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Vicki Kennedy and the Kennedys ‘brat boys'’ attack on her -- Ted’s widow brave in her efforts to keep the Kennedy sons in line

Published Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 9:16 AM

How Irish gun laws would have prevented the Aurora massacre

Published Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 7:31 AM

Mitt Romney to meet Irish prime minister at London Olympics

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny is to meet GOP Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney this Friday at the opening of the London Olympics.

By CATHY HAYES

Published Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 7:28 AM

Former employee claims she was raped by US Embassy official in Dublin 36 years ago

A former US Embassy employee has claimed she was raped by an American state official - in an action against the Irish state.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 7:40 AM

Monsignor William Lynn sentenced to jail term for harbouring child sex abuse priests

US Catholic clergyman Monsignor William Lynn has been sentenced to three to six years in jail for covering up child sex abuse by priests in Philadelphia.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 7:45 AM

Ireland must submit abortion ‘action plan’ to European officials

Three months remain until the Republic of Ireland must issue a substantive plan for how it intends to deal with abortion, in accordance with a 2010 European Court of Human Rights ruling. The plan is due only weeks after a panel of experts appointed by the government to assess the issue will report back with their recommendations.

By LAURA BRYN SISSON

Published Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 8:10 AM

Lord Maginnis slams Tory think-tank on same-sex marriage as perverse

After a series of outbursts that one senior party colleague called 'increasingly erratic and ill-advised' Lord Ken Maginnis, the former Ulster Unionist Party whip in the House of Lords, has sent a condemnatory email to a Conservative Party think-tank that supports same-sex marriage.

By DARA KELLY

Published Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 7:56 AM

No arrests in vicious Bronx assault on Irish GAA player

Police in the Bronx have made no arrests in relation to the recent vicious assault of a young Meath woman.

By MOLLY MULDOON

Published Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 7:59 AM

Suicide rates in Northern Ireland have doubled since the Troubles ended

The end of the Troubles in Northern Ireland has led to spiralling suicide figures according to a new report.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 7:48 AM

'The Hangover' Irish style as fiancée complaints leads to bachelor party antics going viral

An Irish woman inadvertently discovered the truth about her future husband’s night of debauchery, after she took to Facebook to complain about the hotel service he received during his bachelor party.

By HILDA HIGGINS

Published Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 8:05 AM

The Script to kick off headline tour at Radio City Music Hall

The Script, Ireland's biggest band since U2 (who are also their mentors) have just released their new single Hall Of Fame, featuring hit maker will.i.am. The new track is culled from their forthcoming album titled #3, which is set to be released on October 9th.

By JANE WALSH

Published Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 8:54 AM

Olympic Drama rises ahead of the game, Cathriona Cuddihy back in the relay team

Cathriona Cuddihy is back in the Women's 4x400m relay team after her appeal against the decision of the Athletics Ireland Appeals panel to “de-select” her from the team.

By AOIFE HERBERT

Published Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 9:01 AM

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