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British prime minister Theresa May makes a speech in the House of Commons after her deal was rejected by MPs. Photo: PA

Bloodied May fights on after 'catastrophic' Brexit defeat

The European Union has warned Theresa May that the time for preventing a disorderly Brexit is "almost up" after MPs emphatically rejected her withdrawal agreement.

Supermac’s managing director Pat McDonagh. Photo: PA

News

'Like Connacht beating the All Blacks' - Supermac's chief hails victory after McDonald's battle

The founder of Supermac's has described winning a long-running battle against McDonald's as a victory for small businesses all over the world.

Forecasters are not expecting to see any sign of a repeat of the ‘Beast from the East’, which brought chaos last year

News

Rain, wind and frost as winter arrives - but no 'Beast' repeat in store

Pack the umbrellas and dig out those hats and gloves, because...

Barbara Thomas won damages against Spin Roller Disco Ltd

Courts

€25k for woman 'tripped by child' at roller disco

A woman who claimed she was tripped during a Spin Roller Disco by an unidentified child has been awarded €25,000 in damages against the...

Vaccines can help protect children from meningitis

News

One in 4 north Dublin kids not getting vital meningitis C vaccine

Thousands of children are left vulnerable to meningitis because...

News

Laura Quinn, who died in a road accident yesterday morning

News

Teenage beautician dies in morning car crash driving to work

A young motorist died on her way to work yesterday morning in a...

Alan Bathe was caught returning to the scene of the crime

Courts

Man appears in court for stealing 40c chocolate bar

A sweet-toothed shoplifter was prosecuted for stealing a chocolate bar worth only 40c in one the lowest value theft cases to ever come before the...

Cyclist Ryan McCarthy died as a result of crush injuries

Sweeper truck driver in court charged over death of tragic cyclist Ryan (25)

A man has been charged...

Granny sues M&S over 'Superman' fall in store

A woman claims she fractured her leg after...

'O'Donoghue, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to public drunkenness and breach of the peace.' (stock photo)

Drunk man pepper-sprayed after pulling garda's tie

A drunken man had to be pepper-sprayed after he...

'I will never understand why gentle giant Alan was shot', says mum as killer sentenced

The mother of a man...

Dessie O’Hare was a notorious criminal in The Troubles

'Border Fox' pleads guilty to assault and false imprisonment

Former INLA man Dessie...

We spent almost €1bn on food and drink for Christmas

Irish shoppers spent almost €1bn on groceries over...

'Judge Patricia McNamara imposed a nine-month sentence.' (stock photo)

Dad caught with broken bottle said he took it from fighting pals

A Father caught with...

Crash victim's kids ask 'where's papa?', says widow

The widow of a man killed in a traffic collision held...

Sport

Spurs striker Harry Kane injured his ankle ligaments in Sunday’s defeat to Manchester United at Wembley

Kane to miss vital part of Spurs season

Tottenham face being without striker Harry Kane for at least 10 games after it was confirmed the England captain had damaged ligaments in his left ankle.

Seán McMahon in action for Dublin against Meath during the Bord na Mona O’Byrne Cup semi-final at Parnell Park. Pic: Sportsfile

Senan: I can't see a route back for Diarmuid

Senan Connell offers as succinct a summation of the Diarmuid Connolly situation as anyone can just now.

Tributes pour in for keeper Cech after his decision to retire at the end of the season

Petr Cech will bring the curtain down on his glittering career at the end...

Stephen Ward is pictured during last weekend’s Premier League win over Fulham

Burnley stall on Stephen

Sean Dyche says he will take his time before deciding on the Burnley...

Crusaders’ Matthew Behan beat North Down’s Ben Reynolds in the 60m hurdles at the opening round of the National Indoor League

High time to stay indoors

Indoor athletics stepped up a gear last week with just a month to go until the...

Allardyce: Huddersfield look doomed

Renowned relegation fighter Sam Allardyce admits...

Silva: 'City squad ready to challenge on all fronts'

Bernardo Silva believes Manchester City's squad...

Dubs deliver on double in Gowran

Dublin champion Mitchell Byrne of Rathfarnham...

Trent injury blow as Reds woes mount

Liverpool have been dealt another defensive injury...

Dubliners' Diary

Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard leave after their wedding at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge, London

Christmas wedding of Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley

3/12/2015. Stephanie O'Quigley and Aishley James at the Me, Myself + Oasis Wrap Party in the Oasis Stephen Green Store. Photo: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland.

Me, Myself and Oasis wrap party in Stephen's Green store

American Music Awards

Peter Vincent and Ciara Bradley with her daughter Molly O'Sullivan, who took part in the Parkrun at Tymon Park, Greenhills, Dublin 24. 21/11/2015

Parkrun at Tymon Park, Dublin

Jameson Cult Film Club screening of Ghostbusters at The Mansion House Dublin

5 Nov 2015; Craig Doyle hosts event with Brian O'Driscoll, left, and Rio Ferdinand, centre. BT Sport event. Bridge Bar, Ballsbridge, Dublin. Picture: Caroline Quinn

BT Sport at Bridge Bar Ballsbridge

Saturday 07 November 2015. Park Run: Marlay Park.

