Catch up with what the Irish have been reading about so far today.

Bishop Magee did Vatican bidding by covering up Cloyne pedophile priests - VIDEO

Bishop John Magee was carrying out Vatican orders when he delegated the responsibility for the pedophile priests in his diocese to an underling and allowed him to overlook the worst abusers...READ MORE

Officially, we now name the worst Irish pub in America

Decomposing rat carcasses, rodent droppings, fruit flies, roaches  and awful smells are just some of the delights that greeted the city health inspectors who shut down Downey's Irish Pub and Restaurant, in Philadelphia, the day before St. Patrick's Day this year -- only for the pub to open two days later...READ MORE

Irish certificates of heritage to be to rolled out in October

The Irish government has confirmed it will finally introduce a new “Certificate of Irish Heritage” for the diaspora in October...READ MORE



Ireland’s islands - a secret vacation heaven - PHOTOS

Ireland’s many islands remain as popular as ever for tourists. The unspoilt beautiful islands are dotted around the country’s coast from Mizen to Malin Head. Here’s the best of what to see if you decide to go offshore on your trip to the Emerald Isle...READ MORE
 

Rebekah Brooks quits as attention turns to claims News International hacked 9/11 phones

Rebekah Brooks has resigned as chief executive of Rupert Murdoch’s News International as suspicion grows that phones were hacked belonging to victims of the 9/11 atrocity...READ MORE