China to execute man over Dublin murder

Irish authorities assisted the Chinese investigation only on the condition that there would be no death penalty

China is reported to be preparing to execute a man in connection with a murder in Dublin 13 years ago.

Chen Li Ming, 22, died from head injuries following an attack in Dublin in October 2002 and the case has remained unsolved. A Dublin Coroners Court jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing by a person or persons unknown.

What kind of house can you buy for Ireland's average asking price of €201,000?

We take a look at some bargains and some... not quite bargains.

A recent report by Daft.ie has revealed that the average asking price for a house in Ireland in now €201,000.

But of course property is all about location, so we looked far and wide to see what you can get for your money.

Man dies after falling from north Dublin apartment block

The incident happened at the Lymewood Mews in Santry

A man has died after falling from an apartment in north Dublin.

The incident occurred shortly after 4am this morning at the Lymewood Mews apartments in Northwood, Santry.

Battery can recharge a mobile phone in 60 seconds

LISTEN: Researchers say it can be recharged more often without losing effectiveness

Scientists have developed a battery that could allow a mobile phone to be charged and ready for use in one minute.

The new aluminium power cell is also much safer than existing lithium technology, can be bent and damaged, and does not catch fire.

Gardai investigating following discovery of body in Wicklow

Gardai searching for missing Anne Shortall made the discovery this afternoon

The body of a woman discovered in a shed in County Wicklow this afternoon has been removed from the scene.