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Passenger 'seriously injured' in single car crash as driver abandons scene in Ballygarvan, Co Cork
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward
Five New Signings To Watch Ahead Of New League Of Ireland Season
With the new League of Ireland season kicking off on Friday, we take a look at five signings who could have a huge impact at their new clubs this campaign.
Coronavirus: 3rd Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan.The cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3,711 people on board arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger was found to be infected
Liverpool are interested in Arsenal starlet Bukayo Saka – report
Liverpool and bitter rivals Manchester United are reportedly set to go head to head for Arsenal teenager Bukayo Saka. As per the Daily Mail, the Gunners are trying to secure the services of the you…
Japan's Chitetsu Watanabe confirmed as the world’s oldest man living at age 112
Chitetsu Watanabe has been officially confirmed as the oldest person alive. The man from Niigata, Japan, is reported to be 112-year-old. An official certificate fro m Guiness World Records was presented to him at a nursing home.
Gardai seize €130,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine at house in Co Dublin
A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and will appear in court this morning
Ireland West 3/4 Marathon and 5k race launch
SWINFORD AC are launching the second annual Ireland West 3/4 Marathon and 5k race this weekend.
Euromillions jackpot-winning ticket sold in Castlebar, County Mayo
The National Lottery has revealed that this week’s Euromillions jackpot-winning ticket was sold...
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Sunday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:25 a.m. EST on Sunday, after postponing a Saturday attempt due to weather concerns.
INEC declares PDP candidate, Douye Diri, governor-elect of Bayelsa
Mr Diri would be issued a certificate of return any moment from now.
Eight new Covid-19 cases in Singapore; tally jumps to 58
SINGAPORE: Singapore detected eight new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus as of Thursday night, bringing the tally in the republic to 58.
Lotto bosses reveal shop where €17m EuroMillions ticket was sold
National Lottery bosses have revealed the County Mayo shop where the €17 million EuroMillions jackpot ticket was sold.
Storm Dennis: Newcastle United fans warned to expect delays ahead of Arsenal trip
Magpies supporters are heading the capital on Sunday for their clash at the Emirates Stadium
This Irish hero still receives Valentine’s Day cards nearly a century after his death
This hero from the 1916 Easter Uprising still receives Valentines at his grave in Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery nearly a century after his death.
ASI Slammed By Social Media Users For Planning To Spend Crores On Restoring Aurangzeb’s Coronation Palace
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has received the ire of social media users for planning to restore Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s coronation palace at a cost of Rs 2 to 5 crore, Times of India has reported.
When Push Comes to Shove, Palminteri Gets the Job Done
KEYT reporter John Palminteri has gone viral in local channels for pushing a photobombing selfie taker out of his live camera shot on Tuesday.
EuroMillions winner Gillian Bayford who scooped £148m ‘attacked ex-lover three times causing head and neck injuries’
A EUROMILLIONS winner who scooped £148million battered her ex-lover three times causing head and neck injuries, a court heard. Gillian Bayford is accused of attacking domestic abuse campaigner Gavi…
Watch: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Explains Why Hindutva Is Needed In Modern Times For Survival Of Hinduism
The BJP MP said that Hindutva is a response by Hindus towards proselytising Abrahamic Faiths
Kejriwal invites Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. AAP sources said an invite was sent to the prime minister on Thursday.
Grand National hero Tiger Roll will return at Navan this weekend
It's been confirmed that Aintree hero Tiger Roll will make his seasonal reappearance in the Boyne...
Kitgum in final preparation for St Janani Luwum day
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum district is in final preparation to host the 43rd commemoration anniversary for the former Church of Uganda Archbishop, The most Rev Janani Luwum. This year’s memorial anniversary will be celebrated at Luwum’s ancestral village in Wii-Gweng village in Mucwini sub county, Kitgum district on Sunday, February 16th where …
Over three times as many litter fines issued in Drogheda as issued in Dundalk so far in 2020
Louth County Council
Two men to be extradited to Northern Ireland for alleged attempted murder of PSNI officer
The men are wanted for attempted murder of a police officer and possession of explosive substances.
8 Irish hotels features on 2020 Forbes stars awards list
These eight luxury Irish hotels have made it onto Forbes' 2020 Stars Awards list - a compilation of some of the best hotels in the world.
Church Stretton neighbours celebrate Valentine’s Day with People’s Postcode Lottery win
Six people in Church Stretton have an extra reason to celebrate this Valentine’s Day after scooping £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.
Big-race statistics and trends for the Grand National Trial at Haydock on Saturday February 15
We've teamed up with Weatherbys to provide the key racing trends ahead of Saturday's Grand National Trial at Haydock.
