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'Blown away' - firefighters and gardaí give sick Fionn (7) a superhero birthday 

Brave Fionn Doyle (7) had a superhero birthday to remember as he celebrated with gardaí, firefighters and dozens of local well-wishers.

Children of parents who had cancer 'will record lower grades' 

Children whose parents had cancer tend to have poorer school grades, educational achievement and subsequent earning power as an adult, new research has found.

Trinity scientists in €9m 'PoshBee' project to help protect hive populations 

Scientists from Trinity College are leading a major European study to help improve the health of bees.

Fosterers wanted to give a dog a home 

Foster families are desperately needed for dogs and puppies who are struggling with kennel life, an animal charity has said.

Wonderful and weird exhibits at 10th SciFest 

Students exhibited their weird and wonderful science projects at the 10th SciFest at the Institute of Technology.

Michelin rewards our rising food stars 

A traditional pub in west Cork which was transformed into a fine-dining restaurant was one of three establishments to be awarded a new Michelin star.

Bora tribe member - whose family benefited from Irish revolutionary Roger Casement's work - is exhibiting his work in Dublin today 

A Bora tribe member - whose family benefited from the work of Irish revolutionary Roger Casement - has travelled to Ireland to be part of an exhibition of Amazon painters.

Small wonder: Wildlife park gibbons have new baby in the family 

Chloe and Conor, the gibbons at Fota Wildlife Park, are celebrating the birth of their baby.

Increase in rush hour traffic is biggest headache for new term 

The increase in rush hour traffic is the biggest headache for adults at this time of year with the return to school.

Walls project transforming derelict streets 

The Waterford Walls street art project - which has transformed run-down parts of the city - has been awarded EU funding of €90,000.

Ombudsman for Children expresses concern over rise in age of digital consent 

The Ombudsman for Children has expressed concern politicians may be trying to raise the age of digital consent from 13 to 16.

Young people 'pressured not to get married or have children' 

A leading Irish archbishop has said that young people are being increasingly pressured not to commit to marriage or children by society and are "surrounded by a contraceptive, anti-birth mentality".

'After I was raped, my identity was revealed on social media' 

A survivor of rape has spoken about how she lost the ability to remain anonymous due to social media.

Irish author in running for world young writer prize 

A Dublin author has been shortlisted for the world's biggest literary prize for young writers.

'Dream car' art winners motor on to world stage 

Nine children from across the country were chosen from 1,000 entries to an art competition where they were asked to imagine a 'dream car'.

'Flying back from our wedding in Cuba, we were stuck in Amsterdam with just our summer clothes' 

Irish passengers stranded in Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, were exchanging war stories.

Festival of flames lights up 'Biddy's Day' 

Ireland's Celtic heritage and goddess Brigid were honoured at firey celebrations in Killorglin, Co Kerry.

Conor makes ice-skating history for Ireland 

Conor Stakelum has made history as the first Irishman to participate in the European Figure Skating Championships.

'I won €112,000 on Lotto thanks to shrewd call by my dad' 

A Cavan woman got the new year off to a great start with a €112,469 Lotto winning ticket bought by her thoughtful dad.

Hitting the high notes: celebrating Irish opera 

A chorus of voices heralded the arrival of the new Irish National Opera (INO) yesterday.

Irish artists to the fore in UK festival 

Irish artists and performers will be given a major boost when they become the focus of a cultural programme throughout the UK.

'Toy man' Tubs a hit with children in hospital 

Self-professed 'toy man' Ryan Tubridy paid a special visit to patients at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin.

Santa's hospital elves sprinkle some magic 

Santa and his helpful elves transformed Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, into a magical land yesterday.

Every Guinness drinker's dream come true - a festival dedicated to the black stuff and a 'golden ticket' to St James's Gate 

It's every Guinness drinker's dream come true - a festival dedicated to the black stuff and a 'golden ticket' to see behind the scenes at St James's Gate.

Classical music students tune in to awards 

Students of classical music are invited to enter Ireland's largest competition to help fund their studies.

Archbishop urges Catholic schools to link with other patrons 

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has called on Catholic schools to "enter into relationships with schools of other patronage" for a "new pluralist Ireland".

Gas supply to return 'on phased basis' 

Gas supplies in the west of Ireland should return on a phased basis over the weekend, energy chiefs have said.

