2014-09-23 Ireland More Top Stories

Half of farmers directly hit by suicide  Farming UK
More than half of farmers have been directly affected by suicide, either in their immediate family or community. The scale of the problem in rural Ireland comes just days after Mental Health Minister Kathleen Lynch said the Government was “very concerned” ...

2014-09-23 Ireland Health

  Birmingham Mail   

Sharon Osbourne relives cancer ordeal as she backs fundraising drive  Birmingham Mail
Sharon Osbourne recalled her “devastation” at being diagnosed with cancer as she backed a celebrity fundraiser to pay for more research. The wife of Birmingham-born rock wildman Ozzy Osbourne called on her own experiences in support of the Stand Up ...

2014-09-23 Ireland Science

Sting: I'm not complacent about climate  TV3.ie
Sting has spoken about why he chose to take part in the historic People's Climate March on Sunday. Sting is "not complacent" about climate change. The 62-year-old Grammy-winning singer walked in solidarity with indigenous peoples at the People's Climate ...

2014-09-23 Ireland Sports

  Irish Independent   

Fitzmaurice hails 'exciting time' ahead for champions  Irish Independent
Colm Keys Twitter · Email. Published 23/09/2014 | 00:00. 0 Comments; Share. Kerry manager Éamonn Fitzmaurice lifts the Sam Maguire. Kerry joint captains Fionn Fitzgerald, left, and Kieran O'Leary lift the Sam Maguire cup. GAA Football All Ireland Senior ...

2014-09-23 Ireland Entertainment

  The Nation   

Colin Farrell confirms role in True Detective second season  The Nation
Colin Farrell has confirmed rumours that he will appear in the second season of True Detective. Speaking to Irish newspaper Sunday World (via Vulture), the Total Recall star said he would feature in eight episodes of the upcoming second season. “I'm so ...

2014-09-23 Ireland Technology

  Reuters   

Apple sells more than 10 million new iPhones in first three days  Reuters
(Reuters) - Apple Inc said it sold more than 10 million iPhones in the first weekend after its new models went on sale on Friday, underscoring strong demand for phones with larger displays. Chief Executive Tim Cook said the company could have sold even ...

2014-09-23 Ireland Business

  BBC News   

Tesco CEO: 'Full and frank inquiry' into profit overstatement  BBC News
Tesco has suspended four executives, including its UK managing director, after the supermarket overstated its half-year profit guidance by £250m. The amount equates to almost a quarter of its expected profit for the period. Speaking on Monday, Chief ...

2014-09-23 Ireland Ireland

  Irish Independent   

Big savings as councils vote for cut in home tax  Irish Independent
THOUSANDS of homeowners across Dublin will make financial savings next year as three of its local authorities agreed to slash the Local Property Tax (LPT) by 15pc. Share. Go To. Comments. Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council and Dun ...

2014-09-23 Ireland World

  Irish Independent   

US, partner nations launch first strikes in Syria - Pentagon  RTE.ie
The United States and partner nations are carrying out the first air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria. The Pentagon has said the ongoing operations mark the opening of a new, far more complicated front in a battle against the militants. Pentagon ...