NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round up of today’s news.

This was the weather on Purple Mountain in Co Kerry this morning. Billy Horan Billy Horan

IRELAND

• The government’s spring statement was announced today
• Karen Buckley was laid to rest at a funeral in Mallow 
• The Supreme Court rejected Brian O’Donnell’s last gasp plea over Vico Road 
• Gail O’Rorke was found not guilty of assisting the suicide of her friend
• Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan said allegations a garda shot a civilian dead should be brought to GSOC 
• A Mayo councillor described Donegal’s Bundoran as a ‘shanty town’
• The widow of a man killed in a hit-and-run has spoken out
• A couple were hospitalised after being attacked outside their home
• House prices are on the up again 
• A family of six slept in a car last night in Cork 

INTERNATIONAL

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#NEPAL Ten Irish citizens on the government’s list have still not contacted home after the earthquake

#USA The ‘Batman shooting’ trial began today – James Holmes has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity 

#INDONESIA Two Australians were among eight people executed by firing squad for drug smuggling

#BALTIMORE The city has been cleaning up after violent riots erupted following a man’s death

INNOVATION

• How do you block calls on your smartphone? We’ve got the details you need. [TheJournal.ie]
• Fan of Call of Duty?  Here’s a look at what went into making its Black Ops 3 game [TheGuardian]

PARTING SHOT

TV fan? Check out this great map of the most popular TV shows set in each state in the US. [Mic.com]

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