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Centuries old Guinness mystery solved by Irish researchers -VIDEO

The mystery of the perfect pint of Guinness has been solved – it’s all to do with the shape of the glass.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Thursday, May 31, 2012, 7:18 AM

Nobel winner Paul Krugman says Irish should vote no in Euro referendum

The Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman has said that Irish citizens should vote no in today’s referendum on the Fiscal Compact Treaty.

By HILDA HIGGINS

Published Thursday, May 31, 2012, 7:22 AM

Cardinal Timothy Dolan took part in pedophile priest payoff to leave church

Cardinal Timoty Dolan authorized payments to pedophile priests of up to $20,000 to get them to leave the priesthood when he was Archbishop of Milwaukee new documents have revealed.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Thursday, May 31, 2012, 7:13 AM

Top ten events to check out for Ireland’s ‘The Gathering 2013’ -VIDEO

In a bid to amp up tourism efforts, Tourism Ireland has devised ‘The Gathering 2013’, a year-long initiative that “is about the people of Ireland throwing open our arms and inviting anyone with a connection to our country to come and visit.”

By KERRY O’SHEA

Published Thursday, May 31, 2012, 7:58 AM

Polls open in Ireland for EU Fiscal Treaty referendum

Ireland has gone to the polls again – voting is underway in the EU Fiscal Treaty referendum.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Thursday, May 31, 2012, 7:42 AM

Likely 'Yes' vote from Irish on EU fiscal treaty - polls show nation is in favor

Irish voters go to the polls on Thursday to decide if they want to ratify the EU fiscal treaty which will oblige each euro-zone member state to keep budget deficits and public debts within tight limits.

By PADDY CLANCY

Published Thursday, May 31, 2012, 7:36 AM

Why Ireland should follow Obama’s lead on gay marriage

“I think same-sex couples should be able to get married” – these ten simple words spoken by US President Barack Obama recently have reverberated around the world and provided a watershed moment in the evolution of civil rights for lesbians and gay men.

By KIERAN ROSE

Published Thursday, May 31, 2012, 8:17 AM

Almost 150 Irish minors travelled to UK for abortions in 2011

Almost 150 Irish minors travelled to England and Wales for legal abortions last year, according to the latest figures from the UK’s Department of Health.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Thursday, May 31, 2012, 8:01 AM

Nicola Furlong pushed into taxi before murder – two Americans remain in custody

The investigation into the murder of Nicola Furlong, a 21-year-old Wexford student, and the sexual abuse of her friend, is continuing in Tokyo.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Thursday, May 31, 2012, 7:46 AM

Photographer and pregnant woman killed in tragic Cavan rally race

Two people died and five others were treated in hospital for injuries after a rally car drove into a crowd watching the event near Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, on Sunday.

By PADDY CLANCY

Published Thursday, May 31, 2012, 7:35 AM

Ireland’s heat wave a welcome respite during troubled times

The heat wave that struck Ireland these last couple of weeks was a welcome respite for a country that been experiencing tough times. There is no country in the world like Ireland when the sun is high in the sky and the early summer days are lengthening. It is bright until abut 11 p.m., the beaches are thronged and a feel good factor, long missing, is evident

By Irish Voice Editorial

Published Thursday, May 31, 2012, 7:31 AM

Lightweight Jamie Kavanagh wins in Cancun

Lightweight Jamie Kavanagh (10-0-1, 5 KOs) racked up his 10th win as a professional when he knocked Jorge Ibarra (11-7-2) out in the second round of their fight at the Oasis Hotel Complex in Cancun last Saturday night.

By DECLAN O'KELLY

Published Thursday, May 31, 2012, 9:02 AM

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