Photos shed light on electrification of our rural areas 

ESB has rolled out a collection of photos and documents detailing the story of rural electrification to mark the semi-State's 90th anniversary.

Three young children and woman hospitalised after serious fire in Dublin apartment complex 

Three young children and a woman in her 30s were hospitalised after a serious fire broke out in an apartment complex in Inchicore, Dublin last night.

Winners' party plan already put in place 

It's 66 years since Mayo last won an All Ireland, so it's no wonder the excitement is building, with plans for the party to end all parties.

Summer just a memory as temperature falls to zero 

Pull out the winter duvet and stock up on fire logs. Temperatures are set to drop below zero in some parts of the country this weekend, even though it is only mid-September.

Playwright awarded highest honour in the Irish arts world 

Playwright Tom Murphy has been bestowed with the honour of the Golden Torc and the title of 'Saoi' for his contribution to Irish literature.

One-in-eight claims is now seen as suspicious 

One-in-eight insurance claims is 'suspicious', the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (Mibi) has found.

'Communitea' action to highlight mental health over a cuppa 

RTÉ presenter Joe Duffy has raised concerns for young people's mental health as they prepare to enter college.

Grand-daughter to recreate Sheehy Skeffington US tour 

An Irish activist is recreating her grandmother Hanna Sheehy Skeffington's 1917 journey across the US, where she helped spread the word about the battle for Ireland's independence.

Festival of ink makes mark on thousands of fans 

There were thrills and spills at the annual international tattoo convention in Dublin over the weekend.

Pensioner heard saw cut off his leg during amputation 

A hospital has apologised after a pensioner endured the trauma of "hearing the saw that cut the bone in his leg" during an amputation.

Not to be sniffed at: Irish scientists discover a possible cure for colds 

Irish scientists are behind new research that may have unlocked a cure for the common cold and flu.

Medical card holders can now get emergency contraception 

Medical card holders will be able to get emergency contraception directly from their local community pharmacist from today.

Stamp of approval for 'father of the tricolour' 

The 'father of the Irish tricolour', revolutionary and soldier, Thomas Francis Meagher, has been honoured in a new stamp released by An Post.

Full fire safety review of high-rise buildings 

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has ordered a full review of high-rise buildings across the country in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Make Room for Abbey showstopper 

The curtain has been raised at the Abbey Theatre for Emma Donoghue's 'Room'.

Not dead yet: injured Phil Collins has to sit - but still rocks Aviva 

He's not dead yet. Despite splitting his head open in a nasty fall just a few weeks ago, pop legend Phil Collins proved he could still deliver at a packed Aviva Stadium last night.

Ireland has one of highest teenage suicide rates in EU 

Ireland has the fourth highest teen suicide rate in the EU/OECD region, according to new research from Unicef.

Young people opposed to Good Friday alcohol law change 

Young people aged 18 to 24 have the greatest opposition to changing Good Friday drinking laws, new research has found.

No country should feel immune from terrorism - ex-CIA chief 

Former CIA director John Brennan has said that no country should feel immune from a terrorist attack or having terrorists use their country for "whatever purposes".

€2m bill for investigating UL claims 

Costs to the State after investigations into a series of allegations of misconduct at the University of Limerick and the payment of confidential severance packages to former staff now amount to nearly €2m.

'Guns N' Roses are putting a lot of effort into this gig,' says heir to Slane Castle 

The notoriously late Guns n Roses frontman will be on stage at 7pm sharp, the heir of Slane Castle has pledged.

Nashville, Memphis & New Orleans: Southern Comforts in USA's Deep South 

Tuneful tours of Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans beckon for our visitor on a luxury trip to the USA's Deep South.

Up and coming Dublin band Pursued by Dogs will have music showcased in new Eastenders spin-off Redwater 

This Dublin band will have their music showcased in the new Eastenders spin-off Redwater.

Private school to offer series of new student scholarships 

A private school that was saved from threatened closure is to offer a series of scholarships funded by donations from past pupils.

Now you can hum your way to good health 

Humming can improve lung function and improve your health in the long run.

Fear of statin side effects causing thousands of needless deaths 

Thousands of people are dying from heart attacks and strokes due to fears over non-existent side effects of statins, researchers warn.

Chinchillas are welcome to chill out at Pets in the City 

All creatures great and small are welcome with their owners at Pets in the City in Dublin later this month.

Students find right balance for digital life 

Students are increasingly concerned about the need for balance in their digital lives.

