A fortuitous meeting between a literary couple and a celebrity chef has resulted in one of the world’s most lucrative poetry prizes, writes Marjorie Brennan.

A murderer offered police "another one" before leading them to a remote field where he had buried a sex worker he killed years earlier, a court in England has heard.

They cheered when he arrived on the track; they cheered when he was introduced to the stadium; they cheered when he took his position on the blocks; they screamed as he mounted a late, late challenge for a medal; they had their hands on their heads as he crossed the line; and they cheered when he ended up agonisingly close, the dip of a head away from that coveted place on the Olympic podium.

 

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Bantry singer and special needs assistant Claire Hayden is determined to raise awareness of the effect bullying has on children.

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Trial judge Mr Justice Dingemans’ voice broke as he sentenced the “corrupted and warped” Nathan Matthews to at least 33 years in prison for the murder of Becky Watts and later left the court in tears.

The stepbrother of Becky Watts sobbed uncontrollably as he recounted how he killed the teenager after trying to force her into a suitcase during a kidnap attempt.

The evening prior to his Diamond League debut in mid-May, Thomas Barr posted a picture of the men’s 400m hurdles startlist on his Instagram account.

Their future together may be written in the stars, but they can always say it started with a very special message written in the sand.

BECKY UNTHANK is having an interesting summer. A month ago, she and her band The Unthanks opened Glastonbury festival in Somerset. They were the first act to play the event’s iconic Pyramid Stage.

The stepbrother of 16-year-old Becky Watts appeared before a court charged with her murder.

The stepbrother of 16-year-old Becky Watts has been charged with her murder, while his girlfriend has been charged with intending to pervert the course of justice.

The family of missing teenager Becky Watts have spoken of their devastation at hearing that body parts have been found in the search for her.

'Casualty' actress Rebekah Gibbs has died after losing her battle with cancer.

Ruby Walsh retained his unbeaten record since his lengthy absence when partnering Old Castletown to an all-the-way win in the opening maiden hurdle in Tramore yesterday.

Though pre-eclampsia only affects 5% of pregnant women it is important to be vigilant for this serious condition, as Becky Durnin discovered.

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A FAMILY holiday abroad can be lovely, but usually you have to fly to get there and this can be stressful for parents.

The was a surprise choice from the public to leave 'I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' last night as another contestant was be voted out of the jungle.

Rebecca Adlington’s asthma could be the reason she has missed Bushtucker Trials.

Rebecca Adlington's fiancé insists the swimmer is not pregnant.

"I don't own a dog!" *woof woof*

Tributes were paid last night following the death of one of the great figures of Irish and UK pirate radio, who also had huge success in the commercial radio sector.

Jaime Winstone says her father Ray Winstone isn't "fazed" by her raunchy sex scenes.

TV3 has revealed its top rated programmes for 2012, with the Steve/Becky/Tracy triangle topping the channel's ratings.

“Pure gold and a real treasure” is how the 11-year-old author of a book about battling cancer was remembered at her funeral Mass in Limerick yesterday.

An 11-year-old girl honoured for her bravery in battling cancer has lost her fight against the disease.

Enough about ourselves and our five Olympic rings of prized metal. It would be rude not to acknowledge our splendid hosts. So where do we stand on Team GB’s success this past fortnight?

You won’t find it on the bestseller list, but Limerick girl, Becky Macauley showed off the very special book she wrote, which will make it into any heart.

Cheryl Cole rapped on a track with Will.i.am but it never made the final cut of her album.

Victoria Eisermann has been evicted from ‘Big Brother’.

A lawyer for a man who police say confessed to choking a six-year old boy to death in a landmark 1979 missing child case said his client was mentally ill and had a history of hallucinations.

Singing hopefuls Cassius Henry, Toni Warne, Aleks Josh and David Julien have bowed out of BBC talent show 'The Voice'.

‘Coronation Street’ and ‘EastEnders’ took seven prizes each at the British Soap Awards last night.

Coronation Street's Becky McDonald will finally get her revenge on bitter enemy Tracy Barlow.

Katherine Kelly is hoping her 'Coronation Street' alter-ego Becky McDonald clears her name before she leaves Weatherfield.