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6 unexpected things that happened this week
Bras, dentures and cocaine cookies – it’s the week’s weirdest news.
6 unexpected things that happened this week
Selfie surgery, sex dolls and gorillas on the loose – it’s the week’s wildest and wackiest news, rounded up just for you.
Saint-André names 30-man France squad for 2014/15 season
The group, which includes François Trinh-Duc, will benefit from a less demanding club calendar.
The Ukraine crisis isn't hitting Irish energy bills yet, but here's how it might.
The Bord Gais energy index is down five per cent, but risks to the price of gas still remain.
6 unexpected things that happened this week
Loyal dogs, a “serial pooper” and hot dogs – it’s all the weirdest stories you need to hear.
6 unexpected things that happened this week
Contact lens cameras, dogs on juries and the plague – it’s all the bizarre news stories you need to know about.
Australia "very confident" they have found MH370 black box signals
The Malaysia Airlines flight has been missing for over a month.
WATCH: Helicopter rescues four-year-old boy from Washington mudslide
The death toll today reached 25, with over 90 more people missing.
7 weird things that happened this week
Cows love slow jams, drug-smuggling with Kinder Eggs and Ragnarok – it’s all the MAD stuff you might have missed.
Schmidt's biggest test yet awaits as his Ireland travel for first time
The New Zealander appears to have carried many of the strengths that made him a success at Leinster into international rugby.
6 weird things that happened this week
Gym selfies banned, a money shredding alarm clock and a terrible heroin smuggler – it’s all the MAD stuff you might have missed.
Stripe goes global by letting users get paid in any currency
The company, founded by Limerick brothers John and Patrick Collison, will allow businesses to accept payments from more than 130 different currencies.
7 weird things that happened this week
A schoolgirl and a bullet, some peanut butter and a jellyfish, and a gay cat – the bizarre news stories you might have missed.
7 weird things that happened this week
Goodfellas Part II happens in real life, mathematicians can’t prove planes fly and a rat ship cometh – the bizarre news stories you might have missed.
Costello calls for "urgent" international response to CAR crisis
A high-level meeting on the crisis will take place in Brussels tomorrow morning.
7 weird things that happened this week
– the bizarre news stories you might have missed.
Simon Zebo needs to ‘force Joe’s hand’ – Rob Penney
The Munster head coach is happy that the pressure is now on his wing to perform for the province.
7 weird things that happened this week
Lamb meat with a side of dirty pond water, get a beard to advance your career and a Ferris wheel – the bizarre news stories you might have missed.
Cork youngster Eoghan O'Connell made his debut for Celtic tonight in Turkey
Ireland U19 international O’Connell came on as a second-half substitute against Trabzonspor.
7 weird things that happened this week
A pea-based divorce, 10,000 smartphones when all you need is a knife and a super-human thief – the bizarre news stories you might have missed.
The 11 biggest international stories of 2013
Here’s what happened around the world in 2013.
7 weird things that happened this week
Glow in the dark piglets, a pigeon arsonist and a very rude briefcase – the bizarre news stories you might have missed.
Eyes down: It's TheJournal.ie Big Fat Quiz of the Year --- Part I
In which we travel through the mists of time back to January 2013 in order to test your knowledge of the last 12 months. Think you know the news? Let’s find out…
7 weird things that happened this week
The worst job applicant ever, a pavlova bandit and a dog who loves knickers – the bizarre news stories you might have missed.
7 weird things that happened this week
An Instagram account leads to 142 felony charges, the Queen’s nuts, and a penis-biting snake – the bizarre news stories you might have missed.
Uruguay world's first country to legalise marijuana trade
Growing, selling, distribution and possession are now all legal within the South American nation’s borders.
7 weird things that happened this week
Motorbike with a free wife included, Christmas fights already and something distinctly fishy – the bizarre news stories you might have missed.
7 weird things that happened this week
£4m in a landfill, a bunker full of cannabis and meteorites – the bizarre news stories you might have missed.
7 weird things that happened this week
An election won on a coin toss, crashing cows and middle fingers – the bizarre news stories you might have missed.
6 weird things that happened this week
FIFA leads to a man stapling his bits, a missing kangaroo and dueling dinosaurs – the bizarre news stories you might have missed.
Wes Hoolahan given the nod as Martin O'Neill names his first Ireland side
The new boss’ first XI to face Latvia has a somewhat experimental look about it.
VIDEO: Falcao does what he does best against Belgium
The international weekend swings into action with Belgium v Colombia tonight.
7 weird things that happened this week
Python in a pizza, a 100-year-old man skydiving and werewolves – the bizarre news stories you might have missed.
7 weird things that happened this week
Rivers of caramel, lost dentures and a bingo brawl – the bizarre news stories you might have missed.
Diego Costa confirms he will choose Spain over Brazil
The Atletico Madrid striker is set for a call-up in next month’s friendly against South Africa after officially declaring for La Roja.
Iran hangs 16 after deadly border attack
The 16 “rebels” were hanged overnight following clashes in which 14 border guards were killed on the frontier with Pakistan.
Want to see a space chase? Look skywards at 7.24pm
If you miss the chase tonight, you’ll have a chance next week.
November friendly hands Ireland fans chance to revisit Poznan
The Boys in Green will play Poland in a friendly next month, the FAI confirmed this afternoon.
Consulting engineering practice creates 25 new jobs
In total, 50 jobs have been created by the engineering company Byrne Looby, with 25 positions positions available in Ireland.
'Tried and trusted' Schmidt looking after the little details first -- O'Connell
The lock and his Ireland team-mates have been given homework to do before the November internationals.