BULLETIN: May must make good on backstop commitments says Tánaiste; Meghan Markle and Prince Harry expecting first baby

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IRELAND: It is frustrating and disappointing that Brexit talks have stalled, according to the Tánaiste.

IRELAND: A Meath victim of sexual abuse whose attacker was recently sentenced to six years in prison, has bravely waived her anonymity to urge other victims of historic crimes not to be afraid to come forward.

IRELAND: Presidential candidate Sean Gallagher said he "could not even begin to countenance" the return of a hard border on the island of Ireland post-Brexit.

WORLD: Meghan Markle and the UK's Prince Harry are expecting a baby in spring 2019, Kensington Palace has announced.

BUSINESS: There has been a 10% increase in property sales to buyers from the UK over the last year, a new survey has found.

SPORT: Former Cork dual star Rena Buckley has revealed a shocking story about the perception of women's sport.

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SHOWBIZ: Actor Alec Baldwin has urged voters to “overthrow” the US government led by Donald Trump at the ballot box.

VIRAL: An East Kerry farmer has spoken of the joy at the seeing first-hand how his very last dairy cow, which he gifted to a family in Rwanda, has transformed their lives.

LIFESTYLE: Housework is the latest trend sweeping up followers on the internet.