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Mon, 28 Mar, 2016 - 01:00

IRELAND

The captain who read Ireland's Proclamation of Independence during yesterday's centenary parade has spoken of his honour to have been chosen for the job.

Acting Culture Minister Heather Humphries has been heckled as she spoke at a 1916 centenary event on Moore Street in Dublin.

Talks aimed at forming a new Government are set to resume tomorrow - over a month after polling day.

Calls are being made for increased safety measures at a Dublin railway track following the death of a three-year-old and his father yesterday.

The bravery of a father-of-four who suffered a catastrophic stroke at the age of 47 has inspired friends to launch a fundraising campaign to help meet the substantial costs of his rehabilitation.

WORLD

Storm Katie brought gale-force winds and heavy rain to large parts of southern and central England.

A man detained by Belgian authorities in connection with the Brussels attacks has been released by a judge.

SPORT

Chris Eubank Sr criticised the referee's handling of his son's fight with Nick Blackwell while Michael Watson was left with a feeling of "deja vu" as Eubank Jr's opponent remained in an induced coma last night.

Wes Hoolahan has admitted he will consider his international future this summer. The 33-year-old Republic of Ireland schemer had to wait until June 2013 for his first competitive start for his country as then manager Giovanni Trapattoni finally bowed to popular pressure to hand him his chance.

BUSINESS

Former HSBC Holdings chief executive Michael Geoghegan is among 250 business leaders backing the push for the UK to leave the European Union.

Retailer Argos has raised €80,000 for the Irish Cancer Society, since the launch of its two year partnership in March last year.

VIEWPOINTS

It’s hard to grasp the true scale of the homeless and housing crisis until you’re working in the midst of it, writes Diarmaid Twomey

LIFESTYLE

Eilis Barrett has just released her debut novel, having decided at age 12 that writing would be her career, writes Rita deBrun

VIRAL

You’ve probably had more chocolate eggs than you should this Easter. And there’s a tiny voice inside you telling you to stop stuffing yourself. So once you’ve had your fill of scoffing chocs, try our pick of these eggs-cellent recipes that will put your creamy delights to good use.

A Siamese cat survived eight days in a box after she was accidentally put in the post by her owners.