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'Mam took her own life because she felt she didn’t look after me as a little girl'- Swimmer Karen Leach on being abused by Olympic coach 

A former swimmer has spoken out about being mentally and sexually abused by her swim coach when she was just a young girl.

'I'm the luckiest man in the world' - Ibrahim Halawa honours his five sisters at the Tatler Women of the Year Awards 

Ibrahim Halawa presented his five sisters with a special recognition award at last night’s Irish Tatler Women of the Year Awards.

Woman (30s) rushed to hospital after collision with garda van 

A female driver was rushed to hospital after a collision with a garda van on Saturday morning.

'I will hold bank executives personally accountable to solve this issue' - Paschal Donohoe on 'unacceptable' tracker mortgage scandal 

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said that he will hold bank chief executives "personally accountable" to solve the tracker mortgage scandal.

'I think I need a holiday,' says ex-students' union president impeached in row over abortion info 

Katie Ascough has not ruled out running for UCD students' union again after they voted overwhelmingly to impeach her.

'I've learned that eyebrows should be sisters, not twins' - After 56 years of marriage husband learns how to do wife's make-up as she loses her sight 

An elderly couple melted the heart of the nation tonight as they shared the story of how they met and how they continue to love and support each other after 56 years of marriage.

Headache for Bank Holiday commuters as three collisions lead to traffic tailbacks 

Commuters travelling for the Bank Holiday this evening are facing a headache as there are three collisions in Dublin.

Two Irishmen 'seriously injured' after aircraft collision in Czech Republic 

Two Irishmen have been seriously injured in an aircraft collision in the Czech Republic.

Hundreds of students take to the polls to vote in referendum to impeach UCDSU President Katie Ascough 

Hundreds of students have taken to the polls to vote in the referendum to impeach SU President Katie Ascough.

Eamon Dunphy claims that he was 'misled' over extent of Tom Humphries' crimes 

Eamon Dunphy said he visited Tom Humphries in hospital after his suicide attempt but said that he was “misled” about the extent of his crimes against his victim.

Gardai arrest two men after armed robbery at pharmacy 

Gardai have arrested two men following an armed robbery at a pharmacy in Co Sligo.

Girl (4) dies after fireplace falls on top of her 

A four-year-old girl has died after a tragic accident in a house that was under construction in Co Tipperary.

Girl (4) dies after tragic accident at house under construction 

A four-year-old girl has died after a tragic accident in a house that was under construction in Co Tipperary.

Man rushed to hospital after receiving electric shock from live electrical wire 

A man was rushed to hospital last night after he received an electric shock from a live electrical wire.

Childminder fired after refusing to take kids shoe shopping during Storm Ophelia 

A childminder has spoken of her disbelief after she was fired by her employer because she refused to take her young children shoe shopping during Storm Ophelia.

'I didn't think he was going to stop' - Girl who was viciously attacked 'thought she was going to die' 

A young Donegal student who was viciously punched in the face has described the moment she thought she was going to die.

'I turned around and Andrew was gone' - Heartbreaking words of newlywed whose husband died on honeymoon 

The heartbroken mother of a Dublin man who died while snorkelling on his honeymoon has said she is in shock at his death and does not know how it happened.

Trump's Doonbeg golf resort survived Storm Ophelia by 'building a wall of straw' around golf course 

US President Donald Trump's Doonbeg resort survived the destruction caused by Storm Ophelia by building a wall of straw around the golf course.

'Ryanair has no interest in helping unless you publicly shame them' – Man's outrage after refund refusal for 'surprise Paris holiday' 

A man who planned a surprise trip to Paris for his girlfriend was left in limbo after Ryanair cancelled his flight and refused to refund him for their holiday package.

'We had a lock-in for the day instead!' - Couple's Kerry honeymoon interrupted by Storm Ophelia 

A couple honeymooning in Co Kerry had to put their plans on hold yesterday after Storm Ophelia battered the country - but they still managed to make the most of it.

Met Eireann says 'Storm Brian' 'is nothing to worry about' as second storm to pass through Ireland 

As the nation comes to terms with the devastation caused by Storm Ophelia, it has been announced that a second storm is to hit Ireland this weekend.

