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Ireland
10 hours, 14 mins agoSimon Coveney denies any EU frustration with Ireland over no-deal Brexit preparations
The Tánaiste has denied there is growing frustration among other EU countries around Ireland's failure to prepare for a hard border in the case of a no-deal Brexit.
- 10 hours, 15 mins ago
Garda appeal for help finding missing teenager in Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin are looking for the public's help to find a teenager missing from Rathfarnham since last Friday evening.
- 10 hours, 46 mins ago
UK ‘has prime responsibility for protecting Good Friday Agreement’, Tánaiste says
Simon Coveney’s comments came after a request from German Chancellor Angela Merkel that the EU ramp up its plans to avoid a hard border
- 11 hours, 58 mins ago
Leo Varadkar acknowledges discussions on avoiding hard border in no-deal Brexit
The Taoiseach rejected claims a taskforce had been set up to address the issue.
- 12 hours, 0 mins ago
Police urged to act over IRA bomber’s claims
The man claimed he knows who was behind the Birmingham pub attacks.
- 12 hours, 41 mins ago
What did we learn from a chaotic EU summit on Brexit?
After a chaotic 48 hours and more than a little political ducking and diving, next week's looming Brexit cliff edge has been pushed back - much to the relief of people who are in the direct firing line if it all goes wrong.
World
4 mins agoUS-backed Syrian force declares victory over Islamic State
The announcement marks the end of a four-and-a-half year campaign by an array of forces against the extremist group.
- 8 hours, 58 mins ago
Mueller ends Russia investigation – what happens next?
Attorney General William Barr is reviewing the final report.
- 8 hours, 59 mins ago
Motorists prosecuted over pro-Brexit road protests
The demonstrations aimed to ensure the UK leaves the EU on March 29 by causing gridlock and using a convoy of slow-moving vehicles.
- 9 hours, 18 mins ago
Who are the key figures in the Mueller probe?
Special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded his Russia investigation.
- 9 hours, 21 mins ago
Mueller concludes probe into alleged Russian collusion with Trump
Robert Mueller delivered his final report on Friday to Attorney General William Barr.
- 10 hours, 8 mins ago
Hundreds of thousands to march demanding final say on Brexit
The demonstration in central London comes as pro-Brexit campaigners are joined by Nigel Farage for the next stage of the March to Leave.
- 10 hours, 38 mins ago
Donald Trump cancels new sanctions on North Korea
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said the President ‘likes Chairman Kim and he doesn’t think these sanctions will be necessary’.
- 10 hours, 42 mins ago
Man charged with attempted murder over Surrey terror stabbing
The charge follows an incident when a 19-year-old man was stabbed in a Tesco car park.
Discover
Rare albino penguin makes debut at zoo
In the wild, such an unusual-looking penguin would be rejected by other penguins and would have little chance of survival.
Amorous rabbits have narrow escape at Dundalk racecourse
The bunnies were getting hot and heavy at Dundalk racecourse.
Uri Geller vows to stop Brexit telepathically
In an open letter to Theresa May, the illusionist said: ‘I will not allow you to lead Britain into Brexit.’
‘Wonderful’: Dog with glaucoma given his own guide-dog puppy
Charlie, an 11-year-old dog with glaucoma, now has his own guide dog for help and companionship.
Flaming ‘meteor’ spotted above LA revealed to be publicity stunt
Many residents took to Twitter to share theories over what they had seen.
Anchorman’s Ron Burgundy was guest commentator at LA Kings ice hockey match
Will Ferrell dusted off the rollneck and luxurious moustache for the visit, which included a burrito, a glass of milk and wisecracks galore.
In pictures: Irish fans acting the ape in Gibraltar
Ireland soccer fans have started arriving in Gibraltar ahead of tomorrow night's game.
7 life lessons from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as she appears on the front cover of Time
There’s a lot we can learn from the new American politician, says Prudence Wade.
Showbiz
2 hours, 2 mins agoLong-running drama Supernatural to end after 15th season
It airs on E4 in the UK.
- 3 hours, 2 mins ago
Walking Dead star says high death rate of stars keeps show ‘sexy’
Eleanor Matsuura joined the post-apocalyptic horror television series in its most recent ninth season.
