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April 28, 2025

HOME HELP FOR GARDA

Conference motion for State aid to buy house

1 min

KATY TOP OF THE BOTS

KATY Perry hits back at critics who blasted her robot dance moves at a gig - by turning into one.

1 min

Accountant 3 all adding up for star Anna

ACTRESS Anna Kendrick is keen to return for The Accountant 3.

1 min

Age brings confidence for Binoche

ACTRESS Juliette Binoche has become more confident with age.

1 min

KNEE COPS

Met's counter-terrorism police probe gig videos

1 min

Uninsured drivers running for cover

New system slashes number on our roads by half

2 mins

Hulk creator says fans did not buy CGI

INCREDIBLE Hulk creator Kenneth Johnson believes the two movies flopped because audiences didn't accept the CGI character.

1 min

Tots learning words before seeing items

TODDLERS begin to learn new words at 15 months for objects they've never seen, suggests a study.

1 min

Man in 50s fighting for life after motorcycle crash

A MAN was last night fighting for his life in hospital after a scrambler crash in West Dublin over the weekend.

1 min

Complaints over Dublin Airport noise has doubled

THE annual number of complaints about aircraft noise at Dublin Airport more than doubled last year to almost 71,000.

1 min

'Self-defence... don't make me laugh, it should have been first degree murder'

THE family of tragic Jason Corbett said a new Netflix documentary on his death highlights the \"absence of justice\" in his case.

2 mins

Jason's family say documentary underlines 'absence of justice'

THE family of tragic Jason Corbett said a new Netflix documentary on his death highlights the \"absence of justice\" in his case.

2 mins

LIVER-RULE

Supporters paint town Red to celebrate historic win

3 mins

Evil murderer's three family members accused of withholding information

Ashling’s mother Kathleen told of a heartbreaking final conversation she had with her daughter on the day she was killed - warning her not to go and run on by the canal.

1 min

Ashling killer's wife & brothers face court today

THE wife and brothers of murderer Jozef Puska are due to go on trial today over allegedly withholding information that could have led to his prosecution.

2 mins

Gene cause of death is announced

AN OFFICIAL cause of death has been disclosed for the Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his spouse Betsy Arakawa after their tragic deaths.

1 min

DEVASTATED

11 killed as SUV rams into revellers at street party

1 min

Gougers rip us off & it's our own fault for doing nothing about it

IN these times of uncertainty and upheaval, the “Do Nothing” mantra of our political classes is almost reassuring.

2 mins

City sick of being left by the Leeside

SOMETIMES, Cork feels a long way from Dublin. Dubliners may not think a lot about Cork, but Cork people feel the same about the capital.

1 min

Uninsured drivers run out of road

NEW technology which allows gardai to quickly establish if a driver has insurance is truly a game changer.

1 min

A tomb as humble as the man...

Simple resting place for Pope Francis

2 mins

Putin's deadly response to Trump peace efforts

150 drones fired in massive blitz

1 min

51 Palestinians die in Israeli attacks

HOSPITALS in the Gaza Strip received the remains of 51 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes over the past 24 hours, health officials said yesterday.

1 min

Pakistan kills 54 militants near border

PAKISTANI security forces overnight killed 54 militants who attempted to cross into the country from Afghanistan, the military said.

1 min

Putin's deadly response to Trump peace efforts

RUSSIA fired 150 drones into Ukraine yesterday, just hours after Donald Trump attacked Vladimir Putin's recent conduct in the war.

1 min

Junk food eaters die off younger

PEOPLE who scoff a lot of junk food are more likely to die young.

1 min

'Go bananas' to ease blood pressure risk

BANANAS are the best way to beat high blood pressure, a study shows.

1 min

MYSTIC MONTY

JOHN Cleese is using a clairvoyant to speak to late Monty Python star Graham Chapman as he reworks Fawlty Towers for the US.

1 min

JILL'S MURDER WAS SHOCKING ..IT SHOULDN'T BE FORGOTTEN

BBC news legend John Simpson has urged police to open a new probe into the death of his former colleague Jill Dando.

3 mins

Vandals ruin 60 cars left near airport

MORE than 60 cars booked with a London Stansted airport parking firm were vandalised after being parked in a tiny lane.

1 min

Beyonce and sister Solange had therapy

BEYONCE and Solange Knowles had therapy when they were children.

1 min

Eva still has 'dreams to fulfil' in life

EVA Longoria still has “many dreams to fulfil” in her life.

