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Paul Ryan versus Joe Biden sets up Irish Catholic political showdown - Lace curtain Irish Ryan against Shanty Irish Biden a contest for the ages

Published Sunday, August 12, 2012, 7:31 AM

Ryanair confirms its planes made three mayday calls on same day to Spanish air traffic control

Irish airline Ryanair has admitted that three of its planes issued Mayday calls within minutes of each other after running low on fuel.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Sunday, August 12, 2012, 8:05 AM

Dublin City Council can’t afford to welcome Ireland’s Olympic heroes home

Politicians have slammed the Irish government’s failure to hold a civic reception for Ireland’s Olympic heroes when they return home from London.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Sunday, August 12, 2012, 7:29 AM

Taylor Swift purchasing a home in historic Kennedy compound

Reports are circulating that singer Taylor Swift has purchased a 13-room room home overlooking Nantucket Sound.

By DARA KELLY

Published Sunday, August 12, 2012, 7:53 AM

Bray prepares welcome home for Katie Taylor

A day after Katie Taylor won gold for Ireland in the women’s Olympic lightweight boxing final, officials in her hometown of Bray say they’re planning a special welcome for her upon her return.

By LAURA BRYN SISSON

Published Saturday, August 11, 2012, 9:58 AM

Top ten things to dislike about Irish women

Last month I was inspired to write to IrishCentral after Colleen’s Harte’s piece on “Ten things I now dislike about Irish men”. While it’s fair to say that for the most part we’re not all George Clooney-esque or anywhere near perfect, I thought it only fair that the Irish-American male’s voice be heard.

By SEAN GIBBONS

Published Saturday, August 11, 2012, 10:10 AM

Bank of Ireland reports half yearly loss of $1.5 billion

Bank of Ireland’s 2012 half yearly report was announced on Friday. The report failed to show any uplifting news in regards to the current economic climate in Ireland.

By KERRY O’SHEA

Published Saturday, August 11, 2012, 9:44 AM

Why the "Fighting Irish" have a history of Olympic boxing legends

Katie Taylor has gripped both the attention of Ireland and the world’s during her run at this summer’s Olympics in London. The 26-year-old is the first female boxer to compete for Ireland at the Olympics, and is also the country’s greatest hope for a gold medal this year.

By KERRY O’SHEA

Published Saturday, August 11, 2012, 11:15 AM

Summer is over as rain returns all across Ireland with more on the way

Ireland’ short-lived summer is over – the country is in for a wet week at the height of the holiday season.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Sunday, August 12, 2012, 9:07 AM

Sinn Fein TD meets with representative of Christian community in Syria

Last week, Sinn Féin's Seán Crowe met with Mother Agnes Mariam of the Cross, a member of the Melkites – one of the main Christian communities in Syria.

By DARA KELLY

Published Sunday, August 12, 2012, 9:02 AM

Maureen O'Hara Foundation disputes allegations; opens its books

The Maureen O’Hara Foundation has opened its books to discredit allegations that it has misappropriated funds.

By DARA KELLY

Published Sunday, August 12, 2012, 8:37 AM

Tree is no bother to Rory McIlroy as he shares the lead at the US PGA

Rory McIlroy got struck up a tree then climbed the leaderboard at the weather hit US PGA championship in Carolina.

By PATRICK COUNIHAN

Published Sunday, August 12, 2012, 8:17 AM

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