Ireland
38 mins agoEmergency legislation on drugs passed in Dáil
The Dáíl has passed emergency legislation to reinstate the ban on drugs including ecstasy and crystal meth.
- 3 hours, 40 mins ago
Forensic scientist reveals new evidence at murder trial
A forensic scientist told a murder trial jury today that a mark on lino in a house where two women were killed eighteen years ago was likely to have been made by a brand of "Caterpillar" boot.
- 4 hours, 17 mins ago
Court hears text messsages about wanting to kill Elaine O’Hara and other women
The Graham Dwyer trial has been hearing text messages about killing Elaine O’Hara and other women that the State claims he sent the Dubliner the year before he’s alleged to have murdered her.
- 4 hours, 27 mins ago
Micheal Martin calls Gerry Adams 'former IRA chief of staff' in the Dail today
The leader of Fianna Fáil has referred to Gerry Adams as a former chief of staff of the IRA.
Adams expresses 'deep regret' following IRA abuse claims
Government changes Irish wording of same-sex marriage vote
Drug dealer raises legality of MDMA in court hours after Court of Appeal ruling
Sport
54 mins agoReal Madrid scape into Champions League quarterfinals despite defeat
Real Madrid 3 Schalke 4 (Real Madrid win 5-4 on aggregate)
Holders Real Madrid survived a real scare as they scraped into the quarter-finals 5-4 on aggregate despite a first home Champions League defeat since April 2011.- 4 hours, 50 mins ago
Cavalier Townend strikes again at Cheltenham
Irish Cavalier capped a fine day for jockey Paul Townend when lifting he CHAPS Restaurants Barbados Novices’ Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.
- 5 hours, 7 mins ago
Cronin: Paul O'Connell is getting even better
Evergreen Paul O’Connell can still scale new heights ahead of notching his 100th Ireland cap in Saturday’s pivotal RBS 6 Nations showdown in Wales, according to Sean Cronin.
- 6 hours, 25 mins ago
BBC apologises after Inverdale accidentally uses C-word on live radio
The BBC has apologised after John Inverdale made an x-rated comment during BBC Radio 5 Live’s coverage of the Cheltenham Festival.
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These ten tiny states would make perfect holiday destinations.
Zoolander hits the catwalk at Paris Fashion Show
And he was really, really, ridiculously good-looking.
VIDEO: Gaelscoil kids brilliantly cover 'Uptown Funk' in Irish
They're 'ró-the (Ó sea!)' . .
VIDEO: Community secretly learns sign language to surprise deaf man
The neighbourhood in Istanbul set up an elaborate surprise for one deaf resident.
PICS: Satellite imagery shows off how clear it is over Ireland today
Quiz: How well do you remember your primary school Irish?
This workout fail will make you cringe with pain and horror
VIDEO: Flight attendant entertains cabin with 'Uptown Funk' routine
Showbiz
14 mins agoJeremy Clarkson apologises to Ed Miliband in mocking tweet
Suspended Top Gear host breaks his Twitter silence and somehow brings Ed Miliband into the row.
- 37 mins ago
Pharrell and Robin Thicke lose battle with Marvin Gaye's family over Blurred Lines
The Gayes’ lawyer branded Williams and Thicke liars. The family was awarded £4.85 million.
- 1 hour, 6 mins ago
Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke lose song battle
Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke have been ordered to pay Marvin Gaye's family $7.3 million for copyright infringement.
- 1 hour, 12 mins ago
Forget the cooking! Everyone was mesmerised by THAT moustache on MasterChef
Recruitment consultant Tony caught people’s attention with his facial hair.
An online petition to #BringBackClarkson already has 65,000 supporters
Jeremy Clarkson row: Fracas is latest controversy for Top Gear
Jeremy Clarkson suspended after fracas: What exactly does the word mean?
Billie Faiers crowned Mum Of The Year
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