Your Wednesday morning news round up

A round-up of this morning’s top news: Ian Bailey’s partner, Jules Thomas, is to continue with her compensation claim against the state, Gardaí are aware of an alleged incident where a boy was force-fed twigs and Conor McGregor needs to brush up on his cúpla focal.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2015 - 01:00

TOP STORY

Ian Bailey’s partner to sue despite verdict

Jules Thomas, the partner of Ian Bailey, is to press ahead with her compensation claim against the State despite Mr Bailey losing his marathon case on Monday.

IRELAND

Boy, 14, ‘forced to eat twigs’

Gardaí in Co Cork say they are aware of an alleged incident in which a group of teenagers force-fed twigs to a boy with special needs and forced him to expose himself.

Memorial to British in 1916 centenary

Celebrations of the 1916 Easter Rising will include a memorial to the British who died trying to crush the rebellion in a bid to make events more inclusive.

SPORT

McGregor caught out by notorious lack of cúpla focal

Conor McGregor’s critics have at least been consistent. All talk, not enough action, they say.

Ireland star Robbie Henshaw relishing return to battle with Connacht

Ireland international centre Robbie Henshaw will be back in action for Connacht for Friday evening’s Challenge Cup quarter-final trip to English Premiership favourites Gloucester.

WORLD

Children, 12, fear they are addicted to porn: survey

More than one in 10 British children (12%) aged 12 to 13 have made or been part of a sexually explicit video, according to new research.

Iran nuclear talks go on past deadline

Nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers went past a deadline and into overtime as negotiators renewed efforts to hammer out an agreement.

BUSINESS

Willie Walsh in ‘no hurry’ to finalise Aer Lingus deal

IAG chief Willie Walsh has said that he is in “no hurry” to complete a takeover of Aer Lingus and is “happy to take as much time as is necessary”.

Ann Summers figures bounce back in Ireland

The sales of best-selling Chinese rope restraints and satin and lace blindfolds had the bosses of Ann Summers in Ireland smiling last year as the business returned to profit.

EXAMVIRAL

Quiz: What name should you give your baby son?

Names. They’re just a collection of vowels and consonants aren’t they? Or do they contribute significantly to your kid’s personality?

SHOWBIZ

Singer Joni Mitchell in hospital

Singer Joni Mitchell has been taken to hospital in Los Angeles.

DONAL LENIHAN: Farewell to braveheart Jerry Murray, a true giant of Munster rugby

On a week when Paul O’Connell worked wonders for the reputation of grizzled second-row forwards, another great presence in Munster rugby passed away peacefully after a long period of illness.