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    Jedward perform at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest (AP/Sergey Ponomarev)

    Twins John and Edward Grimes - otherwise known as Jedward - could not improve on their eighth place scored in last year's Eurovision Song Contest. More »Eurovision dream ends for Jedward

    A mother of five was pronounced dead as she was being transferred to hospital in Dublin with serious injuries

    Gardai have launched a murder investigation into the death of a mother of five. More »Mother's death treated as murder

    DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland beat a … More »Ireland on a high as Long strikes …

    • Republic Of Ireland Beat Bosnia-Hercegovina 1-0
      Republic Of Ireland Beat Bosnia-Hercegovina 1-0 Sky News - 3 hours ago

      The Republic Of Ireland warmed up for Euro 2012 by beating Bosnia-Hercegovina 1-0 in an international friendly in Dublin. More »Republic Of Ireland Beat Bosnia-Hercegovina 1-0

      Republic Of Ireland Beat Bosnia-Hercegovina 1-0

      The Republic Of Ireland warmed up for Euro 2012 by beating Bosnia-Hercegovina 1-0 in an international friendly in Dublin.

    • Northern Ireland's deputy first minister Martin McGuinness
      N. Irish republican chief offers talks with dissident groups AFP - AFP - 3 hours ago

      Northern Ireland's deputy first minister Martin McGuinness offered Saturday to meet dissident republican groups still seeking independence from London's rule through … More »N. Irish republican chief offers talks with dissident groups

      Northern Ireland's deputy first minister Martin McGuinness

      Northern Ireland's deputy first minister Martin McGuinness offered Saturday to meet dissident republican groups still seeking independence from London's rule through violent attacks.

    • Sinn Fein Leader Gerry Adams claimed a united Ireland makes sense in light of the economic crisis
      Adams: Unity in Unionist interests Press Association - 4 hours ago

      Unionists in Northern Ireland need to be persuaded that Irish reunification is in their interests, Gerry Adams has said. More »Adams: Unity in Unionist interests

      Sinn Fein Leader Gerry Adams claimed a united Ireland makes sense in light of the economic crisis

      Unionists in Northern Ireland need to be persuaded that Irish reunification is in their interests, Gerry Adams has said.

    • Gerry Adams called for a 'no' vote in Thursday's European fiscal treaty referendum
      Don't be scared to vote NO - Adams Press Association - 4 hours ago

      Irish voters burdened by economic hardship should not be scared into backing the European fiscal treaty in next week's referendum, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has s … More »Don't be scared to vote NO - Adams

      Gerry Adams called for a 'no' vote in Thursday's European fiscal treaty referendum

      Irish voters burdened by economic hardship should not be scared into backing the European fiscal treaty in next week's referendum, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has said.

    • Ireland's Walters beats Bosnia and Herzegovina's Zahirovic to the ball during a friendly international match in Dublin
      Ireland on a high as Long strikes late Conor Humphries - Reuters - 5 hours ago

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland beat a dogged Bosnia side 1-0 on Saturday in their last home game before the European Championship, Shane Long heading a late winner and promising … More »Ireland on a high as Long strikes late

      Ireland's Walters beats Bosnia and Herzegovina's Zahirovic to the ball during a friendly international match in Dublin

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland beat a dogged Bosnia side 1-0 on Saturday in their last home game before the European Championship, Shane Long heading a late winner and promising youngster James McClean pushing his claims for a place in the starting line-up. Long scored the winner in the 78th minute after being picked out by …

    • GP3 driver Daly escapes big Monaco crash unhurt Reuters - 5 hours ago

      MONACO (Reuters) - American Conor Daly, the son of former Irish Formula One driver Derek Daly, was unhurt on Saturday after his GP3 car was pitched high into metal crash … More »GP3 driver Daly escapes big Monaco crash unhurt

