Your Wednesday evening news catch-up

The search for Karen Buckley continues with the detective leading the hunt for the missing student stating it is his "absolute priority" to find her, Jim McGuinness is using his talents for rugbys benefit and Michael Clifford asks are shoddy building practices consigned to the boom’s rubble? These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this evening.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2015 - 01:00

TOP STORY - THE SEARCH FOR KAREN BUCKLEY

LATEST: Karen Buckley disappearance: Live updates from Glasgow

Irish Examiner reporter Joe Leogue is in Glasgow reporting on the Karen Buckley disappearance. Follow his and related updates from the scene right here.

Finding Karen 'absolute priority' for detectives

The detective leading the hunt for an Irish student who disappeared after a night out in Glasgow has said it is his "absolute priority" to find her.

Details emerge of man helping police in search for Karen Buckley

The man helping police in the search for missing Cork student Karen Buckley is a 21-year-old company director who avoided a jail sentence last year after forging £6,000 in bank notes.

IRELAND

LATEST: Meath woman plays Lotto for first time, wins €350,000

A young mother from Co Meath collected her Lotto winnings of €350,000 this morning - from her first-ever Lotto ticket.

MOST READ: Religions unite against referendum

Muslim, Quaker, and Christian groups have called for a “conscience clause” to be included in the marriage equality referendum which would allow people to ignore gay marriage rights in certain circumstances.

SPORT

LATEST: Jim McGuinness turns his talents to rugby

Saracens have tapped into the motivational powers of Gaelic football guru Jim McGuinness during their preparations for Saturday’s European Champions Cup semi-final showdown against Clermont Auvergne.

MOST READ: DONAL LENIHAN: As Leinster target ageing Toulon, Munster fire up new-look offence

The capture of Francis Saili could be the final piece in an exciting Munster backline for next season. The problem, ironically, could be in the tight five, writes Donal Lenihan.

ANALYSIS

MOST READ: Are shoddy building practices consigned to the boom’s rubble?

Michael Clifford submitted a request to attend a forum today aimed at reviewing new building regulations but was declined. He explains that others from the meeting include consumer representatives and independent voices within the building industry.

EXAMVIRAL

LATEST: Apple confirms the date for WWDC 2015, and bans selfie sticks

Apple’s big summer conference, where the future of iOS and OS X are to be revealed, now has an official date – June 8-12 – as well as some new rules.

MOST READ: Dublin student meets total stranger who looks like her identical twin

26-year-old Dubliner Niamh Geaney and her two friends, Terence Manzanga and Harry English are halfway through a fascinating social experiment called Twin Stranger.

TECHNOW

LATEST: Grand Theft Auto V has over 1 million PC sales in a day

Grand Theft Auto V only just arrived on PCs around the world, a full 18 months after the PS3 and Xbox 360 release in late 2013 but it seems players are still very much enthused about the title.

MOST READ: The Witcher 3 Xbox One achievement list reveals game duration and lots more

The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt doesn't release for another month yet but that doesn't mean we're not already ridiculously excited about everything it has to offer.

WORLD

LATEST: ECB President Draghi targeted by protester

A female protester interrupted the European Central Bank's press conference, screaming "End ECB dictatorship" while she rushed the stage and threw what looked like confetti.

MOST READ: Russian planes and ships near British coast

British fighter planes and a warship were scrambled yesterday as Russian bombers and vessels passed close to the UK.

BUSINESS

LATEST: EU files complaint against Google

The European Union’s competition chief is filing a complaint alleging Google has been abusing its dominance in internet searches and is opening a probe into its Android mobile system.

MOST READ: Tony Ryan’s village back on market for €6m

The sprawling rural escape described as a labour of love for Ryanair founder Tony Ryan is back on the market for an initial asking price of €6m.

LIFESTYLE

Riches to Rags: The story of being wrecked by repossession

Our former Riches to Rags columnist was served with a repossession order in recent days, despite establishing a new business, dealing with arrears and paying the mortgage in full again.

MOST READ: When the bailiffs come knocking: The families facing down homelessness

The banks and courts are showing scant mercy when it comes to families struggling to stay in their homes. Norma Costelloe talks to families who think this year could be the year that the bailiffs finally come knocking.

SHOWBIZ