A 28-year-old mother of three and her young children, who suffered “recurring respiratory illness” because of the state of their local authority home, have been given damages in a settlement against Dublin City Council.

Conor McGregor will be knocked out or submitted by Jose Aldo in their UFC featherweight unification fight on December 12th at UFC 194 according to Aldo’s teammate and sparring partner Jonas Bilharinho.

If you never try, you'll never know.

It’s hard to put yourself out there, romantically speaking, at the best of times but when you’re not sure if your crush is of the same sexual persuasion, it can get even trickier.

After three Leinster final appearances and three Leinster final defeats, it would be tempting for Paraic Sullivan to suggest Rhode’s latest provincial decider is life and death stuff.

OUCH!

Conor McGregor never shuts up, but he sure knows how to silence his critics.

American tourist Sandy O’Neill Barnes and her family ‘blindly’ drank Ireland’s best-known porters. Guess which one they preferred? asks Louise Roseingrave

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reportedly rejected a charity donation to settle their lawsuit over leaked engagement footage.

The Ark of Dun Ruah — Protectors of the Flame

Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger have gotten married.

Avril Lavigne has allegedly married Chad Kroeger today.

Avril Lavigne references Radiohead on her new track.

An Iraq War veteran charged with murdering former US Navy SEAL sniper-turned author Chris Kyle and a friend turned a gun on the pair while they were at a Texas shooting range, authorities said.

Michael Phelps last night became the most decorated athlete in Olympic history when his gold in the 4x200 metres freestyle relay took him to 19 medals.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers are trying to convince Jimmy Page to perform with them.

Snow Patrol want to collaborate with Lady Gaga because she is "much smarter than your average pop star".

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea was influenced by touring with Radiohead singer Thom Yorke.

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea wanted to quit the band when John Frusciante left.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are halfway through recording a new album.

Hilary Swank sees her divorce as “a success”.

THE crowds who turned out to honour those who helped create the Irish state were asked to pray for those who have brought it to its knees.

WITH ace forward Eoin Kelly passed fit following a back injury, Tipperary have named nine of the side that started against Kilkenny in last season’s All-Ireland final for tomorrow night’s opening Allianz NHL game against the champions under lights at Semple Stadium, Thurles.

CORK’S Gemma O’Connor collected her sixth successive All Star as the All-Ireland champions, and defeated finalists Kilkenny, dominated the camogie awards ceremony at the Citywest Hotel on Saturday night.

IT has to go down as one of the major disappointments in an All-Ireland final. For over a decade, since their return to the big stage in 1998 when they reached the Munster decider under Gerald McCarthy, Déise hurling fans were anticipating the appearance of a multi-talented Waterford side in the ultimate round of the championship.

CHAD may rank among the most hostile missions Irish troops have ever embarked on, but it is no place for soccer or volleyball.

Just when it seemed he was coping with all that windy Augusta National could throw at him Rory McIlroy dropped a crushing five shots in two holes today and tumbled off The Masters leaderboard.

Just when it seemed he was coping with all that Augusta National could throw at him Rory McIlroy four-putted today and tumbled off The Masters leaderboard.

Graeme McDowell thought he was going well in The Masters at windy Augusta today - until he looked up and saw what he called “unbelievable” golf.

A young Irish soldier will be sentenced to community service next year for smashing a pint glass into another soldier’s face while drunk in a Dublin pub.

I’m not suggesting we stop the Irish army doing its marvellous peace-keeping work in places like Chad.

AMERICAN Ryder Cup rookie Ben Curtis could be facing a tough opening morning at Valhalla tomorrow as he gets to grips with foursomes golf.

American Ryder Cup rookie Ben Curtis could be facing a tough opening morning at Valhalla on Friday as he gets to grips with foursomes golf.

A 15-year-old boy was facing a murder charge today, accused of gunning down a classmate in front of horrified pupils during a dispute at a US high school.

THEY come from several counties, various backgrounds and have quite differing levels of experience.

CONCERNED soldier representatives yesterday warned the €60 million per annum mission to Chad may lead to cuts in Army funds at home.

Pop star Ashlee Simpson has laughed off reports of a romantic liaison with producer Chad Hugo, after the pair were seen leaving a US nightspot together this week.

Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank, who split from actor-husband Chad Lowe a year ago, has a new man in her life.

IT was a match made in high-tech heaven.

A man shot dead two people and wounded two others, hours after breaking up with his girlfriend, in a terrifying rampage which included the primary school at which she taught.

Chad Lowe is furious with estranged wife Hilary Swank after she detailed his substance abuse problem to the world in a Vanity Fair magazine article.

Oscar winner Hilary Swank and actor husband Chad Lowe have separated after more than eight years of marriage.

Hilary Swank and her husband Chad Lowe's cat sparked a security alert on Sunday, when it triggered off alarms in the couple's New York City home.