      MONACO (Reuters) - American Conor Daly, the son of former Irish Formula One driver Derek Daly, was unhurt on Saturday after his GP3 car was pitched high into metal crash fencing in a Monaco Grand Prix support race. The 20-year-old Indiana-born racer's Lotus hit the back of Russian Dmitry Suranovich's Marussia, which was …

    • Final polls show Irish set to pass referendum Reuters - 5 hours ago

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Final opinion polls show that Irish voters are likely to give the green light to the European Union's new fiscal treaty, with the 'Yes' campaign leading … More »Final polls show Irish set to pass referendum

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Final opinion polls show that Irish voters are likely to give the green light to the European Union's new fiscal treaty, with the 'Yes' campaign leading comfortably ahead of the referendum on Thursday. Ireland will hold what is likely to be the only popular vote on the so-called "fiscal compact", a German-inspired …

    • Dissident republicans opposed to the peace process are the enemies of Ireland and are engaged in pointless violence, Martin McGuinness has said
      McGuinness in attack on dissidents Press Association - 10 hours ago

      Dissident republicans opposed to the peace process are the enemies of Ireland and are engaged in pointless violence, Martin McGuinness has said. More »McGuinness in attack on dissidents

      Dissident republicans opposed to the peace process are the enemies of Ireland and are engaged in pointless violence, Martin McGuinness has said

      Dissident republicans opposed to the peace process are the enemies of Ireland and are engaged in pointless violence, Martin McGuinness has said.

    • Gardai in Limerick have seized cannabis with an estimated street value of one-and-a-half million euros
      Two held over Limerick drugs haul Press Association - 13 hours ago

      Gardai in Limerick have seized cannabis with an estimated street value of 1.5 million euros. More »Two held over Limerick drugs haul

      Gardai in Limerick have seized cannabis with an estimated street value of one-and-a-half million euros

      Gardai in Limerick have seized cannabis with an estimated street value of 1.5 million euros.

    • Sandip Moneea arrives at the Supreme Court, where he denies murdering Michaela McAreavey (AP)
      Lawyers clash at McAreavey trial Press Association - 13 hours ago

      Attempts to explore the sex life of murdered honeymooner Michaela McAreavey and her husband provoked fierce clashes at the trial of two men accused of the crime. More »Lawyers clash at McAreavey trial

      Sandip Moneea arrives at the Supreme Court, where he denies murdering Michaela McAreavey (AP)

      Attempts to explore the sex life of murdered honeymooner Michaela McAreavey and her husband provoked fierce clashes at the trial of two men accused of the crime.

    • Irish support for EU treaty strong, days before vote Reuters - Fri, May 25, 2012

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish support for Europe's new fiscal treaty remains strong less than a week before the only popular vote on plans for stricter budget discipline is … More »Irish support for EU treaty strong, days before vote

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish support for Europe's new fiscal treaty remains strong less than a week before the only popular vote on plans for stricter budget discipline is held, although a large block of undecided voters could still have a decisive say. Ireland will hold its third European referendum in five years on Thursday, …

    • A student holds a copy of the Child Rescue Ireland Alert plan at the launch of the Alert system in Dublin
      System 'may have saved missing boy' Press Association - Fri, May 25, 2012

      An Amber Alert type system may have saved schoolboy Philip Cairns when he vanished 25 years ago, his mother has said. More »System 'may have saved missing boy'

      A student holds a copy of the Child Rescue Ireland Alert plan at the launch of the Alert system in Dublin

      An Amber Alert type system may have saved schoolboy Philip Cairns when he vanished 25 years ago, his mother has said.

    • Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has said the file of double killer John Gallagher is being revisited by officers
      New probe into double murder case Press Association - Fri, May 25, 2012

      The case of a double killer who handed himself in after 12 years at large is being examined by a senior detective. More »New probe into double murder case

      Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has said the file of double killer John Gallagher is being revisited by officers

      The case of a double killer who handed himself in after 12 years at large is being examined by a senior detective.

