Two Irishmen were among 11 killed this season on the world’s highest mountain. What draws climbers to the challenge? asks Lorna Siggins

There is literal and metaphorical blindness in King Lear. Sight and vision are linked to good judgment and when Lear disowns Cordelia his loyal aide Kent urges him to

Will 2019 be the year Ireland’s wine drinkers finally start to catch up with our rosé-loving UK and EU counterparts? Largely thanks to the warm summer of 2018 sales of rosé last year showed a significant increase according to retailers I’ve spoken with and most are optimistic for 2019.

The parents of 14-year-old Ana (Anastasia) Kriégel have asked people to bring “sparkle and colour” to their daughter’s funeral.

Up to 35 dogs a month are being reluctantly surrendered because of the homeless crisis, according to the owner of an animal sanctuary who has described the regular scenes as 'heartbreaking'.

They used to say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Cork City striker Graham Cummins knows better.

Agnes puts on the kettle for This Morning presenters Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.

Increase stability and bid farewell to running injuries from runner’s knee to shin splints, if you’re a regular runner then you’ll be no stranger to a niggle.

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With Kim Flood, Liz Burke and Claire McLaughlin set to make their debuts against Italy in Donnybrook tomorrow (1pm), Ireland coach Tom Tierney is continuing his development of new playing talent during this Six Nations campaign.

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I want to begin this week by offering my congratulations to Lynne Coyle MW, wine buyer at O’Briens wines.

Lynn Peters Adler’s has interviewed 500 centenarians for a new book on longevity and tells Margaret Jennings why we should respect and value older people    

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Take That have teamed up with ELO frontman Jeff Lynne for their new album - their first as a trio since Jason Orange quit.

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Four years ago at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Surrey, Kildare’s Jenny Murphy watched Philip Doyle’s team from the stands.

David Beckham has become an uncle for the fifth time.

A mother’s instinct has been credited with saving her little girl’s life after she rushed her to hospital in the middle of the night when she spotted an unusual strawberry-coloured mark on her side.

WITH ecstatic pride, player Lynne Cantwell summed up the historic success of Ireland’s women’s rugby team, Six Nations champions in 2013: “It’s the most incredible feeling in the world.

Britney Spears' mother struggled with their recent court battle more than the popstar.

Britney Spears' ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib claims her mother told him to trash Sam Lutfi's reputation.

Britney Spears' self-styled manager took the stand in his defamation case against her parents, claiming he acted to protect her from paparazzi and others during a critical period in her life.

The trial of Britney Spears’ parents for defamation of the pop star’s ex-manager is due to begin hearing evidence today.

Britney Spears’s former confidante was made a scapegoat for her mental breakdown despite efforts to keep the singer from using drugs, his attorney told a jury in a case against her parents and conservators.

ON JANUARY 25, 2006, officials from a north London housing association repossessing a bedsit in Wood Green owing to rent arrears made a grim discovery.

Britney Spears’ family are “over the moon” she is engaged to Jason Trawick.

Charlie Slater is to return to 'EastEnders'.

A terrific directing debut from Duffy – who also wrote the screenplay taken from the Sam Taylor novel 'The Republic of Trees' – and a clutch of outstanding performances from a young cast.

Britney Spears’ parents Lynne and Jamie Spears - – who have three grown-up children, Britney, Bryan and Jamie-Lynn - divorced eight years ago after 30 years of marriage but friends say they have now reconciled and are happier than ever.

Britney Spears’ mother has reportedly moved in with her.

Late rock ’n’ roll pioneer Roy Orbison has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Britney Spears tried to put her widely-criticised appearance on 'The X Factor' behind her today as she celebrated her 27th birthday with a special show on US television.

The bodies of another 22 victims were removed from the Taj Mahal Hotel today as survivors of the Mumbai massacre spoke of their terrifying experiences.

Britney Spears' mother Lynne has praised the star's parenting skills - insisting that despite the media circus around her, she is a "normal" mother.

Britney Spears' mother Lynne is convinced her daughter will soon return to her superstar status - because she is "in her element" when she is performing.

Britney Spears has left a Mississippi hospital with her two-year-old son Jayden James after an allergic reaction prompted the pop star to rush him to the emergency room on Sunday.

Britney Spears’ driving case has been declared a mistrial.

Britney Spears' mother Lynne is determined to get the singer and sister Jamie Lynn back on track - after a troubled year for the family.

The mother of two girls murdered by their father wept today at a funeral service held for her two “angels”.

A mother in England will today bury her two young daughters who were smothered to death by their father who also killed himself.

BARACK OBAMA and Dick Cheney are not the only political odd couple who share a family tree.

Barack Obama and Dick Cheney are not the only political odd couple who share a family tree.

Britney Spears' mother Lynne is relishing life as a grandmother and is delighted that "things are looking up" for her troubled daughter.

Britney Spears' mum Lynne has revealed she and her estranged husband Jamie used an argument between her daughter and then-manager Sam Lufti to "start taking charge" of their troubled daughter's affairs.

Britney Spears' mother Lynne has spoken of her devastation when her daughter ended her relationship with Justin Timberlake - branding the break-up "terrible."

Britney Spears has denied reports she is furious with her mother Lynne for detailing her troubled past in a forthcoming memoir.

Teenage star Jamie Lynn Spears' mother Lynne has denied reports she sent troubled Alaskan 17-year-old Bristol Palin a baby gift package on behalf of her daughter following the scandal surrounding her pregnancy.

Britney Spears hopes her two young children choose a career outside the entertainment industry and have a "more normal childhood", US reports said today.