Monday 20 May, 2013
500 million-year-old fossil named after Johnny Depp
The resemblance is uncanny.
University lecturers agree to enter new Croke Park talks
The Irish Federation of University Teachers said it was up to the official side to prove that talks on a new pay deal are not just an attempt to persuade people to accept proposals that have already been rejected.
Saturday 18 May, 2013
If Ireland actually won the Eurovision, would we have anywhere to hold it?
Even if we don’t win tonight, we’ve been doing better in recent years – but could Ireland handle the Eurovision now that it’s gotten so much bigger?
12 interesting moments from the Oireachtas abortion hearings
Heckling, James Reilly leaving early, and questions about term limits on abortion – the first day of the Oireachtas hearings on abortion legislation had a lot of drama. Here’s what happened.
Friday 17 May, 2013
Lorry driver jailed for driving cannabis truck from Greece ‘destined for NI’
The 38-year-old lorry driver from Tyrone was sentenced to 14 years in jail today after being caught with a large amount of cannabis in his truck.
The Evening Fix… now with added deer on a city bus
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Grenade filled with nails would have caused ‘serious injury or death’
The PSNI said the grenades had been intended to attack police.
Thursday 16 May, 2013
Missing 17-year-old found safe and well
Tina Dempsey was missing from Wexford since last Tuesday.
30,000 people a day are sending in property tax returns
With less than two weeks to go until the final deadline for paying the property tax, the number of people paying has increased…
Oldest known Magdalene survivor dies at 97
Madge O’Connell entered the laundry when she was 34 and spent the rest of her life in the care of nuns.
Tonight’s Evening Fix… now with added thumbs up (and down)
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Gardaà appeal for help in finding Letterkenny killer
The body of Bogdan Michalkiawicz was discovered at Westside Apartments off the Main Street in Letterkenny on Wednesday morning.
Court says YouTube video of taxi evasion may be taken down from the internet
A High Court judge said today he was surprised that Google and Facebook had not done more to help take down the video.
Wednesday 15 May, 2013
Scientists create human stem cells by cloning for first time
The breakthrough is one of the most significant developments since Dolly the sheep – and could potentially be used to help diseases like Parkinson’s and MS.
Man stabbed at Dublin shopping centre
The victim is being treated in hospital after the incident at Phibsboro Shopping Centre.
The Evening Fix… now with added epic beards
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Two journalists receive death threats from paramilitaries
There has been condemnation of the threats against the two unidentified journalists who are based in Northern Ireland.
Gardaà should be able to quash penalty points for ‘humanitarian reasons’
A report into the controversy around Gardaà breaking the rules around cancelling penalty points has suggested some changes to the system.
Shatter versus Ming: Justice Minister takes aim at ‘self-serving’ TD
The Minister for Justice says Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan cancelled a meeting with Gardaà who were investigating the cancellation of his penalty points.
Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Photos: Spot a rainbow this evening? Cos there were lots of them…
One of the only good things about the weather lately? Rainbows. Lots and lots of rainbows.
Brad Pitt: Angelina is ‘absolutely heroic’ for undergoing double mastectomy
“All I want is for her to have a long and healthy life with myself and our children. This is a happy day for our family.”
The Evening Fix… now with added Casino Royale made of Lego
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Reilly announces biggest change to Irish hospitals ‘in decades’
Hospitals are now going to be divided into one of six groups around the country.
4 phone deals to keep you online for less
Get free all you can eat data. Only on Three Prepay.
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VIDEO: Safari guide drunkenly charges at an elephant (and then gets fired)
Of all the things to do when you’re drunk, this ranks among the dumbest.
Watchdog to inspect disability centres for the first time
There are around 9,500 people living in residential centres around the country – and this is the first time the centres will be subject to independent scrutiny.
TV3 unveils major expansion of its news website – including rolling news
TV3′s news website will now have a rolling live stream of news as well as hourly bulletins presented by its news anchors.
Monday 13 May, 2013
Gardaà appeal for help tracing 17-year-old not seen since Friday
Cian Irwin was last seen in Baldoyle in Dublin on Friday afternoon.
US abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell found guilty of murder
Kermit Gosnell could face the death penalty after he was found guilty of three counts of murder in the deaths of babies born alive at his clinic.
The Evening Fix… now with added curse words
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8 things your smartphone makes you do
The phones and their pesky data made us do it. Swear.
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UN: People need to get their heads around eating insects
Mmmmm. Stir-fried beetles.
Sunday 12 May, 2013
Photos: Here’s what a €19 million penthouse in New York City looks like
Here’s a clue: expensive. It looks expensive.
Saturday 11 May, 2013
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Friday 10 May, 2013
Five arrests after gang armed with hammers rob Dublin jewellery shop
The gang threatened staff and smashed up the shop, causing extensive damage.
Boston cardinal says he will boycott event because Enda Kenny is going
Cardinal Sean O’Malley said Enda Kenny is “aggressively promoting abortion legislation”.
The Evening Fix… now with added ways to leave your job
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Thursday 9 May, 2013
YouTube reveals new plan to charge for watching some videos
A small number of videos will cost from 99 cent a month for people to subscribe to watch.
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