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Thugs run riot as three drug deaths, nine stabbings mar Dublin concert

A 23-year-old man appeared at a Dublin court on Monday as the full extent of the carnage at a Phoenix Park concert came to light after three drug related deaths and multiple stabbings.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Monday, July 9, 2012, 7:23 AM

"Shades of Grey" author El James has “normal” life with Irish husband

"Shades of Grey" author EL James, whose real name is Erika Mitchell lives a normal life, very different from the erotically-charged novels she pens.

By DARA KELLY

Published Monday, July 9, 2012, 7:16 AM

My wedding this week and discussing the old days at my bachelor party -- We all agree that the innocent days of youth are only a memory now

Published Monday, July 9, 2012, 7:46 AM

The top ten greatest gifts from Ireland to America

1. Maureen O’Hara - She starred in “The Quiet Man”, the Irish movie that has captured the hearts of millions of Irish Americans and will continue to do so for ever.

By JAMES O'SHEA

Published Monday, July 9, 2012, 7:56 AM

Former Prime Minister Brian Cowen goes to college in America – to study management

The Prime Minister who oversaw the collapse of Ireland’s Celtic Tiger economy has gone back to college in America – to learn how to become a good manager.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Monday, July 9, 2012, 7:41 AM

Detectives on trail of missing millions of Ireland’s former richest man

Irish private eyes are in New Zealand and Australia chasing bank accounts and missing millions belonging to rogue tycoon Sean Quinn.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Monday, July 9, 2012, 7:36 AM

Irish senator and surgeon wants tobacco banned by 2024

Irish senator Doctor John Crown has asked that all tobacco products be banned in Ireland by 2025.

By DARA KELLY

Published Monday, July 9, 2012, 7:45 AM

Allied Irish Bank will close 90 branches in rural areas, rely on post offices

AIB is set to close up to 90 branches, mostly in rural areas, in a radical overhaul of the organization to drive down costs.

By DARA KELLY

Published Sunday, July 8, 2012, 10:26 AM

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has his own taxi service

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary owns a taxi service -- with himself as the sole customer.

By DARA KELLY

Published Monday, July 9, 2012, 8:37 AM

Protesters gather in last-ditch effort to save dog Lennox

Protesters from the U.S., England, and Dublin gathered in Belfast on Saturday in an effort to save Lennox, the death-row dog owners say was mistaken for a pitbull.

By DARA KELLY

Published Monday, July 9, 2012, 7:59 AM

Irish couple fighting for their lives after losing son and unborn baby

An Irish couple are fighting for their lives in an English hospital – after a Polish suicide driver rammed their car and killed their son and unborn baby.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Sunday, July 8, 2012, 9:28 AM

Grainne Murphy and Sycerika McMahon Ireland’s swimming hopefuls for London 2012 Olympics

Nineteen-year-old Grainne Murphy is joined by fellow teenager Sycerika McMahon as one of Ireland’s main hopefuls in the London Olympics.

By AOIFE HERBERT

Published Monday, July 9, 2012, 8:07 AM

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