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Humbled O’Driscoll couldn’t have asked for better ending than seven-try farewell party
As the veteran centre attempted to deflect praise, Paul O’Connell says the skill of the man continues to amaze.
Partner of Marie Fleming drafting new right-to-die legislation Exclusive
Tom Curran has asked a group of barristers to draft legislation on the issue, and says the initial work could be completed by the start of next month.
16 ways childhood TV ruined your life
Why WAS it called The Cosby Show?
Here’s What Happened Today: Saturday
Everyone’s talking about Frank Flannery, International Women’s Day and the missing Malaysian Airline plane.
Two passengers on Malaysia plane had stolen EU passports
Foreign ministry officials in Rome and Vienna confirmed that names of two nationals listed on the manifest matched passports reported stolen in Thailand.
Oil slicks spotted in the sea in search for missing Malaysia Airlines jet
Rescue planes have sighted two oil slicks around 15-20 km long in the Gulf of Thailand as hopes for the 239 passengers fade.
Gardaà appeal for help in finding missing teenager Mark Casey
The 19-year-old was last seen in Robert Street in Limerick City in the early hours of Friday morning.
Fine Gael adviser told to answer questions on payments from Rehab
Minister of State Paschal Donohoe says both he and the Taoiseach agree that Frank Flannery should face the Public Accounts Committee.
Paddy Power, obese kids, and identity cards: The week in numbers
Plus: How many candidates are running as ‘Independent Fine Gael’ in the local elections?
Column: Music and austerity – how do we express the time we live in?
Toner Quinn examines Ireland’s musical response the economic crash and bank guarantee – an “act of betrayal so shocking … the country throbbed with pain”.
Obama calls European leaders over Ukraine crisis
The new measures will ‘noticeably affect relations between the international community and Russia’.
‘What a load of bulls**t’: 5 winners and 5 losers from the political week
You win some, you lose some…
As it happened: Dublin v Kildare, Division 1 football league
The teams met in Croke Park tonight with league points at stake.
Childminders warn new tax rules will force more into the black economy
Early Childhood Ireland said the move by Revenue may not be in the best interests of children.
One-hit wonders of the noughties: A definitive ranking from worst to best
Ready your ears. DailyEdge.ie would like to take you on a musical journey.
Eamon Ryan: ‘We need to reduce the boom and bust character of our economic model’
Eamon Ryan addressed party members at the Green Party Conference today in Dublin.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans a century ago was still a wild party
Give or take a few strings of beads.
McDonald: ‘Flannery shouldn’t imagine that he can put his head in the sand’
McDonald said that the PAC have written to Flannery twice to attend a meeting and he should accept the invitation.
Masterful Brian O’Driscoll pulls the strings as Ireland glide past Italy
The outside centre played a part in three Irish tries as Joe Schmidt’s side set up a championship decider in France.
International Women’s Day protest takes place in Dublin
The protest took place outside the Central Bank this afternoon.
6 myths about Bitcoin that everyone thinks are true
They think it’s all over but…
Man United shine on Hawthorns return, Arsenal advance to FA Cup semi
Victory took the defending champions to within nine points of fourth-place Manchester City.
Pipe bomb attacks on homes in Derry being treated as hate crimes
Four adults and one child were in one of the houses at the time of the attack.
Gunfire keeps monitors from Crimea as Russia ups threats
The OSCE said earlier today that its monitors would try again to enter the Ukrainian region of Crimea.
Column: Today let’s celebrate, recognise, and show solidarity with the women and girls
The 8th March each year marks International Women’s Day. It is a time for us to recognise the women and girls of this world who are living in poverty and vulnerability due to gender discrimination, says Bernadette Crawford.
11 reasons to be glad you’re not a teenager anymore
Feel nostalgia for your lost youth? We can put a stop to that.
The Green Party are meeting today and they’re going big on political reform
One proposal would see TDs serve a maximum of two consecutive terms in the Dáil.
Column: A tribute to Margaret Hinchey, one of Ireland’s most remarkable daughters
Irish immigrant, suffragette and labour leader Margaret Hinchey resisted a society which treated her as a should-be-mother first, a woman second and as a human last, writes Liam Hogan.
Multi-million euro cannabis find in Dublin, one man arrested
A total of 120 kg of cannabis herb was seized in Coolock with an estimated street value of €2.5 million.
5 apps worth downloading this week
Featuring a survival adventure set in space, a minimalist glass smashing game and an app that makes sure you never forget where you left your car ever again.
Poll: Should there be a gender quota in general elections?
Today on International Women’s Day, we want to know if you think this is the right approach.
Amazing photo of a NASA rocket being fired into an aurora
Good work, science.
6 weird things that happened this week
Biros, cosy penguins and a 30,000-year-old virus brought to life – it’s all the bizarre news stories you need to know about.
Is getting phone insurance even worth it?
With smartphones becoming more expensive, the temptation to get insurance increases too, but are you really getting value for money?
These are the sights Irish people would miss most
Sightsavers asks people to take snaps of things they would miss being able to see were they to lose their vision… this is the result.
27 of the most talented Irish female athletes
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most accomplished current stars of Irish sport.
Dublin clampers to vote on strike action, say no agreement made on clamp targets
Dublin City Council has reportedly set a target of 60,000 vehicles clamped a year.
Group raises 2k in one day to save seven ponies from being put down
The animals had been put into a pound after being released from a field in Dungarvan.
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Poll: Should there be a gender quota in general elections?
THE MOST RECENT research from the Inter-Parliamentary Union shows that Ireland is in the bottom five countries in Europe in terms of female representation in parliament.
With a parliament consisting of just under 16% women, Ireland lags way behind Sweden which has the highest proportion at 45%.
The government has passed legislation that will see parties lose their Exchequer funding if females do not make up a minimum of 30% of their overall number of candidates at the next general election.
On International Women’s Day, we want to know if you think this is the right approach.
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