Ireland
1 hour, 36 mins agoPope's visit an opportunity to reflect on key questions facing Irish society: Bishop
An Irish bishop has said the World Meeting of Families and Pope's visit are an opportunity for Irish society to reflect on the big questions and decisions it faces.
- 2 hours, 57 mins ago
Man reported to have been stabbed in head during row in Limerick
Two men are in hospital, one with serious stab wounds, after a row in Limerick.
- 3 hours, 30 mins ago
New Garda Commissioner 'incapable of being independent', High Court hears
The High Court has heard that the choice for Garda Commissioner would be incapable of being independent in the role.
- 3 hours, 43 mins ago
NI coroner refers death crash probe to prosecutors amid fears of phone tampering
A coroner investigating a crash in the North that killed two schoolchildren has referred it to prosecutors amid concerns a botched PSNI probe enabled illegal tampering with the driver's phone logs.
- 4 hours, 17 mins ago
Gardaí seize €70k of drugs and cash in Dublin raid
Gardaí in Dublin have seized cocaine, heroin and cash during the search of a premises in the city.
- 4 hours, 57 mins ago
Latest: Pope hopeful World Meeting of Families will bring 'encouragement to families everywhere'
Latest: Pope Francis has said he hopes the World Meeting of Families will bring "renewed encouragement to families everywhere".
World
1 hour, 1 mins agoGermany vows justice as former Nazi guard is extradited from US
Jakiw Palij, who is now 95, had been living in Queens, New York.
- 1 hour, 7 mins ago
EU will not abandon principles to facilitate Brexit deal for UK – Barnier
The EU’s chief negotiator said rules built up over 40 years could not change, but insisted finding ‘common ground’ with Britain was possible.
- 3 hours, 21 mins ago
Pioneering stroke treatment saves pregnant woman’s life
Jana Smith had baby Jonny three days after a blood clot was removed from her brain at Sheffield’s Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
- 3 hours, 53 mins ago
#MeToo’s Asia Argento denies sexual relationship with actor who accused her
The actress has paid 380,000 US dollars to the actor who says he was 17 at the time of the alleged incident.
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Tribute to ‘loving, caring, beautiful boy’ who died in pellet gun incident
The family of Stanley Metcalf have thanked people for their support ahead of his funeral.
- 4 hours, 6 mins ago
Golden eagle chicks released in ‘groundbreaking’ relocation project
The scheme will see a further two groups transported to a new part of Scotland.
- 4 hours, 8 mins ago
Barnum’s Animals Crackers packaging changed to show beasts in the wild
Campaigners had said the traditional design showed creatures in captivity.
Discover
Stowaway baby pigeons rescued by sailors
The young birds were discovered in a hidden nest on Britain’s biggest warship.
A man has been snapped on a mobility scooter clutching a snake
It’s the second serpent sighting in London this month.
Century-old mystery photos found in a box for £4 at an Essex car boot sale
Greg Pack digitally restored the 100-year-old photos using his phone and Photoshop.
“Britney was alright too” - Sligo man catches up on football highlights during concert
This photo screams every Irishman who’s ever been dragged to a concert before.
10 ideas on how to improve your life in under five minutes
People have given their top tips on self improvement that won’t take up much time.
There’s now a real Kwik-E-Mart to visit and you can buy Lard Lad Donuts
Three Squishees please.
Dolly Parton has resurrected the distracted boyfriend meme and won the internet
One for all Jolene fans to enjoy.
12 crazy coincidence stories that prove the world is an incredibly small place
Have you ever experienced one of those moments that make you say: ‘What a small world’?
Showbiz
1 hour, 44 mins agoDanny Boyle quits new Bond film due to creative differences
Production on the 25th Bond film is due to begin in December.
- 1 hour, 45 mins ago
Pete Doherty ‘smashed’ 4,000-calorie breakfast in minutes
The Libertines frontman has been pictured taking on an enormous breakfast.
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Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas hails 2018 line-up as ‘marvellous’
She has said the show will be ‘a real treat’ after the line-up was unveiled.
- 2 hours, 50 mins ago
Madonna responds to backlash over Franklin speech: It was not a tribute
Madonna said she would not be able to do justice to the singer, who died last week.