Giving it welly: Irish dancers kick off their pumps to raise funds for the RNLI 

There was rí rá agus ruaile buaile on the Ha'penny Bridge as the World Irish Dancing Championship contestants helped raise awareness for the RNLI's fundraising campaign.

'Clean eating' a ticking timebomb that puts young at risk of fractures 

The 'clean eating' diet fad is a "ticking timebomb" that could leave young people with severely weak bones and cost the Irish taxpayer millions of euro to treat, the Osteoporosis Society has warned.

How €800 painting of Jesus went for €120,000 at Dublin auction 

This 'sleeper' of a painting was estimated to sell at around €800 but racked up a €120,000 sale price at an auction in Dublin.

Girl who featured on Trócaire box says thanks 

A 26-year-old woman from Rwanda who featured on the Trócaire box 13 years ago visited a school in Dublin to thank pupils for their support.

Jameson Distillery toasts new warehouse 

The new-look Jameson Distillery Bow Street has reopened in Smithfield following an €11m investment.

Ex-Goal chief Andrews joins EU think-tank 

Former Goal CEO Barry Andrews is to take up a new position as the director general of the Institute of International and European Affairs.

The identity of Sheeran's 'Galway Girl' is revealed 

Ed Sheeran's 'Galway Girl' has been revealed as Niamh Dunne - a fiddle player from Limerick.

Ceremony marks cultural links with Britain 

The cultural links between Ireland and the UK were marked in a special ceremony in London yesterday.

Irish victim of racial slurs goes viral with her cartoon of ongoing abuse 

A blogger from Kerry has created a cartoon image to reflect the abuse and racism that she experiences on a daily basis.

Charleton Tribunal into treatment of whistleblowers begins 

The Charleton Tribunal of Inquiry into alleged mistreatment of Garda whistleblowers opens this morning for the first of the public hearings.

Tesco strike is off, with new talks to begin 

Strike action at Tesco has been suspended as both sides agreed to enter talks.

Feeling blue? Try a bowl of blueberries to lift your mood 

Consuming flavonoid-rich foods such as wild blueberries can have a significant positive effect on young people's mood, a university study has identified.

Tull McAdoo wins the vote of Fianna Fáil new boy Donnelly 

There was plenty of pressing the flesh at the opening night of the latest Gaiety production.

Peruvian Irish community meets with Michael D Higgins to mark centenary 

The Peruvian Irish Community met with President Michael D Higgins to mark the Irish centenary and 195 years of Peruvian independence.

Going for gold: Ruth Negga glitters in ‘Vanity Fair’ shoot 

Irish Oscar hopeful Ruth Negga has made the cover of ‘Vanity Fair’ magazine’s Hollywood issue.

Women 'are the backbone of farming' 

A new group dedicated to the role of women in farming held its first meeting last night.

Triple peace award-winner Hume marks 80th birthday 

The giant of the peace process in Northern Ireland John Hume turns 80 today.

Irish actress Caitriona Balfe to get award at pre-Oscars ceremony 

Irish actress Caitriona Balfe is to be honoured with an Oscar Wilde Award at a glittering LA ceremony to recognise the Irish in entertainment.

'He didn't make it 24 hours' - Baby lamb who was brought back to life after being warmed in the oven dies 

A newborn lamb who was put in the oven to keep him warm, has died less than 24hours after he was born.

Hold the mint sauce . . . frail lamb brought back to life by warming gently in an oven 

A newborn lamb was brought back from near-death by sheep farmer Suzanna Crampton after she placed him in an oven.

'Irexit can't be ruled out as we risk Brussels calling our bluff' 

A former Irish diplomat has said an 'Irexit' from the EU needs to be considered if Brussels fails to offer satisfactory terms in any Brexit deal.

Graphic content: Footage emerges of brutal Dalkey knife attack 

Footage has emerged of a brutal knife attack on a young man which resulted in him almost losing an eye.

Surgeon rushing to 'save someone's life' fined for careless driving 

A surgeon rushing to University Hospital Limerick to "save someone's life" was fined €200 for careless driving at Kilmallock Court.

Former Dublin model left paralysed by a brain tumour astounds doctors with recovery 

A former Dublin model who was paralysed due to a brain tumour is now strong enough to stand and train with weights as she is determined to leave her wheelchair behind.

