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Robin Gibb’s Irish wife tried desperate measures to save him

Robin Gibb’s Irish-born wife Dwina Murphy Gibb investigated alternative treatments for her husband who has just passed away from liver cancer in a desperate effort to save him.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Monday, May 21, 2012, 7:03 AM

Pre-famine potato "Irish Lumper" cultivated again for first time since 1840s

Glens of Antrim Potatoes is bringing a historically Irish potato back to life by commercially cultivating the the Irish Lumper potato for the first time since the Famine during 1840s Ireland.

By KERRY O'SHEA

Published Monday, May 21, 2012, 8:34 AM

Top ten best-selling singles in Irish recording history - VIDEOS

In a list that positively reflects Ireland’s equal parts modern and traditional society, here is a list as compiled by The Daily Edge for TheJournal.ie of Ireland’s most-selling records ever.

By KERRY O'SHEA

Published Monday, May 21, 2012, 7:39 AM

Green Card marriage questions that immigration officials will ask

Officials at the New York City immigration center have revealed which questions they ask to catch out couples they don’t believe are legitimately married.

By DARA KELLY

Published Monday, May 21, 2012, 8:10 AM

Michael O’Leary drives a $750 million profit at budget carrier Ryanair

There’s money in low air fares – Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary had just announced record profits at the budget Irish carrier.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Monday, May 21, 2012, 7:12 AM

Two men accused of murdering Michaela Harte face trial this week

The two hotel workers accused of strangling and killing Michaela Harte in her hotel room on her honeymoon just two weeks after her wedding are set to face the beginning of their trial this week in Mauritius.

By KERRY O'SHEA

Published Monday, May 21, 2012, 8:25 AM

Irish-based family of missing WW2 pilot hope to find his body in Egyptian desert

Members of the extended family of Flt. Sgt. Denis Copping, who are based in Kinsale, County Cork, have renewed hope of finding the pilot, who went missing in June 1942 after his plane crashed in Egypt.

By DARA KELLY

Published Monday, May 21, 2012, 8:49 AM

Temperatures set to soar in Ireland as heatwave lands

At last the good people of Ireland can throw away the winter woollies for another year – a heatwave is on the way.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Monday, May 21, 2012, 7:26 AM

School prank goes awry causing gardai squad car damage in Dublin

Students at St Mary's College in Rathmines, Dublin got more than they bargained for when an end-of-the-year prank went wildly out of control this week.

By KERRY O'SHEA

Published Monday, May 21, 2012, 7:51 AM

Politician Aine Collins claims it’s difficult to survive on her $180,000 salary

Fine Gael member of parliament Aine Collins claims that comments she allegedly made during a private meeting with constituents were taken out of context and have thus caused a “great offense.”

By KERRY O'SHEA

Published Monday, May 21, 2012, 7:44 AM

Study will shed light on the situation of elderly Irish in New York

A study will shortly be published on the lives of the elderly Irish in New York. 300 Irish have so far been interviewed.

By DARA KELLY

Published Monday, May 21, 2012, 8:06 AM

Longford shock Laois on first Championship Sunday in Ireland

Longford were the big winners on the first weekend of GAA Championship action in Ireland as they defeated Laois in the Leinster SFC.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Monday, May 21, 2012, 8:41 AM

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