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Suspected pedophile and for BBC presenter Jimmy Savile

Disgraced Jimmy Savile was 'sex mad' during 1970s Irish trip

Jimmy Savile, once the biggest star in the BBC's pop pantheon, was obsessed with sex and that fact came to light during his many visits to Ireland in the early Seventies. ...

April 26, 2013 by IrishCentral Staff Writers 8

An inspector from Pearse Street Garda Station in Dublin shows stolen property on view which was recovered in a search operation. A large amount of stolen property was recovered including new clothes

Ireland's Eye - A round up of top Irish news stories

A look at news from around Ireland ...

April 24, 2013 by Irish Voice Reporters 0

Donegal serial sex attacker crashed victims wedding ruining bride's special day

The victim of a serial child sex abuser has spoken about how her wedding day was ruined when her attacker showed up as an unwelcome guest and refused to leave. ...

April 24, 2013 by MATT KEOUGH 3

Father-of-two Adrian Donohue was gunned down during a botched robbery attempt near Dundalk, County Louth

Suspected Irish cop killer is on the run in the U.S. say police - VIDEO

A suspected Irish cop killer has fled to the United States where he entered the country illegally, Irish police say. ...

April 24, 2013 by JAMES O'SHEA 13

Savita Halappanavar parents hold a portrait of their daughter who died in Ireland having had a miscarriage and being denied an abortion

Savita Halappanavar's father vows to sue Galway hospital after Indian dentist was denied abortion and died

The father of Savita Halappanavar has vowed he 'will definitely take legal action' against the Galway hospital where his daughter died. ...

April 23, 2013 by IrishCentral Staff Writers 8

Savita Halappanavar’s husband, Praveen, will fly to India to explain the outcome of the inquest into her death to her parents. However, he vows to return to live in Ireland to fight for “the truth”

Savita Halappanavar’s husband to return to India to explain inquest to her heartbroken parents

Savita Halappanavar’s husband is to fly to India to explain the outcome of the inquest into her death to her parents – but he will return to live in Ireland. ...

April 22, 2013 by PATRICK COUNIHAN 7

Cover of "Paid For: My Journey Through Prostitution" by Rachael Moran

Former Irish prostitute calls on men who buy sex to be named and shamed in new book

Rachel Moran was only 15 years old and homeless in Dublin when she first turned to prostitution. ...

April 20, 2013 by KERRY O'SHEA 13

Independent Councillor Michael Kilcoyne from Castlebar, Co. Mayo wants Ireland to introduce a law to make wearing of hoodies illegal. He claims hoodies are restricting the solving of crimes in the are

County Mayo politician starts campaign to ban hoodies to prevent crime

Independent Councillor Michael Kilcoyne from Castlebar, Co. Mayo wishes to pass a law making the wearing of hoodies illegal and claims that hoodies are restricting the solving of crimes in the area. ...

April 21, 2013 by AMANDA DRISCOLL 3

75 survivors of the notorious Magdalene Laundries to meet with Judge John Quirke, the man responsible for advising the Irish government about the level of compensation

Magdalene laundry survivors to discuss compensation with Government advisor

Seventy five survivors of the notorious Magdalene Laundries are due to meet with Judge John Quirke, the man responsible for advising the Irish government about the level of compensation due to them. ...