WATCH: 'Christmas busk was so good we had to shut it down' - Glen Hansard apologises after traditional Grafton Street busking ended early 'for safety reasons' 

The traditional Christmas Eve busking on Grafton Street had to finish early this evening due to overcrowding fears.

Giant acorn to commemorate 1916 at Áras 

A giant acorn structure has been selected as the winning project for a 1916-themed sculpture at the Phoenix Park.

Supermarkets brace for last minute food shop dash on ‘Frenzied Friday’ 

Supermarkets are bracing for a last minute food shop dash on ‘Frenzied Friday’ this week.

Wilde prison key unlocks €17,890 at auction 

The key to Oscar Wilde's prison cell has been sold for an incredible £15,000 (€17,890) at Sotheby's auction.

Tourism figures up by 10pc 

Ireland is continuing to grow in popularity with tourists as the number of people visiting here has jumped by 10pc.

Tánaiste pledges to take 1,100 refugees from Greece 

The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has said that Ireland will take at least 1,100 asylum seekers by next September.

Tributes to 'robust but genuine' prisons inspector 

Tánaiste and Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has led tributes to Judge Michael Reilly, who died over the weekend.

Westmeath Examiner's ex-owner dies 

Former editor and owner of The Westmeath Examiner Nicholas Nally has passed away.

Male Travellers' lives cut short by 15 years 

Traveller men live an average of 15 years fewer than those in the settled community, new research has discovered.

'Vietnam and Ireland share a path' - President 

President Michael D Higgins has drawn similarities between the Vietnamese and Irish histories and cultural traditions in a state visit to the socialist country.

Watch: The motivational video the Ireland players were treated to on flight to play All Blacks 

Ireland's rugby team flew out to Chicago yesterday ahead of their clash with New Zealand.

Our future Olympic heroes are looking for sponsors 

Special Olympics Ireland is calling on businesses and organisations to sponsor an athlete in the lead-up to the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2017.

First on the agenda: McWilliams talks to President Higgins in new economics show 

Economist David McWilliams is back on our screens with a new economics show 'Agenda' on TV3.

Irish charity desperate to raise funds for Haiti victims 

Tens of thousands of people in Haiti have been affected by the devastating Hurricane Matthew.

Irish patient in world-first trial to halt blood cancer 

An Irish blood cancer patient has become the first in the world to take part in a new drug trial.

Hickey won't resume role as OCI chief if he comes home 

Under-pressure Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) boss Pat Hickey will not resume his role as chief of the organisation if he returns to Ireland, according to the OCI acting president Willie O'Brien.

Hickey is 'humbled' by support he got from Ireland 

The former president of the Olympic Council of Ireland, Pat Hickey, has said the alleged ticket-touting scandal has been a "life-changing experience" and that he has been "humbled" by the support from thousands of people in Ireland.

Pat Hickey: 'This has been a life-changing experience for me... I am humbled by the support of thousands in Ireland' 

A BULLISH Pat Hickey has broken his silence in Rio de Janeiro to insist he will fight all the charges laid against him by the Brazilian authorities.

6pc drop in patients on trolleys since last year 

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has reported a 6pc reduction in the number of people waiting on trolleys within the year.

Irish naval crew save 617 migrants making dangerous trip across Med 

The Irish navy helped rescue an incredible 617 migrants from the Mediterranean Sea yesterday.

Roses visit iconic sites on whistlestop tour 

The Roses have continued their whistlestop tour of the country with a visit to Kildare.

Watch: 'I miss them so much' - Berkeley victim Aoife Beary describes losing her life-long friends 

Berkeley balcony survivor Aoife Beary testified in public for the first time at a California State Senate hearing to force building contractors to be more transparent.

'I'm in a wheelchair now, but I want to show how beautiful disabled people are,' says Dublin model Lana 

A former Dublin model who was paralysed due to a brain tumour has posed for photographs for the first time since the illness changed her life.

I’ll move back in with cheating wife ... if she gives up her €50k car for a 1995 Opel and hands over €65k in redundancy cash 

A husband demanded that his unfaithful wife sell her €50,000 car and instead drive a 1995 Opel Corsa as part of his conditions for moving back into the family home.

Irish band who saved 13 children from devastating US house fire to be honoured for bravery 

The Irish rock band who saved 13 people from a house fire in the US will be rewarded for their heroic efforts.

Moment smiling party princess Evie gets her own castle for the day 

Evie Lawlor saw her dreams come true when she became a princess for a day in her very own castle.