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Cowen to push Ireland’s new smart economy Taoiseach Brian Cowen will today lead a major Irish trade mission in California to push Ireland’s new smart economy.
Adams under fire for supporting events banning women and homosexuals Gerry Adams came under fire today after supporting St Patrick’s Day events in America which exclude women and gays.
Two questioned in connection with Limerick drugs haul Two men were being questioned today in connection with the seizure of €300,000 worth of drugs.
Brady urged to resign as new sex abuse cover-up emerges The head of Catholic Church in Ireland was urged to resign today after he admitted being at meetings where victims of a notorious paedophile priest were forced to take a vow of silence.
Tánaiste begins trip to Germany Tánaiste Mary Coughlan begins her St Patrick's Day visit to Germany today.
Man in hospital after armed raid on house A man is recovering in hospital in Co Down after he was shot during a robbery at his home in South Armagh last night.
Cowen continues US trip Taoiseach Brian Cowen is in California today for the second leg of his US trip.
Gardaí given more time to question cartoonist 'plot' suspects Gardaí have been given more time to question three men in connection with a suspected plot to murder a Swedish cartoonist.