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Grandad who became a meme for eating paint instead of yoghurt dies aged 91

Bobby, the grandfather who became famous when his granddaughter posted a picture of him when he ate paint thinking it was yoghurt has passed away at the age of 91

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Daughter of Dublin man presumed dead in Gaza likely still alive

Emily Hand, whose father Thomas Hand is from Dubin, has been missing since October 7

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Funeral for murder-suicide victim hears she was 'brutally stolen' from family

Murdered mum Denise Morgan was laid to rest in her home town of Tullyallen near Drogheda, Co Louth after a poignant funeral mass at the Church of the Assumption

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Horrifying moment bear attacks hotel security guard caught on camera

The bear attacked the worker in a five-star hotel on Monday. It has since been euthanised

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Woman given just months to live - but cancer diagnosis saved brother's life

Charlotte Brah warned her brother Dev Paddem, 37, about the CDH1 mutation which meant doctors were able to take action and save him

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Collie was 'so neglected and distressed' he chewed off his own tail

Two-year-old Major has now been rescued and is looking for a loving home in which to live a full life

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Teen jailed for killing Irish man during vicious assault in New Zealand

Kildare man Anthony Michael Kelly, 61, who was known as Tony was rushed to Christchurch Hospital after the 'martial arts-style' kick but died 10 days later

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What date do the clocks go back in Ireland October 2023

The grand stretch in the evenings is long gone

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Major Spain travel warning as Irish tourists contract nasty parasites

The stark warning comes after tourists returning from Spain have complained of suffering from intestinal issues

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'Happy' toddler died moments after telling dad she wanted to 'play with toys'

Two-year-old Agnese Vaivars had been suffering from flu before she suddenly fell to the ground and sadly died

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Irish accents among the most charming to Americans according to new study

The Irish lilt has long been a hit with Americans with this new study showing many would like to date someone with an accent from these shores

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'I'm so obsessed with Halloween that my home is a house of horrors all year round'

Sarah Adams and her family love Halloween so much that they have spooky decorations on display throughout the year

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Robbie Keane forced to flee Israel as conflict with Palestine escalates

Football legend Robbie Keane is reported to have been forced to take refuge in a panic room for hours

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Irish mum shot in Australia speaks for first time since attack

Social care worker Eileen Gibbons had to undergo two surgeries after she was shot in the abdomen by her ex-boyfriend

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Everything you need to know about entering the US Green Card lottery

Around 55,000 Diversity Visas are available annually with fewer than one in 200 applicants being accepted

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Rugby World Cup: 'Nightmare' bug warning for fans as Paris overrun by blood sucking pests

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The French capital has been gripped by a significant infestation of the parasitic insects that feed on human blood

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Horrific moment Irish tourist is repeatedly punched and stamped on outside Spanish hotel

Police in Gran Canaria confirmed overnight they are investigating four Irish men aged 21 to 42 over the sickening assault

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UCD grad creates hot sauce inspired by Irish culture as Americans go crazy for it

Americans are loving the Good Craic sauce with its many flavours - from 40 Shades of Green Chilli to Brian Boru’s Curry

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GP thought man had a bad case of flu - four weeks later a blood test showed otherwise

Martin Vessey's health problems started with a cough but then he became delirious just a month after starting to feel unwell with influenza

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Two dead and two injured in shooting at Irish pub in Sweden

Feuding criminal gangs have become a growing problem in Sweden, with an increasing number of drive-by shootings, bombings and grenade attacks

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Dublin globetrotter who has visited over 40 countries shares clever travel hacks

Dubliner Caitlin Weich has travelled to over 40 countries while keeping her carbon footprint down with a collection of clever travel hacks

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Tributes paid to 'much cherished' Trinity student who died in US kayaking accident

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Ella Mills, who had moved to study at Columbia University this autumn, lost her life in the tragic incident on Sunday

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'I thought I had a UTI but it turned out to be stage four cancer'

