Tributes paid to former broadcaster Bill O'Herlihy, who has died aged 76
Former RTÉ sports broadcaster Bill O'Herlihy has died at the age of 76.
He retired last year after 49 years on air - including covering 10 World Cups and 10 Olympic Games.
O'Herlihy (76) became a journalist at 16, writing for the Cork Examiner. His first broadcast for RTÉ was a piece a commemorating the sinking of the Lusitania off the Cork coast for Newsbeat in 1965.
He later worked on the programme '7 Days', but moved away from news a year after an episode of the programme on illegal money lending became the subject of a tribunal of inquiry.
Westboro Baptist Church have trouble flying Irish flag upside down in protest
The extremist religious group has declared "God hates Ireland!" since Saturday's referendum result
Following the passing of the same-sex marriage referendum the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) have announced that “God hates Ireland” – but it seems they’ve been having a little trouble disrespecting the Irish flag in the way they’d like to.
The WBC- the proudly anti-gay group made famous as 'The Most Hated Family in America' in a BBC documentary - have been announcing that 'God hates Ireland' since Saturday’s result, posting videos of their protests against the referendum result and of church members dancing on the Irish flag.
Martin hits back at Power's claims over Fianna Fáil departure
The Senator has hit out at Micheál Martin as 'a leader without followers'
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has accused Averil Power of being disingenuous in her reasons for leaving Fianna Fáil, saying the reasons she has given are a cover for an "internal" party issue. Meanwhile, the Senator has hit back, saying Martin
Senator Power announced her shock decision to become an independent Senator earlier today. Speaking on the plinth at Leinster House she claimed Fianna Fáil lacks courage, commitment and conviction and says that the marriage equality referendum was the final straw.
Ugandan magazine fooled by Waterford Whispers News' John Waters story
Satirical website recently duped a German outlet also
Irish satirical website, Waterford Whispers, have fooled another news outlet after its story on John Waters was picked up by Ugandan magazine, The Independent.
Waterford Whispers published a fictional story saying that the Sunday Independent columnist would be relocating to Uganda after a 'yes' vote was carried through from Friday's marriage equality referendum.
WATCH: The evolution of the swimsuit over the last 125 years
The video shows how women's dress on the beach has developed since Victorian times
Back in Victorian times, women’s swimming costumes were considerably different to bikinis we see on beaches today. And now a new video charts the evolution of the bikini since 1890, with each new piece showing ever more skin as times and fashions changed.
