IrishCentral's top Irish news stories today:

Top Irish sports story:

Lance Armstrong quits as chairman of Livestrong, Nike cuts ties after Irish woman’s tell-all on doping scandal

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has stepped down as chairman of his famous cancer-charity Livestrong on Wednesday in the wake of his doping scandal. Sports giant Nike has also cut ties with the athlete...READ MORE

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Top Election 2012 story:

Ed Farnan: Why Mitt Romney won the debate despite what the media says

President Barack Obama showed up ready to rumble on Tuesday night at the Hofstra University, unfortunately for him, so did Mitt Romney...READ MORE

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Michael O’Leary’s Ryanair launches 2013 calendar - PHOTOS & VIDEO

Budget Irish airline Ryanair launched their 2013 annual charity calendar in Dublin this week...READ MORE

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Irish ‘Game of Thrones’ actor stole groceries to feed his children

Joe Purcell, a Dublin actor who stars in HBO’s “Game of Thrones”, has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service for stealing food to feed his family...READ MORE

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'The Fonz' Henry Winkler helps 'Happy Days' co-star Erin Moran get get back on her feet

Henry Winkler has come to Erin Moran's rescue after reports that she was living in a trailer park in Indiana. "Happy Days" star, who played the incredibly cool "The Fonz" is said to be in talks to find Moran a new acting gig on "Arrested Development"...READ MORE

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