Irish firm signs €40m deal to supply European and UK markets
An Irish food company has signed a €40m deal with Lidl, which will see it supply its Irish, Eur...
PICTURES | Sonny Bill a father for the fourth time
Former All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams arrived home in time for the birth of his fourth child, a baby boy.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly paid a secret visit to Stanford University
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly made a secret trip to Stanford University on Tuesday to discuss plans for their new charitable foundation, Sussex Royal.
FIH award will act as motivation to do better in Olympics: Lalremsiami
Hockey News: Lalremsiami, international hockey's rising star of 2019, says the award will act as great motivation to serve the Indian women's team better in the up
Kejriwal invites PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday.
STAY INFORMED: Closings and delays announced
Stay informed with the latest school, business and church closings or delays and emergencies.
South Korean TV 'reunites' mother with dead daughter in VR show
A tearful reunion between a mother and her dead daughter via advanced virtual reality for a South Korean television has become an online hit, triggering fierce debate about voyeurism and exploitation.
Durban couple tell of harrowing kidnap ordeal by armed hijackers
The couple, aged 27 and 42, were seated outside a house in the man’s Nissan Murano in the Wiggins area of Cato Manor
BBC’s The Pale Horse is blasted for ‘excessive swearing and sex’ by horrified Agatha Christie fans
AGATHA Christie fans are livid with BBC’s adaptation of The Pale Horse due to the constant use of swearing. Viewers claim the two-part dramatisation which aired on Sunday night, moves away fr…
INEC declares PDP’s Duoye Diri winner of Bayelsa Governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared PDP candidate, Duoye Diri, as the winner of the Bayelsa governorship election. The chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu made this announcement while addressing the media at the
Irish homeowners with €300k mortgage paying €229 more a month than euro area average
Irish homeowners with a €300k mortgage being repaid over 30 years are paying €229 more a month than their euro area counterparts, according to figures released today by the Brokers Ireland group.
WHSmith moves Daily Telegraph from ‘news’ to ‘magazine’ section of stores
Move by UK retailer comes as publisher grapples with decline in sales
Castlebar 'Europe's luckiest town' after third EuroMillions jackpot win
CO Mayo town Castlebar has been named Europe's luckiest town after its third EuroMillions jackpot win and ninth EuroMillions win.
Lough Talt boil water notice still in place
IRISH Water has issued a reminder to customers supplied by the Lough Talt public water supply that the scheme remains on a boil water notice.
Theatre designer Monica Frawley has died aged 65
Frawley was one of Ireland’s best known set and costume designers
Irish winner of €17 million jackpot has contacted National Lottery
The winning ticket was sold at Mulroy’s Londis in Castlebar, Co Mayo.
South Korean TV 'reunites' mother with dead daughter in VR show
A tearful reunion between a mother and her dead daughter via advanced virtual reality for a South Korean television has become an online hit, triggering fierce debate about voyeurism and exploitation.
Winner of €17m Euromillions jackpot contacts National Lottery
The winner of a €17m Euromillions jackpot has made contact with the National Lottery.The winni...
Irish News editor Noel Doran voted 'best regional editor of the 21st century' in online poll
IRISH News editor Noel Doran has been named best regional editor of the 21st century in an online poll.
Watch live: Northrop launches cargo capsule to space station
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Northrop Grumman has reset its plans to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station from Virginia at 3:43 p.m. EST Friday.
Untitled Goose Game wins Game of the Year at this year's DICE awards
A honkin' good win.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not return for Prince Andrew's 60th family birthday dinner because they 'already have commitments' - but plan to send a video message, royal expert claims
British media correspondent Neil Sean told Fox News it is an 'open secret' that the couple declined the invite to celebrate Harry's uncle's birthday on February 19.
Liam Neeson's quiet but enormously powerful new film "Ordinary Love"
Playing a poleaxed husband who must help his wife Joan (Lesley Manville) through the uncertain and harrowing process of breast cancer treatment, the stress they feel highlights the strengths and weaknesses of their long marriage. Neeson is so good as the terrified husband trying to overcome his own unspoken fear...
Brendan O’Connor inherits Marian Finucane slot on RTÉ Radio 1
Journalist and presenter departs deputy editor role at Sunday Independent
Harry and Meghan to close Buckingham Palace office and cut staff
The Sussexes are due to officially start their new life outside royal duties in the spring of this year.
