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.

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.

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.

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.

Paul O'Connell believes there is "savage competition" for places in the British and Irish Lions squad as the countdown continues towards next Saturday's first Test against Australia.

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