'I didn’t expect to bring my first born home in a tiny white coffin' – grieving mum on losing baby to 'missed opportunities' 

A grieving mum whose newborn baby passed away due to medical mishaps said that she still blames herself for what happened.

Revealed: Details of explosive UCD Students' Union meeting as abortion controversy makes international headlines 

Members of an Irish university's Students’ Union which is at the centre of an abortion stance controversy have now slammed their president in an explosive meeting.

'As a parent, I knew instinctively that something was very wrong' - Boy (7) battling rare cancer for the second time 

The parent of a young boy who is battling cancer for the second time said that she'll never forget the haunting words of a doctor telling her that her baby had cancer.

New impeachment effort in abortion dispute at UCD 

A second petition to impeach the UCD students' union president Katie Ascough has been accepted.

SU president at centre of anti-abortion stance controversy slams calls for her impeachment 

A students' union president at the centre of a controversy over her anti-abortion stance has slammed calls for her impeachment as "bullying tactics".

Motorists facing headache as collision leads to '18km of traffic' on busy commuter road 

Commuters are facing headaches this morning as traffic chaos hits Dublin.

Second petition to impeach pro-life UCD Student President Katie Ascough accepted 

A second petition to impeach UCD Students' Union President Katie Ascough has been accepted.

'They haven't learned their lesson' - Priest hits out at the return of controversial 'Shag A Ginger' event at nightclub 

A priest has hit out at the return of the controversial 'Shag A Ginger' event at a nightclub in Co Donegal.

'I called them and said someone was going to get hurt' - Woman criticises gardai after young girl injured by fireworks 

A young professional has criticised the gardai for failing to act after a group of young boys threw fireworks at members of the public in Dublin city on Saturday.

Jargon-buster: All your Budget buzzwords explained 

Budget Day has arrived - which means a plethora of buzzwords and jargon.

Catherine Devine: Leo, what about the young people who 'get up early'? 

The upcoming Budget looks set to confirm what we all already know; Ireland is no place for young people.

Man (20s) rushed to hospital with 'serious' head injuries after he was found unconscious on the street 

Gardai are appealing for witnesses after a man was discovered unconscious in Co Galway on Saturday morning.

Man rescued from mountains after he got lost while searching for missing cattle 

A man has been found safe and well after he went missing in a mountainous area of Co Tipperary last night.

Did you drop your wages in Dublin City Centre? Woman looking to reunite owner with 'paypack' 

A woman is looking to find the owner of a brown 'paypack' after she found it on the street in Dublin City Centre.

Actor Daniel Reardon rushed to hospital after suffering from an epileptic fit during a play at the Abbey Theatre 

Actor Daniel Reardon was rushed to hospital after he suffered from a epileptic fit during a play at the Abbey theatre earlier this week.

'My son threatened to kill me' - Dad at his 'rope's end' with son (16) as his aggressive behaviour escalates 

A Dublin dad has shared his heartbreaking story about how his 16-year-old son threatened to kill him.

Tidy Towns community devastated after thieves swipe antique plough from village 

Gardai are appealing for witnesses after an antique plough was stolen from a Co Offaly village.

Mother and daughter rushed to hospital after three car collision 

A mother and daughter have been rushed to hospital after a three car collision in Co Louth this evening.

Man (27) and woman (24) 'seriously injured' in road collision 

A 27-year-old man is in a critical condition after a crash in Co Limerick this morning.

'You go to bed late at night and all these things hit your head' - Staff at Regency Hotel attended counselling in aftermath of shooting 

The manager of the former Regency Hotel said that staff were left traumatised and needed counselling after a gunman shot David Byrne to death in the hotel reception area.

Petition to impeach UCD Student Union President Katie Ascough has been rejected 

A petition to impeach the University College Dublin (UCD) Student Union President Katie Ascough has been rejected by the Returning Officer of the Students’ Union.

Sinn Fein councillor scales City Hall with Catalonia flag at Dublin protest 

Sinn Fein councillor Chris Andrews climbed Dublin City Hall this evening during a protest following Catalonia's independence referendum in Spain.

'I knew as a parent that something was wrong with my baby' - Young boy left paralysed after meningitis treatment 

The mother of a young boy who was left paralysed after the hospital mistreated his meningitis, says that her son is thriving in education and is remarkably positive.