- 3 hours, 14 mins ago
Former Bake Off contestants welcome class of 2018 to their TV family
One former baker advised the new contestants to drink while watching themselves back on the show.
- 4 hours, 46 mins ago
Demi Lovato’s family share emotional birthday tribute
Demi Lovato turned 26 yesterday and it’s her first birthday after she was hospitalized for a suspected overdose last month.
- 4 hours, 54 mins ago
Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran speaks about racist and sexist online abuse
The Hollywood star deleted her Instagram posts after she was harassed online.
- 6 hours, 15 mins ago
Hit Broadway musical Waitress set for West End debut
The show will boast an all-female creative team.
Business
1 hour, 8 mins agoSuperdrug customer details hit by hackers
The British high street chain said it was approached by hackers demanding a ransom for customer data on Monday.
- 3 hours, 22 mins ago
American Airlines announce summer flights Dallas-Dublin
American Airlines have announced a new summer service from Dallas to Dublin beginning next summer.
- 4 hours, 4 mins ago
Rooms with beer on tap: BrewDog opens hotel in US
Named the DogHouse, it is located on the site of its brewery in Columbus, Ohio.
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Carlow Rose opens up about unplanned pregnancy and parents' heroin addiction
The Carlow Rose touched many viewers with her openness about becoming pregnant at 21 and her parents' struggle with their heroin addiction.
Group publishes list naming Irish clergy convicted of sex abuse
International group BishopAccountability.org has published a list of more than 70 clergy from across Ireland who have been convicted of abuse, or who were named in the Ferns, Ryan, Murphy and Cloyne reports as having faced abuse allegations.
Amusement firm boss brings employee out to sea to quiz him about missing €10k
A worker at an amusement company was forced to resign from his job under duress after he was brought out to sea in a speed-boat by his boss where he was aggressively questioned for an hour over a missing €10,000.
Victims of Donegal crash named; Woman (20s) remains in critical condition
Post-mortems will be carried out today on the bodies of a man and a woman in their 20s, who died in a tragic single-car collision in Bundoran early yesterday morning.
Watch: Crystal Swing's Derek dances down the aisle with stunning bride on wedding day
Derek and Claire tied the knot in Ballintotis Church and were joined by family and friends for the ceremony.
RSA planning crackdown as thousands 'use loophole to avoid full driving test'
There is reported to be more than 55,000 drivers using a loophole to avoid doing the full test.
Renewed appeal for girl, 16, missing from Dublin
Gardaí in Ronanstown in Dublin are renewing their appeal for the public's help to find 16-year-old Jodie Mulvihill, who is missing since August 17.
Woman held against her will at Clare factory
A garda investigation is underway following a serious incident in Co Clare this afternoon.
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Sport
Andy Lee insists judges got TJ Doheny decision correct
Former WBO middleweight champion Andy Lee feels TJ Doheny's world title success is one of the best Irish sporting achievements of 2018.
Ireland's Para athletes secure three golds on day 2 of Euros in Berlin
Ireland have scorched to three gold medals via Greta Streimikyte, Jason Smyth and Orla Barry on their first day of competition at the World Para Athletics European Championships in Berlin.
Ince calls Manchester United a “total mess” under Mourinho
The former Red Devils midfielder believes his old club are becoming a “laughing stock”.
Watch: John Kiely's passionate speech after winning county title with Galbally in 1995
Raw passion from the Limerick manager after winning a county title in 1995.
Two golds for Ireland at World ParaAthletics European Championship
Jason Smyth and Greta Streimikyte have won gold medals for Ireland on the second day of the World ParaAthletics European Championship in Berlin.
Ireland under-21 international secures loan move to Scottish Premiership leaders
Republic of Ireland under-21 defender Jimmy Dunne has moved to Hearts on loan until January.
Dylan Hartley set to make Northampton comeback against Glasgow
The England captain has taken an extended break from the game.
Stephen Kenny: We must focus on ourselves - not Cork - in title run-in
Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny says they can't afford to dwell on title rivals Cork City - and must instead focus on their own results.
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