Today’s News
New Castletownbere lifeboat station will speed up rescues
The station and pontoon will see six minutes shaved off the time taken to leave for rescues.
Yesterday’s News
13 reasons why we’ll miss Ronan O’Gara
Following the Munster legend’s decision to retire, we celebrate his stellar career.
23 signs that you’re a Mayo sports fan
Featuring Willie Joe Padden, Gavin Duffy, Liam McHale and other legends.
Pics: 300 turn out for rally on planned abortion legislation
They gathered in Dublin City centre to hear from speakers including TD Clare Daly.
8 everyday things that should be easier
Paths should be conveyor belts.
Shatter called on to resign over Wallace penalty points row
Sinn Féin’s Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn also said it is “worrying” the Justice Minister mentioned the information on Prime Time.
Buses, TVs and the President of Iran: The week in numbers
Plus – find out how much you could make at the bookies if the Premier League is forced to hold an unprecedented play-off.
British woman dies after drinking ‘tainted alcohol’
The 23-year-old was travelling with a fellow Briton through rainforest, when they drank four bottles of local whiskey.
Column: Here’s why I decided to make a graphic novel about Jim Larkin
Jim Larkin is an iconic figure in Irish history, yet when I was in school the Lockout only received a minor mention on the history syllabus – we wanted to make him more accessible, says Rory McConville.
The Evening Fix… now with added tearful homecomings
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
The Week in Photos: Turn
This is the week that was, in photos…
16 reasons why dogs should be held like babies
The right way. The only way.
Constitutional Convention won’t discuss Seanad abolition
The members of the convention voted by 57 to 41 per cent not to write to the Taoiseach seeking an opportunity to discuss the abolition of the chamber.
Houses in California are slowly sinking into the ground
Residents are questioning if the land is haunted and have considered asking local Native American tribes if the hilltop was an ancient graveyard.
As it happened: Clermont Auvergne v Toulon, Heineken Cup final
We were live from L’Aviva Stadium as the Top 14′s finest took aim at the European Cup.
Here are some things Microsoft needs to fix in Windows 8
The tech giant is updating its much-criticised Windows 8 software next month, here’s a few things we’re hoping to see.
Taoiseach to lay wreath at bombing memorial during Boston trip
Kenny will also be presented with an honorary doctorate from Boston College while on his US trip.
Man arrested in connection with Dublin gym shooting
A 32-year-old man was shot numerous times in the incident at the Ballyboggan Industrial Estate, Cabra on Wednesday.
Pics: Wives of murdered gardaí embrace at Garda Memorial Day
Widow of murdered Garda Adrian Donohoe, Caroline and widow of murdered Garda Jerry McCabe, Ann meet at the ceremony in Dublin Castle.
Stiff-neck dressing room jigs and champagne showers for cup-winning Leinster
“If there is a little tear in the eye next week, I wouldn’t be surprised,” said outgoing coach Joe Schmidt.
Teachers ‘know pay negotiations will end up in compromise’
The General Secretary of the INTO said today that two issues of note were higher pay and the supervision allowance.
60 passengers injured in NYC train crash
Five people are in a critical condition following the incident.
Continued appeal over attempted murder of police officers
The PSNI discovered an explosive device yesterday which they believe was part of the attack on police earlier this week.
Column: Plants are at the heart of many crucial global issues facing us today
The economic and societal importance of plants is hard to underestimate; in order to meet the global challenges facing us today, we need to invest time and money into this sector, writes Eoin Lettice.
18 events from 2003 to make you feel ancient
Watching The Panel and Cabin Fever, and listening to The Darkness. What an odd year.
North Korea launches three short-range missiles
They were fired as part of a military drill, landing in the Sea of Japan.
Girl (14) punched, kicked and robbed by three male teens in Belfast
Whilst she was being assaulted another of the teens stole her mobile and money.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… No, it’s the 75-year-old Flying Nun
Sr. Patricia Wall braved a 200 km/h free-fall skydive from 10,000ft to raise money for the charity Aware yesterday.
Clermont v Toulon: 3 key battles in winning your 1st Heineken Cup
The French rivals are vying to become their country’s third winner of the European Cup.
Remembrance medal presented to family of Adrian Donohoe
The medal was presented at the annual Garda Memorial Day, honouring the 87 Gardaí who have died while on duty.
‘Marriage for all’ in France as Hollande signs a bill and makes it law
The legislation also legalises gay adoption.
Pics: Oil laundering plant that used cat litter uncovered in Dublin
The first ever oil laundering plan found in Dublin had a potential loss to the exchequer of €1.75 million a year.
Some of the many things we learned from Chris Hadfield’s time in space
Do you remember what his all-time favourite space food is? We’ve learned SO MUCH.
Poll: France has legalised gay marriage, would you welcome it in Ireland today?
French President Francois Hollande has signed gay marriage into law today, making it the 14th country to do so.
Only losers take the bus, right Leo?: The week’s news skewed
Breaking via The Mire wire: The Gathering at the Dáil; Cabinet clones; Alan Shatter knows what you did last summer.
Prohibition: When alcohol was banned in America
It was made illegal to buy, sell or manufacture alcohol in 1920 in the United States. Here’s what happened next.
Fraggle Rock, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Popeye… all ruined by strangers on the internet
From Popeye to Father Ted. No, really.
Dublin boys win Lego award for robot reminding people to take medicines
The winning boys from Jobstown built a robot and app reminding older people to take their vital medicines.
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Poll: France has legalised gay marriage, would you welcome it in Ireland today?
FRANCE HAS BECOME the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law today following months of bitter political debate.
In Ireland last month, 79 per cent of delegates at the Constitutional Convention voted in favour of same-sex marriage but the Government will hold off on a referendum until next year despite the overwhelming support.
It comes two years after the legalisation of Civil Partnership.
Is another year too long for a referendum on gay marriage? Or, are you opposed to the idea entirely?
So today, we want to know what do you think. Would you welcome the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Ireland today, similar to France?
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