All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has issued a statement to clarify comments he made about domestic violence while defending his selection of Sevu Reece.

Ronan O'Gara's Crusaders powered past NZ rivals the Highlanders 38-14 Friday to storm into the Super Rugby semi-finals and continue their drive to a third consecutive title.

A teenager stabbed to death in Tallaght was on the phone when he was fatally wounded.

The mother of two boys who were beaten in a suspected racist gang attack on their way home from school believes she has identified at least two of the “thugs” who attacked them.

The 21-year-old Fijian was the youngest member of the Provincial Barbarians side which narrowly lost to the Lions on their tour of New Zealand last summer.

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s have Declan Rice available for their clash with Azerbaijan at Tallaght Stadium following his successful spell with the senior team.

Gardaí have arrested a juvenile this morning in connection with the fatal stabbing of Reece Cullen in Dublin on January 5, 2017.

Gardaí in Tallaght have arrested two women, both in their 30s, this morning in connection with the fatal stabbing of Reece Cullen.

Update 7.30am: Reece Cox has been found safe and well.

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Detectives are concerned that young people are being intimidated against co-operating with their investigation into the fatal stabbing of a teenage boy last week.

Gardaí have arrested a young male in relation to the fatal stabbing of a teenager in Dublin on Thursday afternoon.

The mother of a 25-year-old woman stabbed to death along with her friend and two children, has spoken for the first time about the pain of losing her only daughter and grandchildren.

The heartbroken Grandmother has called for a registry for people with a violent history.

Domestic violence agencies face an uphill struggle when a man who bragged about sexual assault could still be elected president of the US, singer Hozier said yesterday.

Maria Dempsey will open a major conference on domestic violence next week — the sixth anniversary of her daughter’s horrific murder.

Two youngsters have been praised for phoning 999 to report a fire - while adults filmed and took pictures of the blaze.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger challenged his side to quickly recover from a 2-0 defeat in their opening Barclays Premier League match at home to West Ham and not allow it to derail ambitions for the season ahead.

West Ham were left red-faced on Thursday night as their Europa League victory over FC Lusitans was over-shadowed by claims of a lack of respect from new Hammers boss Slaven Bilic.

Aston Villa 1 West Ham 0: Loyalty is a rare commodity in the fickle world of football which makes Tom Cleverley’s apparent desire to repay his rejuvenation at Aston Villa particularly refreshing — especially when more lucrative offers may come his way.

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The murders of a mother, her two young children and a family friend, in a house in Newcastle West, Co Limerick, on Nov 15, 2010, was described by a coroner as “mindless, mind-numbing, inexplicable, vicious” crime which shocked the nation.

Members of Youghal United soccer club provided a guard of honour at the funeral of a team-mate who drowned in the sea last week.

The mother of one of the women murdered by John Geary has appealed to people trying to escape a controlling relationship to be wary of the danger they could be in.

A man has been given four concurrent life sentences for murdering two women and two children.

An Englishman who had planned to start a new life with Sarah Hines days before she and her two children and a friend were murdered has told how their relationship had been a fairytale romance.

As John Geary yesterday began four life sentences , life went on as normal at 18 Hazelgrove, Newcastle West.

Alicia Brough’s mother, Maria Dempsey, received her daughter’s ashes on her 21st birthday.

Alicia Brough’s mother, Maria Dempsey, received her daughter’s ashes on her 21st birthday.

John Geary left his rented house on the morning of Nov 15, 2010, with one intention — to murder Sarah Hines.

The mother of murdered woman Alicia Brough has today described an apology from her daughter’s killer as "painful to listen to".

A Limerick man has been jailed for life for murdering four people including his ex-partner and their five-month-old baby daughter in attacks of exceptional violence.

A Limerick man has pleaded guilty to murdering four people including his ex-partner and their five month old baby daughter Amy.

The Great Granny Gang by Judith Kerr (HarperCollins; €15.40 HB) tells the tale of a bunch of grannies whose expertise in many fields makes the world a better place.

For Jackie Ablett, wife of the late Liverpool and Everton player Gary, today’s FA Cup semi-final Merseyside derby at Wembley will be an occasion of deep emotion.

Armed with a shovel, a Limerick man wrestled a toddler from the jaws of a pet husky, saving the child from certain death.

A Tennessee couple who “defriended” a woman on Facebook were murdered in their home by the jilted woman’s father and another man, police have said.

SHE could have been sooo last year, but half a minute made all the difference in turning baby Amelie Rose into this year’s newest headline grabber.

THE mother of two little girls who died at the hands of their mentally-ill father has expressed her deep gratitude to those who supported her in the year since their tragic deaths.

A MAN charged with the murders of two women and two young children in Co Limerick last year has been sent forward for trial.

A new show about teenage fathers is to air on MTV UK & Ireland.

THE state has strongly indicated that a book of evidence is ready to be served on a man accused of four murders in Co Limerick last November.