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Dwyer trial: ‘You must be satisfied he stabbed her to death’

The judge in the Graham Dwyer trial has told the jury that in order to find the architect guilty of murdering Elaine O’Hara, it must be satisfied, specifically, that he stabbed her to death in pursuit of sexual gratification.

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IRELAND

Sexism is ‘rampant’ within Irish medicine

Sexism is "rampant" within the Irish medical profession, according to an academic and consultant who claims that senior women within the industry have advised junior doctors to turn a blind eye to the problem to safeguard their career prospects.

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Motorists save on insurance by shopping around

Consumers could save over €1,200 on motor insurance by shopping around.

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SPORT

I was treated like I killed someone, blasts Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry has said he was treated like he had "killed someone" in the aftermath of the handball that ended Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup.

Three Irish heroes in frame for top RBS Six Nations rugby player

Top of the Six Nations table and still the highest-ranked northern hemisphere team in the world, but the debate over whether Ireland boasted the best player over the last two months will drag on a while longer yet, writes Brendan O'Brien.

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WORLD

Five-year-old Ashya King makes ‘miracle’ recovery

The parents of five-year-old Ashya King, who were jailed when they took him abroad for brain cancer treatment, have declared their son has made a “miracle” recovery.

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Human poo a mine of precious metals

Never was the expression “where there’s muck there’s brass” more appropriate. Scientists have discovered a literal goldmine of precious metals in human poo.

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BUSINESS

Farmers can apply for EU loans rather than grants

Farmers and entrepreneurs will apply for loans rather than grants from the EU’s rural development fund under a programme unveiled by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank.

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Cork tech cluster in landmark deal

Cork’s leading tech cluster has struck a deal for local businesses that quite literally opens the door to thousands of potential partner firms across Europe.

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EXAMVIRAL

VIDEO: Pint explodes in Louth pub, resident ghost blamed

We’ve seen pints smash in pubs but usually because a rowdy patron bumped off it. This instance is completely different.

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SHOWBIZ

Just look at all the A-listers on James Corden's US chat show debut

James Corden made one of the biggest moves of his career as he debuted as the host of a major American talk show.

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Mother told she has weeks to live urges others to get simple blood test

A woman in her 50s who was diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer has urged women from their 20s upwards to get a simple blood test, which can diagnose the potential killer disease.

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