Former Mayor Rob Ford Dies Aged 46

 

                          By Aidan Delaney

The former mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford has died at the age of 46.

Brussels: multiple casualties after terror attacks

By John Casey

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At least 32 people have been reported dead and many more injured in a series of explosions in Brussels this morning.

Buncrana Pier red flagged before tragedy

By Ryan McBride

The Buncrana Pier had been red flagged before the tragedy that took five lives this week.

Liveblog- Brussels terror attacks

Three explosions ripped through the heart of Brussels during rush hour this morning.

Two bombs were detonated in the Zaventem Airport with a third striking at the city’s metro line.

34 people have been reported to have died with a further  200 estimated to be injured with Islamic State claiming responsibility for the attacks

Is it time to recognise travellers as a race?

By Jamie Concanon

The debate over whether or not travellers should be recognised as an ethnic group has moved online following the appearance of Irish actor John Connors on the Late Late Show.

Driver refuses drink driving claim

By David Clarke

Credit: David Clarke

A man who was arrested after he failed a breathalyser test insisted Gardaí told him he had passed it, a court heard today.

Madonna’s court battle to head to the US

By Conor Martin

A high court judge has pleaded with Madonna and her ex husband Guy Ritchie to settle a dispute over their son.

Obama addresses democracy in Cuba

By Sarah Magliocco

Obama and Castro

Obama voiced his opinions on the human rights issues of Cuba while addressing the Cuban public, and expressed the importance of democracy.

St. Patrick brings the heat

By Gary Grimes

Bi metal thermometer with a mid point range of 20 degrees rising to 50 on the hot side and dropping to minus 10 on the cold

Ireland enjoyed its driest and warmest St. Patrick’s Day in years.

Apple mark birthday with billion sales

By Aoibheann Diver

By Aoibheann Diver

Apple celebrated the sale of more than a billion of their products in the lead up to their 40^th birthday.

Swords man found “foaming at mouth” while publicly intoxicated

By Katie Fleming

A man described by Gardai as “abusive and aggressive” appeared in Swords District Court today for public intoxication.