'Quiet Man' actor Maureen O'Hara dies aged 95
Irish-American actor Maureen O'Hara, who appeared in 'The Quiet Man' and 'How Green is my Valley,' has died aged 95.
O'Hara died in her sleep today at her home in Boise, Idaho.
Reports of flooding and landslides after Hurricane Patricia hits western coast of Mexico
Hurricane Patricia has hit the western coast of Mexico, tearing down trees, sweeping away cars and forcing thousands of people to flee.
There were reports of flooding and landslides after winds of 165mph (270kph) made landfall.
Newlywed couple were enjoying holiday before tragic drowning
A newlywed couple from Northern Ireland have been found dead on a beach in South Africa.
The victims John Rodgers, 28, and his new wife Lynette, 26, had gone for a swim on Friday, shortly after arriving in Plettenberg Bay on holiday, according to South Africa's National Sea Rescue Institute.
Government support falls in first post-budget poll
Support for the coalition has fallen in the first opinion poll since the budget.
A Red C survey for the Sunday Business Post found Fine Gael have jumped slightly in public support, while Labour have suffered yet another drop.
Support for Fine Gael has risen 2 points to 30%, but Labour drops 3 to 7%, leaving the coalition in a worse position despite the first giveaway budget since before the economic crisis.
Israel agrees on measures to calm tensions over holy site
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said Israel has agreed on measures to reduce tensions around Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque.
According to AFP, Kerry said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to "an excellent suggestion by King Abdullah to provide 24-hour video coverage of all sites" in the compound, which is considered holy by Muslims and Jews.
