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Dad’s tears for murdered wife and child
Ruthless killer of mother and child 'knew how to avoid CCTV' and had knowledge of the area
Tributes pour in to 'genius' James Gandolfini who died aged 51
Actor played Tony Soprano in iconic TV series
Easier Budget on cards as Coalition fights over spoils
Squabbling within the Coalition over who should benefit has intensified
'There's no sentence long enough for this monster'
Jill's husband says killer was let off too many times by the justice system
Health Minister urges drinkers to return to the pub
Aer Lingus vote threatens travel misery for 150,000
Social Protection Minister Joan Burton's staff take most sick days in entire civil service
Mastermind behind drug trafficking gang who led life of luxury near K Club faces sentencing
Dunne won't say if wife Gayle will join list of creditors
Surge in injury claims sparks call for ban on advertising
Slaughter of stray horses costs €12.5m in five years
Interactive map below shows detailed breakdown countrywide
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.
Serena Williams caught in rape case controversy
Tennis star Serena Williams said a rape victim shouldn’t have been drunk
I told Dermot I'd lend him jacket for X Factor
DUBLIN stylist Darren Kennedy is rubbing shoulders with the stars.
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.
Hospital turned away suicidal man
A SUICIDAL man was turned away from an acute hospital mental health unit which was closed due to a staffing crisis, according to his family.
Murder accused breaks down describing self-harm upon victim's body discovery
A FAS worker accused of murdering a woman in Co Clare two years ago broke down as he explained to a Central Criminal Court jury why he stabbed himself in the stomach when the woman’s body was discovered.
Hogan: Government won’t be dictated to by advertisers in booze sponsorship ban
Freeze on Gardai recruitment to be ended
Shatter: Dissident republicans remain ‘severe’ threat
Coalition decides against selling off forestry rights
Outlook is gloomy: 10 more wet summers on cards
[TICON-A VIDEO] Special needs education cuts slammed by teachers union
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Services
James O'Connor named at fly half for the Wallabies
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.
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.
[TICON-A VIDEO] Testing times ahead for Kearney and Lions
[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
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.
GAA plan to sanction counties for bogus team selections
GAA President Liam O'Neill has revealed that the association plans to punish managers who name dummy team selections prior to Championship games.
James O'Connor named at fly half for the Wallabies
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.
Neymar brilliance enough for Brazil
Neymar all but fired Brazil to the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup as they saw off the challenge of Mexico in the Group A clash at Estadio Castelao.
Shakhtar Donetsk: No Liverpool bid for Mkhitaryan yet
David Meyler hoping to shock Mourinho's Chelsea on opening day
[TICON-A VIDEO] Fixtures: Moyes and Mourinho on early collision course
Andy Caroll completes £17.5million move to West Ham on a six-year contract
Camelot eclipsed by Al Kazeem again in Prince of Wales Stakes
David Wachman's Duntle edges the Duke of Cambridge Stakes
Provisional agreement reached on trillion euro EU budget
PROVISIONAL agreement has been reached on a near trillion euro EU-wide budget for the next seven years under negotiations involving the Irish Presidency.
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.
Nama to give €18million to finish two Belfast office blocks
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
[TICON-A VIDEO] 416 jobs created by healthcare firm in North
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?
Probe after find at mobster's home
The FBI has found possible human remains in a dig at the New York City house once occupied by a famous gangster.
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
Suicide bomber and gunmen attack UN office in Somali capital
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
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
Anger Management? Charlie Sheen fires Selma Blair as his onscreen therapist with expletive-filled text
Video: Brad Pitt and Jimmy Fallon yodel from the top of New York skyscrapers
BGT finalist Gabz Gardiner to rush release of first single
Britain's Got Talent finalist Gabz Gardiner is to rush release the song she performed on the talent show after dazzling programme boss Simon Cowell.
Ex-Corrie star tweets on break-in
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan, is recovering after a break-in at her home which left her "very shaken" but unharmed.
Lorraine's TV comeback
The former Xpose host is being lined up to star in the upcoming TV3 series, Celebrity Apprentice.
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
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.
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
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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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
Features
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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