1 min

Landlords in doghouse for not allowing animals

STRICT housing rules are making it almost impossible for renters to keep dogs with some having to make the heartbreaking choice of giving up their beloved pets to keep a roof over their heads.

1 min

Tearooms in posh suburb cost €683k

A PROJECT to turn an old work depot into tearooms at a park in one of the country’s wealthiest suburbs ended up costing almost 25% more than budgeted.

1 min

Oldham fans in beef with vegan rivals

CHEEKY Oldham Athletic fans turned up at their match against the world's only vegan football club dressed as butchers.

1 min

Busby babes programme in €3k sale

A POIGNANT programme from Manchester United's ill-fated match hours before the Munich air disaster has sold for over €3,000.

1 min

Family set for battle over Andrew accuser's millions

Virginia Giuffre 'had two large payouts'

1 min

IT'S A NAY FROM US.

Neighbours fight Spice Girl Geri's horse plans

1 min

IT'S A NAY FROM US

GERI Halliwell-Horner has become embroiled in a fresh row with neighbours, over plans for a new facility at her stables.

1 min

Report says cross-border co-operation should be expanded

Initiative, so that we bring co-operation to a new level.\"

1 min

Full potential of All-Ireland framework not met

CROSS-BORDER co-operation in key areas identified by the Good Friday Agreement has not met its full potential, according to a report.

2 mins

JoJo's big bye-bye

JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes have been seen spending time together for the first time outside of the Celebrity Big Brother house.

1 min

'I've got really bad taste in men'

Millions rely on Ann Russell's advice to get through the day, and now the cleaner-turned-TikTok star is helping single women find love. Just don't expect her to leap into the dating scene...

6 mins

Can't stand older sister who keeps on judging me

I'm a 22-year-old woman with a sister who's 33. We got along well when we were younger and both lived at home, but now I can't stand being around her as she's always on my case.

2 mins

Truth behind the armchair killings

SOMETIMES true crime cases come along that feel so unlikely, they almost seem fictional.

1 min

WILLIE TO GO FOR HAT-TRICK

Ricci fully expects Mullins to aim for trainers' title next season

1 min

SPRING IN THE DEISE'S STEP

GLORY Days by Bruce Springsteen rang out loud around Walsh Park as Waterford fans invaded the pitch to celebrate an eight-point win over All-Ireland champions Clare.

3 mins

RUTHLESS CATS HAVE LAST SAFF

A DOMINANT second period saw Kilkenny break Antrim resistance at Corrigan Park as they made it two wins from two.

2 mins

IT REALLY ISN'T THAT THREESY..

DUBLIN boss Niall O Ceallachain has rubbished suggestions that they've already locked down their top-three spot in Leinster.

1 min

UNFOURTEENATE

Tipp have no chance against rampant Rebels after red card before action begins

3 mins

DONOGHUE'S DELIGHT WITH TRIBE BOUNCE

GALWAY put their dismal showing at Nowlan Park behind them to crush Offaly in Tullamore on Saturday.

1 min

ROCKETING RON & ON

O'Sullivan on cusp of last eight and a push for the top

2 mins

DJOKOVIC DROPPING QUIT HINT

NOVAK DJOKOVIC has dropped a huge hint about impending retirement after admitting he might not return to the Madrid Masters as a player next year.

1 min

GUNS AND PRIZES

CCV SAYS CELTS ARE TOP DOGS

1 min

Another brace for Idah a reminder to deadly duo he's still around

NICOLAS KUHN and Daizen Maeda sealing the title by causing carnage.

2 mins

PEP'S HOME COMFORTS

IN one of his second homes, Pep Guardiola looked a little more relaxed than usual, pacing the technical area with relatively quiet authority.

2 mins

Chicken & chorizo jambalaya

A healthy Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe that's bursting with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes

1 min

SCOTT'S ON TOP AT THE DOUBLE

SCOTT McTOMINAY'S dream debut season continued as he fired Napoli top of Serie A.

1 min

RASMUS CASHES IN ON BANKES ROBBERY

RASMUS HOJLUND was the unlikely hero as his stoppage-time leveller saved a lucky Manchester United from another painful defeat and more unwanted history.

2 mins

ISMAEL: WE'RE STILL IN THE RACE

VALERIEN ISMAEL admits Blackburn were out for the count a month ago before a stunning turnaround.

1 min

TINDALL GETS THIRD TELLING-OFF

JASON TINDALL will go from main man to onlooker when Newcastle head to Brighton this weekend.

