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Wednesday 23 July 2014

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Courts

Callely blamed fraud on friend who took own life, court told

Ivor Callely tried to blame fraudulent expenses invoices on a friend and business associate who had taken his own life, a court has been told

News

Brandon killed with kitchen knife, post-mortem finds

Nine-year-old Brandon Skeffington was stabbed to death with a long-blade kitchen knife by his older brother, who then killed himself

Courts

Driver admits guilt over horror crash that killed eight people

Judge told grieving families "something distressing but positive has happened" as a driver admitted his guilt in a road crash that claimed eight lives

• Night of carnage that shattered an entire community

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Rescuers give up hope of finding surfer alive

Rescuers in Australia have given up hope of finding missing Irish surfer Stuart Butler alive

Jailed for life, man who shot and murdered best friend

Man sentenced to life in prison for murder after row over drugs worth €1,000

Airlines halt flights to Israel after rocket attack, as UN figures show toll on children

European and US airlines halt flights to Israel after a rocket landed near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport

Reilly won't be taking crucial health policies to his new job

Children's Minister James Reilly will have minor role in tackling obesity and cigarettes

Varadkar and Martin rule out coalition with Sinn Fein

Health Minister could not "envisage a Coalition between Fine Gael and Sinn Féin"

TDs' attempt to search two US planes a 'cheap publicity stunt'

Mick Wallace and Clare Daly arrested at Shannon Airport after scaling a security fence

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Movies

Bono's girl Eve to join Spielberg and Hanks in new film

From Schindler's List to rich list – Neeson joins top-earning stars with €27m a year

Liam Neeson has secured his place among the highest paid actors in the world, jostling for position with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Leonardo DiCaprio

Rory’s king of the castle as he opens up about major night on the town

It seems Rory McIlroy is weathering the festivities better than the Open’s iconic Claret Jug which had to take a break yesterday after a heavy night out

I want a well-hung man who's rich, says Aussie MP

Jacqui Lambie, an Australian MP who shares the balance of power in the upper house, has apologised after declaring in a radio interview that she is looking for a partner who is "well-hung" and loaded

Peaches Geldof inquest could reveal whether she took her own life

Peaches Geldof’s cause of death, and the circumstances surrounding her tragic passing, will finally be heard at a full inquest tomorrow

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Obama asks why Hillary would still want to run for president in 2016

US president calls presidential race an "undignifying process"

Queen's Gold Cup winner had traces of morphine in drug test

Queen Elizabeth's racehorse tested positive for prohibited substance

Independent News and Media looking for new digital talent

Creating close to 40 new roles in its Dublin office

Russia 'created conditions' for shooting down MH17 jet – US

Force hungry for change, says acting garda chief

TD defends PAC in wake of legal action by Rehab chief

NCT tester fired over claims by whistleblower wins €47k

NAMA takes businessman to court over €46.8m debt

GAA clubs set to team up with blood board

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Heartbreak as two young lives end violently  News

TDs Mick Wallace and Clare Daly released after arrests  Politics

Teen killed in road accident as quad bike collides with machinery  Irish News

Leading arts figure is held for 'grooming' girl (14)  Irish News

Don't Miss

David Blair in Gaza

Families huddle in sweltering classrooms to escape bombing

Nicolas Roche Tour de France diary

Everyone knows there are not that many opportunities left

Daily Deals

Editor's Choice

Blog: 'News of a Kardashian Kookbook has pushed me over the edge'

The reason why I'm justified in being a total cookbook...

Top 10 most shocking TV character deaths

*SPOILER ALERT! Continue at your peril...

Are Donegal the only team capable of spoiling the Dublin party?

Last weekend’s action in the football championship...

Surprise! Blake Lively’s lifestyle website ‘Preserve’ launches early

The website has gone live, a day earlier than scheduled.

Festival Fashion at Longitude 2014

When it comes to festival fashion, the competition is on to stand out from the...

In the raw: New reality show sees contestants date completely naked

VH1 show 'Dating Naked' requires contestants to...

Censoring Monty Python's final show was idiotic

It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the chance to see the Monty...

'Shane built that house, it was to be a dream home but it has all come crashing...

The double tragedy in Sligo

Lise Hand

Glenties does it as speakers try not to wake attendees

Irish newlyweds shock wedding guests with surprise video

The Kilmacrennan couple created an elaborate...

