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# Taken

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# Taken
Nigel Farage's plans to rebrand the Brexit Party have hit a snag
The Reform think tank says the proposed name is already gone.
# wheelie bad form
Someone stole Michael Healy-Rae's bike
It was swiped from outside the Passport Office today, and he’s not happy.
# wildlife park
Toddler snatched and eaten by leopard in Uganda's national park
The child had followed the nanny outdoors.
# totemic
Toner back up Schmidt's pecking order thanks to his 'particular set of skills'
The stalwart of Ireland’s second row echoed Bryan Mills as he prepares to get to grips with Scotland.
# Statue
Gardaí investigate theft of Mother and Child statue from Finglas during Storm Ophelia
The statue – officially called Let the Life Flow through – has been situated in a hedgerow opposite from Tesco Clearwater since 1996.
# Taken
PJ Gallagher tweeted the best comeback to the thieves who robbed his motorbike
Ooooh he’s mad.
# Taken
A bar in Dublin had a stolen item returned in the post by a sound customer full of regret
Antics.
# Taken
Conal Keaney had his medals from Ballyboden's All-Ireland club run stolen from his car
The ex-Dublin attacker is seeking the return of his three medals.
# IFTAs
Liam Neeson picks up lifetime achievement award as Room wins big at the IFTAs
The actor has been honoured for his thirty years in cinema.
# taken aback
Watch: Liam Neeson backs Antrim side Ruairí Óg for All-Ireland glory
The Ballymena native and Hollywood superstar is hoping his Cushendall neighbours can secure a first title in Croke Park tomorrow.
# taken in
This woman found two kittens while out hiking and now takes them everywhere on her travels
The little adventurers.
# Taken
Gardaí search for thief after blade stolen from athlete
The blade was custom designed for the athlete and is of no use to anyone else, gardaí said.
# five little monkeys
Here, let Liam Neeson read you a lovely bedtime story
“No more monkeys jumping on the bed.”
# particular set of buzzkills
Gun maker to boycott Liam Neeson after his curse-filled anti-gun tirade
The Taken star said private gun owership in the US is a “f***ing disgrace”.
# taken aback
Liam Neeson excellently prank called Maggie Grace's useless ex-boyfriend
This speech never gets old. NEVER.
# tv picks
What To Watch On TV Tonight: Tuesday
Here are the shows that will be on your Twitter timeline later.
# he will find you
5 of Liam Neeson's most kick-ass moments from the Taken 3 trailer
He’s still on that phone.
# he will find you
Essential map shows every country where Liam Neeson has killed someone
Well, his characters at least.
# Taken
Two men 'in their 50s' snatch bag of cash from woman in daylight attack
It happened in the Rathcoole area of Newtownabbey at around midday.
# Taken
"Ethnic profiling" a factor in removal of Roma children, report finds
The Taoiseach, Minister for Justice and the interim Garda Commissioner have all apologised for what happened in the cases in Athlone and Tallaght.
# roma community
Children's Ombudsman to release report into removal of Roma children from families
Two children were taken from their families in October of last year.
# Disappeared
Woman killed by shark during morning swim
Christine Armstrong (63) had been with a group but was attacked after she turned back.
# Taken
Burglars steal baby's ashes from parents' home
Police say that the burglars may have believed that the small white casket was a jewellery box.
# I will find you...
A full-length parody of Taken is in the works
Just don’t tell Liam Neeson. He will find you, and he will kill you.
# wuff justice
Appeal after Missy the puppy is stolen during burglary
The puppy is 16 weeks old and was taken on either Friday night or Saturday morning.
# big fella
Liam Neeson threatening Vladimir Putin is the best thing you'll see today
The Big Fella from Ballymena means business.
# Snakin'
Liam Neeson burned the backside off Ireland on Jimmy Kimmel last night
There’s quite simply no beating the big fella from Ballymena.
Liam Neeson confirms that he will be returning for Taken 3
Here’s what we know about it so far.
# Hide and Seek
Man fakes his own abduction so he can party with his mates
We imagine his wife must feel pretty bothered by it all.
# Watch the Throne
Liam Neeson and LeBron James together at last in mash-up basketball heaven
King James will look for you, Derrick Rose. He will find you.
# Happy Birthday
So who was Liam Neeson really talking to in 'Taken'?
He will find them, and he will kill them…
# missing children
The anguish of parents and families highlighted on International Missing Children's Day
A child going missing is every parent’s nightmare – but what services are available to support the parents and families of missing children?
# help yourself
7 things that are just asking to be robbed
Here, take my bike, please.
# Taken
Ambulance stolen from Dublin housing estate
The ambulance was found crashed into a nearby park shortly after it was taken from Corduff in Blanchardstown last night.
# deep breaths
6 less dangerous things Liam Neeson could have said in Taken
So he told a load of people he’d kill them and he did. Fair play. Wouldn’t it have been easier, though, if he gave himself a few more options.
# I will find you...
Taken 2 tops North American box office on debut
Liam Neeson’s Taken 2 brought in around $50 million at the US box office this weekend.
# Taken 2
7 ways the internet (and the world) loves Liam Neeson
From Liam Neeson: The Musical to Liam Neeson in the nip, here are some online favourites.