Sir Geoffrey Boycott, 79, shuns the cameras and avoids interviews as he picks up knighthood at Buckingham Palace amid backlash over his conviction for assaulting ex lover
The convicted domestic abuser shunned all media while picking up his knighthood at Buckingham Palace today. The 79-year-old was found guilty of beating up Margaret Moore in 1996.
Japanese FM rejects Israel's request to remove Israeli nationals from 'coronavirus ship'
Israel asked that its passengers be allowed to leave cruise ship quarantined for coronavirus. Japan said no.
Artists refresh murals in Kakaako for the 10th Pow! Wow! Hawaii | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
A new wave of creative energy has hit the streets — and literally, the walls — of Kakaako as the 10th Pow! Wow! Hawaii gets underway this week.
Lee Child says united Ireland 'hundreds of years overdue'
One of Britain's most famous authors has told of his hopes for a united Ireland, saying the move is hundreds of years overdue.
€17m jackpot winner has contacted lotto HQ
THE winner of the €17 million EuroMillions lotto jackpot has contacted the National Lottery's headquarters.
Pakistan, Turkey connected by centuries old religious, cultural bond: Emine Erdogan
Pakistan, Turkey connected by centuries old religious, cultural bond: Emine Erdogan.
Northampton Saints send message to fans as Storm Denis looms
Keep checking our social media channels - that's the message Northampton Saints are sending to fans as Storm Denis approaches.
Sean O'Brien back 'in full contact' training
London Irish backrow Sean O'Brien is back in 'full contact' training following a hip injury that has meant he is yet to feature for his new club.
GAA on TV this weekend: Channels, fixtures and start times for National Hurling League clashes
There are three AHL games live on television this weekend
Author Lee Child: A united Ireland is hundreds of years overdue
The best-selling writer said he is in the process of applying for an Irish passport.
Bradley Cooper ‘has been asked to play Barry Gibb’ in upcoming Bee Gees biopic
The upcoming biopic will chart the band's life and career.
KZN Post Office staff on alert after 'dodgy parcel' makes Joburg staff sick
Customers are cautioned that it is illegal to post any illegal, hazardous or poisonous substance
Gayle King Accepts Snoop Dogg's Apology
Snoop Dogg and Gayle King are all good after a brief flare up over Kobe Bryant's death.
Chartered Accountants Ireland excludes Willie McAteer
Willie McAteer has been excluded from Chartered Accountants Ireland after a disciplinary tribunal found he had brought discredit on himself and his profession.
Florida 'red flag' gun law used 3,500 times since Parkland shooting
A Florida law that allows judges to bar anyone deemed dangerous from possessing firearms has been used 3,500 times since its enactment after the Parkland shooting in 2018.
Japan vows to step up efforts on coronavirus testing, containment after first fatality
Elderly passengers who have medical conditions or are in windowless rooms can complete their quarantine onshore, Kato said.
Florida 'red flag' gun law used 3,500 times since Parkland shooting
A Florida law that allows judges to bar anyone deemed dangerous from possessing firearms has been used 3,500 times since its enactment after the Parkland shooting in 2018.
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled has one last Grand Prix
Eight Grand Prix events down, one to go. In a blog post today, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled developer Beenox announced that while it's not done adding content, the next Grand Prix will be the last. Going forward, Beenox plans to keep CTR ...
National Lottery reveals shop in Castlebar, Co Mayo which sold winning €17million EuroMillions jackpot ticket
It's surely the luckiest town in all of Europe!
UK's first Muslim Pride festival will be held in London this year after LGBTQI charity raised £10, 000 in crowdfunding campaign - and they insist 'Islamophobia won't stop them'
The UK's first Muslim Pride festival will be held in London on Saturday April 11 this year as Imaan, Europe's biggest charity supporting LGBTQI Muslims, celebrate their 20th anniversary.
Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand
Stephanie Simpson (32) had not been seen since she went for a hike last weekend.
Irish charity warns of 'devastating' food crisis in Ethiopia due to locust
The Irish humanitarian aid agency Goal has warned Ethiopia could be hit with a "devastating" food...
PM Modi To Flag Off IRCTC’s Kashi Mahakal Express Linking Three Jyotirlingas Of Lord Shiva During His Varanasi Visit
PM Modi during his one-day trip to his constituency will also inaugurate several other projects.
Author Lee Child: A united Ireland is hundreds of years overdue
The best-selling writer said he is in the process of applying for an Irish passport.
British royals William and Kate to visit Galway on first official trip to Ireland
Kensington Palace announced on Tuesday that William and Kate will travel to Ireland in March.
