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Patrick Hutch had denied murdering David Byrne

Setbacks plagued trial, but mystery surrounds what brought it down

The Regency Hotel murder trial was plagued by setbacks from an early stage, but the ultimate deciding factor in its collapse remains shrouded in mystery.

Simon Harris survived vote of no confidence by five votes

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Harris gets to carry on after blasts of hot air

Amid fiery rows over treason, love bombing, political arse-covering and baying mobs, Health Minister Simon Harris survived a no-confidence motion by five votes last night.

Brianna Parkins said the so-called high spirits of a man who put her in a headlock in a bar should be classified as assault

News

'I had to fight off a drunk who put me in headlock' - Rose Brianna

The 2016 Sydney Rose of Tralee, Brianna Parkins, says she had to...

Courts

Compo claim for time held 'unlikely' to succeed

Patrick Hutch spent more than two-and-a-half years in custody before walking free following the collapse of his trial for the murder of David Byrne.

Vicky Phelan with her son Daragh after receiving an honorary degree from the University of Limerick

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'Time to focus on my health and children', says Vicky after scare

Cancer awareness advocate Vicky Phelan has said she is stepping...

News

Craig Courtney is accused of having cash proceeds of crime

Courts

Man sent for trial on multiple charges of money-laundering

A young man who allegedly had a Rolex watch and thous-ands of euro in cash which was the proceeds of crime has been sent for trial.

News

Flats plan for historic site abandoned as 'it is not value for money'

Dublin City Council (DCC) has blamed...

Tony Quinn with little Sean, who inspired him to lose four-and-a-half stone

'I lost 58lb in just 18 weeks so I could be a healthy grandad', says delighted Tony

Niamh Sweeney, of Facebook Ireland, said Bill was ‘unclear’

Online safety chief role on hold until we define 'harmful', says Bruton

A digital Safety...

An Post’s David McRedmond with Richard Bruton and driver Gemma Lalor in an electric van

An Post gets zero-emission vans to fight climate change

All An Post deliveries in Dublin city centre will...

Alberts Nabokovs (40) was fined €150 after pleading guilty

Broke dad shoplifted clothes worth nearly €300 for his kids

A cash-strapped father-...

Not guilty verdict 'feels like Charlie dying all over again', says family

The family of Charlie...

Dublin Airport off to a flyer with record figures for January

Dublin Airport had its...

Transport Minister Shane Ross sought urgent meeting

Luas line could be closed for four years after protests force metro route rethink

A new route for the...

Teresa's Gardens gets 54 new homes by the end of 2020

The first phase of a long-awaited redevelopment...

Sport

Leveller: Leroy Sane celebrates his stunning free-kick with Kyle Walker to equalise against Schalke last night

Sterling and Sane rescue City from spot of bother

Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling struck late as 10-man Manchester City snatched a dramatic 3-2 win at Schalke on a night dominated by VAR controversy.

No pressure: Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is in relaxed mood ahead of this evening's Europa League last-32 second leg against Valencia

Tie's not over - Rodgers

Celtic's Europa League journey is not over yet, according to boss Brendan Rodgers.

Klopp: We hold the advantage

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes their goalless Champions League draw at home to Bayern Munich will look a lot better by the time they arrive in Germany in three weeks' time.

Atletico are firmly in the driving seat

Atletico Madrid took a huge advantage in their...

Emery tells Ozil to get back in shape and work for his place at Gunners

Unai Emery has told...

Kane to make early return

Harry Kane has handed Tottenham a fitness boost after posting a picture...

City group buy Chinese club

The owners of Manchester City have expanded their global empire with the...

Defiant Chelsea boss will stick with 'Sarri-ball' tactics

Maurizio Sarri has no intention of moving...

Sevilla see off Lazio to book last-eight spot

Sevilla beat Lazio 2-0 at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan...

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
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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...