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New campaign calls for setting up of suicide prevention authority
The campaign has been launched by the suicide prevention charity 3Ts, and includes a new video about the reality of suicide in Ireland.
Brian O'Driscoll: You have to feel those disappointments to appreciate it fully when it comes around
Leinster’s leading try-scorer has won three Heineken Cups but can still vividly recall the semi-final heartache of 2003.
Sinn Féin launches its jobs plan
The party says it has identified €13 billion which can be sourced to create jobs, improve competitiveness and increase productivity.
VIDEO: Provincial captains gearing up for Heineken Cup campaigns
Munster’s Doug Howlett declared that Leinster would be ‘watched closely be all the teams’.
Heineken Cup: Provincial captains talk up their side's trophy chances
This year’s competition was officially launched at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Tuesday.
Nick Leeson: Here's why I won't be buying into the iPhone 5...
…and it has a lot to do with my bad memories of The Brick. My wife on the other hand…
Pics: iPhone 5 likely to be available in Ireland later this month
You should be able to get your hands on Apple’s new device as early as 28 September if you’re living in Ireland. Plus we have more details on the new features…
Video: Could this be the iPhone 5? (Probably not, but it's pretty cool)
Check out the awesome pinch and zoom capabilities…
Caption competition: What is Michael Noonan writing?
The Finance Minister officially opened a new Eason store in Limerick today – but what is he writing?
Second time lucky: NASA launches SpaceX rocket headed for ISS
Saturday’s first attempt at a launch was abandoned after engine trouble – but no such problems this time, with a payload of food – and 300 temporarily spacebound astronomy buffs.
The Daily Fix: Saturday
Your round-up of the day’s biggest stories as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…
VIDEO: ISS cargo rocket fails on launch
The SpaceX mission was to be the first attempt by private US companies vying to take over the supply route following the end of NASA’s shuttle missions.
What went wrong for North Korea's rocket?
“Anybody can make something go boom. Controlling it is hard.”
VIDEO: North Korean rocket shatters after launch
The rocket splintered into pieces over the sea just a minute or two after taking off.
Apple expected to unveil iPad 3 at event next week
Invitations were sent to the news media today with it widely anticipated that the latest version of Apple’s hugely successful tablet will be unveiled.
Sun on Sunday goes on sale in Britain and Ireland
The paper has launched a Sunday edition less than year after News International shut down its Sunday tabloid, the News of The World.
‘A weight has been lifted’ – Alan Brogan
The Dublin star has spoken of the relief after winning an All-Ireland and now hopes that they can play with greater freedom this year.
Netflix lost 800,000 subscribers this year
The movie and TV streaming company will launch in Ireland and the UK early next year. It has been operating in the US and almost 40 other countries since 2007.
Watch: Luxury yacht sinks... immediately after being launched
The owners of this €1.8million houseboat can’t have been too happy with its maiden voyage…
Watch: is this the iPhone 5? Prototype of what phone may look like released
The actual iPhone 5 is expected to be launched by Apple at an event tomorrow.
End of an era: Last-ever space shuttle poised for launch
Hundreds of thousands have packed Florida for Atlantis’ final mission, but there are fears it could be delayed by bad weather.
Nasa's final space shuttle mission set for Friday
As the astronauts get ready for its final launch, we bring you everything you need to know about NASA’s space shuttle history.
New Dublin radio station launches
Classic rock station launches after two year wait.