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Latest: Dramatic CCTV footage shows moment car bomb exploded in Derry amid further arrests

2 hours, 31 mins ago
Anger at hospital spend request snub
The country’s top official for public expenditure has been sharply criticised for snubbing a request to appear before the Oireachtas Health Committee which is investigating cost overruns at the National Children’s Hospital.
2 hours, 53 mins ago
'Coco's Law' against cyberbullying highlighted on anniversary of Nicole Fox's death
It's hoped 'Coco's Law' will be introduced as soon as possible, to protect victims of online bullying and to save lives.
3 hours, 19 mins ago
Liberties locals fighting to save community gardens from social housing development
Dublin City Council is set to begin works at the gardens and allotments as soon as tomorrow.

6 hours, 55 mins ago
14-year-old girl missing in Dublin
Gardaí are looking for the public's help in finding a 14-year-old girl missing from Dublin.
7 hours, 1 mins ago
Man charged over hijacking bus
A 33-year-old man has been charged after the hijacking of a Translink bus in the North.
7 hours, 31 mins ago
Business leaders and bishop speak out against bombing of Derry courthouse
A retail chief described the attack on Derry as shameful while the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe described it as ‘utter recklessness’.

1 hour, 25 mins ago
British rocket which launched satellite in 1971 returns home
The Black Arrow rocket was developed on the Isle of Wight but had remained at its crash-landing site in South Australia for almost 50 years.
5 hours, 35 mins ago
CIA officer who inspired Oscar-winning film Argo dies, aged 78
Tony Mendez helped rescue six US diplomats from Iran by disguising them as a Canadian film crew.
7 hours, 0 mins ago
Police officers injured in clashes over Greece-Macedonia name deal
Tens of thousands of people attended a rally outside the parliament in Athens.

7 hours, 17 mins ago
Colombian protesters flood streets after car bombing
The blast killed 21 people at a police academy in Bogota on Thursday.
10 hours, 4 mins ago
Teenage girl tells of helping Skripals after Novichok poisoning
Abigail McCourt, 16, saw the 66-year-old ex-KGB spy and his daughter collapsed on a bench in Salisbury in March last year.
11 hours, 29 mins ago
Dinghy carrying suspected migrants ‘towed to Dover’
Eight people aboard the boat were wrapped in blankets as they reached shore before being passed to officials.
11 hours, 58 mins ago
Hard terrain slows rescue of Spanish boy trapped in borehole
Experts are hoping to reach the boy by digging a horizontal tunnel to the spot where they believe he is trapped.
13 hours, 2 mins ago
Fox confident UK can get trade agreements ‘over the line’ before exit day
Liam Fox also said that a no-deal Brexit remained ‘a real possibility’.

Poundland accused of ‘pointless’ plastic waste with Gift Of Nothing
A Plastic Planet called the gift ‘a symbol of everything that is wrong with our view of the world’.
‘Super blood wolf moon’ set to bring lunar spectacle
The optimum viewing time is around 5.12am.
Recognise this ‘odd’ diner? It might get you a £1,000 meal from Irish chef
He has asked his followers for help in tracking the man down.

Quiz: Is this a real cheese or something we totally made up?
You’ll probably want to do this one with a cheese board in front of you for inspiration.
‘World’s cutest dog’ Boo the Pomeranian dies aged 12 from ‘broken heart’
He has over 16 million followers on Facebook, a comic book series and has made many TV appearances.
#FirefightingSexism: Four-year-old inspires global firewomen campaign
West Midlands Fire Service took action for Esme, four, who thought only men could be firefighters.
Firefighters rescue woman who got stuck up tree trying to save her cat
Maria Parry said instinct took over when she climbed the tree – before she also got stuck.
Disabled people share experiences on Twitter as #ThingsDisabledPeopleKnow trends
Nearly 20,000 tweets were sent on Friday as disabled people around the world discussed the quirks and trials of their lived experience.

1 hour, 25 mins ago
Richard E Grant reveals every job in career a ‘direct result’ of Withnail And I
The star has acknowledged the role of the film in his life.
3 hours, 30 mins ago
Richard Blackwood eliminated from Dancing On Ice
The star said he was ‘disappointed’ to be sent home.
3 hours, 30 mins ago
‘Don’t sell stories on me’ – Gemma Collins rants at Jason Gardiner during Dancing On Ice
The star said the reports about her had knocked her confidence.

3 hours, 59 mins ago
‘Luckiest girl in the room’ Michelle Pfeiffer pays tribute to husband
The actress married writer and producer David E Kelley in 1993.
5 hours, 30 mins ago
We have to keep momentum of Time’s Up going – Anya Taylor-Joy
The actress said the movement ‘can’t just be a phase’.

4 hours, 33 mins ago
Cork Company of the Year Awards: A look at those in the Large category
In the third of a four-part series looking at finalists for the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2019, Padraig Hoare casts an eye over those in the Large category.
4 hours, 30 mins ago
KYRAN FITZGERALD: Construction skills shortage is the new elephant in the room
If this country does not get a grip on runaway capital costs, we can wave goodbye to any notion of a truly sustained economic recovery, writes Kyran Fitzgerald.
4 hours, 46 mins ago
JOHN WHELAN: Trade talks offer glimmer of hope for Irish exporters
Moving away from the apocalypse now unfolding in the British houses of parliament, there are reasons for business to be hopeful that 2019 may work out better than expected, writes John Whelan.

Saturday, January 19, 2019

Luiz: We all believe in Sarri’s vision for Chelsea
The gap between Chelsea in fourth place in the Premier League and Arsenal is now three points.
Solskjaer believes Rashford can become top-class player
The 21-year-old scored during his 150th appearance for Manchester United in the 2-1 win over Brighton.
Trump hails ‘dream’ triumph as he beats O’Sullivan to land Masters title
The 29-year-old added the Masters crown to his 2011 UK Championship win.

Messi magic helps Barcelona overcome plucky Leganes
The Argentinian emerged from the bench to inspire the Catalans to victory.
It’s a hugely exciting time to be England manager, says boss Southgate
The national team boss was honoured by the Football Writers’ Association on Sunday.
Judd Trump beats Ronnie O’Sullivan to claim Masters title
Trump dominated O’Sullivan to win 10-4 at Alexandra Palace.
WATCH: Dr Con Murphy happy to see former players and county board come together as one group
Long-serving Cork GAA medic Dr Con Murphy noted the symbolism of the gala tribute night in his honour in Cork’s City Hall last Saturday night, hoping it signals an era of harmony and cooperation between all parties with Cork GAA’s interests at heart.
Mistaken identity on Sky Sports: ‘I’m not the next Huddersfield manager, I’m Martin from Wakefield’
A case of mistaken identity at the Huddersfield-Manchester City game on Sunday made it a memorable afternoon for Martin Warhurst.