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‘We were in the wrong place at the wrong time’ – shooting victim
ONE of the three innocent women shot during a botched gangland hit today told of her ‘agony’.
Former hurling star to be arrested and brought before High Court
Must explain his failure to co-operate his bankruptcy process, a judge has said.
Rapist planned to attack journalist with razor blade in court
Told prison officers he planned to attack journalist with razor.
37st man forced to pay for two seats on jet from Ireland - rows apart
Forced to pay for two seats on a jet.
Garda jailed for €10k car insurance fraud
For a €10,000 insurance fraud involving his sports car.
Hardy Bucks actor accused of attacking three men in Dublin pub
One of the stars of cult comedy show “Hardy Bucks”, has appeared in court.
Irish Rail say 'additional peak capacity' on DART this evening
"Additional peak capacity" to alleviate overcrowding.
Mother-of-three dies in ‘inferno’ as children jump to safety
Indications are that the fatal fire was started accidentally
Rory contract 'signed on day of party' - court papers
Signed a contract with his sports management company.
Maddie search: Irish couple identify main suspect
Detectives to travel here as part of new probe
Man accused of murdering 'lonely' millionaire 'lies for a living' - court told
Accused of murdering woman and draining £1m of assets
Love/Hate's newest star: an undercover cop playing ... an undercover cop
Show's latest crime-fighting star.
Man jailed for four years for dragging garda along with car
John Gilligan loses legal battle ahead of release
[TICON-A VIDEO] Budget throws a lifeline to hard-pressed families
Teen killed in freak crash had just emigrated to US
Drugs mules sharing cells with 38 others
[TICON-A VIDEO] Donal's video a powerful reminder of his vital quest
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Recipe of the Day: Crunchy Macaroni Cheese
A soothing and comforting dish for Monday night
Rory McIlroy tells 'devastated' Caroline the relationship is over
Finally ends relationship with his long-term girlfriend
Ailish O’Hora: 'Free’ GP card scheme for the under 5s is a sham we can't afford
SO a day before a budget designed to take €2.5bn out of the economy, we hear that plans for free GP cards for the under 5s will go ahead.
Elderly and disabled twins: 'If they cut even more, we are going to die'
'The Budget frightens me'
The family: “Noonan needs to live in the real world”
Mother of three Catherine Daly believes that Minister for Finance should walk a day her shoes to understand how tough life is “from week to week as a family”.
Morning Express, Monday 14 October
Join Denise Calnan for all your news, sport, traffic and entertainment updates from 6.30-10.30 this morning
The student: 'I'm worried about emigration'
DCU student Amanda Hewitt's worries for Budget 2014
Live blog: Love/Hate Season 4, Episode 2
Join Gareth Naughton from 9.15pm tonight for all gossip and reaction to the latest episode of the gripping crime show Love/Hate
Donal's video offers a doorway out of the darkness for all
On the Monday morning after his son Donal appeared on The Saturday Night Show, Fionnbar Walsh got a call at home from a Kathleen Lynch. This woman, whom Fionnbar presumed was from the HSE, was wondering if Donal would record a video talking directly to his peers about suicide.
Warning violent content: Thief steals motorbike - and is immediately shot by police
Video footage has emerged from Brazil of the moment a thief tried to steal a high-performance motorbike which had stopped at traffic lights – and was immediately shot by police. Warning violent content.
Elderly and disabled twins: 'If they cut even more, we are going to die'
“The Budget does frighten me,” said Margaret, who is appealing for no more cuts for the sick, elderly and disabled. “We can’t take any more cuts. We cannot squeeze anymore out of the funds we are getting in.” The former nurse and social worker lives in Greystones close to her twin sister Ann Kennedy. Louise Kelly meets them before Budget 2014 is announced. Credit: Jason Kennedy
Three women among four injured in attack on Dublin pub
Sam Griffin reports for Independent.ie. Credit: Clare Cullen
The Budget
Free GP care for under fives 'will improve A&E waiting times'
Free GP care for children under five will improve waiting times in the country's A&E departments, according to Junior Minister Brian Hayes.
Budget throws a lifeline to hard-pressed families
THE Government is tailoring the Budget to include a series of measures, including free GP care for under-fives, to help struggling families.
The family: “Noonan needs to live in the real world”
Mother of three Catherine Daly believes that Minister for Finance should walk a day her shoes to understand how tough life is “from week to week as a family”.
Targeting the long-term jobless is how we will break welfare cycle
€600 savings on offer in health cover price war
More saving – but we're scared it's not enough
Corporation tax hike not on cards – Kenny
Group of five rebels band together to call for a tax on the rich
[TICON-A VIDEO] Fianna Fail calls for year off property tax but won't scrap it
Irish father in US car smash is laid to rest
THE Irish father-of-two who was tragically killed in the US, will be laid to rest today.
'Great pain' as friends and family remember Catherine
THE family of murdered vet Catherine Gowing still carry "a great pain in their hearts" but are thankful for all the support through their "darkest days".
