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Kenny: Lee's departure 'damaging for politics'

Under-pressure Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny tonight secured the backing of his front bench amid the fall-out from the resignation of one of the party’s highest profile TDs. full story

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58 mins ago
Varadkar: Lee declined role in economic committee
Fine Gael's Enterprise Spokesman Leo Varadkar has revealed that George Lee declined a position on a Dáil Economic Committee during his time in Leinster House.

1 hour, 57 mins ago
Mitchell: Kenny the man to lead FG into government
Fine Gael's Gay Mitchell has said he has no worries over the leadership of Enda Kenny.
2 hours, 52 mins ago
Increased North/South co-operation 'key to prosperity'
Increased co-operation between the Republic of Ireland and the North is key to the future prosperity of the island, Taoiseach Brian Cowen said today.

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16 mins ago
US working on sanctions against Iran
President Barack Obama has said the US is developing further sanctions in response to Iran's defiance over its nuclear programme.

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2 hours, 18 mins ago
Kidney happy to rely on O'Gara
Declan Kidney insists Ireland will benefit from Ronan O’Gara’s experience in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with France.

27 mins ago
Fulham lead Burnley by two at half time
Fulham 2 Burnley 0
Two first-half goals from Danny Murphy and David Elm poured on the agony for Burnley at Craven Cottage.
38 mins ago
Ten-man Portsmouth trail to Bent penalty at the break
Sunderland striker Darren Bent earned his side a half-time lead at Fratton Park to add to Portsmouth’s problems in their attempts to survive in the Barclays Premier League.
1 hour, 26 mins ago
Ireland set for first closed road cycle event
Around 2,000 biking fans are set to saddle up for the country’s first closed road cycle event, organisers announced today.

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Ireland today: It will be a cold and frosty start across many areas. There will be lengthy spells of winter sunshine throughout much of the day however there will be a little more cloud in the east. It is expected to stay predominantly dry, but there is the small risk of an isolated shower along the east coast. Light to moderate north-easterly wind. Max temp 3-6C (37-43F).more »

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3 hours, 16 mins ago
Price launches new TV show
Katie Price vowed today that her marriage to Alex Reid would be more private than her relationship with Peter Andre – but told reporters she could not wait to get “Reidinated”.

24 mins ago
Lil Wayne sentencing postponed for dentistry
Rapper Lil Wayne today got a temporary reprieve from jail – for dental surgery.
2 hours, 16 mins ago
Price offers her support to Terry's wife
The wife of former England captain John Terry was offered support by Katie Price today – who said she would love to take the Wag out horse riding.
3 hours, 13 mins ago
Lady Gaga feels too shy for Hollywood
The eccentric ‘Poker Face’ singer Lady Gaga doesn’t think she fits in with other celebrities and claims she has struggled to make new friends since finding fame because she is so focused on her career.

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'The Princess and the Frog' a great return to classic Disney animation
Three cheers for Disney who have returned to traditional animation and throw in another three for coming up with this funny, charming, tuneful story with all the right messages about being true to yourself, working hard, honouring your family and making a go of things.
Little character development in uplifting 'Invictus'
Morgan Freeman was born to play Nelson Mandela, the former iconic President of South Africa - it’s just a pity that he hasn’t been given much to work with in this true story of the country’s Rugby World Cup campaign of 1995, during Mandela’s first term in office.
Plenty of action in 'Astro Boy'
The popular Japanese TV character comes to the big screen with a sterling cast and excellent animation.