IN NEWS
Brutal past of son who killed and beheaded mother
The conviction of a man who killed his mother before burying her dismembered body in a shallow grave has marked the end of another tragic episode in one Dublin family's history.
This week James Dunleavy, 40, was found guilty of killing his mother after a harrowing eight-day trial heard how he beheaded her and tried to hide her body in a suitcase.
Breakfast service for homeless axed in Government cutback
A free breakfast service for the homeless in Birmingham has been axed as Government cuts leave a local charity unable to continue the scheme.
After more than 30 years receiving a free morning meal in Digbeth, clients of the long-standing SIFA Fireside drop-in centre have now lost 50 per cent of their daily meals.
"My wife was left in screaming pain"
A distressed husband who had to call 999 THREE times before an ambulance arrived for his cancer-stricken wife has hit out at the quality of service she received.
John Murphy, 75, said his disabled wife Ellen suffered a "nightmare" wait for emergency services after being left in agony by a sudden fall in their west London home.
Filmmaker's plan to chart an emigrant's return to Ireland
Dublin documentarian Cathal Kenna is searching to find an older Irishman in Britain who is moving back to Ireland and willing to tell his story.
Meanwhile Robert Mulhern meets Kildare native Noel Delaney, who has already made the move back to Ireland where he now runs a barber shop from his home.
Terminally ill miscarriage of justice victim has chance to clear his name
An Irishman who claims to be one of Britain's few double miscarriage of justice victims has been given a chance to finally clear his name.
Martin Foran, 69, was jailed for separate robberies in 1978 and 1985 after investigations by the notorious squad of police officers behind the conviction of the Birmingham Six.
IN ENTERTAINMENT
Late Bloomer
Luka Bloom tells Rí Rá about life as a songwriter, performer, and his recent move to County Clare.
"I grew up in a country which was colonised and had a difficult relationship with its neighbour. These all make up the person I am but I never think about that," says Bloom.
Bigger fish to fry
From TV chef to restaurateur, few Irish chefs are facing as hectic a 12 months as Clodagh McKenna.
The Cork woman talks to Enda Brady.
Jarlath Regan column
This week the award-winning Irish comic writes about how a watched child rarely ends up on crutches.
'Cash exemplifies country music like no other'
Rí Rá Country columnist Henry Wymbs one of the most influential musicians and singers of the 20th century, Johnny Cash.
The legendary crooner's new album, Out Amongst The Stars, which features previously unreleased gems, is out in March.
Episodes of unexpected beauty
Those who think the short-story form is dead should check out Alan McMonagle's second collection, writes Mal Rogers.
IN SPORT
Tyrone's McCarron commits to London
Former Tyrone corner-back Cathal McCarron is in line to play for London after turning out in the opening round of the county championship for Round Towers.
McCarron, who was nominated for an All Star award after helping Tyrone to an All-Ireland semi-final, moved to Britain in the autumn.
Quarter Masters
Munster, Leinster and Ulster all won last weekend to book their place in the last eight of the Heineken Cup, while Connacht crash out.
Check out this week's Heineken Cup Round Up as well as an interview with London Irish prop Jamie Hagan plus the Wild Geese's latest match report.
Exiles hurlers appoint trainer
Tipperary native Shane O'Brien has been appointed to train the London hurlers for the coming season.
Portrait of a liar: Why Lance isn't all bad
Irish Post Sports editor Ronan Early probes Alex Gibney's compelling documentary of disgraced American cyclist Lance Armstrong.
