Former presidential candidate and Eurovision song contest winner Dana Rosemary Scallon has denied claims by her sister and a niece that she defamed them when asked about allegations of sexual abuse made against Ms Scallon’s brother John.

Sometimes it does feel like the Kardashians are everywhere.

A project worker at a west Dublin community drugs team was sacked in April of last year after he uploaded to Facebook a staged holiday snap of himself pointing a gun at a blindfolded man’s head.

On July 26 2014 we published an article on our website headlined "Dana’s Brother Cleared of Sex Abuse", which included a statement attributed to John Brown.

A phone app featuring a character called Nicholas Fromage kicking immigrants off the White Cliffs of Dover has been criticised by Ukip leader Nigel Farage.

Kilfeacle proved too strong for St. Mary’s in the Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Cup while Douglas lost their Martin O’Sullivan Cup crown.

There are reports this morning that Dana is claiming she was attacked by her elderly sister in a toilet in the US, and has reported the alleged incident to the police.

Eurovision Song Contest winner and former Irish presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon broke down in tears as her brother walked free from court after he was cleared of historic sex abuse charges.

John Brown, Dana's brother, has been cleared at Harrow Crown Court of five counts of historic sex abuse.

John Brown, the brother of Dana Rosemary Scallon, has been cleared of two charges of historic sexual abuse.

A jury is continuing to consider its verdicts for a third day in the sex abuse case against the brother of Eurovision Song Contest winner and former presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon.

A jury is continuing to consider its verdicts in the sex abuse case against the brother of Eurovision Song Contest winner and former presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon.

A jury has been sent out to consider its verdicts in the sex abuse case against the brother of Eurovision Song Contest winner and former presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon.

Eurovision Song Contest winner and former presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon covered up her brother’s sexual abuse of two under-age girls for decades, a court has been told.

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Neil Lennon made five changes to his Celtic side for their Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against bottom side Dundee at Parkhead.

Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson has backed John Brown’s bid to help fans gain control of the Ibrox club.

John Brown has claimed he has the support of former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson in his bid to help supporters gain control of the Ibrox club.

Former Rangers player John Brown has accused Charles Green of giving in to Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell over a proposed deal to retain top-flight football at Ibrox.

Former Rangers defender John Brown has urged Charles Green to sell the club to supporters.

A PAIR of silk bloomers which belonged to Queen Victoria sold for more than three times their original estimate yesterday.

Dana’s touchy-feely campaign may be time well spent — even if she loses the Áras battle

Presidential candidate and Irish-American citizen Dana Rosemary Scallon has denied covering up her dual nationality, insisting it will be an advantage to the country if elected.

A WOMAN on a robbery charge asked for her bail conditions to be relaxed so that she could go to Majorca on holidays.

EUROVISION winner and former MEP Dana Rosemary Scanlon is considering entering the race for the presidency, her family has confirmed.

WE are not bound by the judgment of ECHR on the A,B,C case — which is merely an opinion.

THE release of convicted rapist Larry Murphy has sparked fresh debate over whether the details of sex offenders, such as addresses, should be made known to the wider community.

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RECENT calls to bring back former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern clearly show that he possesses leadership qualities and was trusted by voters.

I AGREE with Canon James Kelly (Letters, June 19) on the godless constitution proposed for the EU.

BRIAN COWEN promoted five newcomers to junior ministerial posts last night as opposition parties accused him of indulging in “jobs for the boys” at taxpayers’ expense.

The Taoiseach has sacked three junior ministers and promoted five backbenchers to the position of Minister of State.

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HERMANN KELLY’S column on the EU (Irish Examiner, March 23) was right on the button.

ELECTION hopeful and children’s rights campaigner, Colm O’Gorman, has failed to make an impact in Wexford according to the findings of a new opinion poll.

COMMUNICATIONS and Marine Minister Noel Dempsey has challenged all sectors of the Irish fishing industry to adapt urgently or die.

Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority have mounted separate investigations into a fatal accident on a building site in Co Cork over the weekend.

SO the EU approves destructive embryo research funding. Why should this surprise us?

The Ireland panel for the forthcoming Junior International Rules tour of Australia has been announced, with 15 counties represented.

DURING the 2002 abortion referendum, Dana said the wording was to facilitate future human embryo research.