print edition 10.11.2009

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Louis says 'sorry' for gesture at audience

By Stephen O'Farrell

X FACTOR judge Louis Walsh apologised last night for giving the audience a two-fingered salute when they booed the Jedward twins during their sing-off performance.

1,000 a month seek help to pay mortgage

By Charlie Weston

MORE than 1,000 people a month are turning to the Government for help to pay their mortgages.

Child Benefit will be linked to earnings in the Budget

By Fionnan Sheahan Political Editor

CHILD benefit is likely to be paid at three different levels next year -- one for low income families, one for middle income and one for high income.

Sheriff to repay O'Brien investors

By Tim Healy

DUBLIN County Sheriff is to get control of various shareholdings of alleged 'pyramid' investment-scheme operator Breifne O'Brien in an effort by two farmers to get back €3m they invested with him.

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Oldest woman defeats Everest again

Watanabe reached the summit from the Tibetan side on 19 May, at the age of 73 years and 180 days. That day, more than 200 climbers were aiming for the summit on the busier southern route in Nepal. Four died, apparently from altitude sickness and exhaustion, on one of the deadliest days on the mountain.

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Irish players prepare to pack bags for Euro 2012

Republic of Ireland stars preparing to pack their backs for Euro 2012 training base have been making the most of the summer sunshine in north county Dublin. There is a small matter of their Euro 2012 farewell friendly against Bosnia first. Shane

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Gazza get his tongue out again

Gazza, capped 57 times, last appeared in an England shirt against Belgium in 1998 and now he wears the Three Lions once more as England gears up for Europe?s biggest football tournament