baby at 42
Already mum to a toddler, Pamela Flood has said becoming an older mum is back in fashion.
'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.
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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