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900 looted artefacts recovered new
Almost 900 artefacts illegally looted in Ireland by a treasure hunter with a metal detector have been recovered.
Most robbers jailed for five years new
Eight out of 10 convicted robbers are handed down jail sentences of less than five years, figures have shown.
Audit finds celebrity data breaches new
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.
England boss Roy Hodgson's plea to fans: no provocative chants during Wembley game with Republic of Ireland
England football manager Roy Hodgson will make a personal plea to supporters attending next week’s international against the Republic of Ireland not to sing inflammatory songs about the IRA.
Wife of bankrupt Dunne plans $150,000 gym and cinema upgrade to home
The wife of bust developer Sean Dunne is planning $154,000 worth of improvements to the basement of her new US mansion, the Irish Independent can reveal.
Kenny defends Shatter in Garda row
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has defended Justice Minister Alan Shatter's use of information held by the Garda when he revealed that Independent TD Mick Wallace had escaped penalty points for using a mobile phone while driving last year.
Kenny lays wreath of Boston victims
Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny has laid a wreath at the memorial to those killed or injured in the Boston Marathon bombing.
Strabane's Ryan Dolan says 'no regrets' despite last place in Eurovision
Ryan Dolan has said he has 'no regrets' about competing in Eurovision, despite finishing last in Saturday's final.
Cyclist killed in car collision
An elderly cyclist has been killed in a collision with a car driver who was arrested for suspected drink-driving in Co Kildare.
Electoral system changes considered
Allowing voting for a local Dail candidate without affecting overall party strengths is among electoral changes being considered by the Constitutional Convention, it was revealed.
Extra sessions for highest courts
Ireland's highest courts will sit in September due to long delays, Chief Justice Susan Denham said.
Call to reopen Dublin memorial park
Campaigners have demanded the reopening of a memorial park to Irish patriots which was closed just a year after tens of thousands of euro in public money was poured into upgrading it.
Medal for murdered Detective Garda
The family of murdered Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe has received a special medal in his honour.
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New suspects in Maddie probe
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900 looted artefacts recovered new
Almost 900 artefacts illegally looted in Ireland by a treasure hunter with a metal detector have been recovered.
Attacks 'likely' during G8 summit new
Dissident attacks are likely to occur in Northern Ireland during the G8 summit despite the presence of thousands of extra police officers, the commander of the security operation has said.
Latest Sport
Saints duo join England party new
England are to add Luther Burrell and Stephen Myler to their squad for their South American tour after Alex Goode and Joel Tomkins were ruled out through injury.
We must not turn our backs on North West 200 new
The luckless North West 200 can no longer afford to put all its eggs in the Saturday basket. That was made patently obvious as Race Chief Mervyn Whyte and his team were left counting the cost on Saturday night of a second abandonment in three years and the impact on the future of the event as we know it.
Weld on rain watch for Break new
Dermot Weld wants to see some rain ahead of Big Break's run in the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas on Sunday.
Latest Showbiz
Winona: I'm proud of my wrinkles new
Winona Ryder has insisted she is "proud" of her wrinkles, revealing she has experienced peer pressure to succumb to cosmetic surgery.
Saturdays star welcomes daughter new
The Saturdays star Rochelle Humes has become a mum for the first time.
BGT's Maarty wants Alesha duet new
Britain's Got Talent star Maarty Broekman wants to make music with judge Alesha Dixon, and is planning to get in touch with her after the finals.
