The bodies of a mother and daughter, who were believed suffered a violent death, were found in separate rooms of a house in Killorglin, gardaí revealed today.

The photos of celebrity chef Nigella Lawson being grabbed around the throat by her husband are disturbing. He said he was just being 'playful'. It's not acceptable behaviour, says Barbara Scully

Senior gardaí are meeting in Co Kerry this morning following the discovery of the bodies of a mother and daughter at a house in Killorglin yesterday.

A private jet that had former US president George W. Bush on board made an emergency landing last night.

Thailand's Buddhist monks are under investigation following complaints sparked by a video showing some flying on a private jet.

The bodies of a woman and an eight-year-old child have been discovered at a house in Co Kerry.

The official team sheet Alex Ferguson's first game in charge at Manchester United is to be sold at auction - and it features three Irish stars.

Éire Óg, Nenagh 0-15 Thurles Sarsfields 0-12 Munster and Tipperary senior hurling champions, Thurles Sarsfields were sensationally knocked out of this year's Tipperary championship at The Ragg last evening after losing by three points to Éire Óg, Nenagh.

Nigella Lawson was publicly attacked by her husband in a vicious row.

Drugs can cure male impotence but can they fix a lack of desire, asks Rita de Brun.

A BILL that stigmatises gay people and bans giving children any information about homosexuality won overwhelming approval last week in Russia's lower house of parliament.

FIRST lady of the United States of America Michelle Obama touched down in Dublin yesterday for an official visit to the Republic with her daughters Malia, 14, and Sasha, 12.

A former criminal associate of James "Whitey" Bulger told jurors at the accused mob boss's trial that he agreed to testify against his old friend after learning that his former gang pals had begun co-operating with law enforcement.

Ecuador's foreign minister is making a brief visit to the UK ahead of talks over the future of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Royalty Pharma has urged the board of Irish biotech firm Elan to engage it in takeover talks immediately.

Bank of Ireland said no client funds have been impacted by an internal inquiry in its private banking division.

History will be created on June 28 when Dr Cullen Park plays host to the first ever Friday evening senior Championship game.

Canada 14 Ireland 40 It's been a tough year for the IRFU since that 60-0 demolition in New Zealand a year ago on Saturday.

SPECTATORS of the live dance-art show, Witches, will have to wake early or stay up late to watch it.

Rave club Sir Henry's closed ten years ago, but it still obsesses the hero in new play, DEEP, says Colette Sheridan

The photos of celebrity chef Nigella Lawson being grabbed around the throat by her husband are disturbing. He said he was just being 'playful'. It's not acceptable behaviour, says Barbara Scully

The noises coming from the Cork camp immediately after Sunday's Munster SFC semi-final win were of the usual kind.

Let him explain why... "I had a bad dose of pneumonia over the last couple of weeks and I only got out of hospital last week so unfortunately the Clare game has come too soon for me.

Cork will be captained by Bride Rovers' Brian Murphy in Sunday's Munster SHC clash with Clare.

I'm 57 and have lost interest in sex. My husband has given up making advances. I know it's unfair to him but I have no desire. I don't want to feign interest. I am afraid our zero sex life will drive us apart and I'll end up alone.

A BILL that stigmatises gay people and bans giving children any information about homosexuality won overwhelming approval last week in Russia's lower house of parliament.

SPECTATORS of the live dance-art show, Witches, will have to wake early or stay up late to watch it.

The bill doesn't go far enough, says Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

A New York Medical Examiner Office employee has been suspended after the body of a young Irishman was placed in a van full of rubbish after his tragic death over the weekend.

Schools, youth groups, and clubs came from all over Ireland on invitation from the US embassy to join Michelle Obama and her daughters for a VIP showing of Riverdance.