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Mother of suicide sisters gives birth to boy
The mother of two teenage girls who took their own lives within six weeks of each other last year has spoken of her joy after giving birth to a boy.
Army experts blow up old grenade
Army bomb experts have carried out a controlled explosion on a grenade dating back to the early 20th century.
Man arrested in flats murder probe
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man whose body was found near a rubbish chute at an apartment complex.
Shatter sorry over using Garda data
Justice Minister Alan Shatter has apologised for his use of confidential Garda information against a political opponent.
Unions warned over pay cuts deal
Public servants face compulsory redundancies unless they accept a new deal on cuts in pay and pensions, the Government has warned.
Judge dismisses abortion fears
A retired Supreme Court judge has dismissed fears that proposed changes to Ireland's strict abortion regime could open floodgates to widespread terminations.
Looted Irish treasures recovered in England
Almost 900 artefacts illegally looted in the Republic by a treasure hunter with a metal detector have been recovered.
Wife slams 'mistreatment' of Ronan O'Gara
Ronan O'Gara's wife has launched a scathing attack on Declan Kidney and the IRFU for "mistreating" her husband towards the end of his career when he was dropped by Ireland.
Potato famine blight strain named
Scientists have named a unique strain of blight which they believe triggered the Irish potato famine as HERB-1.
Cardinal snub over abortion stance
Boston cardinal Sean O'Malley skipped a college commencement in protest at its decision to honour Taoiseach Enda Kenny, who backs laws to permit abortion.
900 looted artefacts recovered
Almost 900 artefacts illegally looted in Ireland by a treasure hunter with a metal detector have been recovered.
Most robbers jailed for five years
Eight out of 10 convicted robbers are handed down jail sentences of less than five years, figures have shown.
Audit finds celebrity data breaches
A celebrity was looked up more than 80 times on the internal garda database, it has emerged.
Shatter defends use of Garda data
Justice Minister Alan Shatter has said he discovered during a Garda briefing that Independent TD Mick Wallace was stopped for using a mobile phone while driving.
Two held in ex-Garda murder probe
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a former garda.
Man dies in traffic island crash
A 24-year-old motorist has died after his car crashed into a traffic island.
Ryanair announces rise in profits
Low-cost airline Ryanair has boosted annual profits by 13% but warned that the recession across much of Europe will dampen growth this year.
Quinn questions staff payouts: Family criticises the size of redundancy packages for 900 employees
A report by the Quinn family into the loss of its Quinn Insurance empire has questioned the need for the “generous” redundancy payments made to staff, including the many hundreds in the family's support base of Cavan and Fermanagh who lost their jobs in 2010.
Expert warns over abortion reform
Psychiatrists have no way of accurately predicting whether a distressed pregnant woman will kill herself, a leading expert has warned.
Dolphins say 'thanks' as fish farmer comes to rescue
A fish farm worker has been hailed a hero after single-handedly saving two dolphins from dying on a beach.
Facebook too old, say teens
Twitter booming as social media destination
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Imran Khan home after 15ft fall new
Pakistani cricket star-turned politician Imran Khan has left hospital about two weeks after he received serious back injuries in a fall from a forklift truck at a campaign event.
Oklahoma tornado: Rescue effort nears an end after President Obama pledges support for 'as long as it takes' to rebuild the suburb of Moore new
The search by emergency workers for survivors in the wreckage left by the huge tornado that ripped through an Oklahoma suburb is coming to an end, according to officials.
Irish scientists uncover link between gut bacteria and autism new
Irish scientists have discovered "strong links" between key bacteria in the gut and behaviours displayed in disorders such as autism.
Latest Sport
O'Brien tops injury issues for Leinster new
Leinster have injury worries ahead of Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final against Ulster at the RDS (kick-off 4.45pm).
Blatter feels heat over Qatar World Cup new
Did I read that right? Did Sepp Blatter really say that it is "not rational" to play the 2022 World Cup in the summer heat of Qatar where temperatures can reach 50c?
Lampard labels Benitez stint a success new
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes Rafa Benitez did all that could be expected of him during his difficult period in charge of the club.
Latest Showbiz
Burt's agony over daughter suicide
Music legend Burt Bacharach said writing his autobiography forced him to come to terms with the suicide of his daughter.
Pop music honour for Carole King
Carole King isn't done with music - not yet anyway.
Apprentice teams milking the profit
Apprentice hopefuls are hoping to avoid an udder disaster as they try to cream off the biggest profit in their latest task.
