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The family of a three-year-old boy who died after being attacked by a dog in England have spoken of their "devastating loss".

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Single mother-of-six Ovella O’Neal was so happy with the fact her son Aljelani Igwe was graduating from high school, she felt she had to shout it from the rooftops - quite literally.

Former Ireland striker David Connolly has retired.

In a close finish to the Modern Tyres Mourne Rally, round five of the Carryduff Forklifts Northern Ireland Rally Championship, Drew Stewart (Ford Escort) took a 12-second victory over the Mitsubishi of Andrew Stewart.

NORTHERN Ireland’s Mark Allen added his voice to the growing number of frustrated players in snooker echoing Ronnie O’Sullivan’s sentiments last week that most of the PTC events are “pointless” at the moment.

THE father of a little boy with a rare genetic disorder has admitted he is both terrified and excited as his only child begins school next week.

There are many services for those who worry about who will look after their pet should they no longer be able, writes Helen O’Callaghan.

EAMON GILMORE has said that threats by dissident republicans have no place in the Ireland of today.

The fall of Mary Coughlan signalled not only the demise of a Government but also the end of a Fianna Fáil political dynasty.

The fall of Ireland’s former Tánaiste signalled not only the demise of a government but also the end of a Fianna Fáil political dynasty.

Former Liverpool defender Phil Thompson believes the “unprecedented” way the club’s fans had turned on manager Roy Hodgson was instrumental in his departure.

ANYONE who opens this book expecting to find a friendly giant is in for a disappointment. Big, physically and creatively, he may have been, but friendly might be pushing Roald Dahl beyond the limits of his personality.

THE exit of Jim McDaid was in keeping with his career, his public persona and his political path. It left a bitter taste.

James F. Neal, the lawyer who regularly grabbed headlines - whether prosecuting Jimmy Hoffa or key Watergate figures, or defending Elvis Presley's doctor or the Exxon Corp after the Alaska oil spill - has died. He was 81.

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A 21-YEAR-OLD drunk musician survived a fall from a New York City balcony in which his head was impaled on a spiked metal fence.

THE leader of a visiting American congressional delegation Richie Neal has said Ireland’s corporate tax rate is not the target of Washington’s crackdown on tax-dodging.

A delegation of US congressmen will hold talks with the President, Taoiseach and Tánaiste today as part of a week-long Irish visit.

THE Racing Post is a fantastic paper and having to go a day without it is a bit like walking around in the rain with only one shoe on.

An elderly woman was attacked by a large kangaroo on a farm in Australia and was lucky to be alive after a pet dog leapt to her aid, her son said today.

HOW appropriate that a member of the consortium set to buy Derby County is reported to be a member of the Walt Disney clan. With Mickey Mouse displays such as this, the new board will surely feel right at home.

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern is to make a historic address to a joint meeting of the United States Congress sometime in early 2008, it emerged yesterday.

Investors were braced for more turmoil today after continuing concerns over a global credit crunch led to overnight losses on US and Asian markets.

Jose Mourinho has set his sights on a century of unbeaten league games at home after his Chelsea side defeated Birmingham to take him to 99.

Liverpool legend Phil Neal is being considered for a new post in the club’s youth Academy in the wake of Steve Heighway’s retirement.

Kiaran McLaughlin is eyeing a second Breeders’ Cup victory with Invasor following his triumph in the Dubai World Cup.

A delegation of US Congressmen jet in to Ireland today to get an insight into Irish politics.

Defending champion Matt Neal believes new rules in the British Touring Car Championship have left the title race wide open in 2007.

Gavin Henson has been told he can claim a place on Wales’ summer tour of Australia despite being ruled out of the RBS 6 Nations Championship.

JOE BARBERA, half of the Hanna-Barbera animation team that produced such beloved cartoon characters as Tom and Jerry, Yogi Bear and the Flintstones, has died.

FROM Argentina via Europe to Dubai, and from New York to LA, Saturday night’s Breeders’ Cup Classic truly underscored the meeting’s claim to be the world thoroughbred championships.

Scotland’s Gordon Shedden claimed pole position for the first race in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Donington Park.

FIANNA FÁIL yesterday played down suggestions it was trying to entice Independent Fianna Fáil TD Niall Blaney, following yesterday’s announcement by Jim McDaid that he will not contest next year’s general election.

Five members of America’s House of Representatives are urging the government’s Transportation Security Administration to remove Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams from its airport security watch list.

US federal emergency officials are directing hurricane-aid supplies to areas where hey aren’t needed, according to an Air Force official, causing delays that have left international aid shipments for Hurricane Katrina victims sitting at an Air Force base in Arkansas.

Yvan Muller put pressure on British Touring Car Championship leader Matt Neal by winning two out of three races at Mondello Park in Ireland today.

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