'Anyone who speaks out for pro-life is lambasted... there is no free debate' - UCD student union president facing impeachment over pro-life actions 

Hundreds of students in University College Dublin (UCD) have called to impeach their student union president, saying that the pro-lifer doesn't represent them and that she hasn't followed her mandate.

'Beautiful Galway girl who loved all animals' is remembered by broken-hearted mourners 

A beautiful Galway girl who loved all animals was buried by her heart-broken family in a moving funeral service in Connemara yesterday.

Exclusive: 'Doctors saved my life at four... then paralysed me at 13' - Emily Casey (21) 

A young girl who survived life-threatening meningitis as a young girl has told how she was left paralysed after surgeons accidentally cut her spinal cord during a routine surgery.

'An absolute lady with a heart of gold' - Tributes paid to Sophie (19) who died tragically after 'freak accident' 

Tributes have been paid to a 19-year-old student who passed away suddenly after falling in a property off-campus in Limerick.

Hopes minister's slip on dole figure is sign of 'increase to come in budget' 

Employment and Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty raised eyebrows this week when she claimed she could not live on the dole but did not cite the correct figure for dole payments.

'Can we not do better than throwing condoms at young boys and the HPV vaccine at young girls?' - Bishop claims cervical cancer vaccine 'only 70pc safe' 

A Catholic Bishop has come under fire for claiming that the HPV cervical cancer vaccine is only "70 per cent" safe.

Four units of Dublin Fire Brigade called to battle house fire 

Four units of the Dublin Fire Brigade have been called to a house fire in Blanchardstown this morning.

'We are so touched by the support of the Irish' - US tourists in fatal Cork crash raise thousands to get injured home 

The family of a US tourist who was killed in a car accident in Co Cork earlier this month has thanked the Irish people for their "prayers, helpfulness and donations".

Man (30s) dies after late-night crash and break-in incident 

A man has died after an incident which involved him crashing his car into a steel barrier in Co Dublin.

Organisers apologise after Dublin Half-Marathon is delayed due to traffic chaos 

The Dublin Half-Marathon was delayed by over an hour as traffic chaos hit the city.

Male pedestrian (40s) killed after being struck by SUV 

A male pedestrian has been killed after being struck by an SUV early this morning.

Rural isolation and debt worries leading to poor mental health among farmers 

Rural isolation and worries about debts and loans are some of the compounding issues leading to depression for members of the farming community.

WATCH: We asked Ploughing visitors about Ireland's worst accents and they didn't hold back 

The Irish accent may have been voted the sexiest in the world earlier this year, but nobody told Ireland's farmers.

'Today should be better' - Met Éireann deliver some good weather news following torrential downpours 

There's some good news on the weather front today as dryer conditions are in store after Wednesday's torrential rain.

From fertility hats to products that halt farm deaths - the best innovative products at the Ploughing revealed 

Hats to increase fertility, security systems to halt farm thefts and new machinery to stop farm deaths were just some of the ideas in the innovation tent at the Ploughing Championships in Tullamore.

'You don't go up the aisle with a bouquet and come back down with half the farm' - Should you sign a prenuptial agreement? 

An expert panel at the Ploughing Championships has advised farmers to update their will regularly and to sign a prenuptial agreement in order to protect their farm.

'It's the non-farmers running for shelter, we're used to the rain' - Mud, madness and misery at the Ploughing 

THE weather at the Ploughing Championships has taken a rather large turn for the worse on the second day - meaning thousands have had little choice but to run for shelter from the torrential rain.

WATCH: 'I like farming, it's really fun' - Meet Ireland's youngest farmers at the Ploughing 

Ireland's youngest farmers flocked to the Ploughing Championships to see the tractors, quads and the ploughing itself.

'Farmer tan' warning over skin cancer risk 

Farmers are being urged to take extra precautions against skin cancer as 'farmers' tan' could have fatal consequences.

'If you've cows to be milking, you're not going to be worrying about sun cream' - Skin charity issues warning about 'farmer's tan' 

Farmers across Ireland are being urged to take extra precautions against skin cancer as a 'farmer's tan' could have fatal consequences.

