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Commins had "very dark days" in captivity

Sharon Commins says she experienced some very dark days during her 107 days in captivity in Darfur. The aid worker...

October 20th, 2009

Derry murder trial opens in Dublin

The trial of a Derry man accused of the murder of a woman in the city last year is due...

October 20th, 2009

Inquest into death of family to begin shortly

An inquest is to open shortly into the deaths of 7 members of one family in a housefire in Omagh....

October 20th, 2009

Residents warned as bushfires threaten Queensland

Homes in parts of Queensland are being told to prepare to evacuate – as bushfires threaten suburbs. A massive blaze...

October 20th, 2009

Sharon Commins arrives back in Ireland

Freed aid worker Sharon Commins says she’s looking forward to some simple pleasures after her return to Ireland. The 33-year-old...

October 20th, 2009

Daughter of woman abused speaks out

The daughter of the woman known as “Catherine” says she is absolutely disgusted with the criminal justice system in Ireland....

October 20th, 2009

New NAMA type plan to be unveiled

A new NAMA type plan for the non-domestic banks operating here will be unveiled later today. The Asset Resolution Corporation...

October 20th, 2009

TD's to voice concern over drink-drive limit

The Transport Minister Noel Dempsey will meet with disgruntled Fianna Fail backbench TDs today to discuss their concerns over a...

October 20th, 2009

Commins to recieve award

Commins to recieve award Irish aid worker Sharon Commins and her Ugandan colleague Hilda Kawuki are to receive a humanitarian...

October 19th, 2009

Two ministers speak in favour of retaining Seanad

Two ministers speak in favour of retaining Seanad Two government ministers have spoken out today against suggestions that the Seanad...

October 19th, 2009

Investigation launched after Dublin bank raid

Investigation launched after Dublin bank raid Gardai are hunting an armed man following a raid at a Bank of Ireland...

October 19th, 2009

Couple lose High Court battle

Couple lose High Court battle A Cork couple have emerged disappointed – but far from destitute – after losing a...

October 19th, 2009