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

Sasha and Malia Obama have shown poise and grace while growing up in the public eye. As they visit Ireland, Rachel Marie Walsh looks at their Mum-influenced fashion choices

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

The iconic litigator, Erin Brockovich, was recently arrested for drunkenly handling a boat. Eliza Shapiro reports on the unglamorous trouble behind her

BALLYVAGHAN, THE BURREN, CO CLARE

SO wrote Charlotte Bronte in the novel Jane Eyre.

Ruby Wax says the solution to her depression is all in the mind. Rachel Borrill reports.

Stephen McMahon's debut album, Half Blind, refers to his injuries after a car crash six years ago. Writing songs has sustained him through recovery and a relationship break-up, says Colette Sheridan

JON BON JOVI certainly enters the room like a rock star. He is wearing mirrored shades to mask the ravages of jet lag.

THE voice was an eerie guttural, horrible sound, ferociously angry.

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.

A 27-year-old woman found murdered in her rented home in Killorglin, Co Kerry, had been looking forward to returning permanently to her native Lithuania in the coming weeks.

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.

Moors murderer Ian Brady made his first public appearance in over 50 years, claiming his murder of five children was "petty" compared to the crimes committed by politicians.

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

Kathleen Whelan was one of about a dozen former Magdalene laundry survivors who travelled to Cork's City Hall to meet the Lord Mayor as he signed a book of apologies for the women.

U2 frontman Bono will lend his voice to the fundraising campaign for the medical bills of Aslan singer Christy Dignam — even though he will be in New York.

Following the overturning of a receiver at Foley's Bar, the holding company and owners are to sue a range of financial firms and individuals for trespass, negligence, and breach of contract.

Two men have pleaded not guilty to the murder of teenager Daniel McAnespie in Dublin.

The right to peaceful assembly and free expression has never been more important, says Ruairí McKiernan

Clare 1-11 Cork 1-20At full-time yesterday, Cork manager Conor Counihan delved into his repertoire of sombre expressions and fished out his favourite.

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.

Avondhu 6-15 Carbery 0-13 As the scoreline illustrates Avondhu were far too strong for Carbery in their Cork SHC Divisions/Colleges fourth round replay at Cloughduv on Saturday evening.

James Loughrey was one of the few Cork players to be singled out by manager Conor Counihan in the immediate aftermath of this Munster semi-final.

AS the country prepares to go 'Joyce mad' on Sunday, Dave Kenny explains why he never shared his father's love of Bloomsday