Dad's appeal as thieves steal wheelchair from Lauryn (4)
Father of girl with cerebral palsy makes appeal
US pathologist: Irish farmer hanged for 1940 murder of unmarried mother may be innocent
Construction industry facing worker shortage
UPC upgrade to double speed of broadband
[TICON-A VIDEO] Gang boss linked to murder bid that injured four
Geldof honours Chevron as Rats bring the boom
Work finally gets underway on Oberstown youth detention centre
Photo Galleries
Gay Pride Parade Rio De Janeiro
Annual Zombie Walk in Paris
In photos: Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki
Celebrating 15 years: Behind the scenes at Amazon
Celebrity Engagement Rings
The Aftermath of Cyclone Phailin
Kim Kardashian's post baby style
Dramatic Celebrity Hair Changes
Heineken Cup: Leinster beat Ospreys
Services
King gunning for Kazakhstan scalp to avoid 'dud' boss label
NOEL KING has admitted that he is desperate for a win in tomorrow's concluding World Cup qualifier with Kazakhstan to avoid being remembered as a 'dud' interim manager.
Dual Derby winner Camelot bows out after pulling up lame in training
LAST year's 2000 Guineas and dual Derby winner Camelot has been retired, owners Coolmore have announced.
Lewandowski determined to play in Premier League
Robert Lewandowski has admitted he remains determined to play in the Premier League after insisting no deal has been struck for him to leave Borussia Dortmund for Bayern Munich next summer.
Balotelli ‘tired of always being in eye of the storm’ after latest incident
Paddy Butler ruled out as Zebo injury adds to Munster woe
Johnny Sexton inspires Racing Metro to hard fought victory over Clermont
Super St Pat's jumping for joy with league title
Niall Quinn: 'Can anyone match Robbie Keane's record? Not in my lifetime'
Court wrangle puts McIlroy back under the microscope
Investec warns that scaling back to €2.5bn budget a risky move
Specialist bank Investec has again warned that scaling it back to €2.5bn is a “risky” move, as Finance Minister Michael Noonan puts the final touches to tomorrow’s Budget.
Building sector shows first green shoots in six years
SEPTEMBER saw the first pick-up in the construction industry in six years as the housing sector gathers steam and builders report near record levels of optimism, according to the sector's most closely watched and authoritative indicator.
US shutdown: Default concerns grow as debt deadline looms
US stock index futures sank on Monday after weekend talks between Republicans and Democrats failed to conclude an agreement to reopen the federal government and raise the limit on federal borrowing authority, which will be reached in three days.
Kylie Minogue ends five-year relationship with Spanish model boyfriend
Kylie Minogue has split from her model boyfriend Andres Velencoso.
Robert Pattinson whisks Penn's daughter away for romantic trip
Robert Pattinson is apparently taking his girlfriend Dylan Penn on a romantic break.
Kanye begging Kim to leave LA for Paris
Kanye West has reportedly been begging Kim Kardashian to move to Paris "for months".
Grown-up grunge
10 purse-friendly ways to rock this autumn's fashion trend
Pharrell Williams marries model girlfriend
Blurred Lines rapper tied the knot in Miami over the weekend
Lisa and Gerald will go to the ball, and so will Michael Flatley
One of life's more awkward moments is the meeting of your new partner and your ex.
Maddie abduction detectives release images of new suspect
Detectives hunting for missing Madeleine McCann have issued two images of a man they urgently want to trace as part of the investigation.
Three Red Cross aid workers freed in northwest Syria
Three of the six Red Cross aid workers abducted by gunmen in northwest Syria at the weekend have been released, along with a volunteer from the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said today.
China punishes 13 medical workers for bribery in milk powder case
Chinese authorities in the northern city of Tianjin have punished 13 medical workers for taking bribes from Danone S.A. to recommend the French food maker's infant formula, the local government said on Monday.
More hospitals to face Savile probe
1,200 held in Moscow stabbing raid
Israeli PM follows – and quickly unfollows – Iranian ‘hot sex books’ Twitter feed
[TICON-A VIDEO] Stampede tragedy: Search for bodies called off as death toll hits 115
Non-Muslim ban on using 'Allah'
Merkel starts crucial week of talks on new German government
Opinion
Martin Murphy: Targeting the long-term jobless is how we will break welfare cycle
Billy Keane: Billy Keane: Finally, we are seeing an Ireland where there's no shame in feeling a bit down
John Drennan: Kenny 'rattled' as his leadership is questioned
John Crown: We need firm action to solve healthcare crisis, not another pointless, costly report
Charlie Hunnam confirms he's pulled out of Fifty Shades
Charlie Hunnam was "all smiles" over the weekend, after pulling out of Fifty Shades of Grey.