Ploughing Day 1: Five things to see and do today as the largest agricultural festival kicks off 

The largest agricultural festival in Europe kicks off today as hundreds of thousands of people descend on Tullamore.

'I've missed a lot' - a determined Patricia Ingle reveals her dream for the future despite debilitating disease 

A young woman who was left severely disabled as a result of contracting a rare disease from a parrot has revealed that she know hopes to take her dream holiday to Florida, despite her illness.

Exclusive: 'I forever feel 19' - Patricia Ingle (29) opens up her home to share her remarkable outlook after contracting virus from parrot 

A young woman who was left severely disabled as a result of contracting a rare disease from a parrot has said that she "has no anger" and "doesn't blame anyone" for her tragic illness.

Revealed: Three teachers, a learning support teacher and a caretaker still employed at school - but there are no pupils 

Three teachers, a resource teacher and a caretaker are still being employed at a school that has no pupils left.

Former Newstalk broadcaster says George Hook's controversial comments were 'foreseeable, inevitable and manageable' 

A former Newstalk broadcaster has said that the controversy surrounding George Hook was "foreseeable".

George Hook suspended by Newstalk over controversial rape case comments 

BROADCASTER George Hook has been suspended by Newstalk as the fallout from his controversial on-air comments about a rape case in the UK continues.

'Gary will be remembered for his smiling face' - tributes paid to tragic hero who saved brother's life 

A family has been left devastated after a young man died while saving his brother following an accident at work.

'It's an awful tragedy' - Man (20s) dies after saving brother in workplace accident at mushroom plant 

A man (20s) has died after saving his brother's life in a workplace accident in Co Monaghan.

'I couldn't believe it' - Two lucky Dublin shops sell winning Lotto tickets 

Two Dublin shops are celebrating this morning after selling two winning Lotto tickets.

'The town is reeling from shock' - Tributes paid to mum-of-four who was killed in collision with tractor 

Tributes have been paid to a "much loved" and "respected" mum-of-four who passed away yesterday in a traffic accident in Co Cork.

Mum of Irishman killed in Canada pays heartbreaking tribute: 'He lived life the way it was meant to be lived' 

The mother of a young man who tragically died in a road accident in Canada has described her son as a "lovely fella who lived a great life".

'We cannot support any radio station that allows hurtful comments to be made' - Clayton Hotel ends George Hook sponsorship 

Tweets from the official account owned by Dalata - the company who owns the Clayton Hotel - confirmed that the group will end its contract with Newstalk following comments made by George Hook on his radio programme.

Irish Rail experiencing delays as sick passenger awaits emergency services 

Irish Rail is experiencing some delays this morning as a sick passenger is awaiting emergency services in Portlaoise.

'We cannot support any radio station that allows hurtful comments to be made' - Clayton Hotel ends George Hook sponsorship 

Tweets from the official account owned by Dalata - the company who owns the Clayton Hotel - confirmed that the group will end its contract with Newstalk following comments made by George Hook on his radio programme.

'We got our little man back' - Boy (4) reaches 'miracle milestone' as he starts school after heart transplant 

A four-year-old boy has reached a miracle milestone as he started school last week, just months after receiving a heart transplant.

George Hook apologises for 'unacceptable' comments about rape 

George Hook has today apologised for comments he made about rape on his Newstalk radio programme.

'It's like being a caged animal, we have no freedom' - Inside look at family life in Direct Provision 

A mother-of-four living in Direct Provision in Ireland has shared her harrowing story of how she yearns for some freedom and how her four kids all share one room.

'It's disgusting' - Newstalk's Chris Donoghue slams George Hook over 'outrageous and offensive' rape remarks 

Pressure is continuing to mount today on Newstalk presenter George Hook over controversial remarks he made on rape during a broadcast yesterday.

'George Hook needs to get off his dinosaur backside' - Rape victim criticises broadcaster for 'outrageous' and 'offensive' remarks about rape 

A rape victim has criticised veteran Broadcaster George Hook for "blaming rape-victims" during a segment on his show.

Sean Spicer tells US press that he's 'one of the most popular guys in Ireland' 

Former White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, told US media that he was "one of the most popular guys in Ireland".

