A KERRYMAN left in a critical condition after allegedly being attacked by a teenage student in Australia 10 days ago is finally breathing by himself in hospital.

Ways to strengthen Ireland's relationship with the US will be discussed by an Oireachtas Committee this afternoon.

The New York-based Irish Echo newspaper has secured new investment from a group of investors led by businessman and former GAA President Peter Quinn.

The Rev Ian Paisley’s Democratic Unionists today snubbed Peter Hain by withdrawing an invitation to the Northern Ireland Secretary to address their councillors.