Huntley to sue over prison attack
Soham killer Ian Huntley is to sue the Prison Service for compensation after his throat was slashed in an attack by a fellow inmate.
'Progress' in new Afghan mission
British forces say they have seized two compounds in a Taliban stronghold at the start of a fresh bid to push insurgents out of Helmand province.
Wikileaks denies 'blood on hands'
The founder of Wikileaks rejects US claims he has blood on his hands after releasing leaked documents on the Afghan war.
Tax credit overpayments 'to soar'
Many more people will face having to pay back some of the money paid to them as tax credits because of Budget changes, experts say.
Change call after Australia fires
A report into Australia's worst bushfires recommends sweeping changes to the way the government responds to natural disasters.
Concern over rape medic shortage
A lack of specialist medics to care for rape victims could be hampering conviction rates, doctors believe.
Venables' identity must be secret
The new identity of Jon Venables must be kept secret because there is "compelling evidence" of a threat to his safety, a judge says.
Interns are 'entitled to be paid'
Many young people working free as interns may legally be entitled to pay, a report says.
Love Parade memorial service due
Germany prepares for a memorial service one week after a deadly stampede killed 21 people at the Love Parade dance festival.
Addresses set to lose county name
Counties appear set to be dropped from postal addresses in future years after complaints about out-of-date names.
Soham killer Ian Huntley is to sue the Prison Service for compensation after his throat was slashed in an attack by a fellow inmate.
'Progress' in new Afghan mission
British forces say they have seized two compounds in a Taliban stronghold at the start of a fresh bid to push insurgents out of Helmand province.
Wikileaks denies 'blood on hands'
The founder of Wikileaks rejects US claims he has blood on his hands after releasing leaked documents on the Afghan war.
Tax credit overpayments 'to soar'
Many more people will face having to pay back some of the money paid to them as tax credits because of Budget changes, experts say.
Change call after Australia fires
A report into Australia's worst bushfires recommends sweeping changes to the way the government responds to natural disasters.
Concern over rape medic shortage
A lack of specialist medics to care for rape victims could be hampering conviction rates, doctors believe.
Venables' identity must be secret
The new identity of Jon Venables must be kept secret because there is "compelling evidence" of a threat to his safety, a judge says.
Interns are 'entitled to be paid'
Many young people working free as interns may legally be entitled to pay, a report says.
Love Parade memorial service due
Germany prepares for a memorial service one week after a deadly stampede killed 21 people at the Love Parade dance festival.
Addresses set to lose county name
Counties appear set to be dropped from postal addresses in future years after complaints about out-of-date names.
Brighter outlook from Central Bank
The Central Bank has raised its forecasts for the Irish economy this year, though it warns that unemployment will not start falling until next year
No evidence IRA killed Armstrong - Adams
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said he had no evidence to suggest that the IRA had been involved in the death of Charlie Armstrong who disappeared 29 years ago.
Warrant issued for O'Neill shooting suspect
A Spanish judge has issued an international arrest warrant for an English man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 40-year-old John O'Neill on the Costa del Sol.
IMPACT ballot 'regrettable' - Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus has described as ?deeply regrettable? the decision by cabin crew to ballot for industrial action.
Avaya cutting 64 jobs in Sandyford
Telecoms company Avaya is cutting 64 jobs at its operation in Sandyford in south Dublin.
Agreement reached on Maze development
The DUP and Sinn Féin have reached agreement on proposals to develop the site of the former Maze prison near Lisburn.
Concern over accidental poisoning cases
Concern has been expressed over the level of household products involved in accidental poisoning cases in young children.
Retail sales up 1% year-on-year
New figures show the volume of retail sales rose by 1% in June compared to the same time last year, while there was a monthly decrease of 0.2%.
Wicklow human skull to be examined
The human skull found on farmland in Co Wicklow has been removed to the State Laboratory for examination.
Two in Dublin court on drugs charges
Two people have appeared in court charged in connection with a drugs seizure in Dublin on Tuesday.
The Central Bank has raised its forecasts for the Irish economy this year, though it warns that unemployment will not start falling until next year
No evidence IRA killed Armstrong - Adams
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said he had no evidence to suggest that the IRA had been involved in the death of Charlie Armstrong who disappeared 29 years ago.
