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6 unexpected things that happened this week

Bras, dentures and cocaine cookies – it’s the week’s weirdest news.

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Jun 21st 2014, 10:15 AM

# mad world

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.

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Jun 7th 2014, 10:15 AM

# Planning

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.

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May 28th 2014, 6:09 PM

# Bord Gais

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.

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May 12th 2014, 10:21 AM

# mad world

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.

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May 10th 2014, 10:15 AM

# mad world

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.

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Apr 19th 2014, 10:15 AM

# MH370

Australia "very confident" they have found MH370 black box signals

The Malaysia Airlines flight has been missing for over a month.

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Apr 11th 2014, 7:04 AM

# Missing

WATCH: Helicopter rescues four-year-old boy from Washington mudslide

The death toll today reached 25, with over 90 more people missing.

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Mar 27th 2014, 9:00 PM

# mad world

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.

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Feb 22nd 2014, 10:15 AM

# proving ground

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.

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Feb 17th 2014, 3:06 PM

# mad world

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.

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Feb 15th 2014, 10:15 AM

# currency converter

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.

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Feb 12th 2014, 9:06 AM

# mad world

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.

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Feb 1st 2014, 10:15 AM

# mad world

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.

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Jan 25th 2014, 10:15 AM

# Central African Republic

Costello calls for "urgent" international response to CAR crisis

A high-level meeting on the crisis will take place in Brussels tomorrow morning.

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Jan 19th 2014, 3:40 PM

# mad world

7 weird things that happened this week

– the bizarre news stories you might have missed.

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Jan 18th 2014, 10:15 AM

# Ireland

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.

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Jan 15th 2014, 5:00 PM

# mad world

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.

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Jan 11th 2014, 10:15 AM

# new bhoy

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.

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Jan 9th 2014, 9:52 PM

# mad world

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.

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Jan 4th 2014, 10:15 AM

# Global Outlook

The 11 biggest international stories of 2013

Here’s what happened around the world in 2013.

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Dec 30th 2013, 8:30 AM

# mad world

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.

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Dec 28th 2013, 10:15 AM

# Quiz

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…

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Dec 26th 2013, 9:45 AM

# mad world

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.

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Dec 21st 2013, 10:15 AM

# mad world

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.

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Dec 14th 2013, 10:15 AM

# Uruguay

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.

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Dec 11th 2013, 9:15 AM

# mad world

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.

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Dec 7th 2013, 10:15 AM

# mad world

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.

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Nov 30th 2013, 10:15 AM

# mad world

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.

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Nov 23rd 2013, 10:15 AM

# mad world

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.

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Nov 16th 2013, 10:15 AM

# MONKeano

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.

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Nov 15th 2013, 6:43 PM

# Dark Horses

VIDEO: Falcao does what he does best against Belgium

The international weekend swings into action with Belgium v Colombia tonight.

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Nov 14th 2013, 9:38 PM

# mad world

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.

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Nov 9th 2013, 10:15 AM

# mad world

7 weird things that happened this week

Rivers of caramel, lost dentures and a bingo brawl – the bizarre news stories you might have missed.

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Nov 2nd 2013, 10:15 AM

# Loyalty

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.

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Oct 29th 2013, 5:22 PM

# Iran

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.

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Oct 26th 2013, 10:23 AM

# Space

Want to see a space chase? Look skywards at 7.24pm

If you miss the chase tonight, you’ll have a chance next week.

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Oct 22nd 2013, 4:39 PM

# international

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.

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Oct 18th 2013, 2:54 PM

# Jobs

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.

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Oct 17th 2013, 7:40 AM

# big p

'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.

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Sep 24th 2013, 6:00 AM