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New drive in Garda shooting inquiry
Officers investigating the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe have launched a fresh hunt for his killers.
Plans put 400 post offices at risk
Four hundred post offices could be put out of business if the Government moves social welfare payments to a purely electronic system, it has been warned.
Cannabis, LSD and cocaine seized
Drugs with an estimated street value of 60,000 euro have been seized during a raid.
Bishops: Abortion plan unacceptable
Catholic bishops have branded proposed changes to Ireland's strict abortion regime as dramatic and morally unacceptable.
Downturn hits Ulster Canal plans
The economic downturn has had a negative impact on plans to fund the Ulster Canal, the Government said.
President defends criticism of EU
President Michael D Higgins attacked the EU as part of his oath to do everything in his power for the welfare of Ireland, he has declared.
Warning over threat of wildfires
Farmers and walkers are being warned about the threat of wildfires over the bank holiday weekend.
Ulster bin lorry man weeps as he is cleared of killing little boy chasing tennis ball
A Co Donegal refuse lorry driver cleared of killing a toddler by dangerous driving sobbed as a jury found him not guilty.
Death of Donegal GAA star Conal Gildea after Dublin boat party plunges Ardara into mourning
Police in the Republic of Ireland are investigating the death of young GAA player Conal Gildea who drowned after a night out at a 'party boat' on the River Liffey.
Irish haulier family will make $1bn from sale of its global business
An Irish family is lining up for a $1bn sale of the global empire they started as a local haulage business in the west of Ireland.
Minister in community orders plea
Justice Minister Alan Shatter has urged judges to hand down more community service orders rather than send people to jail.
Ex-school chaplain appointed bishop
A Roscommon priest has been appointed Bishop of Kerry.
Bathing spots stripped of top marks
Twenty-one bathing spots have been stripped of top marks for water quality because of last year's record wet summer, environment watchdogs have revealed.
Family 'lucky to escape shooting'
A bankrupt developer and his young children were lucky to escape with their lives after a gunman opened fire on them in broad daylight, detectives believe.
Two firms to create 165 new jobs
More than 150 jobs are to be created in two separate investments.
Girl dies after being hit by car
A 15-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in Co Galway.
Psychologists at an Irish university develop 'IQ booster'
Psychologists at an Irish university have come up with a way for everyone to raise their IQ, for €15 a month.
Prison officers threaten strike
Prison officers have threatened the Government with potential strike action if it imposes unilateral pay cuts.
Garda in appeal on anniversary of border shooting
Gardai in Donegal have issued a fresh appeal for information about the shooting of a Londonderry man near the border a year ago.
Duke honours Easter Rising rebels
A member of the British royal family has laid a wreath at a memorial to rebels who fought and died in the 1916 Easter Rising.
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Heart problem link to trip tragedy new
An 11-year-old girl who died on a school trip to the Scottish Highlands is thought to have suffered from a heart abnormality, it has emerged.
Murder probe police arrest man new
Detectives investigating the murder of a man in East Belfast have arrested a suspect on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
Kenny backs Shatter in Wallace row new
Enda Kenny has dismissed calls for Alan Shatter to resign over his use of confidential garda information against a political opponent during a live television broadcast.
Latest Sport
Wilshere moving on from injuries new
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere hopes the latest operation on his troublesome ankle will prove the last as he looks to recover full fitness for both club and country next season.
Al Habsi set for surgery new
Wigan goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi is to undergo surgery after suffering a reoccurrence of a shoulder complaint.
City clinch New York franchise deal new
Manchester City and baseball giants the New York Yankees have formed an agreement to purchase an expansion franchise in Major League Soccer, it has been announced.
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Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber's on-off relationship appears to be on again, after they were caught on camera sharing a kiss backstage at the Billboard awards.
Moscow claims Eurovision vote theft new
Russia is investigating an alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Cotillard is colourful at Cannes new
Marion Cotillard stole the show at the premiere of her new film Blood Ties in Cannes in a multi-coloured Dior gown.
