A former gifted student has denied trying to become an Islamic State fighter and told jurors he only wanted to go to Syria to exorcise "jinns".

New Irish Distillers boss Jean-Christophe Coutures has, on the back of continued strong sales growth for flagship brand Jameson Irish Whiskey, launched a fresh attack on the Government for its high excise rates.

Over a dozen historic houses and gardens will open their doors and gates this month to host exhibitions of paintings and photos, poetry readings, lectures, and tours.

A mother of four who was in dire financial straits filled a trolley with almost €600 worth of groceries and cosmetics and rolled it out of a supermarket without paying.

A quad bike accident cost an eight-year-old boy his life following a collision 500m from his home.

Peter Dowdall is due to run a Children’s Gardening Class next Wednesday, July 29, 10.30am. Suitable for children of five and over.

Dermot O’Neill and Seamus O’Brien will be at Tourin House and Gardens on Saturday, July 25, for a Waterford Garden Trail event which includes a guided walk through the gardens of the history-steeped Jameson family home in Cappoquin, Co Waterford. 

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GWYNETH PALTROW has said she’s got no problem with CHRIS MARTIN’s relationship with JENNIFER LAWRENCE.

Many challenges remain despite a positive outlook for 2015, writes Kyran Fitzgerald.

Gardaí are chasing gangsters driving 12m-long trucks after they stole more than 15,000 bottles of whiskey in a Christmas party season heist.

“A Tayto Crisp is what they call it”

The drinks industry could refer to it as a type of cross-pollination in a bid to create products which will replace the traditional "chaser".

Two men have been charged with stealing from Paul Walker's death crash car.

THE only people under 50 who drink whiskey are prats.

PARENTS frequently ask ‘Am I getting it right?’ Sue Jameson will discuss this concern in her talk, ‘Parents under Pressure’, at Cuidiú’s annual conference tomorrow.

WHEN Dolce & Gabbana recently launched a perfume for babies, the online reaction in Italy was enthusiastic. “A perfume for my babies,” gushed Angelablue60.

A couple have named their newborn baby girl "Hashtag".

Veteran British broadcaster Derek Jameson has died.

Fulham manager Martin Jol made five changes to his side for the Capital One Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.

Ryle Dwyer recalls his 1996 Béal na mBláth oration and the views he held then

Clint Eastwood made quite a splash when he starred in a Super Bowl commercial last February that talked about “half-time in America”.

The sweat and the ballads still flow freely and when Christy takes to the Marquee stage, expect the unexpected. Carl Dixon reports

The partner of a man murdered by loyalists 20 years ago is to take legal action against police in Northern Ireland after the force admitted retaining part of his skull.

Dublin were clearly on a mission in Dr Cullen Park on Saturday after being ousted by Wexford last week.

A startling headline in a newspaper yesterday announced that a warrant had been issued for the arrest of Steven Pienaar, who scored Everton’s potentially season-shifting equaliser on Sunday. Harsh, but fair, I briefly thought, before realising it was for a speeding offence.

In news sure to send shockwaves through Cork, US beer Coors has overtaken local stouts Beamish and Murphys in terms of popularity.

A Dublin man who accidentally shot dead a father-of-two who intervened in a confrontation between two gangs was jailed for 12 years at the Central Criminal Court.

A key prosecution witness in the trial of a Dublin man charged with the murder of Wayne Doherty has denied that the IRA threatened to kill him if he did not give evidence in court.

From heroes to hypocrites, the 19th century explorers of the river Nile left a lasting legacy according to a wonderful new book, writes, Tim Severin.

Time on the Ocean: A voyage from Cape Horn to Cape Hope

A 54-year-old woman is to be sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in relation to making a false report to gardai last year.

WHAT’S the betting that former Government minster, now bookmaker and broadcaster, Ivan Yates completes a cross-border radio link, for family and old times sake?

Ollie Pears maintained his magnificent course form at Beverley with the victory of Noodles Blue Boy in the Turf Tv Selling Stakes today.

There was a thrilling finish to the Subscribe Online At racinguk.com Handicap at Beverley as Pacific Pride pipped last year's winner Baybshambles by a nose today.

STANDPOINT is in danger of becoming disappointing but should be given one last chance in Warwick’s Premier Pensions Actuaries Ltd Maiden Stakes this afternoon.

Check our tips for selected courses from today's horse racing events across Ireland and in the United Kingdom.

Hollywood beauty Scarlett Johansson has landed the lead role in the x-rated biopic of the world's biggest female porn star.

Scarlett Johansson has laughed off claims she will play porn star Jenna Jameson in a Hollywood biopic.

Scarlett Johansson is being lined up to play porn sensation Jenna Jameson in a movie of her life story.

JAMESON Irish Whiskey signed a deal this week worth €1.5m to sponsor the Dublin International Film Festival for the next three years.

THE Jameson Dublin International Film Festival sparkled all the way to its end last night with the first screening of The Ballad of Jack and Rose, in the Savoy Cinema.