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Parties seeking Boylan answers
Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein have joined forces in attempts to grill the Justice Minister over allegations of Garda collusion with a convicted drug trafficker.
Mobile phones could be cut for G8 summit amid terrorist bomb fears
Mobile phone providers in the Irish Republic could be asked to cut signals during the G8 summit being held in Northern Ireland amid fears terrorists may use them to detonate bombs.
British and Irish Lions 2013: Can you spot the two photoshopped players?
The official squad photo for the 2013 British and Irish Lions tour was released today - but while it may appear the entire 37-man squad are taking part - in fact two of them weren't there at all.
Pilot inexperience blamed for crash landing at one of Ireland's busiest airports
Pilot inexperience and excessive speed have been blamed for a passenger plane veering out of control for more than a kilometre during landing at one of Ireland's busiest airports.
Probe gardai 'cleared 600 licences'
Three senior Garda officers under investigation over the quashing of penalty points had cleared more than 600 driving licences in the last few years, an internal inquiry has found.
Mobile phone measures for G8 summit
Mobile phone providers in the Irish Republic could be asked to cut signals during the G8 summit being held in Northern Ireland amid fears terrorists may use them to detonate bombs.
Probe after man found dead in flat
The body of a man has been discovered in a flat.
City to host international flypast
A Second World War Spitfire and a B-17 Flying Fortress will take to the skies above Dublin city as part of an international flypast.
Landing crash plane 'was too fast'
Pilot inexperience and excessive speed have been blamed for a passenger plane veering out of control for more than a kilometre during landing at one of Ireland's busiest airports.
City to improve cruise ship access
Cruise ships visiting Dublin are to be brought further up the Liffey than ever before in a new plan to develop deep water berths.
Kenny hails cancer screening drive
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has insisted there is priority screening for women at risk of certain hereditary cancers.
Evidence call in Callely court case
Barristers for former junior minister Ivor Callely have requested more evidence from prosecutors in connection with allegations he made false claims for mobile phones while a serving politician.
Man 'critical' after gym shooting
A man has been left fighting for his life after being shot four times in an attack at a gym on an industrial estate.
Healthcare company to close factory
Global healthcare company Pfizer is to close one of its Irish factories where 136 people are employed.
Derry man raped by bogus taxi driver in Donegal
PSNI officers and Gardai have launched a hunt for a bogus taxi driver who raped a man in Donegal.
'Way prepared' for fish discard ban
The controversial practice of making fishermen discard millions of tonnes of fish caught over EU quotas could be phased out within years, the Agriculture Minister has said.
Negotiations over bus strike resume
Bus Eireann has said the vast majority of its services are operating normally as crunch talks with unions entered a second day.
Strabane's Ryan Dolan has the final say at Eurovision
Ryan Dolan turned in a strong performance as he propelled Ireland into the final of the Eurovision Song Contest tonight (Tuesday).
Man found dead 'was assaulted'
Detectives believe a man found dead near a waste chute at an apartment complex was assaulted.
Reforms 'step change' for hospitals
Almost 50 hospitals will be headed by six independent groups under plans to reform Ireland's acute hospital system, the health minister has said.
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Twelfth fears over Ardoyne 'stalemate' new
A Parades Commission decision on the north Belfast Twelfth parade past Ardoyne could lead to a major stalemate on the ground.
'Nothing there' for pool death girl new
The grief-stricken father of a five-year-old girl who drowned in a hotel pool in Egypt fought back tears as he spoke of how he was left to make the first attempts to resuscitate his daughter.
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McDowell eyes Wentworth success new
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Allardyce: Carroll deal a priority new
Manager Sam Allardyce says signing Andy Carroll on a permanent deal from Liverpool is West Ham's "main priority" over the summer.
Pulis hails Owen after final game new
Stoke manager Tony Pulis heaped praise on Michael Owen after the former England striker called time on his professional career.
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Nell: Children my priority now
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Stewart 'over the moon' at success
Rod Stewart said he was "over the moon" as he celebrated his 15th number one record with a champagne toast.
