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End of RTE's very own dynasty as Miriam's man swaps Montrose for BBC position
THEY were the most powerful couple in RTE.
Greedy poachers put deer stocks at risk, warn gardai
HIGH market prices for venison has pushed deer poaching in the Dublin and Wicklow mountains to epidemic levels, a senior garda has revealed.
Husband Conor gives Sarah the gift of life with the donation of a kidney
THIS Dublin couple pledged their hearts to each other when they tied the knot – and now Conor Dalton has donated a kidney to his new wife.
Shane Doran is new Herald editor
INDEPENDENT News & Media has announced the appointment of Shane Doran to the position of editor of the Herald, Ireland's best-selling mid-market daily.
Shay and Becky show their love to the world
Ireland legend Shay Given is all loved-up with his gorgeous girlfriend Becky Gibson.
Parents recall spirit of Donal at awards night
THE parents of inspirational teenager Donal Walsh said they could hear their son's message to appreciate life, at the funeral for Chloe Kinsella, who tragically took her own life.
Dog charity's plea for new home as they face eviction
A CHARITY that has provided affordable veterinary services to dog owners in Ballymun for nearly 30 years faces closure after being told to vacate their premises.
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X Factor finalist Eoghan is axed from new boy band
X FACTOR finalist Eoghan Quigg has been dumped from the new Louis Walsh boy band.
Riddle of missing $30k in real Capt Phillips raid
Dramatic accounts of the Navy SEALs rescuing the captain of an American cargo ship made headlines around the world in 2009.
Pistols top Beatles' rare vinyl prices
Punk idols the Sex Pistols are more costly for vinyl buff devotees than the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, according to new research.
Great comeback for hip-hop duo
"WOW. That came out of nowhere, didn't it?" It certainly did, chaps. Gritty, electronically-wrapped hip-hop from Essex, we had sort of been getting used to Scroobius Pip (the MC) and his button-pusher pal, Dan le Sac's penchant for late-night party jams and churlish, in-between song banter. Dan couldn't even say that he'd missed us without his buddy thinking that he'd just requested some whiskey. Or something.
McAloon maintains his class in a life of surprises
FOR music fans of a certain vintage, probably the best way to keep one's sanity in a sea of afternoon inanity – Sean Moncrieff excepted – is to tune in to Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie's daily 1pm to 4pm slot on BBC6 Music. Funny, paying respect to the past while keeping an ear on the present and the future, they really are exceptional and on Tuesday they were in their element when interviewing Paddy McAloon.
Much to entertain on long hobo train ride
Cabbie says Jacko's kids will come back to Ireland
THE children of Michael Jackson will return to Ireland – that's the opinion of Moate based cabbie Ray O'Hara, who spent six months ferrying the King Of Pop and his children around the midlands when the pop superstar came to live here in 2006.
Family life is the busiest role of all
I HAVE a six-year-old son called Orén and he really keeps me on my toes. Doing a play every night can be pretty exhausting, but I still have to get up early for the school run and in time to make the sandwiches and get breakfast ready.
New U2 album means all work and little play for Adam and Mariana
THE U2 boys are back in town – but Adam Clayton has admitted he rarely sees his new bride.
Love/Hate mania, golf with celeb pals and an emergency trip to A&E
LOVE/HATE hysteria, midnight trips to A&E, celebrity golf matches, treading the boards and the first read through of Citzen Charlie – it's been a hell of a week.
