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Sinead O’Connor slams Bono, Bob Geldof as “bozo” and a “lily livered cowards”

Sinead O’Connor has launched an extraordinary attack on Bono and Bob Geldof after she claims they refused to let her speak at an Amnesty concert for Nobel Prize winner Aung Suu Kyi in Dublin on Monday.

By JAMES O'SHEA

Published Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 7:09 AM

Irish journalist who heckled Obama defends himself on Hannity - VIDEO

Neil Munro, the Irish-born journalist who made the news for interrupting President Obama during a speech on immigration at the White House on Friday has defended his actions on the Hannity show on Fox.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 7:18 AM

Ireland’s top 20 tourist attractions are revealed – PHOTOS

Ireland’s national tourism development authority, Fáilte Ireland, has released a list of Ireland’s top visited tourist attractions.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 7:25 AM

Sadly, you’ll always beat the Irish at soccer these days -- Lack of Diaspora players for Ireland signals the end of an era

Published Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 7:45 AM

Pope Benedict’s top aide blames the devil and the media for leaks scandal

The Pope’s right hand man has blamed the ‘devil and the media’ for the latest Vatican documents scandal.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 7:35 AM

Public protest “bath salts” head shops as “Zombie Apocalypse” continues

After a spate of so-called face-eating zombie attacks, bath salts have recently been outlawed but that doesn’t stop some stores from selling different drugs that produce same effects.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 7:56 AM

Danish soccer star fined $126,000 for showing off his Paddy Power boxers

Danish soccer player Nicklas Bendtner has received a one match ban along with a $126,000 fine for flashing the waistband of his underpants, sponsored by Irish bookmakers Paddy Powers.

By DARA KELLY

Published Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 7:48 AM

Police search for Irish soccer fan James Nolan missing in Poland

James Nolan, from Blessington, County Wicklow, was last seen in the town of Bydgoszcz, 80.7 miles outside Poznan on Saturday. Polish police are now searching for the 21-year-old.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 8:08 AM

The 2011 North American Irish Dancing Championships big winners

This is part two of a recap of the 2011 North American Irish Dancing Championships, hosted by the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee.

By KATHLEEN O'REILLY-WILD

Published Monday, June 18, 2012, 9:16 AM

Bill Clinton to deliver keynote address at Ireland Funds conference in Cork

Former President Bill Clinton is to visit Ireland this week where he will deliver a keynote address at the annual conference of the worldwide Ireland Funds in Cork.

By ANTOINETTE KELLY

Published Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 8:11 AM

Irish nuns settle investment case with major financial institution

An Irish congregation of nuns have reached a settlement with investment bankers Morgan Stanley and two other financial institutions.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 7:41 AM

Robbie Keane defends Giovanni Trapattoni after abysmal Euros showing

Robbie Keane has rubbished claims that manager Giovanni Trapattoni should resign after Ireland’s Euro 2012 embarrassment.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 9:02 AM

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