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Irish PM Enda Kenny hits back at Catholic Church threat to excommunicate TDs who voted for abortion legislation
Taoiseach Enda Kenny hit back at the Catholic hierarchy's threat of excommunication for TDs who vote for the abortion legislation.
Irish government finally brings in amnesty for deserters who fought Nazis
Thousands of Irish soldiers who deserted the Irish Defence Forces during World War II to fight on the Allied side against the Germans will receive an official amnesty and apology from the Irish government this afternoon.
Josef Pavelka friend: Four of my friends have now died from drink - I don't want to be the fifth
The best friend of the homeless Czech man found dead at the weekend said he was his fourth friend to die from drinking too much alcohol "and I don't want to be the fifth".
Soldiers pardon 'helps make amends'
A pardon to thousands of Irish soldiers who joined the British to fight Nazi Germany will help make amends for the shameful way they were treated after the Second World War, Justice Minister Alan Shatter said.
Tourism boost from St Patrick's Day
Around 140,000 people visited Ireland for the St Patrick's Day festivities this year, new figures have revealed.
On-the-run woman 'in Republic'
A woman on the run from police in Northern Ireland after jumping bail on fraud charges more than two years ago could be living in the Republic, police have revealed.
Woman charged with fraud goes on the run from police
A woman in her sixties has absconded after being charged with fraud.
Man questioned over drugs and gun
Detectives are questioning a man over the seizure of drugs and a gun.
Emily (10) dies during camogie warm up
A ten-year-old girl died suddenly while warming up for a camogie match.
Friend weeps as homeless builder Josef Pavelka who lived in public toilet dies
The body of homeless man Josef Pavelka -- whose plight received national attention in the Republic of Ireland after it emerged he was living in a public toilet -- was found in a laneway at the weekend.
Billy Connolly's Irish shows sell out despite foul-mouthed tirade that reduced photographer to tears
The controversy over a foul-mouthed tirade that reduced a female photographer to tears has done little to dent the popularity of Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (71).
Donegal residents warned as wanted Northern Ireland criminals are put under surveillance
Gardai were stepping up surveillance on two of Northern Ireland's most wanted criminals as residents of a town were warned not to approach them.
Border search as hunt for Garda Adrian Donohoe's killers goes on
Searches have been carried out along the border by detectives investigating the murder of a police officer from the Irish Republic.
Taoiseach to join EU budget talks
The Taoiseach and Tanaiste will travel to Brussels on Tuesday for top-level negotiations on European expenditure for the next seven years.
Dad dies 10 months after crash horror
An Irish father who lost his two children in a horrific car crash in England last summer has died after a 10-month battle for life.
Pedestrian safety campaign launched
A cross border road safety campaign is being launched tomorrow to generate awareness about pedestrian vulnerability.
Mine plunge woman taken to hospital
A woman has been taken to hospital after falling down a mineshaft in Co Sligo.
Irish dad who lost his two children in road smash finally succumbs to injuries
An Irish father who lost his two children in a horrific UK car crash last summer has died after a brave 10-month battle for life.
Crash father loses fight for life
An Irishman whose two children were killed in an horrific road crash has lost his 10-month battle for life, it has been reported.
Aircrash families urge safety drive
Relatives of four tourists killed in an aircraft accident in New Zealand have written to the country's prime minister to urge him to bring in stronger safety enforcement.
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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.
Tornado survivors search nears end
Rescue workers neared the end of the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared areas down to bare earth and claimed 24 lives, including nine children.
Suicide at Notre Dame cathedral
Some 1,500 visitors were cleared out of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after a man put a letter on the altar of the 850-year-old monument, pulled out a gun and shot himself in the head.
Latest Sport
Stoke confirm Pulis exit
Tony Pulis' seven-year reign as Stoke manager has come to an end after he and the club agreed to part company by mutual consent.
Corbisiero looking to make his mark
Alex Corbisiero is desperate to put an injury-ravaged season behind him and reassert his position as England's first-choice loosehead prop in the upcoming fixtures against the Barbarians and Argentina.
Lion O'Brien healing quickly
British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury.
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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.