    • Gardai have arrested two Chinese people after customs officers discovered around 40,000 ecstasy tablets in Cork
      40,000 ecstasy tablets recovered Press Association - Fri, May 25, 2012

      Some 40,000 ecstasy tablets and 8,000 illicit cigarettes have been recovered by customs officers. More »40,000 ecstasy tablets recovered

      Gardai have arrested two Chinese people after customs officers discovered around 40,000 ecstasy tablets in Cork

      Some 40,000 ecstasy tablets and 8,000 illicit cigarettes have been recovered by customs officers.

    • Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan and Deputy Commissioner Noirin O'Sullivan at the launch of the Child Rescue Ireland Alert system in Dublin
      Abducted child alert system begins Press Association - Fri, May 25, 2012

      A long-awaited Amber Alert system for abducted children has been rolled out across Ireland more than three years after being given the go-ahead. More »Abducted child alert system begins

      Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan and Deputy Commissioner Noirin O'Sullivan at the launch of the Child Rescue Ireland Alert system in Dublin

      A long-awaited Amber Alert system for abducted children has been rolled out across Ireland more than three years after being given the go-ahead.

    • Almost eight per cent of mortgage holders are more than six months behind with repayments
      Bank: 10% of mortgages in arrears Press Association - Fri, May 25, 2012

      More than one in 10 struggling mortgage-holders fell behind on payments in the first three months of the year. More »Bank: 10% of mortgages in arrears

      Almost eight per cent of mortgage holders are more than six months behind with repayments

      More than one in 10 struggling mortgage-holders fell behind on payments in the first three months of the year.

    • Expansion of the seafood processing industry will create more than 140 jobs
      140 new jobs in seafood industry Press Association - Fri, May 25, 2012

      More than 140 jobs will be created in the seafood processing industry. More »140 new jobs in seafood industry

      Expansion of the seafood processing industry will create more than 140 jobs

      More than 140 jobs will be created in the seafood processing industry.

    • A motorist has died after a car crash in Kilmore, Co Kildare
      Man dies in motorway car crash Press Association - Fri, May 25, 2012

      A motorist has been killed in an overnight car crash. More »Man dies in motorway car crash

      A motorist has died after a car crash in Kilmore, Co Kildare

      A motorist has been killed in an overnight car crash.

    • Irish budget watchdog says NAMA overpaid for loans Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's so-called bad bank paid a premium of 20 percent for the loans it acquired from lenders and will struggle to recoup its costs, the country's … More »Irish budget watchdog says NAMA overpaid for loans

      DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's so-called bad bank paid a premium of 20 percent for the loans it acquired from lenders and will struggle to recoup its costs, the country's budget watchdog said in a report on Thursday. Created to purge the Irish banks of billions of euros worth of risky land and development loans, the National …

    • Victims of paedophile priests in the Dublin area have received more than ten million euro in compensation so far
      10 million euro for abuse victims Press Association - Thu, May 24, 2012

      More than ten million euro in compensation has been paid out to victims of paedophile priests in the Dublin area. More »10 million euro for abuse victims

      Victims of paedophile priests in the Dublin area have received more than ten million euro in compensation so far

      More than ten million euro in compensation has been paid out to victims of paedophile priests in the Dublin area.

    • Taoiseach Enda Kenny with British Prime Minister David Cameron, left, during the EU summit in Brussels (AP)
      'No change' to EU fiscal treaty Press Association - Thu, May 24, 2012

      The Tanaiste has given his absolute assurance that there will be no change to the text of the European fiscal treaty following growth talks at the EU summit. More »'No change' to EU fiscal treaty

      Taoiseach Enda Kenny with British Prime Minister David Cameron, left, during the EU summit in Brussels (AP)

      The Tanaiste has given his absolute assurance that there will be no change to the text of the European fiscal treaty following growth talks at the EU summit.

    • The Mandate union has said around one in three of its members struggle to feed and clothe their families
      Union: Workers face food struggle Press Association - Thu, May 24, 2012

      Around a third of workers in one of the country's leading trade unions are having difficulties feeding and clothing their families after wage cuts, a survey shows. More »Union: Workers face food struggle

      The Mandate union has said around one in three of its members struggle to feed and clothe their families

      Around a third of workers in one of the country's leading trade unions are having difficulties feeding and clothing their families after wage cuts, a survey shows.

