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Survey reveals parents pay €15k to child minders
According to a new survey parents are paying as much as €15,000 a year to child minders.
5 hours, 51 minutes ago

PSNI investigate partial explosion of viable pipe bomb
In Belfast, the PSNI are investigating the circumstances surrounding a viable pipe bomb that partially exploded on a residential street yesterday.5 hours, 54 minutes ago

Man arrested after woman claims she was falsely imprisoned in Dublin hotel
A man has been arrested for allegedly holding a woman against her will in Dublin last week.7 hours, 58 minutes ago

ISPCC to highlight day of remembrance for missing children
A day of remembrance and solidarity for missing children across the world will take place today with events being held here in Ireland
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Reclaiming the triumph: Thousands complete final mile of Boston Marathon
Thousands of athletes have joined victims of the Boston Marathon bombings to run and walk the last mile of the race, reclaiming the triumph of crossing the finish line.
3 hours, 34 minutes ago » latest

Community tributes to soldier
Touching tributes continued to be paid to Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich today, as the community stood united in condemning the soldier’s brutal death.4 hours, 43 minutes ago
Priest who defied mafia beatified
An Italian priest who stirred consciences with his anti-mafia preaching and was gunned down by mobsters has been honoured by the Vatican as a martyr.6 hours, 17 minutes ago

Man arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after TV interview on Woolwich murder
In the UK, a 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences, following a TV interview - in which he claimed one of the Woolwich murder suspects had been approached by MI5 to work for them.



































Ireland today:
A largely cloudy day across many areas with some patchy light rain pushing into Ulster, Connacht and the far west of Ulster through the day. However, some sunny intervals are possible in eastern areas at times. Generally light winds. Max temp 12-15C (54-59F).