Sunday 19 May 2013
A senior clergyman who pushed for the ordination of female ministers announced his retirement as the head of the Church of Ireland in Dublin last night.
The Most Rev Dr John RW Neill revealed he plans to retire as Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough at the end of January after eight years.
The 64-year-old, who was a significant force in the introduction of female ordination, believes it is time for a new church leader with fresh vision and energy.
The Foreign Office is "urgently" investigating reports that a British man has been arrested on suspicion of slitting the throats of his two children in France.
North Korea fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said.
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.
Rory Best will lead Ireland's 28-man squad for their tour to the United States and Canada after being overlooked by the British and Irish Lions.
Former Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan has said he was surprised by the timing of Roberto Mancini's sacking.
Graeme McDowell produced a flawless display of golf to book his place in the final of the Volvo World Match Play Championship for the second year running.
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have reportedly ended their romance yet again, after three years together.
Rihanna is reportedly fuming about her on/off boyfriend Chris Brown's recent split comments, especially because she took a "massive risk" by getting back with him.
Sir Elton John's toddler son got so excited when he saw firemen recently the singer asked them to give the tot a ride in their truck.
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