Get to know author Lesley Allen in a flash with Sue Leonard's Q&A following the publication of her debut novel, The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir.

Unlike most towns in Kerry, Kenmare is bustling even when it’s wet, and is a perfect base to explore the county

"If you so much as breath in her or anyone’s direction in a bullying manner I will personally hand you over to their parents for every demeaning chore they see fit for as long as they do."

A mother whose Facebook post ’shaming’ her son for bullying was shared thousands if times has defended herself against critics saying she wanted to show her son that his "actions had consequences".

Well, she techincally doesn't - it's her crazy alter-ego named 'Terri' that does.

An animal handler was injured when a tiger swiped him at a zoo owned by the family of “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, officials said.

Elephants, dogs, and tribes, oh my!

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Simon Cowell has congratulated his ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour on her pregnancy.

For most people, making a cup of tea for their colleague is a nice thing to do.

…In a wind tunnel. It’s pretty random, yes. But it’s national kissing day today so someone had to do it didn’t they?

In case you didn't, here they are. For… um… research purposes…

The cameraman who witnessed the death of Australian “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin has revealed a stingray stabbed at him “hundreds of times” and his final words were “I’m dying.”

In 2002 author Michael Quinn lost his 23-year-old daughter Veronica in a car crash. Here, he writes about spending another Christmas without her.

The youngest Irwin is following in the TV hosting footsteps of late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin and big sister Bindi.

Under the guidance of chief creative officer John Lasseter, Pixar Animation Studios has reigned supreme for 18 years as masters of the computer-animated fable.

Simon Cowell says the idea of retirement makes him "want to jump off a bridge."

TV mogul Simon Cowell has insisted that he “couldn’t care less” if people think that he is gay – and admitted that he hires some women because he fancies them.

THE Abbey Theatre is opening the national stage to emergent Irish writers during the coming months.

Derval O’Rourke, renowned for her fighting spirit come championship time, has done the work, made the sacrifices and is ready to make a big impact in the Olympic Stadium next week.

Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend thinks his mum wants them to get back together.

Simon Cowell's fiance Mezghan Hussainy has reportedly moved out of his Beverly Hills mansion

DERVAL O’ROURKE will continue her build up to the world championships in Daegu and, ultimately, next year’s Olympic Games when she lines up for the 100m hurdles in Budapest tomorrow.

DERVAL O’ROURKE’S performance in Chaux du Fonds, Switzerland, on Sunday is all the more impressive considering she is right in the middle of a hard block of training, according to her coach, Sean Cahill.

Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend has moved out of his house.

Sydney swapped opera for Oprah today when the US talk show host brought thousands of shrieking, jubilant fans to the city's landmark arts centre to tape two star-studded shows for her final series.

SEÁN CAHILL travels to Brussels this weekend to prepare Derval O’Rourke for her third race since finishing second in the 100m hurdles final at the European championships in Barcelona.

EXPECT to see Derval O’Rourke running a lot more 100m races between now and London 2012 as her coach, Sean Cahill, attempts to improve her overall performance over the 100m hurdles.

BACK in 1992 Derval O’Rourke watched Gail Devers suffer a crashing fall after clearing the final hurdle when looking certain to claim the Olympic gold medal.

EUROPEAN silver medalist Derval O’Rourke last night launched a blistering attack on the treatment of elite athletics in this country.

IRISH team manager Patsy McGonagle believes David Gillick is ready to win his first European outdoor medal in this evening’s 400m final at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona.

AILIS McSWEENEY was chuffed when Derval O’Rourke arrived around with a bouquet of flowers on Thursday night.

DERVAL O’ROURKE is set to share star billing with world silver medallist, Olive Loughnane, at Cork City Sports at the CIT Track in Bishopstown on July 3.

Simon Cowell thinks Mezghan Hussainy is “the one”.

Fergie is “delighted” about renewing her wedding vows.

DERVAL O’ROURKE will commence building on the phenomenal year that was 2009 when she travels to Portugal for warm weather training tomorrow – she already had a session in Cork over the festive season when she sneaked into the CIT track in Bishopstown.

Simon Cowell’s mum wants him to marry his ex-girlfriend, it has emerged.

Edward Norton was the fastest celebrity in this weekend’s New York marathon.

DERVAL O’ROURKE brought the curtain own on another incredible day for Irish athletes at the world championships in Berlin when she finished fourth in the final of the 100m hurdles and set a new national record at 12.67 seconds.

Terri Seymour still speaks to Simon Cowell every day, she has revealed.

DERVAL O’ROURKE has called on all Irish athletes to come out and support Cork City Sports on July 4.

A FIGHTING Derval O’Rourke came to the rescue of wounded Irish morale when she put recent mediocrity behind her to win the bronze medal in the final of the women’s 60 metres hurdles at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Turin yesterday.

An Indian wildlife centre is embroiled in a legal row over the use of legendary crocodile hunter Steve Irwin’s name in its title, it was reported today.

A meningitis warning has been sent to pupils at a school after a 16-year-old classmate died from the disease.