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The men onboard the Titanic who gave up their lives to save women and children

Men made up 75% of the 2,240 passengers on crew on board the Titanic's ill-fated maiden voyage but only made up a tiny fraction of the 705 survivors.

Politics

Leo Varadkar questioned over leaking of private Government document

Detectives from the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation questioned Varadkar for several hours in the presence of his solicitor, while officers also investigated his mobile phone.

Craic

The Scottish man who was fined for calling an Irishman a leprechaun

Terry Myers, 41, appeared in Aberdeen Sheriff Court, in June 2020, after he sent his ex-partner an email that made reference to the women's new partner being Irish.

News

Coroner strongly questions number of deaths reported by Irish government

Mayo coroner Patrick O'Connor said that Ireland's daily figures do not have a "scientific basis" and said that he questioned the accuracy of NPHET's reporting.

History

Arbour Hill, Dublin’s forgotten memorial to the men of 1916

The resting place of fourteen of the sixteen executed leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising is largely forgotten by the masses

Culture

Happy 80th birthday to President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins!

Michael D. Higgins celebrates his 80th birthday on April 18 - here's a look at Ireland's President!

Politics

Gay conversion therapy is still legal, but major move for change underway

Conversion therapy is a controversial practice that refers to an attempt to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity,

Travel

Dream vacation? Rent a whole West of Ireland private island for you and 21 friends

Located in Clew Bay off the coast of Mayo, Collanmore Island Lodge offers plenty of outdoor and water activities and would be perfect for a group getaway.

History

On This Day: Carpathia arrives in New York with Titanic survivors

On this day in 1912, the RMS Carpathia arrived in New York having rescued passengers and crew from the Titanic after it was struck by an iceberg and sank on April 15, 1912.

News

Still no action four years after discovery of 796 babies in Tuam mass grave

The remains of 796 babies and young children at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam have yet to be exhumed.

News

COVID live updates: Six deaths reported between NI and RoI today

The total number of COVID-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland rose to 2,135 and in the Republic of Ireland rose to 4,835 today, April 17.

Entertainment

Michael D. Higgins says wife "changed his life" in "moving" interview

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins earned widespread praise on social media after a moving interview with RTÉ's Late Late Show ahead of his 80th birthday.

History

The story of Easter Rising leader Edward Daly's execution in 1916

In 1916 Irish rebel leader Edward Daly was executed by the British for his role in the Easter Rising.

News

Laois brothers' plea to father’s killer - “We just want the truth”

William Delaney was last seen on January 31, 2019, but no suspect has been charged with his murder. Gardaí have also undertaken several searches in County Laois which have yielded no results.

Business

Forbes editor to host "30 under 30" event in Limerick following "stab city" article

Forbes faced criticism after a profile picture on Stripe co-founders Patrick and John Collison labeled Limerick as "stab city" and the "murder capital of Europe".

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