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Woman leapt out of hotel window to escape serial sex attacker
Gardai are on the hunt for an attacker, who they suspect is a man who previously served a lengthy prison sentence for falsely imprisoning and sexually assaulting a number of women.
Teachers reject new pay deal
Teacher leaders reject the latest pay and productivity deal.
Hero Harry (8) saved sister's life more than 20 times
LITTLE Isabelle doesn't need a superhero in her life – she already has her brother.
Wallace criticises planned pension cuts for bank staff
TD was fined €7,000 for not paying pension contributions for his own workers on time.
Tributes paid to big-hearted chef Kinsella
FRED Astaire once danced in his kitchen for the amusement of staff.
Donal Walsh nominated for Rehab People of the Year Awards
INSPIRATIONAL teenager's message of hope lives on
'Pro-life' abortion bill is deserving of FF's support
Martin in favour of party supporting the abortion legislation.
Man charged over threat to kill brother in car park
Donegal was already the subject of two anti-molestation orders.
Radical suspect known to the police for years
Suspect was a known extremist with an open MI5 file.
Granny locks suspected thieves into back yard as she calls for help
ELDERLY woman tricks to would-be thieves.
Fran banned for four years after car hit biker
'Love/Hate' star Peter Coonan 'jolted' biker from behind with his car.
Claims George Michael attempted suicide in car fall ‘absurd’ say pals
Star fell from moving car on UK motorway.
Shatter says his asthma stopped him blowing into breathalyser
JUSTICE Minister Alan Shatter is again mired in controversy.
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Woolwich attack ignites Islam questions
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London Terror Attack
Four held over murder of soldier
A TOTAL of four people including the two men shot by police have now been arrested in connection with the murder of a soldier in London
London attack: knife-wielding suspect named as Michael Adebolajo
The man seen wielding a bloodied knife and ranting into a witness’s video phone after the Woolwich attack on a soldier has been named as Michael Adebolajo.
Suspects in terrorist murder 'known to security services'
The two men shot by police after the terrorist murder of a soldier were both known to security services, it was confirmed today.
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Shatter says his asthma stopped him blowing into breathalyser
JUSTICE Minister Alan Shatter is again mired in controversy – with opposition parties saying it was "incredible" that he did not own up to failing to complete a breath test.
Children kept strapped into chairs at HSE probe creche
CHILDREN attending one of the creches at the centre of a HSE investigation were unnecessarily strapped in their chairs and abruptly handled while they were resting or sleeping.
Teachers reject new pay deal
SECONDARY schools face the prospect of reopening in chaos in September after teacher leaders rejected the latest pay and productivity deal.
Hundreds of secondary teachers on €100k
Man to face Hyde Park blast charges
Apple boss behind 'butt-wiggling' claim denies vendetta against Irish manager
'Love/Hate' star is banned for four years after car hit biker
Man charged over threat to kill brother in car park
Wallace criticises planned pension cuts for bank staff
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Opposition no longer fear Kerry, says Gooch
REFLECTING on a record-breaking season should be more enjoyable.
Madigan has that special awareness – O'Driscoll
BRIAN O'DRISCOLL has been generous in his praise of Ian Madigan, his likely centre partner in tomorrow evening's Pro12 final against Ulster.
Paul O'Connell: I'm just happy to be on the plane
While bookmakers were busy installing Paul O'Connell as favourite to lead the 2013 British and Irish Lions tour, the Ireland lock was plagued by doubt over his selection for Australia.
Ryanair's Gatwick plans grounded by rival Easyjet
Ryanair has lost out to rival Easyjet in a bid to buy take-off and landing slots at Gatwick Airport.
Markets post heavy losses amid slow growth fears
Stock markets fell sharply yesterday as surprisingly weak data from China and Europe raised worries about slow growth a day after US Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke broached the possibility of reducing stimulus that has buoyed investor confidence.
Van's still the man as firm profits to tune of €900,000
IRISH music legend Van Morrison will be leading a 'Moondance' with new figures showing that his main entertainment firm enjoyed a bumper year in 2012 to record profits of over €900,000.
Kim Kardashian to reveal sex of baby on TV
Kim Kardashian is expected to reveal the sex of her unborn child on television.
Bynes arrested on drug charge
Actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in midtown Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window, police said.
Frankie admits worries over stag do
The Saturday's star Frankie Sandford confessed she was put off watching the Hangover films in case they give footballer fiance Wayne Bridge any ideas about his upcoming stag do.
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Prosecutor in Berlusconi sex trial receives mail with bullets
THE prosecutor in former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi's sex trial has received a series of anonymous letters of threats, including one with two bullets, Milan's chief prosecutor said today.
5,000 ancient cave paintings found in Mexico
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Michael Kelly: Did Pope Francis really perform an exorcism? The devil's in the detail
SO, did he or didn't he? The image of Pope Francis intently praying over a young man with a disability in St Peter's Square at the weekend has caused endless speculation. As the Pontiff laid both of his hands on his forehead, the young man was visibly moved in his wheelchair and his body became animated.
Paul Whitington: They don't make offers you can't refuse any more in tired Hollywood
THEY don't make 'em like they used to, according to veteran actor James Caan, who came over all curmudgeonly at the Cannes premiere of his movie the other day. Guillaume Canet's 'Blood Ties' stars Mr Caan as the boss of a 1970s New York crime family, and evokes obvious comparisons with 'The Godfather', the film that made him a star in the first place.
Paul Williams: Sinn Fein hypocrisy on Wallace affair defies belief
SINN Fein's moral outrage at Alan Shatter's indiscretion towards Mick Wallace is a superb example of the party's tendency for selective memory. Never shy about jumping on the bandwagon, Sinn Fein could scarcely hide its glee as it queued up to give the Justice Minister the parliamentary equivalent of a punishment beating.
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Chantelle backs Vegetarian Week
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Highest auction price of year as home in need of repair fetches €2.9m
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Mortgage lending plunges by 66pc in first quarter
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