Here's today's top read stories in Irish news

Dance of the dolphins -- 50 dolphins put on amazing display for researchers off County Donegal - VIDEO

Top read story in news from Ireland

Dancing dolphins is a rarity but a team of researchers of Ireland’s Northwest coast recently witnessed just that...READ MORE

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Ireland losing its religion - among top ten atheist countries

According to a poll by Gallup International, Ireland now ranks among the top ten atheist nations worldwide, in a huge shift from the last poll in 2005...READ MORE

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Irish pro-life group agrees with GOP senate contender Todd Akin on rape and pregnancy - VIDEO

Life Zone, the Irish anti-abortion group, has come out in favor of comments by Missouri senate candidate Todd Akin on rape...READ MORE

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Manhattan Diary: Todd Aiken's 'legitimate rape' and the Romney-Ryan war on women - VIDEO

Sometimes conservatives let the curtain drop and you can see what they really think about an issue. That happened this weekend with Congressman Todd Aiken, the Representative from Missouri...READ MORE

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Kelly Ripa to announce replacement for Regis Phibin on “LIVE! with Kelly” after 59 guest hosts

Top read story in entertainment news

The new co-host of ‘LIVE! with Kelly’ will reveal him or herself by striding onstage for the second episode of the show’s new season on 4th September...READ MORE