Brendan O'Connor to take over Marian Finucane slot on RTÉ Radio 1
RTÉ has confirmed that Brendan O'Connor will be the new presenter of the weekend 11am-1pm slot on Radio 1 from the middle of March.
WATCH: Dyeing of the Chicago River for St. Patrick's Day is mesmerizing
The dyeing of the Chicago River for St. Patrick's Day is the Windy City's annual mesmerizing tradition. Turning the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day first began in 1962, one year after Savannah, GA tried to dye their river green but did not succeed. Mayor Richard J. Daley suggested that the city find a way...
Reports: Real Madrid ready to exchange star midfielder for Manchester United’s Paul Pogba
According to reports, La Liga giants Real Madrid are keen to sell star midfielder Isco to Manchester United, provided they are allowed to sign Paul Pogba in exchange.
Celebrate Children’s Day With A Free Swim At TSB Pool Complex
Stratford district will be celebrating all our tamariki this Children’s Day with a free pool party at TSB Pool Complex, Sunday 1 March from 1pm to 3pm.
Meath badminton teams qualify
Meath teams were in action at the Leinster Badminton inter-county competition commenced last Sunday for Grade 3 and Grade 5.
Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit Galway in first official visit
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to hear about European Capital of Culture events
Kejriwal invites PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday
Mr. Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi Chief minister along with his cabinet at Ramlila Maidan at 10 am on Sunday.
Control and Untitled Goose Game were the big winners at the 2020 DICE Awards
The 23rd annual DICE Awards took place on February 13, with Control and Untitled Goose Game walking home with multiple awards.
Dave wins Connaught Specsavers Grandparent of the Year Award
LOVING grandfather Dave Gibbons from Claremorris has been crowned the Connaught Specsavers Grandparent of the Year 2019.
Coronavirus: North Korea executes official who visited public spa in China
Pyongyang claims that North Korea has no cases of coronavirus, having closed its border with China and suspended all tourism. Experts are skeptical, reports the Daily Mirror, and South Korean media…
Steve Coogan: 'I sang Black and Tans song as a bet'
Actor and comedian Steve Coogan has said he sang rebel song Come Out, Ye Black and Tans on primetime BBC television last year as a "private bet" and as part of an "in-joke".
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly paid a secret visit to Stanford University
The couple had a "brainstorming session" with staff about their Sussex Royal foundation, according to a palace source.
Rover is currently in the care of the Dog Trust and needs a new home
Rover is just one year old and his carers say he is a very sweet and affectionate boy who loves making new friends with everyone he meets.
Northern Ireland to Scotland bridge would be 'utter waste of money', SDLP says
The proposed bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland would be an "utter waste of public mone...
Redundancies as Harry and Meghan close Buckingham Palace office
Job losses could number 15 as royal couple head to Canada.
Former Arkle winner Footpad sold to continue his career in America
The son of Creachadoir won 11 races for trainer Willie Mullins and owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede
‘Magic of Citizens’ Assembly’ to address gender equality this weekend
Gender stereotyping to be among the issues to be discussed by the citizens
Irish judge says Google’s €2.4bn fine is ‘a small amount of cash’
Colm Mac Eochaidh remarks made at appeal hearing at General Court in Luxembourg
Romantic Guinness food pairings for Valentine’s Day
Treat the Guinness lover in your life to a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, with Guinness pairings for each course! If your valentine is a beer enthusiast or a Guinness lover, they’ll swoon for these romantic Guinness food pairings.
Welsh Open: Ronnie O'Sullivan eases into semi-finals
Ronnie O'Sullivan books his place in the semi-finals of the Welsh Open in Cardiff with a 5-1 win over Mark Selby.
Mariah Carey confirmed to headline Brighton Pride 2020 in ‘six figure’ deal
Mariah and the Pussycat Dolls have been confirmed to headline.
Sheffield Wednesday: Clubs demand points deduction over sale of Hillsborough to Dejphon Chansiri
A number of Championship clubs are demanding a serious points deduction be imposed on Sheffield Wednesday, should the club be found guilty of misconduct by an independent disciplinary commission over the sale of its stadium to owner Dejphon Chansiri.
Tiger Roll gets green light to defend Grand National title
Two-time winner Tiger Roll will defend his Aintree Grand National title, if he comes through this...
Brendan O’Connor officially joins RTÉ Radio 1 – taking over Marian Finucane’s weekend slot
The broadcaster has been acting as her temporary replacement over the past few weeks
Canadian health workers assisting in Japan after 12 Canadians contract coronavirus on cruise ship
Some 3,500 passengers on the ship are under quarantine and 218 people have tested positive for the coronavirus