1 min

THOMAS: I'M SO PROUD OF LUTON SHOW

THOMAS KAMINSKI said he was determined to help Luton's survival bid despite losing his father Jacek last week.

1 min

TOONED TO PERFECTION

Howe's well-oiled machine on fast track to Champions League

2 mins

ROMEO RELEASED FROM CAGE

ROMEO LAVIA says he felt like a caged animal during his latest stint on the Chelsea sidelines.

1 min

MCNEIL CALLS FOUR BIG FINALE

WITH relegation and European qualification both impossible, Everton are at risk of becoming a team without a purpose.

1 min

THE THREE MARESCATEERS

Swashbuckling 'old' boys put Toffees to the sword and boost Enzo dream of Champions League spot

2 mins

RELEGATION HARD TO GET ED AROUND

JOE EDWARDS admits Plymouth's late rally makes relegation even harder to stomach.

1 min

THE DOGS OF WHAR

ADAM WHARTON said the key to Palace's FA Cup semi-final victory was their strikers.

1 min

MARCH HAS SPRING IN HIS STEP

SOLLY MARCH hailed two comebacks he hopes will prove to be major turning points for Brighton and himself.

1 min

HARVEY MAKES HIS MEMORIES

HARVEY BLAIR will always remember Portsmouth’s trip to Hillsborough, despite it being a dead rubber.

1 min

MARCH HAS SPRING IN HIS STEP

SOLLY MARCH hailed two comebacks he hopes will prove to be major turning points for Brighton and himself.

1 min

MENTALITY MONSTERED

Another day, another Hammers s**t show as Soucek slams lack of focus for forever blowing it

2 mins

CHRIS CALLS ON CATS TO STOP THE ROT

CHRIS MEPHAM admits things got fiery in the dressing room after a fourth successive defeat.

1 min

ALL ADS UP

Supersub Traore stars as Cottagers revive Euro hopes

2 mins

HERO SAM IS SECOND ON BILL FOR DAD

SAM SMITH says his dad was more thrilled to meet WREXHAM co-owner Ryan Reynolds than see his son score twice in the 3-0 defeat of CHARLTON that clinched promotion to the Championship.

2 mins

SHARP CUTS TO THE CHASE AS ROVERS GO UP

BILLY SHARP says his sixth promotion feels as good as his first after DONCASTER secured a place in League One with a 2-1 victory over third-placed BRADFORD.

1 min

PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT

AARON RAMSEY says Cardiff must get it right when choosing their next boss if they are to make an immediate return to the Championship.

1 min

THE LYON TAMERS

Top Guns stun 'em to set up Barca final

1 min

CALLUM OUT FOR REVENGE

CALLUM McGREGOR says CELTIC will have unfinished business with RANGERS on Sunday despite clinching a fourth successive Scottish Premiership title with a 5-0 win at DUNDEE.

1 min

MARTINEZ LEADS PALACE SHEK DOWN

CRYSTAL PALACE were relegated from the Women's Super League after being trounced by WEST HAM.

1 min

LATE ORCHARD SURGE EARNS FINAL RETURN

ARMAGH illustrated just why they are the defending All-Ireland champions as they hit three points in-a-row to deny Tyrone in Saturday's Ulster SFC semi-final in Clones.

1 min

SHOT DOWN IN A BLAZE OF GLORY

Donegal dispatch Oak Leafers to set up Ulster final rematch with Armagh

3 mins

ROYAL SEND OFF STUNS DUBS

Meath slam the brakes on Blues' drive for 15th Leinster title in a row

3 mins

DUBLIN WILL GET FARR' STRONGER

DESSIE Farrell is hoping to get bodies back again as “depleted” Dublin turn their attention to the All-Ireland series.

2 mins

FLANAGAN: IT'S TAIL' OUR FAULT

KILDARE boss Brian Flanagan admitted that the Tailteann Cup is where his side deserves to be after slipping out of the Leinster Championship.

2 mins

LOUTH FIRED UP BY LURE OF THE CROKE OF GOLD

Wee County consign Lilies to their Tailteann fate

3 mins

JACKIES LEAVE LILIES WILTING

NIAMH Hetherton, Caoimhe O'Connor, Chloe Darby and Niamh Crowley all shook the net at Cedral St Conleth’s Park yesterday as a 12-in-a-row chasing Dublin qualified for the TG4 Leinster SFC final on May 11 with a commanding 4-12 to 1-5 victory over Kildare.

2 mins