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RTE boss admits overpaying top stars
Tubridy and O’Callaghan have seen large cuts while Kenny is in negotiations.
Shatter drags Callinan into furore
Shatter claims Callinan passed him confidential information on Mick Wallace.
Mother of tragic Erin and Shannon has baby son
THE mother of tragic girls speaks of joy after giving birth.
Criminal fighting for his life after brutal attack
MAN brutally attacked by an assailant in broad daylight.
First victims of Oklahoma tragedy revealed
Men arrested over former garda’s murder freed
Pensioners and parents face photo ID check in new welfare plan
We don't do special tax deals, says Kenny
Coalition back on target for €300m saving after rescue of Croke Park II
Floodgates will not open as abortion bill is far too 'restrictive'
The Mansion House is haunted – Lord Mayor
Lord Mayor says there have been spooky occurrences at the Mansion House.
South African hotelier will restore castle to former glory
SOUTH African-born hotelier has bought Ashford Castle.
Children of women with low levels of iodine have lower IQs and reading abilities
Pregnant women advised on iodine consumption.
Bog murder accused 'victim of family conspiracy'
BRAZILIAN accused of murdering fellow countryman.
Chocoholics devastated as world Nutella day cancelled - by manufacturer
Cease-and-desist letter sent to organisers.
Video: Half of ‘Friends’ cast re-unite for sketch on Ellen DeGeneres’ show
Jennifer Aniston will be co-hosting the show.
Twink defends Linda Martin after Eurovision ‘drag queen’ jibe
Twink jumps to the defence of Linda Martin.
Spend on office for ex-minister nearly three times the norm
€250,000 to kit-out office for John McGuinness
Michael Douglas breaks down recalling cancer battle
Actor speaks on first role after winning cancer battle.
Families of fishermen in trawler tragedy hear final pleas for help
RELATIVES wept as desperate pleas for help revealed.
Kenny helped me cope with fame, says Katie Taylor
OLYMPIC champion learnt a lot from fellow boxer Kenny Egan.
Video: Train route squeezed between houses in Vietnam
Train too close for comfort for residents.
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Coalition back on target for €300m saving after rescue of Croke Park II
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Shatter drags Callinan into the political furore
JUSTICE Minister Alan Shatter has dragged the Garda Commissioner into the Mick Wallace affair after admitting Martin Callinan passed him confidential information on the Independent TD.
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'Count me out of World Cup'
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Sergio Garcia says sorry after ‘racist’ remark aimed at Tiger Woods
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Galaxy refuse to release Keane for Wembley clash
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FTSE edges down in early trading as investors await clues from US
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Is Kate Middleton considering a hypno-birth?
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Michael Douglas breaks down at Cannes recalling cancer battle
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Brad Pitt penned heartfelt letter to Angelina before surgery
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Districts 'gone' as 24 confirmed dead in Oklahoma
Rescuers went building to building in search of victims.
Woman tries to drive into House of Commons
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'Former Subway worker' close to solving mathematics' mystery of the Twin Prime Conjecture
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Notre Dame cathedral evacuated as far right activist shoots himself in the mouth
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Liz O’Donnell: It's tough being a woman TD in a Dail chamber run by the boys
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Stephen Kinsella: Time for joined-up thinking to help councils
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