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IN NEWS

Unanswered questions over teen's death in London

As Patrick Halpin is remembered at a mass in London this week questions continue to be asked as to why it took so long to find the teenager's body.

Tragic Patrick was found dead in Central London last Thursday evening after a suspected fall from a roof in Leicester Square.

Irish Post journalist Robert Mulhern reports from the scene of the tragedy.

'Appalling' legacy of sectarianism must be addressed, says Consul General Pat Bourne

Pat Bourne, Ireland's only diplomat stationed in the country, told The Irish Post that acts of anti-Irishness reported since the Dublin native took up his post as "disturbing".

In an interview with Fiona Audley, the Consul General tackles issues of Scottish independence and racism.

Meanwhile the controversial Bradford West MP George Galloway warned that Catholics in Scotland should be "careful what they wish for" if they vote yes in September's referendum.

Further 'neknom' drink game deaths

Two further deaths have been linked to the 'neknomination' drinking craze which has already taken two lives in Ireland.

Police in South Wales are investigating the sudden death of a 29-year-old man in Cardiff over the weekend while the death of 20-year-old Isaac Richardson has also been linked to the dangerous drinking game.

Centenerian's recipe for a long and happy life

Good living and plenty of exercise are the ingredients for a long and happy life.

That's according to Manchester-Irish woman Bridget Collins, who turned 100 this month.

Former London MET commander to investigate alleged garda corruption

The man charged with investigating the penalty points' controversy and allegations of corruption within the gardai is a former London Met police commander.

IN ENTERTAINMENT

Inside Pat McCabe's secret rural world

The double Booker prize nominated author from Monaghan talks religion, growing up in rural Ireland and life and death in fiction.

Philip Cummins picks out three novels by the author to place in your bookshelf alongside The Butcher Boy.

Jarlath Regan column

The Kildare-born comedian's latest column questions whether the internet's ever-rolling conveyor belt of news has made us forget what's important - and that Jim Davison is the guy who tells offensive jokes.

'You've got to fight like your life depends on it'

Terry McMahon has used any means possible to get his films made - and it's paid off, he tells Enda Brady.

The Irish-American cop - version 2.0

Film columnist Steve Martin probes Hollywood's ongoing fascination with the Irish cop as the new Robocop, named 'Murphy' hits screens.

Country and Irish music with Henry Wymbs

Garth Brooks' first run of concerts at Croke Park proved a turning point for Country star Derek Ryan, says Henry Wymbs.

Derek Ryan plays Brook Theatre in Soham, Cambridshire on February 21 and The Savoy Hotel, Blackpool on February 22.

IN SPORT

WANTED: Irish hero to breach fortress Twickenham and win first Triple Crown for five years.

There's still plenty to do for Joe Schmidt's Ireland following the win over Wales, say Whiff of Cordite.

Have Kilkenny got the legs and gameplan to catch Clare?

Christy O'Connor looks at the prospects for the Marble County this season as they attempt to overhaul new standards set by Clare and Cork.

Can McGuinness lead Donegal back to the summit?

Garry Doyle asks whether manager Jim McGuinness has taken on too much with his new role at Celtic.

The Irish Post Sport columnist also asks if his Donegal men can recover from a Mayo mauling to reach the heights of 2013 once again.

Southall Shamrocks are on the road to Croker

The Indian, Somali and Pakistani kids at Featherstone High School had never heard of Gaelic football a year ago - now they are heading to Ireland to test their skills, reports Nemesha Balasundarum.