Man (24) dies after car struck pedestrians on pavement 

A 24-year-old man has died in hospital today after a car mounted a pavement in Dublin last month.

'Where was Gerry Adams when Donegal suffered?' - McHugh criticises Adams for his response to flood crisis 

Government Chief Whip and Donegal Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh has criticised comments from Sinn Fein’s Gerry Adams about the response to the Donegal flood crisis.

Man arrested as part of cold case investigation into 1987 double murder, released without charge 

A man who was arrested this morning as part of a cold case investigation into a double murder in 1987, has been released without charge.

'Ireland is so limiting, I wanted to get on the career ladder' - Meet the millennials who have left Ireland for better job prospects 

Millennials in their hundreds have left Ireland to pursue better job opportunities, cheaper rent prices and an overall better quality of life.

'The bedroom was like a scene from a horror movie' - Mum speaks about terrifying condition that almost killed her daughter (4) 

A mum has spoken of her horror after her four-year-old daughter was left "bleeding from everywhere" after a mass on her liver erupted overnight.

Massive police hunt underway as French girl (9) disappears from family wedding 

A massive police hunt has been launched for a missing nine-year-old girl who disappeared at a family wedding in France four days ago.

'It is pure child abuse' - Irish dad accused of feeding son (6) bleach 'to cure his autism' 

A campaigner has called for a criminal investigation after an Irish dad allegedly fed his young son bleach products to "cure his autism".

Commuters warned of heavy traffic after four collisions as schools re-open after summer break 

Motorists are warned to expect some delays this morning as some schools re-open after the summer break.

Missing pregnant woman found dead in river after her newborn baby was allegedly stolen by neighbours 

The body of a missing pregnant woman was found in a river, just days after her newborn baby was found at her neighbour's home.

Irishman builds life-size gold statue of Conor McGregor 

An Irishman has built a gold life-size statue of MMA fighter Conor McGregor after his much-anticipated fight with Floyd Mayweather over the weekend.

Motorists warned to expect delays as schools re-open after summer break 

AA Roadwatch is warning motorists to expect delays as some schools have re-opened after the summer holidays.

'It's like who was going to win between a tiger and a bear' - MMA fighter says McGregor 'impressed everyone' 

An Irish MMA fighter said that the fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather was like "who's going to win between a tiger and a bear".

'It's scary,' says boy (9) as family faces being homeless 

A nine-year-old boy who faces homelessness and is unsure where he will attend school come September has spoken about how "scary" life has become.

'Lenny has changed our lives' – Meet 'Nose of Tralee' 2017 as Ireland’s best dog crowned 

A service dog who helps a young boy with autism has been crowned this year's 'Nose of Tralee'.

'It worries my mum, so it worries me' – Declan (9) scared of becoming homeless and not having school to go to next week 

A nine-year-old boy has spoken out about facing homelessness and how he doesn’t know what school he will join in September.

'It was a holiday from hell' - Mum outraged at 'appalling' housing conditions at Trabolgan holiday park 

A mum-of-three said she had the "holiday from hell" after visiting the Trabolgan Holiday Village in Co Cork.

Dublin landmark rated in top 10 places in the world to swim 

A Dublin landmark has been named as one of the top 10 places in the world to swim.

'I'd hate to think he's lying somewhere injured' - Owner makes appeal to find dog missing in Donegal flash floods 

A worried owner has made a desperate appeal to help find his missing dog after flash floods hit Donegal.

Catherine Devine: Securing student accommodation on campus is the Hunger Games of the rental crisis 

The dreaded annual rush for student accommodation has kicked off once again as thousands of first-year college students received their college acceptance letters.

How savvy students can beat the squeeze on accommodation 

It is a financial squeeze even in the best of times, and this year is no different. Rents have risen nationwide by almost 12pc in the year to June 2017.

Moving out for college? Here's the best you can get for your money around the country 

It's that time of year again - the annual scramble for a half-acceptable room that students will call their accommodation for the year.

Emergency services attend five-car collision on M50 northbound 

Emergency services were called to the M50 northbound following a five-car collision this morning.

'What protection is there for renters?' - Mum waiting seven years to get €900 deposit back from landlord 

A mother has criticised the support available for renters as she has been waiting seven years to get her deposit back from an ex-landlord.