Park Run at Marlay Park

Monday 26 October 2015. Dublin City Marathon runners: Sandra and Gavin Burke, Co. Kildare.

SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon

Loreto Dalkey Debs

PANDORA Winter Wonderland event

Catriona O Connor and Danielle McGarry at the Irish Premiere screening of Irish thriller The Hit Producer at Movies in Dundrum Dublin
Picture Brian McEvoy
No repro fee for one use

The Irish premiere of The Hit Producer at Movies in Dundrum

Vogue Williams, Francesco Macari (left) and Antonio Macari celebrate the Just Eat National Takeaway Awards

'I will miss having somebody to rely on', says Vogue as she moves into own pad

German fan Andre Weimforth on his way to the game. UEFA EURO 2016 Championship Qualifier, Group D, Republic of Ireland v Germany. Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin.. 8/10/2015 Picture by Fergal Phillips

Fans at the Ireland v Germany match

Eamon Farrell ,Colin Farrell and Claudine Farrell were among a host of well known faces who stepped out tonight for the opening night of National Theatre's multi award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at The Bord Gais Theatre

Premiere of the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Karen Mooney and Angelika Bronecka pictured at the opening of Platinum, the prestigious annual exhibition of platinum winners of the ADesign Award, which is hosted in Dublin for the first time this year

Platinum Exhibition Opening

Fair City actor George McMahon and Rachel Smyth pictured at Eatzen Restaurant in Ashbourne for Keith Duffy's Asian Charity Fundraiser in aid of Irish Autism Action Charity

Keith Duffy's fundraiser in Eatzen Restaurant

Lauren Fagan at The #LoveTheBear selfie campaign launch to raise funds for The Blue Box creative arts therapy centre which took place at Hamley's Dundrum,Dublin

#Lovethe Bear selfie launch

Warrenmount Presentation Convent Debs, Osprey Hotel, Kildare. Sean Lynam (17) Catherine O'Kelly (18) ASOS, Cody Skerritt (17) HANDMADE, Paige Lynam (17) CARI'S CLOSET

Debs 2015: Warrenmount Presentation Convent

Cocoa Brown Bronzing Gel launch at The Shelbourne Hotel

Dublin fans Laura Carroll, 16, and Hannah Browne, right, 16, from Coolock

Dublin fans at the Ladies All Ireland final

Holly Carpenter: Criticism of Vogue Williams' amazing snap is just jealousy

Vogue Williams posted a selfie to Instagram last week and was...

Holly Carpenter: Never work with children or animals? No one told me!

SO my week got off to an eventful start with a visit to Navan...

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Jennifer Lawrence has spoken out about pay gaps

When it comes to pay and salaries women are like men - only cheaper

If you're a woman and...

Tanya Sweeney: ‘Little girls don’t get brainwashed by Barbie’

Barbie may look bitchin'...

Staying In

Artist Donald Teskey and director Lenny Abrahamson. In the background is Teskey’s portrait of the film-maker.

Artist Donald puts director Lenny in the picture

He's a world-renowned director, but Oscar-nominee Lenny Abrahamson had to learn to be directed for a starring role in the National Gallery of Ireland's newest portrait.

Aoibhin Garrihy and John Burke with daughter Hanorah

'Motherhood can be a struggle, but it's worth it', says Aoibhin

Aoibhin Garrihy has...

Kodaline have collaborated with a number of big names, including Steve Mac, who has worked with Ed Sheeran.

We called off tour to rescue our third album, reveal Kodaline

It was a case of a far...

Robbie Williams with wife Ayda Field. Photo: PA

Robbie and wife Ayda lined up to take over from Louis on X Factor

Singer Robbie Williams...

Going Out

DUBLIN AT CHRISTMAS PROCESSION OF LIGHT BRINGS FESTIVE MAGIC TO CITY STREETS

Two Dublin gastropubs – located less than 100 metres apart - named in 2016 Michelin Guide

Little angels: Children from St Joseph’s School, Dublin 8, meet live animals at the IFA crib in the Mansion House. Pic: Finbarr O’Rourke

Top 10 things to do in Dublin at Christmas

Oh, the weather outside is frightful… And you could...

Kodaline will play the 3Arena this weekend

10 Things to do in Dublin this weekend…

Oscar Wilde, Bernard Shaw, home-grown musical...

Lifestyle

'I'm dreading Christmas with my husband'

Q I'M dreading having to spend Christmas with my husband. It's the one time when we don't have our busy careers to keep us distracted. We have been married for 10 years and have been through some pretty tough times. A few years ago, I lost a family member and that has left me feeling dead inside.

'My traumatic past has left me feeling hopeless'

Q I'm a 46-year-old man and I'm struggling. I'm...

Often, serious chats with young children are best had when they are colouring or playing with toys. Photo posed by models

'My son has started to use some worrying words'

Q. I've been separated for two years now and my...