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Sunday, May 25, 2014

News from Ireland- The Irish Times


Election snapshot...

Local Elections: 292/949 seats filled.Fianna FáilFine GaelLabourSinn FéinOthers

Full Election Results

FG’s Gabrielle McFadden wins in Longford Westmeath Fine Gael candidate Gabrielle McFadden, Mayor of Athlone and a member of Westmeath County Council, is in the lead according to early tallies.
Sister of late TD polled 12,365 first preferences votes
Taoiseach defends record during radio exchange Taoiseach Enda Kenny and his wife Fionnuala voting in the Local and European election’s yesterday in his hometown of Castlebar, Co Mayo. Photograph: Keith Heneghan/The Irish Times.
Kenny says Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore ‘a fundamental part’ of Government
Pope highlights Syrian conflict at start of Holy Land visit Pope Francis visits Bethany beyond the Jordan river, the site of Christ’s baptism, west of Amman, Jordan yesterday. Photograph: EPA/OSSERVATORE ROMANO
Pope Francis renews appeal for an end to the conflict
One suspect arrested after three killed in Brussels shooting Police officers cordon off the area of shooting near the Jewish Museum in Brussels, Belgium. Photograph: Stephanie Lecocq/EPA
Belgium’s interior minister says anti-Semitic motives could be behind attack
Seven people dead after drive-by shooting in California Emergency services at the scene of the shooting near the University of California in Santa Barbara, California.
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Suspect killed after exchange of fire with police before vehicle crashes in Santa Barbara
Cannes comes to a close with a Palme d’Or for Winter Sleep British actor Timothy Spall poses during the Award Winners photocall after he won the Best Performance by an Actor award for his role in the movie ‘Mr Turner’ at the 67th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes,
Timothy Spall and Julianne Moore among award winners from the Cannes Jury
Bressie Róisín Ingle uncovers the surprising life of Bressie
‘For the purposes of this column we are going to pretend that what sets us apart from aardvarks, horseshoe crabs and cormorants is our ability (not always exercised) to stand in orderly queues. These words are triggered by long hours standing between ropes in blazing sunlight at the Cannes Film Festival.’ Above, Uma Thurman signs autographs for fans on the Croisette. Photograph: Regis Duvignau/Reuters
Donald Clarke Queuing brings out national stereotype in us all
No homes Housing a nation: can the current housing crisis be solved?
Putting it right 10 ideas to help ease the housing crisis affecting us all

Sport

Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale heads home his side’s second goal in extra-time during the the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon. Photograph: Paul Hanna/Reuters Gareth Bale on target as Real Madrid finally land ‘la decima’
Floodgates open in second half of extra-time as Atletico let in three goals
Toulon’s Matt Giteau scores a try despite the tackle of Saracens’ Richard Wigglesworth during the Heineken Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho Toulon win battle of bullies against Saracens in Cardiff
Tyrone’s Peter Harte and Conor Maginn of Down battle for possession during the Ulster SFC preliminary round replay at Páirc Esler in Newry. Photograph: Cathal Noonan/Inpho Tyrone take their chance at second time of asking

Life & Style

Roast beef with mustard dressing. Photographs: Alan Betson Here’s the beef: a big generous sirloin recipe
We love our beef, and when it’s cooked correctly, a big generous sirloin roast really cuts the mustard
Photograph: Dave Meehan This ain’t no Picnic: A walk on the wild side to find your discomfort zone
No homes to go to

Columnists

Noel Whelan Noel Whelan -

Breakdown of public funding of parties offers incomplete picture

Donald Clarke Donald Clarke - Chief Film Correspondent

Don’t take your cue from the Cannes queue

Shane Hegarty Shane Hegarty -

What would Rory McIlroy say to his younger self?

Ross O'Carroll-Kelly Ross O'Carroll-Kelly -

‘I’m not sure I like the word torture. . . enhanced interrogation techniques was the phrase we settled on’

Business

David Drumm leaves the John W. McCormack Courthouse in Boston with his lawyer. Photograph: Melissa Ostrow/The Irish Times Drumm’s wife ‘totally freaked out’ by Anglo crisis
Trial hears Lorraine Drumm wanted money put in her own name
Former Anglo Irish Bank chief executive David Drumm kisses his wife Lorraine before heading into the third day of his trial in US bankruptcy court in Boston. Photograph: Josh Reynolds Drumm forced into admissions about errors, omissions and mis-statements
It is the first time Gayle Killilea has been obliged to face examination in relation to her husband’s hearing. Photograph: Collins Courts Gayle Killilea faces questions in Dunne bankruptcy case

Culture

Jury members – Korean actress Jeon Do-yeon, US director Sofia Coppola, New Zealand director Jane Campion, Iranian actress Leila Hatami and French actress Carole Bouquet – arrive for the screening of Futatsume No Mado during the Cannes Film Festival in France. Photograph: Guillaume Horcajuelo/EPA Turkish film tipped for top prize at Cannes
Palme d’Or ceremony brought forward to avoid clash with Euro election results
Titanic scale: a welder at work in one of the shipyard’s huge sheds. Photograph: Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Harland and Wolff: Belfast’s giant design yard
Busy year: Roddy Doyle. Photograph: Aidan Crawley Roddy Doyle: ‘Of the 10 novels I’ve written, only one stands alone’
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