Heroic tourist robbed while rescuing drowning man from river

'Good Samaritan' robbed as he saved life

Video

Life

Incredible aerial views of Balbriggan, Dublin 

Prince George's first year photo album

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrate...

Ireland's Megan Connolly secures the victory with a superb free-kick

The goals from last night's...

Will Beyoncé And Jay Z Split After Tour?

Beyoncé and Jay Z are apparently looking for a...

National News Video

County Kerry restaurant bans ‘loud Americans’ from their premises 

Irish News

Politics

TD defends PAC in wake of legal action by Rehab chief

A leading member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) says he makes "no apology" for making the top people in Rehab...

€1.8bn hole as half of subprime mortgages in arrears

Girl who broke teeth on pool slide gets €46,000 compensation

GAA clubs set to team up with blood board

High earners keep top-ups as HSE fears legal action

Tall ship sank after a critical engine failure

Ministers to share control of water charges

Courts

Girl who broke teeth on pool slide gets €46,000 compensation 

Galleries

The World in pictures

Miami Swimwear Fashion Week

The World In Pictures

Happy Birthday Prince George: A Year In Pictures

Latest pictures from Gaza

Miss Ireland finals 2014

Rory McIlroy wins the 143rd Open Championship

The World In Pictures

Dublin v Meath in pictures

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Gaelic Football

Dublin in the clear over 'bite' in Leinster final

The GAA has moved quickly to close the case on Sunday's Leinster football final biting allegation after receiving a submission from Meath yesterday.

Celtic stroll gives St Pat's the perfect incentive

Madrid splash the cash to land £63m Colombian James

O'Shea wary of Dublin's inside line to Tipperary camp

McGregor has the walk to match the talk for Ireland

United chief Woodward has clear picture of success

Nicolas Roche: The run-in was straightforward until I heard an almighty bang behind me

European Championships

It'll be easy to do both Villa and Ireland jobs – Keane 

Business

Irish

ECB advisor appointed chief economist at the Central Bank

A senior advisor with the European Central Bank (ECB) has been appointed chief economist with the Central Bank of Ireland.

US investment giant increases stake in Dalata

The Punt: Vital Central Bank role for new economist

Netflix scores a boost in 
users from the World Cup

Credit Suisse sees biggest quarterly loss since 2008

Profits down 9pc at pharmaceutical group Norbrook

Premier Foods sacrificed sales to keep up margins

Commercial Property

Hibernia plans to gear up to drive returns 

Style

Celebrity News

Revealed: The face of Rory McIlroy's reported new love interest

Golfing pro Rory McIlroy has reportedly been secretly dating...

Coco Chanel’s intact Paris apartment to be revealed by Fifty Shades of Grey filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson

Clothing copying case between Karen Millen and Dunnes Stores concludes

Katie Price to Cheryl: “You can't know what a person's really like after three months"

[TICON-A VIDEO] Prince George celebrates first birthday with royal family at Kensington Palace

[TICON-A VIDEO] Nadia Forde jets home as Rory McIlroy returns to Ireland after championship

Hair Heroes: Four ways to treat your frazzled locks

Body

Miss Idaho wears insulin pump with her bikini and inspires diabetics worldwide 

World News

Middle East

Airlines halt flights to Israel after rocket attack, as UN figures show toll on children

EUROPEAN and US airlines have halted...

Russia 'created conditions' for shooting down jet – US

Obama asks why Hillary would still want to run for president in 2016

Tel Aviv mission is to end a war waged from below ground

Murdoch felt 'betrayed' by Brooks and Coulson

Manhattan 'poor door' plan slammed as housing apartheid

I want a well-hung man who's rich, says Aussie MP

Middle East

Tel Aviv mission is to end a war waged from below ground 

Opinion

Ian O'Doherty

The bells! The bells! Make them stop

Colette Browne

When we see their faces, Gaza's dead are harder to ignore

Shane Coleman

Despite Kerins' protests, the PAC served public interest in exposing bad practices

David McWilliams

Kilkenomics attracts top global talent – but joke will be on us if new road ruins the party

Editorial: Enough talking – action needed on Garda reform

Tenants are victims yet again as landlords make a killing

Lise Hand: Leo the Lion unleashes his star power to woo the troops

Everyone should spend time behind bars – if only to appreciate their freedom

Letters: Point scoring will only end in tears for begrudgers

[TICON-A VIDEO] The world cannot stand idly by as this slow, terrible death in Gaza continues

Entertainment

Music News

Electric Picnic: Hozier, Le Galaxie, and Bombay Bicycle Club amongst 23 new acts added to lineup

Just as Longitude wraps for another...

