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Anglers stage lake protest in support of anti-fracking Bill

Bianca Jagger and Glen Hansard among those backing the Love Leitrim campaign

AIBA decision to ban Rio officials not affecting Michael Conlan

Irish bantamweight just looking forward to first professional fight next year

Diarmaid Ferriter: Can Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil put national interest first?

The challenge is to provide a contemporary response to the points addressed by Blythe in 1927 and Kelly in the 1970s

Disgrace that Seanad still being elected in archaic way

Precedents do not augur well for real reform

Omagh analysis: Stalled case suggests end of the line

Setback drains energy and commitment from families in long campaign for justice

Amnesty International calls for public inquiry into Omagh bomb

Victims’ campaigner Michael Gallagher agrees with the decision to drop the trial

There should be no dancing on the Labour Party’s grave

There may be ideological differences in next Dáil but not between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

Landmark bid for part-secret hearing on Omagh blast begins

Move forms part of challenge to refusal by Villiers to hold public inquiry into atrocity

Privileges enjoyed by dissident prisoners ‘mock justice system’

Fillet steak and organic yogurt among the luxury foods provided at Portlaoise Prison

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Donegal rivalry has new twist as Naomh Conaill take on St Eunan’s

Regan looks to make amends as Glenties rekindle contest with reigning champions

Omagh bombing accused given month to prevent trial

Lawyers for bricklayer Séamus Daly must decide whether to cross-examine witnesses

Noel Whelan: Time to stop politicians’ ‘tell them nothing’ policy

‘This country needs a dramatic culture shift towards real transparency’

Prince Charles in Galway: ‘You raise our spirits in so many ways’

Peace and reconcilation comprises abiding theme on the first day of royal couple’s visit

Security checks carried out in Galway for royal visit

Gardaí examine properties near Claddagh ahead of arrival of Britain’s Prince Charles

British government in privacy moves over Omagh intelligence

Belfast court told that Northern Secretary Theresa Villiers seeks closed material procedure

Omagh bombing relative wins right to challenge inquiry refusal

Court says Michael Gallagher established arguable case authorities breached obligations

Father of Omagh bomb victim continues legal bid for public inquiry

Intelligence material could have been drawn up before attack in bid to stop it, court hears

James Horan on his time at the helm of Mayo

‘I knew, maybe subconsciously, that I had put in four years that were as much as I could give. Each year, the tank was a little emptier’

Unconventional forecasters predict summer scorcher

New Zealand farmer says Ireland faces warm and sunny June and July...but possible floods in August

James Horan concedes Mayo need to refocus on defence

Coach admits leaking of goals had undermined National League campaign

Proposal by North’s Attorney General generates negative reaction

Taoiseach and British PM distance themselves from John Larkin’s suggestion

Troubles victims want politicians to prioritise dealing with past

New measures to deliver truth and justice are being sought

Relatives seek review of UK decision on Omagh inquiry

Families say reasons given by Northern Secretary Theresa Villers for not holding inquiry are ‘trivial’

Disappointed Omagh families have no intention of going away

Next step is to take legal action to try to compel an official change of heart

Relatives plan judicial review of decision not to hold inquiry

‘The information we have clearly indicates there were opportunities to prevent this bombing’

Image of dolphin ‘surfing’ in Ireland wins photography prize

Co Clare-based photographer swam in the surf under the animal to get the photo

Compensation for murdered Real IRA man’s family

Kieran Doherty was kidnapped, stripped and shot dead outside Derry three years ago

Omagh victims’ relatives struggle on in face of government failure

Michael Gallagher has battled 15 years for justice

Call for public inquiry into Omagh bombing

Families condemn Irish and British governments over response to fresh information on attack

Border rally against fracking

Farmers in ‘slow drive’ protest

Constitutional Convention strongly endorses principles of current electoral system

Convention rejects national party lists but backs requirement for TDs to resign Dáil seats when appointed to Cabinet

RIA chief highlights longer-term goals of education

Graduates risk becoming ‘alienated workers in a smart economy’, academy chief warns

Constitutional convention to consider Dáil reform

Citizens body to look at alternatives to proportional representation system

Report into Omagh bomb claims atrocity could have been prevented

Relatives seeking cross-Border independent judicial inquity

Men held liable for Omagh bombing will be pursued for £1.6 million damages

Wednesday’s court victory for families would be ‘hollow’ if action not taken to recover damages, says father of victim

No bother for SF man as voters speak out

Candidate Darren O’Rourke hopes to capitalise on anti-Coalition sentiment

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