Linda hoping for duet with Nile Rodgers at Chic show
Eurovision star covered ‘Get Lucky’ on the Saturday Night Show – but was slated for her performance
Losing teeth won Peter his gangster part Peter Coonan: as 'Fran'
ACTOR Peter Coonan has put the reason for landing his role on 'Love/Hate' down to losing his teeth in an accident as a child.
James Corden interview: James talks Paul Potts & One Chance
James Corden speaks about new movie One Chance as well revealing he wants to play One Direction's Niall Horan on screen.
Kylie Minogue Splits From Spanish Model Andres Velencoso
Kylie Minogue and Andres Velencoso part ways after five years together.
Enough Said 'a celebration' of Gandolfini's talent
The Sopranos actor died from a heart attack in June aged 51 after completing work on Nicole Holofcener's film Enough Said.
Technology
LG curved G Flex smartphone 'to rival Samsung Galaxy Round'
Twitter pays engineer $10m as Silicon Valley tussles for talent
Number of jobs being advertised on internet up 5pc during summer
Sony Xperia Z1 gets gong for best cameraphone
Retailer takes website offline after porn eBooks found alongside children’s titles
Marlboro Man swops his cowboy hat for a lab coat
Personal Finance
€600 savings on offer in health cover price war
More saving – but we're scared it's not enough
Austerity budgets have cost us up to €84k in five years
Alcohol and education costs drive 0.2pc increase in consumer prices
Thousands face Revenue audit if they fail to pay property tax
Getting clued in to smarter technology can save you cash
Travel
35 top travel tips from the experts
BUSY airports and dodgy accommodation are just some of the hassles we've all experienced ... but simple tips can make your journey run a lot smoother.
Nova Scotia: A beautiful isolation
When Iain MacDonald, a Nova Scotian lobster fisherman, fell for Sabra MacGillivray, the woman who became his wife, there were some raised eyebrows around the village of Lanark. "When I started coming knocking on the door, her mother got worried," said Iain, laughing at the idea, "because she was a MacDonald too."
10 best... Winter sun destinations
If you want to spend the festive season somewhere warm, it's time to get booking.
Mother & Babies
Girls Aloud Nadine's 'shock' at becoming pregnant
Nadine said she always believed she was the least likely of her bandmates to have a baby first.
It's the great fertility revolution
The new frontiers of making babies against the odds
Claire Danes tears up when discussing her son
Claire Danes says motherhood makes her want to "cry".
Health
Scientists on verge of cure for jet-lag after finding brain's 'reset button'
Tom Hanks reveals he has Type 2 diabetes
Severe flu season 'could kill 1,000'
Best cure for a hangover? Sprite, scientists claim
Nutrition for the novice marathon runner
New malaria vaccine could prevent 100m cases every year
Education
Construction industry facing worker shortage
Gift of libraries is not just about reading, it's about imagination and mental health
It's a rap – music and videos help teens to open up
Late college offers due after appeals
There's more than one way to educate a cat: utilising the stepladder of levels
Mind over matter in the classroom as pupils enjoy benefits of meditation
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Lewandowski determined to play in Premier League
Imaging if he signed for Blackburn under Allardyce, he'd probably be playing for Finn Harps now and doing a bit of plaster and dry lining on the side to cover the bills.
Construction industry facing worker shortage
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Construction industry facing worker shortage
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Eye Health
Top picks from new Specsavers Osiris 2013 range
The bold new collection for Specsavers opticians from Paris-based fashion designer Jørgen Simonsen has some amazing new designer glasses.
Back to school but ‘eight may be too late’
It’s Back to School time, but parents have been warned that ‘eight may be too late’ for an eye test. So Specsavers opticians are reminding parents to keep an eye on their children’s eyesight, to reduce the likelihood of problems in the classroom.
Eye on road safety …. With Specsavers
Specsavers stores throughout Ireland are upping the ante on promoting the fundamental links between good eyesight, visibility and road safety with the Drive Safe campaign.
Features
Easy does it with EasyPost from An Post
What started out as one man, a laptop and a handful of memory cards has grown into the electronic gadgets company, Memory Man, who carry over 400 products and ship over 1,500 items monthly.
Harvey Norman new season interiors collection: We showcase six inspiring looks
Irish designers, complete showrooms, cutting edge accent pieces and classic sofas and dining sets … the new season home interiors collection, just launched at Harvey Norman is full of surprises.
COELIAC DISEASE
Coeliac disease is a condition where someone has sensitivity to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye and barley.
Features
An Post – Helping Irish businesses grow internationally
The movement towards online shopping shows no sign of slowing down with Retail Ireland predicting online sales to grow to €21 billion by 2017*. The good news for businesses who want to retail online is that it has never been easier to build a website and begin trading online.
KEEPING WELL WITH COELIAC DISEASE
Being diagnosed with coeliac disease can come as a relief to many people – they finally have an explanation for how they have been feeling
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At KBC Bank Ireland we understand that purchasing your home is much more than just a financial transaction. Our mortgages are designed to take the worry out of buying a home, allowing you to concentrate on what is most important – finding the perfect property for you.
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