    • HSE figures show that two children in state care and another 10 who were known to child protection services have died so far this year
      Study shows child protection deaths Press Association - Thu, May 24, 2012

      Two children in state care and 10 more known to child protection services have died so far this year, health chiefs have revealed. More »Study shows child protection deaths

      HSE figures show that two children in state care and another 10 who were known to child protection services have died so far this year

      Two children in state care and 10 more known to child protection services have died so far this year, health chiefs have revealed.

    • Three prisoners have had their convictions quashed after a garda search warrant was ruled unconstitutional
      Convictions quashed over warrant Press Association - Thu, May 24, 2012

      Three more prisoners have had their convictions quashed over a controversial search warrant. More »Convictions quashed over warrant

      Three prisoners have had their convictions quashed after a garda search warrant was ruled unconstitutional

      Three more prisoners have had their convictions quashed over a controversial search warrant.

    • Bushmills whiskey is sponsoring this year's Irish Open
      Victor to get whiskey reserve keys Press Association - Thu, May 24, 2012

      The winner of golf's Irish Open will be awarded a special bottle of Bushmills whiskey and access to the distillery's private reserve as part of a sponsorship deal, the … More »Victor to get whiskey reserve keys

      Bushmills whiskey is sponsoring this year's Irish Open

      The winner of golf's Irish Open will be awarded a special bottle of Bushmills whiskey and access to the distillery's private reserve as part of a sponsorship deal, the company has announced.

    • A luxury hotel will open next year in the Grand Canal Development area of Dublin
      100 jobs boost by new Dublin hotel Press Association - Thu, May 24, 2012

      One hundred jobs are to be created with the opening a new luxury hotel in Dublin next year. More »100 jobs boost by new Dublin hotel

      A luxury hotel will open next year in the Grand Canal Development area of Dublin

      One hundred jobs are to be created with the opening a new luxury hotel in Dublin next year.

    • LauraLynn House, Ireland's first children's hospice, is set in the grounds of the Children's Sunshine Home at Foxrock in Dublin
      Children's hospice seeks state cash Press Association - Thu, May 24, 2012

      A desperate appeal for state funding has been made by Ireland's only children's hospice. More »Children's hospice seeks state cash

      LauraLynn House, Ireland's first children's hospice, is set in the grounds of the Children's Sunshine Home at Foxrock in Dublin

      A desperate appeal for state funding has been made by Ireland's only children's hospice.

    • The low number of prosecutions for the violence and sex attacks suffered by children in religious-run institutions has been criticised
      Lack of abuse prosecutions slammed Press Association - Thu, May 24, 2012

      The low number of prosecutions for the violence and sex attacks suffered by children in religious-run institutions has been criticised by Amnesty International. More »Lack of abuse prosecutions slammed

      The low number of prosecutions for the violence and sex attacks suffered by children in religious-run institutions has been criticised

      The low number of prosecutions for the violence and sex attacks suffered by children in religious-run institutions has been criticised by Amnesty International.

    • Students from across Northern Ireland are due to urge the Assembly to better protect marine life
      Pupils help shape marine life laws Press Association - Thu, May 24, 2012

      School pupils from across Northern Ireland have been praised for their role in lobbying Stormont on legislation aimed at protecting marine life. More »Pupils help shape marine life laws

      Students from across Northern Ireland are due to urge the Assembly to better protect marine life

      School pupils from across Northern Ireland have been praised for their role in lobbying Stormont on legislation aimed at protecting marine life.

    • A man has been charged with the murder of a Belfast man found dead in 1998
      Man, 51, faces 1998 murder charge Press Association - Wed, May 23, 2012

      A man has been charged with the murder of a Belfast man found dead near the border in 1998. More »Man, 51, faces 1998 murder charge

      A man has been charged with the murder of a Belfast man found dead in 1998

      A man has been charged with the murder of a Belfast man found dead near the border in 1998.