- 7 hours, 32 mins ago
Ava Phillippe wishes mother Reese Witherspoon happy birthday
Reese turned 43 on Friday.
- 9 hours, 20 mins ago
David Attenborough to present ‘unflinching’ climate change documentary
The programme will include footage showing the devastation already caused by global warming.
- 13 hours, 30 mins ago
Trailer released for Brie Larson directorial debut Unicorn Store
Netflix has released the trailer.
- 15 hours, 2 mins ago
Gwyneth Paltrow to star in Ryan Murphy Netflix series The Politician
The comedy series is expected to centre around the political ambitions of a character played by Ben Platt.
- 15 hours, 52 mins ago
Jimmy Carr: I wanted my new teeth to look like someone’s opened a fridge
He told Jonathan Ross he was also pondering having a hair transplant.
- 17 hours, 34 mins ago
Carlos Acosta: I was on path to delinquency before I became ballet star
The dancer said he was surrounded by bad influences in his neighbourhood in Havana.
Business
7 hours, 28 mins agoNorwegian ‘must clarify Irish flights’
The chief of Norwegian Air International has been asked to directly clarify what is to happen to passengers intending to fly from Cork and Shannon to the US next month, as the crisis around Boeing’s grounded 737 Max intensified.
- 7 hours, 28 mins ago
Draghi: Prepare for a no-deal
The president of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, has told EU leaders that companies have to increase their preparations for a possible no-deal Brexit.
- 14 hours, 50 mins ago
Government to launch national and international search for new Central Bank Governor
The government seeking a new Governor of the Central Bank following the departure of Philip Lane to the European Central Bank.
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Latest: Large rodent warning a case of mistaken identity, says Waterways Ireland
Waterways Ireland now believes the sighting is actually the native Irish otter.
Authors in Madeleine McCann documentary living in Waterford believe 'her abduction was planned'
The two authors featured in Netflix's eight part documentary 'The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann' have said they believe 'her abduction was planned'.
Update: Two killed in Dublin crash
The crash involved two cars and occurred at Drumcondra Rd Lower (junction of Hollybank Rd) around 6.30 this morning.
Musician finishes album from hospital bed after two strokes
"I had no symptoms beforehand. I woke up and it was the weirdest feeling. I saw my left hand on my left leg and thought it was someone else touching me."
Taoiseach's department increases spend on advertising by 250%
There are reports this morning that it increased from €71,000 in 2017 to €1.8 million the following year.
Three Tyrone teens laid to rest: 'One phone call changed lives in an instant'
Fond tributes have been paid to the victims of a St Patrick's Day party crush as their school friends gathered for a day of funerals.
How the UK papers reacted to the latest Brexit development
Brexit continues to make headlines.
'Fight for it now': Terminally-ill mother urges women to get checked for ovarian cancer
Mother-of-two Tina Potts has urged women to get checked after she was diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer and doctors told her she had just a 30% chance of surviving to Christmas.
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Sport
David Brooks wants to become a leading player for Wales
The Bournemouth forward has won nine caps for his country.
Jack Carty becomes Connacht's all-time record pointscorer in defeat of Treviso
Jack Carty showed his class off the bench with a key 10-point contribution and a try assist as Connacht ended Benetton Rugby's eight-match Guinness PRO14 unbeaten run with a 29-14 victory at the Sportsground.
Edinburgh inflict first loss of 2019 on Leinster
Edinburgh remain in the running for a Guinness PRO14 play-off spot after posting a comfortable 28-11 win over defending champions Leinster at BT Murrayfield.
France off to winning start in Euro 2020 qualifying campaign
Four different goalscorers netted for Didier Deschamps’ world champions.
Declan Rice makes his England debut as Raheem Sterling scores a hat-trick in big win
Manchester City man scores a hat-trick
Shaun Edwards asks Wigan for more time to consider his future
The 52-year-old has a verbal agreement to become Wigan’s head coach.
Mick McCarthy gripped by the butterfly effect ahead of Ireland return
The Ireland manager has taken charge of almost 1,000 games.
Peter Beardsley charged with racially abusing youth-team players
The ex-England international’s departure from Newcastle was confirmed earlier this month.
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