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22 mins agoGardaí investigating sudden death of 65-year-old man in Meath
A 33-year-old man has been arrested and is being held at Ashbourne Garda Station.
- 1 hour, 43 mins ago
Confused attacker believed victims were sex offenders
Two elderly men walking along streets in Cork City in the middle of the day were targeted for violent attacks by a confused man diagnosed with psychosis who believed the strangers might have been sex offenders.
- 2 hours, 49 mins ago
'Backstop must be removed,' insists Arlene Foster
The backstop must be removed from the Withdrawal Agreement, Arlene Foster has insisted.
- 2 hours, 54 mins ago
Department of Health accused of having ‘a complete lack of control’ in spending
The Committee on Budgetary Oversight heard that the department has overspent by an estimated 655 million euro.
- 3 hours, 59 mins ago
Improvised weapon ‘designed to kill police officers’ found in Belfast
The discovery follows a security operation in the Upper Dunmurry Lane area in the west of the city which lasted several days.
- 4 hours, 10 mins ago
Micheál Martin to meet Taoiseach about Confidence and Supply Agreement
The Fianna Fáil leader has told party colleagues he will meet the Taoiseach tomorrow to discuss the future of the confidence and supply deal.
World
47 mins agoVirgin Galactic rocket plane could reach ‘space altitudes’ during next test
The company said VSS Unity is set to take its pilots into an ‘expanded envelope’ for the first time.
- 1 hour, 27 mins ago
Stormy Daniels ordered by judge to pay Donald Trump’s legal fees
Her lawyer says the decision will be overturned on appeal.
- 2 hours, 54 mins ago
Theresa May brushes aside speculation of impending confidence vote
The British Prime Minister said she had found a ‘shared determination’ to deal with Brexit concerns during meetings with EU leaders.
- 4 hours, 1 mins ago
Google boss Sundar Pichai fends off claims of political bias
The chief executive faced a grilling about its usage of people’s data and its work with China.
- 4 hours, 46 mins ago
Bill Cosby’s lawyers list trial ‘errors’ as they prepare appeal bid
The veteran comedian is serving his sentence in a state prison.
- 5 hours, 13 mins ago
UK footballer, 14, dies after ‘freak accident’ collision with player
Luca Campanaro was seriously injured in an under-15s away match.
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Meet Trisha Lewis, your inspiration for 2019
She's lost a total of 89 pounds, that’s over 6 stone.
This Cork bar is turning 100 and they’re celebrating the 1918 way
If you know Cork, you know the Oval bar.
This kitty had to be rescued by firefighters after getting stuck behind a toilet
“Other than feeling a little embarrassed, it’s doing well!”
Santa’s having a practice run tonight and here’s how you can watch
To see the magic unfold, that you need to do is to be outside about 5:12 pm and looking to the west.
Can you guess what Ireland's most-loved Netflix movie was this year?
The year is almost at an end, can you believe it?
Chris O'Dowd played ukulele with a school choir at Dublin Airport
Legend.
These trends are all going to be huge in 2019, according to Pinterest
The site’s annual trend forecasting report gives us an insight into next year’s big hits.
Nuns ’embezzled cash from school to fund Vegas gambling trips’
Police are investigating the alleged misappropriation of funds, which could have been going on for a decade.
Showbiz
1 hour, 23 mins agoReese Witherspoon shares adorable pre-Christmas photo of her son
The Big Little Lies star welcomed Tennessee James Toth in 2012.
- 8 hours, 13 mins ago
Your first look at the Love Island Christmas Special
Six months on, whose love has lasted the distance, who has scores to settle, and who is feeling single and ready to mingle once again?
- 9 hours, 6 mins ago
New Golden Globes honour to be named after comedienne Carol Burnett
The 85-year-old will be on hand to accept her award during the January 6 ceremony.
- 9 hours, 40 mins ago
Strictly Come Dancing Grand Final songs and dances revealed
The third dance from each couple will be revealed on the night.
- 11 hours, 42 mins ago
All of the most dramatic, sparkly and naked looks from the Fashion Awards 2018
Meghan was there to present an award, but you can be sure she wasn’t in a sheer dress.
