Jane Last
Independent.ie
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Soccer international (17) hospitalised after alleged corrosive substance attack
Gardaí are investigating an assault which left three teenagers requiring treatment in hospital. → Read More
Powerful female voices tackle issues of the hour at Women in Media 2019
Challenges faced by women working in public life and a debate on Ireland’s future post-Brexit will feature at this weekend’s Women in Media (WIM) conference. → Read More
Major global alcohol conference to be hosted in Dublin next year
A major global conference on alcohol control and policy will take place in Dublin next year. → Read More
'Family-proofing' to help women run for councils
'Family-proofing' the times and duration of council meetings and financially incentivising political parties to run more female candidates are just two measures being introduced to enco → Read More
Donegal teen Ferdia proves a huge hit on catwalk at Paris Fashion Week
Just six months ago, Donegal teenager Ferdia Gallagher was working in his aunt's shop. → Read More
Anti-abortion picket at clinic that received nuisance calls
An anti-abortion group picketed a health clinic which is providing termination services in the south-east of the country over the weekend. → Read More
I'll shoot any dogs that come onto my land
North Sligo farmer Andy 'The Bull' McSharry said he will shoot dead any dogs found with or without a lead on his land. In an interview with the 'North West Today Show' on Ocean FM, Mr McSharry, from Gleniff, said he was patrolling the roads around his home with a double-barrel shotgun, warning dog owners what he would do if their animals were found on his land. Mr McSharry said this was on foot… → Read More
Irish woman at the centre of 'G'day Mate' scandal engulfing Australian government
A young Dublin woman has found herself at the centre of a political scandal in Australia, which has seen one minister resign and threatens to derail the government. → Read More
The curious case of the President and the 'troubled' princess Latifa
Former President Mary Robinson has come under fire for describing a ‘missing’ Arabian princess as a “troubled young woman” after the pair met at the behest of her family to help solve a → Read More
'A troubled young woman' - Mary Robinson on meeting with 'missing' Dubai princess
Former Irish President Mary Robinson has described a “missing” Arab princess – the welfare of whom sparked massive concern amongst human rights groups following a failed attempt to esca → Read More
Bertie Ahern appointed to chair commission in Papua New Guinea
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has been appointed the chairman of the Bougainville Referendum Commission in Papua New Guinea. → Read More
Scouting Ireland identifies more than 300 alleged child abuse victims
Scouting Ireland have identified 317 alleged victims, and 212 alleged perpetrators following a review of historical files and a calls to a confidential helpline. → Read More
Half of working parents lose a week's work to childcare issues
Almost half of working parents have missed up to five days of work in the past 12 months due to a lack of available childcare supports, a new survey says. → Read More
'I'm shocked this is still happening' - Mum of teen rape victim who died by suicide after being forced to hold up underwear in court
The mother of a Scottish teenage rape victim who took her own life after being forced to hold up her underwear in court has said she is → Read More
Man left waiting over a week for urgent spinal surgery undergoes operation
A man who was waiting for urgent spinal surgery for a week due to a shortage of hospital beds has had the operation today. → Read More
GAA clubs pay tribute to Annabel (3) after tragic accident in which fireplace collapsed
GAA clubs across Ireland and around the world have paid tribute to the family of little Annabel Loughlin (3). → Read More
The 'secret millionaire' who felt her family's €30m fortune wasn't hers to spend
She was the secret millionaire - a private woman who hated any fuss. However, Elizabeth O'Kelly's extraordinary decision to leave €30m to five Irish charities has got the whole country → Read More
Profile: 'Elizabeth was kindness herself'
Orphaned at two years of age, married at 21 and widowed less than 20 years later, Elizabeth O'Kelly was fondly remembered for her → Read More
Noel Whelan announces he will not stand for presidential election
Political pundit and barrister Noel Whelan says he will not stand for the presidential election. → Read More
Discount retailer selling 'Lolli-Pope' to commemorate Pope Francis' visit to Ireland
A lollipop bearing the face of Pope Francis to commemorate his upcoming visit to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families is now on sale. → Read More