    • Michael Noonan says some supporters of the No campaign in the fiscal treaty referendum have been bullying the Taoiseach
      Kenny 'bullied' on campaign trail Press Association - Wed, May 23, 2012

      A Government minister has accused opposition TDs of bullying and harassing the Taoiseach in the run-up to the referendum on the fiscal treaty. More »Kenny 'bullied' on campaign trail

      Michael Noonan says some supporters of the No campaign in the fiscal treaty referendum have been bullying the Taoiseach

      A Government minister has accused opposition TDs of bullying and harassing the Taoiseach in the run-up to the referendum on the fiscal treaty.

    • Output cut at UK gas field after technical problem Reuters - Wed, May 23, 2012

      LONDON (Reuters) - Gas production from Centrica's South Morecambe field stopped unexpectedly on Wednesday due to a technical issue, the company said. The field's usual … More »Output cut at UK gas field after technical problem

      LONDON (Reuters) - Gas production from Centrica's South Morecambe field stopped unexpectedly on Wednesday due to a technical issue, the company said. The field's usual output rate of around 6.2 million cubic metres per day (mcm/d) fell to zero at 1430 GMT, Centrica said in a market notification message, without giving further …

    • John McAreavey arrives at the Supreme Court in Port Louis, Mauritius, where two men are standing trial for the murder of his wife
      Husband's bid to revive Michaela Press Association - Wed, May 23, 2012

      John McAreavey's frantic bid to revive the body of his lifeless bride Michaela were outlined in harrowing detail as prosecutors opened the case against the men accused … More »Husband's bid to revive Michaela

      John McAreavey arrives at the Supreme Court in Port Louis, Mauritius, where two men are standing trial for the murder of his wife

      John McAreavey's frantic bid to revive the body of his lifeless bride Michaela were outlined in harrowing detail as prosecutors opened the case against the men accused of her murder.

    • John McAreavey, husband of Michaela McAreavey, arrives with his father Brendan, right, at the Supreme Court in Port Louis, Mauritius
      Men 'seen leaving murder room' Press Association - Wed, May 23, 2012

      An eyewitness saw the two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey emerge from her hotel room moments after he heard cries of anguish coming from inside, a court in … More »Men 'seen leaving murder room'

      John McAreavey, husband of Michaela McAreavey, arrives with his father Brendan, right, at the Supreme Court in Port Louis, Mauritius

      An eyewitness saw the two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey emerge from her hotel room moments after he heard cries of anguish coming from inside, a court in Mauritius has heard.

    • The revamped Leicester Square in central London is due to be reopened
      SIAC completes city square work Press Association - Wed, May 23, 2012

      An Irish company is rolling out the red carpet after overhauling one of London's most famous squares. More »SIAC completes city square work

      The revamped Leicester Square in central London is due to be reopened

      An Irish company is rolling out the red carpet after overhauling one of London's most famous squares.

    • The works of WB Yeats will be read out and performed during Yeats Day on June 13
      Town celebrates poet and playwright Press Association - Wed, May 23, 2012

      A day of events to celebrate the works and legacy of poet and playwright WB Yeats will be staged next month. More »Town celebrates poet and playwright

      The works of WB Yeats will be read out and performed during Yeats Day on June 13

      A day of events to celebrate the works and legacy of poet and playwright WB Yeats will be staged next month.

    • Jedward have been wished good luck in the Eurovision Song Contest by Taoiseach Enda Kenny
      Kenny backs Jedward for Eurovision Press Association - Wed, May 23, 2012

      Taoiseach Enda Kenny has pledged support to Jedward ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest. More »Kenny backs Jedward for Eurovision

      Jedward have been wished good luck in the Eurovision Song Contest by Taoiseach Enda Kenny

      Taoiseach Enda Kenny has pledged support to Jedward ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest.

     

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