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general

Netflix announces new series will be filmed in Wicklow

The new saga begins 100 years after the original series concludes and dramatizes the adventures of the most famous Vikings who ever lived.

general

Dieting fads through the years

The Paradise Papers: A glimpse at unfair reality of our world

news

Morning briefing: Michael Noonan flies to US amid fears of job losses in Ireland. Catch up on all the headlines

The census is a measure to spy on the people

world

Queen Elizabeth celebrates longest UK reign

Caring hand for our at-risk wildlife

Q&A: Lynette Lewis

Thu, 11 Dec, 2014

Queen Elizabeth II: ‘We are walking towards a brighter future’

HERE is a transcript of the Queen’s banquet speech for the state visit of President Michael D Higgins:

Wed, 09 Apr, 2014

'Avoidable and regrettable pain still felt by many of us' – Full Text of Queen’s speech

The goal of living together as neighbours and friends is now within reach, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II said a State banquet in honour of Irish President Michael D Higgins tonight.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2014

‘We could not be happier’

It was the kind of announcement with which Aunt Pippa’s taut tush could never compete.

Tue, 23 Jul, 2013

Celebration as Kate’s wish for a prince comes true

The Duchess of Cambridge was hoping for a son and her wish has come true.

Tue, 23 Jul, 2013

Son destined to become monarch

The royal baby, which will be born third in line to the throne, is destined to rule as monarch.

Tue, 23 Jul, 2013

A boy for William and Kate

The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a son, Kensington Palace said tonight. The baby weighed 8lbs 6oz and was born at 4.24pm.

Mon, 22 Jul, 2013

Honda 50s seek out England’s highest pub

EIGHT Honda 50s set off at dawn this morning from the highest pub in Ireland, The Top of the Coom, en route to the highest pub in England.

Fri, 26 Aug, 2011

The new era’s dawning sadly remains in darkness

IT’S mid-September, and the shackles remain in place. Did I say shackles? Try concrete overcoat.

Wed, 15 Sep, 2010

Beatle essay found 50 years on

A PRIZE-winning essay by a 10-year-old Paul McCartney, made public yesterday, sheds new light on the thoughts of a budding superstar, an author claimed.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2009

Creationists tell Attenborough to 'burn in hell'

David Attenborough receives hate mail from viewers for not crediting God in his nature programmes.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2009