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

IRELAND

Fenton in 1979 - aged 18 David Reddy David Reddy

• Tributes have been pouring in today for radio legend Tony Fenton as the nation was saddened at the news of his death.
• Gerry Adams ‘refutes’ claims Sinn Féin is holding back information on the McGahon case.
• Brian O’Donnell is taking his case to the Court of Appeal.
• The court was told today that Graham Dwyer watched an “erotic horror” movie the night before his arrest.
• Two teenagers reported missing from their homes in Wexford have been found safe and well.
• James Reilly broke down speaking about his son with autism this afternoon.
• Eamonn Coghlan revealed his struggle with his son’s sexuality saying, “I was devastated. I cried for weeks.’
• Gardaí are appealing for information after a gun was fired at Dublin house with children inside.
• Richard Bruton had to hand over an expensive watch he got in Saudi Arabia.
• Lucinda Creighton is launching her new party tomorrow.

INTERNATIONAL

A protester yells at police outside the Ferguson Police Department AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

#RIP: Author Terry Pratchett has died at the age of 66.

#US: Two officers were shot near Ferguson police department.

#IOWA: The Slipknot guitarist was stabbed in the head by his brother.

#MALAWI: Albino people are being ‘killed for their body parts’ which are sold for witchcraft.

INNOVATION

• Here’s how you can see what Google knows about you. [TheJournal.ie]
• The BBC will give every 11-year-old in the UK this coding device. [TheJournal.ie]

PARTING SHOT

Are you in the mood for St.Patrick’s Day yet? This video narrated by Liam Neeson might just get you there…

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