- 11 hours, 54 mins ago
Shaun the Sheep abducted by aliens in Farmageddon film teaser
The mischievous sheep is back for another big-screen adventure.
- 13 hours, 21 mins ago
Irish star Dermot Kennedy makes BBC's Sound of 2019 longlist
Previous winners of the prestigious award have included Adele, Ellie Goulding and Sam Smith.
- 14 hours, 9 mins ago
Amy Winehouse’s ex-husband speaks out about their relationship and drug use
The singer died in 2011 at the age of 27.
Business
6 hours, 29 mins agoInstead of hiding under the covers, seek solutions
Instead of hiding under the covers every time someone outlines threats to the future, we should take inspiration from how our forefathers addressed the challenges of the past, writes Joe Gill
- 6 hours, 41 mins ago
Ex-manager at Irish Nationwide Building Society disqualified for breaching financial services law
A former senior manager at Irish Nationwide Building Society (INBS) has been fined €23,000 and disqualified for 18 years by the Central Bank after his involvement in breaching financial services law.
- 6 hours, 53 mins ago
Detention extended for former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn
A Tokyo court has ruled that Nissan's former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, and another executive will remain in custody until December 20, more than a month after their arrest.
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Woman with terminal cervical cancer will 'fight until last breath' for gagging clause ban
An Irish woman who won a successful battle against the Dutch health system after she was left with terminal cervical cancer because of hospital negligence has vowed to fight until her "last breath" to put a no gagging clause policy in place right across the EU.
Rodent droppings, gnaw marks and 'filthy' uniforms among the issues cited as Food Safety Authority issues 13 closure orders
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has served 13 closure orders and one prohibition order to food businesses in November.
Former nurse 'considering' making garda complaint over alleged treatment at Limerick hospital
A former nurse has said she is “considering” making a complaint to gardaí and contacting her solicitor, after claiming she received an anonymous text message warning her not to speak to the media about her experiences as an in-patient at University Hospital Limerick (UHL).
'A light has gone out in the Bar room': Tributes to deceased Cork barrister
Tributes have been paid to a force of nature in the Cork legal community who also made a tremendous success of the Cork Midsummer Festival – the late Jane Anne Rothwell.
Online winner of €6.5 million Lotto jackpot found
The National Lottery has confirmed that the holder of Saturday night’s massive €6,589,886 Lotto jackpot ticket has made contact.
Ireland ranked 9 out of 31 European countries in international terrorism impact 'index'
Ireland is ranked nine out of 31 European countries in an international 'index' assessing the impact of terrorism on countries.
'Christmas comet' to be seen in Ireland over festive season
A 'Christmas comet' is set to pass unusually close to Earth this December, according to Astronomy Ireland.
Woman 'rattling from head to toe' as rapist father gains release from jail
"He had a great life and I took that away from him (by taking the case to court)," she said. "I just want him gone...He was not sorry at all (for what he did to me)."
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Sport
Guardiola hails ‘incredible’ Sterling and calls for change
Manchester City boss has stood up for his player.
Paris St Germain reach Champions League last 16 with Red Star Belgrade win
Kylian Mbappe grabbed a goal and two assists for the French side in Belgrade.
Mata happy at Old Trafford
The 30-year-old is a regular under Jose Mourinho.
How successful have Liverpool been in reaching the Champions League knockout stages?
A look at how the Reds have fared on matchday six with their progression still hanging in the balance.
I had nothing to do with my agent’s statement, insists Mourinho
Jorge Mendes released a rare statement ahead of the match with Fulham claiming rumours of the Portuguese leaving were “totally untrue”.
Lucas Moura rescues wasteful Spurs who progress to last 16
Lucas Moura's dramatic late goal sent Tottenham through to the Champions League knockout stages by earning a 1-1 draw at Barcelona.
Premiership Rugby ‘on track’ for deal to change face of the game in England
PRL chief executive Mark McCafferty indicated that the deal was so close it might not even require another formal meeting.
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