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Protest at Taoiseach’s home “too much” says Noonan
THE Minister for Finance has described a protest outside the home of the Taoiseach as a "bridge too far".
"You are the proof that peace is possible."
US President Barack Obama gave a rousing speech honouring peace, prosperity and the people of Ireland as he landed in Belffast today.
Man arrested over attempted murder of police officer
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a policeman in Northern Ireland.
Court changes will drive up cost of motor insurance, warns expert
MOTOR insurance premiums are set to be driven up because of changes in the way courts are run, a leading legal reformer has warned.
Newry man dies in New York hit and run
Kevin Bell was found unconscious on East 233rd Street in the Bronx on Sunday morning, according to US media.
Bertie's son-in-law goes back to his humble family roots
HE might have become pop royalty, but singer Nicky Byrne's family come from an altogether more humble background.
Kenny bullish on tax ahead of G8 summit
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has staunchly defended Ireland's under-fire tax system ahead of the G8 summit today where international tax evasion will be top of the agenda.
Memory of crash victim 'will live on' as organs donated
THE family of a young motorist who died in a head-on collision with a tour bus while driving his girlfriend to the motor tax office have spoken of their decision to donate his organs so "his memory can live on in others".
Relative blames government policy for deaths of brothers
THE strains of 'The Lonesome Boatman' from a solitary tin whistle drifted across the sea breeze as the grieving family of three brothers who lost their lives at sea last week bade farewell to their loved ones.
Little Enrika found dead with her mum just weeks after First Communion
Stab victim (8) made First Communion in May
Epic story goes round the world in 33 hours
James Joyce penned his epic novel 'Ulysses' about a simple day-long stroll around his native city, from his places of exile in Zurich, Trieste and Paris.
All hands on deck as hotel gears up for Michelle's visit
A MINI army of Shelbourne Hotel staff were giving the front facade of the famous old building a final wipedown – as gardai and American Secret Service agents hovered in the background.
CAO expecting surge of changes in college choices
THOUSANDS of Leaving Cert students are expected to change their mind about college choices now that the exams are winding up.
'Extraordinarily high' cost of tickets for gigs putting music fans off
MUSIC lovers are avoiding many of the summer's biggest gigs because they can't afford the tickets, consumer advocates have claimed.
Kenny bullish on tax ahead of G8 summit
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has staunchly defended Ireland's under-fire tax system ahead of the G8 summit today where international tax evasion will be top of the agenda.
Diageo boss under fire over drink sponsor row
THE country's largest drinks company has warned that a ban on drinks sponsorship could ultimately lead to less investment here.
Boat brought ashore as gardai look for clues to triple tragedy
GARDAI and marine casualty investigators have examined the boat at the centre of the Waterford drowning tragedy in which three brothers died.
Masked protesters picket Taoiseach's house
TAOISEACH Enda Kenny's home was picketed last night protesters – some wearing skeleton masks and white shawls.
Private hospitals warn of closure over plan to charge full price for public beds
PRIVATE hospitals have warned they are in danger of closing if the Government presses ahead with plans to charge private patients the full cost of using public hospital beds.
Cameron: I'm frustrated at North's lack of progress
BRITISH Prime Minister David Cameron has spoken of his frustration at the slow pace of progress towards a shared future in Northern Ireland.
PAC won't get banking inquiry, says colleague of McGuinness
A FIANNA FAIL colleague of Dail Public Accounts Committee chairman John McGuinness says he does not believe the committee will get to hold the banking inquiry.
Australian visa applications down by 29pc
THE number of Irish people applying for working holiday visas in Australia has dropped substantially for the first time in five years.
Price of diesel and petrol falls but tax cut urged
THE price of filling a car with petrol or diesel has fallen slightly in the past month, with petrol now costing an average of €1.57 a litre and diesel €1.48.
Bertie's son-in-law goes back to his humble family roots
HE might have become pop royalty, but singer Nicky Byrne's family come from an altogether more humble background.
Remember Donal when you think you can't go on, says mum
SEVENTEEN candles and a basket containing just some of the hundreds of cards and letters of condolence were reminders of of the legacy of teenager Donal Walsh at his month's mind Mass.
Bloomsday lacks giblets but devotees are treated to some Turkey
SOME American visitors are listening to a public reading of 'Ulysses' outside the Joyce Tower in Dublin's Sandycove. Buck Mulliganed out, they turn to leave.
Court changes will drive up cost of motor insurance, warns expert
MOTOR insurance premiums are set to be driven up because of changes in the way courts are run, a leading legal reformer has warned.
Gardai launch murder probe after woman and girl found dead
GARDAI are expected to launch a murder investigation after a young woman and a little girl were found dead in a house.
Gardai to arrest man over horrific sex attack
GARDAI are preparing to arrest a man suspected of the abduction and serious sexual assault of a young woman with Down Syndrome in Dublin last week.
Memory of crash victim 'will live on' as organs donated
THE family of a young motorist who died in a head-on collision with a tour bus while driving his girlfriend to the motor tax office have spoken of their decision to donate his organs so "his memory can live on in others".
Woman and girl found dead at house
The bodies of a woman and an eight-year-old child have been discovered at a house in Co Kerry.
Grief turns to anger as Coalition is denounced at brothers' funeral
Grief exploded into anger yesterday at the funeral Mass of three fishermen brothers killed at sea, with Marine Minister Simon Coveney forced to sit ashen-faced in the pew as the Bolger family launched a searing indictment of State policy from the altar.
End-stage liver disease crisis in teen drinkers
LIVER disease caused by drink is now a major crisis in this country with three main groups increasingly developing cirrhosis, a life-threatening condition. Men and women in their 20s who have binged on cheap strong beer, cider and spirits since their teens, 40-something men who are heavy daily pint drinkers and professional women who curl up on the couch each night with a bottle of chilled Chardonnay are all at risk.
