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'Jesus is about as likely to rise from the dead as this cockerel I'm cooking': The story behind this 250-year-old cross
The vestments and sacred vessels for Pope Francis’ closing Mass in Ireland will feature a penal cross from 1763 that depicts an Irish folklore story about Judas and a cockerel.
Trump, racism and tea parties: Yes, this was the talk from the Irish presidential hopefuls
Next stop on the presidential campaign… Carlow: Independent hopefuls vie for council nomination
'People can be a little too familiar with me, not my fault I’m stuck in this dress': Molly Malone finally speaks out
Malone will be voiced by actress Maria Doyle Kennedy and is one of eleven talking statues around Dublin.
'The Leaving Cert doesn't define you. My life has completely turned around since this time last year'
A year on from her own Leaving Cert results of 200 points, Sadb Molloy is on her way to UCD.
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10 mums share pregnancy wardrobe must-haves - plus what to do when your kids just won't get on
Three children aged 8, 12 and 13 among 39 dead in Italy bridge collapse tragedy
The tragedy has focused anger on the structural problems that have dogged the decades old Morandi bridge.
Man accused of slashing young woman's face in Dublin city centre refused bail
Mark Twomey is accused of slashing a young woman’s face three times with a Stanley knife leaving her with “life-changing injuries”.
An Post wants to move out of its 'dilapidated' GPO offices as part of a major shake-up
Hundreds of jobs at the post provider could be cut under the plan.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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The 5 coolest new car features of 2018 - plus how to buy a used car that won't let you down
Body of missing Dublin man found
Paul McDermott was last seen in College Green yesterday.
Owner of a number of Dublin houses takes court action against Summerhill home occupation
The matter will return to court tomorrow.
GAA warn that they'll automatically cancel touted tickets for All-Ireland finals
The association released a statement regarding the resale of tickets this morning.
Boy (2) who was missing in Japanese woods for three days rescued unharmed
It is believed the boy may have drank river water to survive his ordeal.
With over a week to go, Dublin-bound train tickets for the day of the Pope's mass are nearly sold out
Irish Rail expects all train tickets to the capital on 26 August to be snapped up within days.
Exceptionally hot weather expected for another four years, researchers say
Manmade global warming and a natural change in the Earth’s temperature will join forces over the coming years, the study suggested.
Hospital inspections: Trainee doctors left unsupervised and male interns getting preferential treatment
The Medical Council has published its findings from inspections at nine hospitals in the south, west and north-west.
Bishop of Limerick says Catholic Church must acknowledge 'dark' aspects of its history
Bishop Brendan Leahy made his comments ahead of the Pope’s visit to Ireland later this month.
London terror suspect remains in custody as UK police search three homes
Specialist terror police have also been deployed in London.
Web Summit founder withdraws invite for far-right leader Marine Le Pen to 2018 event
Paddy Cosgrave had earlier defended the decision to host Le Pen at the November event.
Man (20) charged in connection with alleged knife attack on woman in Dublin city centre
The incident happened on Golden Lane at around 7.20pm yesterday evening.
Activists occupying vacant property in Dublin 'still committed to action' despite a legal threat
A number of housing groups have occupied 35 Summerhill Parade since last Wednesday evening.
'I actually thought I might go, I might pass out near the end of the game. I'd be a poor spectator anyway.'
Injury has left the Limerick midfielder in a different role for their All-Ireland hurling run.
Twitter suspends personal account of Infowars' host Alex Jones
It comes a week after Twitter said it would not follow other social media companies in banning Jones from its platform.
Death toll following Genoa bridge collapse reaches 38
The Morandi bridge caved in during a heavy rainstorm in the northern port city yesterday
Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in South Dublin
Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.
Irish scientists discover new treatment to help prevent relapse of aggressive form of breast cancer
The groundbreaking research was conducted by scientists at the Apoptosis Research Centre in NUIG.
Poll: Did your Leaving Cert results play a major role in your life?
Students around the country will be finding out their results this morning.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
Vermont woman moves step closer to becoming first transgender governor in US
Christine Hallquist has won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in the US state of Vermont.
Irish stew named as one of top 50 culinary experiences in the world
It might have a love/hate reputation among Irish people, but the dish has proven a hit internationally.
Stolen 12th century Buddha statue to be returned to India after 57 years
The Buddha is one of 14 statues stolen in 1961 from a museum in India.
Man executed in Nebraska prison using untested lethal injection
Carey Dean Moore received a lethal concoction containing diazepam, fentanyl and potassium chloride.
Man charged after three men stabbed outside pub in Co Antrim
The incident happened in the earlier hours of Saturday morning on the Main Street in Ballycarry.
Rain to spread across the country today - but will it stay for the weekend?
Met Eireann predicts that conditions will be warm and unsettled in the coming days.
Australian senator widely condemned for calling for 'final solution' to immigration
He also sparked widespread opposition by calling for a ban on Muslim migrants.
'Those scars will never go away': Special ceremony to mark 20th anniversary of Omagh bombing
The 1998 bombing was the single worst atrocity of the Troubles.
'I needed to end my fast-fashion fix and get a grip. Here's how I did it'
Actress Aoibhéann McCann writes about her passion to avoid ‘fast fashion’ at all costs – and how it’s affecting our environment catastrophically as one of the biggest global polluters.
Ireland return far from Jackson's mind as he attempts to restart career in Perpignan
The former Ulster out-half has played his first game since being acquitted of rape this year.
Researchers discover new security flaw in Intel chips
The flaw could let hackers pry information from supposedly secure virtual vaults in Intel chips.
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Poll: Did your Leaving Cert results play a major role in your life?
TODAY’S THE DAY for around 57,000 students around the country as they receive their Leaving Cert results.
An important milestone for any student, the results can serve as the stepping stone for further education and future careers.
As Minister for Education Richard Bruton pointed out ahead of the release of the results, however, students who may not have done as well as they had hoped shouldn’t panic but “take time to consider all your options and remember that there are a number of routes now available to lead you to your chosen career”.
For the day that’s in it, we’re asking you: Did your Leaving Cert results play a major role in your life?
Poll Results:
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'The Leaving Cert doesn't define you. My life has completely turned around since this time last year'
By Sadb Molloy
A year on from her own Leaving Cert results of 200 points, Sadb Molloy is on her way to UCD.
'Compostable cup for your coffee sound good? It all depends on where it ends up'
By Brian O'Sullivan
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