A shortlist of names for the latest bridge across Dublin's River Liffey has been revealed, reports the Irish Independent.

An Irish author's book has been selected to help Newtown survivors overcome the grief and trauma they suffered after a gunman killed 20 children and six adults in one of the worst school massacres in US history.

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has praised the courage, dignity and strength of Bostonians as the city recovers from the horrors of the marathon bombing.

Notorious Australian outlaw Ned Kelly is being honored at a Tipperary event as part of the Gathering festival in Ireland.

A priest who flashed gay porn images onto a screen at a First Communion meeting has been appointed to a new parish in County Louth.

Anti-abortion groups have again targeted Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny and Boston College where he will be commencement speaker on Monday pointing to a Planned Parenthood statement praising him.

A chance discovery has uncovered the long missing remains of an Irish politician and businessman reported missing 23 years ago.

By his own standards, sixty eight year old Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries is probably much too unattractive to work in his own stores now. But his incendiary comments about why no plus sizes can be found in his flagship stores has enraged actress Kirstie Alley, who has publicly struggled in the past with her own weight issues.

Up to 200 ghost estates around Ireland may be demolished under new plans by the Housing Minister.

The Federation of Irish Societies (FIS), a charitable company that draws together Irish clubs and societies in Britain, is calling on the Constitutional Convention meeting in Dublin today to back their demand for the Irish in Britain to get a vote in Irish elections and referenda.

The advocacy group Justice for Magdalenes (JFM) has announced the end of their political campaign.

A Fine Gael TD has revealed how she has received death threats over the proposed amendments to change Ireland’s abortion laws.

A private addiction rehabilitation center in Dublin has reported a 500 percent increase in people seeking help for sex addiction.

Animal rights campaigners fear the grotesque disembowelment of a horse in Dublin may have been a ritualistic killing.

The Connemara country house and sporting lodge, the Delphi Lodge, is taking responsibility for its part in Famine deaths by participating in the annual commemorative famine walk. During the Famine, Delphi Lodge turned away hundreds of people who later perished from hunger, cold and disease.

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The new networking group, New York Digital Irish, have chosen three new Irish startups, including BusyMoos, Trustev and Marino Software, to pitch alongside US startups at their upcoming event.

The latest census figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Branch show that Catholics in Northern Ireland are more likely to be unemployed or living in overcrowded conditions with worse health than Protestants.

Security measures to protect the eight world leaders scheduled to attend the G8 Summit in Northern Ireland next month may prove to be a massive headache for the locals.

Bill O'Reilly is making no secret of his desire to see the back of the Obama administration, and the question of the moment appears to be how best to achieve this longed-for goal?

The European strand of the Global Diaspora Forum took place in Killiney, Dublin, on the 14th and 15th of May this year and was attended by 200 delegates from around the world. The two-day programme included seven themed workshops with contributions from a wide range of leaders on diaspora matters.

Irish leader Enda Kenny has rejected claims made by the Archbishop of Dublin that the proposed new abortion bill for Ireland will give less rights to an unborn child especially in cases where terminations are allowed because of suicide fears for the mother.

A year after Mary Richardson Kennedy’s suicide, many people are still at odds as to what was the ultimate inciting factor into her decision to take her own life.

The Daily Beast reports on stories from both Mary’s friends and her ex-husband Bobby’s friends and family, all of whom were close to the situation and have their own opinions as to what exactly Mary experienced.

Irish President Michael D. Higgins warned of the “real danger” of not supporting creativity while he was on hand at the unveiling of a special stamp meant to commemorate UNESCO’s naming of Dublin as permanent city of literature in 2010.

New evidence reportedly found in the Watertown boat where Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev was hiding has further implicated him in association with the attacks.

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Irish women at risk of the type of breast cancer which Angelina Jolie was tested for must wait 18 months for their results to see if they have the life-threatening gene, due to chronic under funding.

Bishop Robert McManus from Massachusetts, the leader of the Worcester Roman Catholic diocese, in Rhode Island, has had his driving license revoked for six months and his drunk driving charge dismissed.

Fifty years after President Kennedy’s shocking assassination, Detective Jim Leavelle has been honored by Dallas Police Chief David Brown by receiving the police commendation award for his years of service on Dallas' police force.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny recently praised astronaut Chris Hadfield for his pictures of Ireland taken from Space.

New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan warned Governor Cuomo to prepare for holy battle if the Democratic lawmaker attempts to strengthen state abortion-rights laws.

For the first time ever, Ireland’s oldest and world-famous Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival will include a weekend dedicated to matchmaking for gays and lesbians. Dubbed ‘The Outing,’ the weekend will feature matchmaking events, concerts and more all hosted by drag-queen Panti.

Two Republican senators made a major effort to strip 10,500 visas for Irish from the 2013 immigration bill at the Senate Judiciary hearings on Tuesday.

Cardinal Keith O’Brien, who resigned from his role of Archbishop of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh in February amid allegations of sexual misconduct, will be leaving Scotland to take part in a period of spiritual renewal at the Vatican.

Radio host Rush Limbaugh made an assertion during one of his recent radio shows that President Obama is “fixated” on Limbaugh.

It's the 15th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, and a top-level public symposium has been announced for May 23 in New York City to reflect on the successes and challenges that lie ahead to secure lasting peace in the North. 

Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has made a grave error condemning Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny on abortion and boycotting his commencement speech at Boston College next Monday.

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Stolen Snake
GARDAI are investigating the theft of a six foot long Albino Boa Constrictor from the Duleek area. The snake, named Jenga, was stolen from a log cabin at the rear of the property outside Duleek in the early hours of Saturday, May 4.

Ireland’s recession is hitting the young hardest and fuelling the growth in emigration according to new research.

At a time when Ireland’s social and economic challenges are at a crossroads, Darren Ryan is an Irishman in a hurry.

Irish people living abroad miss a cup of tea more than a pint in their local, claims new research by one of Ireland’s biggest tea brands.

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams TD has called on the British government to honor its commitments and for the Irish government to urgently re-engage in the peace process following a succession of decisions by the British government which are seriously undermining the Good Friday Agreement and political institutions.