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Irishman survives after great white shark attack in Australia

A Phibsborough, Dublin native, Martin Kane, 61, is feeling lucky after an intense encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Australia on Wednesday morning.

By KERRY O'SHEA

Published Monday, June 25, 2012, 7:11 AM

Irish Times names the Best Place To Live in Ireland -- Can you guess?

The winner of the Best Place To Live in Ireland competition has been announced – Westport in County Mayo.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Monday, June 25, 2012, 7:45 AM

Queen Elizabeth has met bloody dictators and has blood on her own hands -- Alleging meeting Sinn Fein is dreadful for her is ridiculous

Published Monday, June 25, 2012, 7:30 AM

Journalist Eugene Moloney murdered as attempted robbery goes wrong in Dublin

A journalist renowned for his coverage of the Troubles in Northern Ireland has been murdered in Dublin.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Monday, June 25, 2012, 7:40 AM

New Irish language website is launched - a unique insight into life in Northern Ireland

The world of online Irish language media continues to grow with the launch today of Meon Eile.

By JANE WALSH

Published Monday, June 25, 2012, 8:02 AM

Dip In The Nip hits Irish beaches as swimmers get an eyeful

Over 500 Irish swimmers went for a dip in the nip on Sunday – to raise much needed funds for cancer research.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Monday, June 25, 2012, 7:35 AM

Tipperary make their point in Munster hurling championship

Tipperary and Down were the comeback kings on a cracking weekend of GAA action that also saw All-Ireland hurling champions Kilkenny stamp their class.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Monday, June 25, 2012, 7:56 AM

Irish American Fund hopes to raise $1 million a month

The Irish American fund is increasing its efforts to support more than 300 initiatives across Ireland during the economic crisis, with the aim to raise $1m a month.

By DARA KELLY

Published Monday, June 25, 2012, 8:41 AM

Secret British government memo shows soldiers had legal immunity

A memo recorded at Stormont on July 10, 1972 details a meeting chaired by Willie Whitelaw, Northern Ireland secretary at the time, as well as the GOC (the most senior army officer in Northern ireland), Paul Channon MP, the deputy chief constable and senior civil servants.

By KERRY O'SHEA

Published Monday, June 25, 2012, 8:11 AM

News from Ireland - news from around the 32 counties

ANTRIM - Reinstated Crumlin Integrated College principal Dr. Annabel Scott must be given a chance to show she has improved her performance, the North Eastern Education and Library Board has said.

By BRENDAN CHARLES

Published Monday, June 25, 2012, 7:52 AM

New Irish hangover cure ‘NoHo’ scoring big in Britain

Irish entrepreneurs John Curtin and Conor Barry are enjoying great profits for ‘NoHo,’ a hangover cure, following their purchase of the Irish and British license for the drink.

By KERRY O'SHEA

Published Monday, June 25, 2012, 8:08 AM

Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki won't move to Ireland for Rory McIlroy

Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki has said she would never move to Ireland to be with boyfriend of one year golfing star Rory McIlroy. Her reason? The weather.

By DARA KELLY

Published Monday, June 25, 2012, 8:24 AM

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