Warrant issued for O'Neill shooting suspect
A Spanish judge has issued an international arrest warrant for an English man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 40-year-old John O'Neill on the Costa del Sol.
IMPACT ballot 'regrettable' - Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus has described as ?deeply regrettable? the decision by cabin crew to ballot for industrial action.
Avaya cutting 64 jobs in Sandyford
Telecoms company Avaya is cutting 64 jobs at its operation in Sandyford in south Dublin.
Agreement reached on Maze development
The DUP and Sinn Féin have reached agreement on proposals to develop the site of the former Maze prison near Lisburn.
Concern over accidental poisoning cases
Concern has been expressed over the level of household products involved in accidental poisoning cases in young children.
Retail sales up 1% year-on-year
New figures show the volume of retail sales rose by 1% in June compared to the same time last year, while there was a monthly decrease of 0.2%.
Wicklow human skull to be examined
The human skull found on farmland in Co Wicklow has been removed to the State Laboratory for examination.
Two in Dublin court on drugs charges
Two people have appeared in court charged in connection with a drugs seizure in Dublin on Tuesday.
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Sheppard strike the decider for Galway
UCD 0 Galway United 1
Karl Sheppard rediscovered his scoring touch to hit a vital winner as Galway snatched an unlikely win at the UCD Bowl.
Wanderers notch second win
Drogheda United 0 Bray Wanderers 2
Bray may wish to play all their games in Louth as they earned only their second win of the season in the wee county.
Mulcahy earns point for Saints
Bohemians 1 St. Patrick's Athletic 1
Dave Mulcahy worked the oracle once again for St. Pat's with a dramatic late equaliser at Dalymount to keep Pete Mahon's side top of the Premier Division table.
Gillick's medal bid fails
David Gillick's attempt to win Ireland's first medal at the European Championships ended in disappointment tonight as he finished fifth in the 400m final.
Chelsea Clinton prepares to tie the knot
Former President Bill Clinton made a long-anticipated appearance in the upstate New York village where his daughter is getting married this weekend.
Heartbreak for Gillick at European Champions
One of Ireland?s best medal hopes missed out at the European Athletics Championships in Barcelona tonight.
O'Brien takes feature race at Galway
Rising star Joseph O'Brien bagged another big Galway winner as he finished with a wet sail on the Charlie Swan-trained Rajik to land the feature Guinness Handicap on the fifth day of the festival meeting.
Time to scale back oil spill clean up, says BP chief
The massive effort to clean up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill must be scaled back now, BP's new chief executive officer said today.
Jedward set to shake things up in 'Big Brother' house
'Big Brother' housemates face a tough task tonight - ignoring Jedward.
Motor trade sees retail sales up 1%
The volume of retail sales increased by 1% last month compared to June 2009.
UCD 0 Galway United 1
Karl Sheppard rediscovered his scoring touch to hit a vital winner as Galway snatched an unlikely win at the UCD Bowl.
Wanderers notch second win
Drogheda United 0 Bray Wanderers 2
Bray may wish to play all their games in Louth as they earned only their second win of the season in the wee county.
Mulcahy earns point for Saints
Bohemians 1 St. Patrick's Athletic 1
Dave Mulcahy worked the oracle once again for St. Pat's with a dramatic late equaliser at Dalymount to keep Pete Mahon's side top of the Premier Division table.
Gillick's medal bid fails
David Gillick's attempt to win Ireland's first medal at the European Championships ended in disappointment tonight as he finished fifth in the 400m final.
Chelsea Clinton prepares to tie the knot
Former President Bill Clinton made a long-anticipated appearance in the upstate New York village where his daughter is getting married this weekend.
Heartbreak for Gillick at European Champions
One of Ireland?s best medal hopes missed out at the European Athletics Championships in Barcelona tonight.
O'Brien takes feature race at Galway
Rising star Joseph O'Brien bagged another big Galway winner as he finished with a wet sail on the Charlie Swan-trained Rajik to land the feature Guinness Handicap on the fifth day of the festival meeting.
Time to scale back oil spill clean up, says BP chief
The massive effort to clean up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill must be scaled back now, BP's new chief executive officer said today.
Jedward set to shake things up in 'Big Brother' house
'Big Brother' housemates face a tough task tonight - ignoring Jedward.
Motor trade sees retail sales up 1%
The volume of retail sales increased by 1% last month compared to June 2009.