Wreath-laying marks end of Irish pardon campaign
ONE of the last surviving Irish soldiers granted a pardon after fighting against Nazi Germany laid a wreath yesterday at the Islandbridge war memorial to remember his comrades.
Cannabis smokers stop to catch a puff
TRAFFIC on Dublin's O'Connell Bridge was brought to a virtual standstill for a brief time yesterday as supporters of legalising cannabis stopped to catch their breath on route to a rally outside Government Buildings.
Wreath-laying marks end of Irish pardon campaign
ONE of the last surviving Irish soldiers granted a pardon after fighting against Nazi Germany laid a wreath yesterday at the Islandbridge war memorial to remember his comrades.
Donal reclaimed by his own on 17th birthday
Donal Walsh was reclaimed by his people yesterday on what would have been, what was, his 17th birthday.
Homebond to appeal award of €50,000
HOMEBOND, the building insurer for structural defects, has appealed a High Court order to pay €50,000 to a woman who claimed that she was "sold a dud" house 14 years ago.
Top doctor warns on standard of health staff
HOSPITALS are hiring foreign doctors who are of a standard that would not have previously been accepted, a leading doctor has claimed.
Journalist and former head of RTE sport Tim O'Connor dies
THE death has occurred of the well known journalist Tim O’Connor, former Head of Sport in RTE.
Limerick born John Gilhooly awarded OBE
LIMERICK born UCD graduate John Gilhooly has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
First step taken toward new children's hospital
The first step has been taken toward the recruitment of a design team for the new national children's hospital, which is due to open in 2018, writes Eilish O'Regan.
Dubs star pays €5k to charities chosen by assault victim
AN All-Ireland winner has paid €5,000 to charities nominated by a man whose eye socket he fractured during an unprovoked attack in a pub.
Shatter's brother-in-law admits stealing €1,700 in Marbella apartment rent
THE brother-in-law of Justice Minister Alan Shatter has admitted stealing more than €1,700 from a woman after agreeing to rent a holiday apartment for her in Spain.
Row over farm 'will haunt family for years'
A WOMAN who won a family farm dispute against her mother fears the fallout could last for years.
€250m plan unveiled to transform city centre
DETAILS of an ambitious €250m plan to transform Limerick's economy over the next two decades have been unveiled.
Teacher leaders in talks over pay ballot
SECONDARY teacher leaders will meet next week in a move that could lead to a belated decision to ballot their members on the Haddington Road pay and productivity agreement.
Leisure boat has near-miss with car ferry
A SMALL leisure boat broke free from its moorings and drifted into the path of a car ferry in the Shannon Estuary.
Shatter warns against US 'Big Brother' tactics
THE US has defended its use of controversial data surveillance equipment after Justice Minister Alan Shatter said citizens had the right to use modern technology without feeling 'Big Brother' was watching.
Appeals after asylum refused are down 38pc
THE numbers applying to the Refugee Appeals Tribunal (RAT) after their applications for asylum were refused fell significantly between 2011 and 2012.
Irish director gets OBE for music services
AN Irish-born director of one of the world's great concert halls was last night celebrating after being awarded an OBE in the queen's birthday honours list.
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Protesters settle in at G8
On Broadmeadow green, a total of four tents were huddled together, their occupants – including Glaswegian father and son Andrew and Darren Carnegie and their dog Grace – outnumbered by the reporters, photographers and camera crews.
Michelle Obama and daughters visit Trinity College
The Us First Lady and her two daughters were given a presentation on their family genealogy and connections to Ireland when they visited Trinity College today.
US President urges politicians to keep working for peace
Mrs Obama who joined her husband at an event with local students at the Belfast Waterfront Convention Centre spoke with honesty about her husband’s struggle to rise to the top of international politics.
Mother and daughter found dead in Kerry
Gardai in Kerry are investigating the discovery of the bodies of a 27-year-old woman and her eight-year-old daughter.
British PM David Cameron G8 Arrival
David Cameron welcomed the talks saying that "The agenda we have is one about helping the world to grow together, not just the devolping countries but the developed countries too. Making sure we have more trade deals so we can keep prices down, making sure we have greater transparency so we can help developing countries get the tax and the revenue that they need and this issue of taxation making sure we crack down on tax evasion."
First Lady Michelle Obama touches down in Dublin
US First Lady Michelle Obama and her two daughters Malia and Sasha landed in Dublin at 11.42am this morning. They had flown in from Belfast where President Obama had addressed a group of students in the Waterfront theatre before traveling to county Fermanagh to attend the G8 summit in Enniskillen.
Hannah Nelson: 16-year-old student's 'making peace' speech
Belfast student Hannah Nelson delivers an empassioned speech at Waterfront Hall about the future of Northern Ireland and a right to live in peace.
Three tragic Waterford fishermen brothers laid to rest
They were waked at Hennessy’s Funeral Home in Waterford city before making the short journey home.
Kenny bullish on tax ahead of G8 summit
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has staunchly defended Ireland's under-fire tax system ahead of the G8 summit today where international tax evasion will be top of the agenda.
Security restrictions at G8 summit
Thousands of police are on duty in and around the Lough Erne Golf Resort ahead of today's summit. Security restrictions were brought in last night on the eve of the arrival of the G8 leaders.
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
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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
Be fab at 50 ‘Shouts’ Lulu with new Aurora Collection
Lulu unveils a collection of glasses created specifically for stylish women aged 50 plus
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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.
Managing cross contamination on a gluten-free diet
One of the problems with managing a gluten free diet is making sure that you don’t accidentally pick up gluten.
