Ireland
35 mins agoPro-choice campaigners call for Eighth Amendment referendum 'this Autumn'
Pro-choice campaigners are calling for a referendum this Autumn on the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution.
- 2 hours, 47 mins ago
Paschal Donohoe: We are an 'underdog government'
"We are operating in a minority situation now, for the first time in many years here in Ireland."
- 3 hours, 16 mins ago
HIQA warns some care providers to up efforts to protect vulnerable people
Some nursing homes, residential centres and foster care services are being warned they need to step up efforts to protect vulnerable people.
- 4 hours, 4 mins ago
Income-linked loan system for third level education to be discussed
An income-linked system of loans for third level education is up for discussion later today.
- 4 hours, 19 mins ago
Two arrested in investigation into murder of Noel Kirwan
Two people have been arrested as part of a murder inquiry in Dublin.
Discover
This woman's reaction to being given a robot cat will melt your heart
Virginia Smith had to give up her pet cat of nine years when she moved into a home – but then her son discovered robot cats were a thing.
Meet 'Frork' - the new McDonald's fork made of French fries you never knew you needed
What a time to be alive.
This cat found the hero she needed after falling into a dock
Not all heroes wear capes – some wear red jumpers.
Showbiz
28 mins agoCheck out the best celeb moments from the Met Gala last night
Bathroom selfies and awkward red carpet shots dominated social media after Monday night’s big event.
- 30 mins ago
'Less materialistic' Kim Kardashian West keeps it low-key at Met Gala
The famous sisters made quite the impression on the red carpet, but for different reasons.
- 32 mins ago
Music in New Zealand political as 'a blatant rip-off' of Eminem song, court told
The composer of the opening guitar riff for Eminem's Lose Yourself has told a court the soundtrack of a New Zealand political ad is a "blatant rip-off".
- 3 hours, 16 mins ago
John Cleese seriously can't work out Theresa May
He “doesn’t dislike” the Conservative Prime Minister
Sport
25 mins agoLeinster venue crux for Dubs’ quarter-final game
The Leinster Council have already stipulated Innovate Wexford Park will host the quarter-final should Wexford qualify.
- 36 mins ago
Luke Shaw to see specialist after latest injury setback
This was supposed to be a season to cherish for the 21-year-old after recovering from a double leg break.
- 2 hours, 2 mins ago
Premier League rumours: Bad news for Liverpool and Leicester
All the gossip from the papers, social media and online.
- 5 hours, 40 mins ago
Jurgen Klopp urges Liverpool to complete job of Champions League qualification
Jurgen Klopp saw Emre Can score a "fantastic goal" to seal a victory over Watford - but the Liverpool boss is refusing to get carried away as the Reds move closer to securing a return to the Champions League.
- 5 hours, 47 mins ago
Tyson Fury keen to beat Anthony Joshua with one arm tied behind his back
Tyson Fury believes a match-up with Anthony Joshua is the only fight people want to see and claimed he would win with "one arm tied behind my back".
World
30 mins agoSurprise attack by Islamic State kills at least 21 in Syria
Islamic State militants have staged a surprise attack in north-eastern Syria, killing at least 21 people, many of them civilians who had fled fighting in areas of Syria and Iraq held by the extremist group, Kurdish officials said.
- 1 hour, 20 mins ago
The right amount of worrying is good for you, says science
There are two ways in which being anxious plays a positive role – as a motivator and as a buffer.
- 2 hours, 3 mins ago
Le Pen speech plagiarism 'a wink to former candidate Fillon'
Marine Le Pen deliberately plagiarised parts of a speech from a former presidential candidate, as a "wink" to him and the voters she hopes to peel away in a run-off, her spokesmen have said.
Ireland Weather
Ireland today: Any overnight mist and fog patches should lift to leave a fine morning. This afternoon it should remain dry with further spells of sunshine. However, some cloud may build at times. There will be gentle to moderate east to south-easterly winds. Staying fine this evening.
Max temp 16-19C (61-66F).
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