Ellie Wilcock's life turned upside down after doctors discovered a 'watermelon-sized' tumour in her body

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Russell Brand reportedly accused of 'rape and sexual assault' by four women

The comedian last night shared a video statement on YouTube denying 'criminal' and 'very serious' allegations

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The Late Late Show Late Late Show: Patrick Kielty praised for touching tribute to Shane MacGowan Patrick and a number of Shane's celeb friends shared fond memories of the late legend

Hero school worker who put life on the line to save kids out of intensive care

More than a week after the horror attack in which Leanne Flynn Keogh was repeatedly stabbed as she defended the young kids from the knifeman, sources have confirmed that her condition has improved enough for her to be moved out of ICU – and into a high dependency unit

Lucky escape for workmen after huge crane overturns in Blanchardstown

The incident happened yesterday morning when a large yellow crane toppled forward

Shane MacGowan enjoys drink with legendary Bob Dylan after his Dublin gig

MacGowan was even booked to open for their North American tour in the late 1980s

Ireland's first Rage Room opens in Ballyfermot

The facility has partnered with a recycling company to ensure proper disposal of all debris

Bray Murderer Gerard Cervi pictured at US gun range months before Bray Boxing Club shooting In the pics Cervi can be seen holding what appears to be a Smith and Weston 29 double-action revolver - made famous by Clint Eastwood’s ‘Dirty Harry’ movie

Dublin weather: Exact day pinpointed for end of cold snap but bleak forecast ahead

While Wednesday will see things take a much milder turn - with temperatures as high as 10C being forecast - it will also bring torrential rain with risks of flooding after the freezing week

State spends €8.5 million on deportations in 10 years

Of over 10,600 deportations issues in the last decade, just 18 per cent have been carried out, data released by Justice Minister Helen McEntee shows

Dublin homes for sale: Two-bedroom properties around the city for different budgets

Take a peek at these properties, which are currently on sale by private treaty

Shane MacGowan of The Pogues throughout the years after star's death

Known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of Celtic punk band the Pogues, Shane had a long music career that spanned decades and touched many

The Late Late Show Late Late Show: Patrick Kielty praised for touching tribute to Shane MacGowan Patrick and a number of Shane's celeb friends shared fond memories of the late legend

Hero school worker who put life on the line to save kids out of intensive care

More than a week after the horror attack in which Leanne Flynn Keogh was repeatedly stabbed as she defended the young kids from the knifeman, sources have confirmed that her condition has improved enough for her to be moved out of ICU – and into a high dependency unit

Lucky escape for workmen after huge crane overturns in Blanchardstown

The incident happened yesterday morning when a large yellow crane toppled forward

Dublin pub owner 'immensely proud' of opening three bars in the US

Joe Byrne, 36, from Dublin, is owner of The Wolfhound, The Wild Goose, and Jack Diamond's

Dunnes Stores customers warned of big change to voucher scheme

The Irish retailer has announced a major shake-up to its voucher system in the lead-up to Christmas

Bray Murderer Gerard Cervi pictured at US gun range months before Bray Boxing Club shooting In the pics Cervi can be seen holding what appears to be a Smith and Weston 29 double-action revolver - made famous by Clint Eastwood’s ‘Dirty Harry’ movie

Dublin weather: Exact day pinpointed for end of cold snap but bleak forecast ahead

While Wednesday will see things take a much milder turn - with temperatures as high as 10C being forecast - it will also bring torrential rain with risks of flooding after the freezing week

State spends €8.5 million on deportations in 10 years

Of over 10,600 deportations issues in the last decade, just 18 per cent have been carried out, data released by Justice Minister Helen McEntee shows

Dublin homes for sale: Two-bedroom properties around the city for different budgets

Take a peek at these properties, which are currently on sale by private treaty

12 Prizes of Christmas Day 2: Win a family pass to the Christmas Experience at Malahide Castle

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You and your family could he heading to Malahide Castle's Christmas Experience