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Notre Dame lawsuit on health law is a huge blow for President Obama -- Damages Obama with Catholic vote, the key one in 2012 election

Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7:15 AM

Barry Manilow dismayed at how his Irish roots were denied

Barry Manilow writes the songs, but his family would prefer he didn't write his own history. In particular they'd prefer he didn't tell people he's actually the son of an Irishman.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7:12 AM

Want to live in a four-star luxury hotel in Ireland for just $128 a month?

The Camelot property management company are looking for five people to live in the Carlton Abbey Hotel, in County Kildare, to act as “live-in guardians” to the property.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7:18 AM

Irish nun quits Catholic church after claiming abuse at hands of priests

A County Meath nun has quit the Catholic Church and formed a new religious group in protest at years of ‘mental, sexual and physical abuse’ at the hands of priests.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7:25 AM

Catholic Church lift ban and allow child with Down Syndrome to receive First Communion

Denum Ellarby may only be eight years old, but he has already won an important battle against discrimination that outraged millions.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7:58 AM

Michaela Harte trial gets underway amid chaotic scenes in Mauritius

Michaela Harte’s husband John came face to face with her killers on Tuesday after their murder trial opened in Mauritius.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7:35 AM

Judge awards Dubliner $5000 after Ryanair burnt his genitals

A Dubliner has been awarded $5000 in damages after his genitals were scalded on a Ryanair flight.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7:37 AM

Robert F Kennedy flies his children to Florida as Mary Richardson Kennedy’s life celebrated in NYC- VIDEO

The Kennedy family feud continues over last week’s death of Mary Richardson Kennedy, who took her own life in her Mount Kisco estate in Bedford, New York.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7:54 AM

In-car “alco-locks” could save lives putting an end to drunk driving

A conference in Dublin will call on Irish transport minister Leo Varadkar to support the mandatory use of so-called 'alco-locks' in all motor vehicles.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 8:01 AM

Ronald Reagan memorabilia including vial of blood goes up for auction – POLL

A vial of Ronald Regan’s blood taken after a failed assassination attempt in Washington DC over three decades ago, is currently being auctioned online.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7:48 AM

Michael Flatley, Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley play for “Drive for Dads” cancer research charity

Fathers and golfers Michael Flatley, Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley and Shane Lowry today tee’d off a charity campaign called ‘Drive for Dads’ for Breakthrough Cancer Research.

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Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 8:20 AM

O’Driscoll sets his sights on total domination as Leinster win a third European Cup

Leinster are the champions of Europe again – and Brian O’Driscoll reckons there’s even more to come from the three time Heineken Cup champions.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Sunday, May 20, 2012, 10:56 AM

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