Kathryn: Elderly farmers swamped me with marriage proposals

'Crazy Eyes' had quit acting before she landed part in 'Orange is the New Black'

[TICON-A VIDEO] Who said it - Can you tell a Conor McGregor quote from a Kanye West verbal masterpiece?

Is it curtains for Krusty the Clown on 'The Simpsons'?

[TICON-A VIDEO] Robert Downey Jr highest-earning actor: Forbes

Holly Carpenter's fun on the farm for TV skit

TV News

Is it curtains for Krusty the Clown on 'The Simpsons'? 

Food & Drink

Recipes

Happy Birthday Prince George! Luscious Chocolate Cupcakes hit the sweet spot

Whether you're a fan of the royal couple and chubby cheeked...

Travel

Travel Talk

Fictional Grand Budapest Hotel gets 57 TripAdvisor reviews... and counting.

Wes Anderson's movie hotel is a big hit with online 'guests'.

Motoring

Car News

Danger of NCT failure with xenon lights or 'chipped' cars

CAR owners who retrofit critical items such as xenon lamps or bulbs face near-certain failure in the NCT - unless all the proper elements are used.

Blog: 'News of a Kardashian Kookbook has pushed me over the edge'

The reason why I'm justified in being a total cookbook...

County Kerry restaurant bans ‘loud Americans’ from their premises

Waterville café Peter’s place displayed...

Whiskey galore as couple pursue distillery dream

It was the perfect place for a holiday. But Jude and Paul Davis soon realised that...

Fairways to heaven: Five Fantastic Irish golf courses

Having completed a 14-month golfing odyssey around Ireland and...

VIDEO: Baggage handlers filmed tossing Ryanair luggage onto tarmac

The YouTube footage shows ground handlers throwing...

Magic Monday: Your ticket to travel happiness...

You might hate Monday, but you'll love our weekly pick of travel deals!

Ford whet appetite with Mustang power details

FORD is whetting the appetite for its new Mustang by revealing some power...

Toyota holds price as it gives new Yaris the European look

THIS is the new face of Toyota's Yaris.

Mazda lighten up with their new '2' small car

THE concept car we saw at Geneva was a stunner.

Family

Marriage Difficulties: Trouble between the spreadsheets?

Men are from Mars. That’s a given. Women are from Venus. That’s even more of a given (but don’t say so because you know how they overreact).

Men: A hindrance or a help in the delivery room?

What it takes to be an Irish Mammy's perfect son

Health & Wellbeing

Kim Bielenberg: Across the Country in Low Gear - Day 3

After travelling west from Waterford City, I crossed the Tipperary border and arrived in Clonmel. Riding though the streets of one of Ireland's biggest inland...

The shape we're in - the obesity time bomb explodes

GAA clubs set to team up with blood board

Home & Garden

Take Four: Country Mansions to feast your eyes on

We compare four country mansions in price, location and value for your money.

Say it with roses: How to incorporate the classic flower into your garden

Monkstown's newest home disguises itself as a plain old garden wall

Technology

Verizon profit surge proving to be a boon to Irish investors

US 'crowdfunding' giant to open facility for Irish entrepreneurs

ARM Holdings posts 9pc rise in second-quarter profit

New Irish tech companies are taking on Silicon Valley

Google's mighty mess-up on 'right to be forgotten'

Weckler on Technology - LG left smarting with new watch

Personal Finance

Vulture fund protections for homeowners by end of year

Consumers 'may lose out' if homes are under-insured

More parents turn to State for help with school costs

New mortgage book legislation will secure consumer protection for Irish homeowners

Tax relief for homeowners coming to end

New insurance scheme could chop the cost 
of mortgages

Life

In the raw: New reality show sees contestants date completely naked

VH1 show 'Dating Naked' requires contestants to bare all on the first date.

Husband creates spreadsheet detailing wife's 'excuses' for turning down sex

What it takes to be an Irish Mammy's perfect son