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Hope for prison officer's family
The family of the only prison officer murdered in the Republic of Ireland are hopeful of getting to the bottom of the killing after meeting Gerry Adams, they said.
Nanny gets child murder trial date
A tentative trial date has been set for an Irish nanny charged with murder over the death of a baby in the US.
Nurses threaten industrial action
Nurses have become the latest public sector workers to ratchet up pressure on the Government with threats of industrial action if it imposes pay cuts.
Informants code measures proposed
Gardai who fail to comply with rules on informants should be removed from their position and retrained, the Garda Ombudsman has said.
Many young 'consider emigration'
More than a quarter of the Irish population have had a close family member emigrate over the past two years, a stark new report reveals.
Government urged to monitor banks
The Government has been told to keep a close eye on banks to ensure they tackle the mortgage arrears crisis.
Bus Eireann workers vote for strike
The largest union of Bus Eireann workers has confirmed it will take all-out strike action.
Garda informer handling condemned
Gardai have been accused of withholding vital evidence from a watchdog investigation into alleged collusion with a drug dealer.
Cost of living remains unchanged
The cost of living remained unchanged last month and is up just 0.5% over the last year.
Kenny 'happy to meet' bomb families
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he will meet relatives of the Omagh bomb as they continue their long battle for the truth of the "appalling tragedy".
More jailed for not paying fines
The number of people sent to prison for failing to pay fines rose by 10% last year.
Family claim to know killer's name
The family of the only prison officer to be assassinated in the Republic believe they know the identity of his killer after new evidence came to light in recent weeks.
Call for gender equality amendment
The Constitution should be amended to include an explicit provision on gender equality, a panel has said.
Easter Rising anniversary marked
The great-grandson of one of the men at the forefront of the Easter Rising has led tributes to the revolutionaries who fought for Ireland's independence.
Landowners warned over wildfires
An area more than half the size of Co Louth has been destroyed by wildfires since the start of the year.
White-tailed eagles hatched in wild
White-tailed eagles have been born in the wild in Ireland for the first time in more than 100 years.
Paddy Reid: He fought Hitler, but was shunned by his own community
Paddy Reid was the son of a deserter and grew up in Ireland an outcast.
Irish PM Enda Kenny rules out abortion referendum
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has ruled out allowing abortion for women who have been raped or where the unborn child has a fatal foetal abnormality, or even holding a referendum on the issue.
Gerry Adams to meet family of IRA murder victim Brian Stack
Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams will meet the family of a murdered Irish prison officer — but warned he may not be able to provide the answers they want.
New bishop slams Irish abortion law bid
Ireland's newest and youngest Catholic bishop has used his appointment to weigh into the abortion controversy.
Facebook too old, say teens
Twitter booming as social media destination
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'Lord of the Dance' Michael Flatley puts foot down over false report he wants a UK passport
Michael Flatley insisted he is "proud to be Irish" as he rubbished claims he has applied for a UK passport.
Building collapse causes revealed
A government investigation found poor quality construction materials and building code violations were among the "series of irregularities" that caused the collapse of a building housing clothing factories last month in Bangladesh, the committee head said.
Donegal man on multiple murder charge over IRA Hyde Park bombing
A Donegal man has been charged with murdering four British soldiers over 30 years ago in one of the most notorious IRA atrocities of the Troubles.
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Wade scoops unique award double
Christian Wade was "shocked and humbled" to learn he had gone one better than Jonny Wilkinson by scooping a unique double at the Rugby Players' Association awards.
Former Manchester United defender Brian Greenhoff dies, aged 60
Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died, aged 60.
Tindall ready to use experience
Mike Tindall is relishing the chance to test his experience against Gloucester's youth when he lines up for the Barbarians against England on Sunday.
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Yakoob: Girls tougher than boys
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Stones' Micks reunited in the park
The Rolling Stones' return to Hyde Park will see them team up with former guitarist Mick Taylor, but there will be no reappearance of the white dress Mick Jagger wore at the original 1969 gig because he has lost it.
Graham: I'll miss playing stripper
The Hangover III star Heather Graham says she will miss playing sexy stripper Jade because the excitement makes up for her "boring" real life.
