President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to the acclaimed Irish author.

Irish writer Edna O'Brien dies aged 93

Edna O'Brien, the author who wrote of her native Ireland in such febrile prose, steeped in sex, love and religious angst, that it sparked national outrage and led to her self-imposed exile, has died aged 93, her agent said on Sunday. Her 1960 literary debut stirred national contempt in then-staunchly...

Irish writer Edna O’Brien, who ‘shattered silences’ about women’s lives, dies at 93

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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THIS is the moment commuters stopped in their tracks as a trio of Egyptian Gods descended upon the capital. The mysterious figures adorned with the jackal-headed mask of Anubis - God of the afterlife - embraced modern life such as waiting at a bus stop, emerging from the Piccadilly Circus underground and strolling through Regent Street.

Strange moment drivers come to a halt as mysterious figures dressed as Egyptian Gods stroll through busy London street

Emma Sophia Ryan will wow you with her rendition of the 19th-century children's song "I'll Tell Me Ma." Emma Sophia Ryan became quite an online celebrity ever since the lockdowns in 2020, hosting her own YouTube show and posting videos to social media. It's clear the public is loving this...

WATCH: 4-year-old Irish girl wows again with Irish trad song “I’ll Tell Me Ma”

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The infamous sinking of the Titanic on April 15 1912 is indelibly linked with Ireland. Now, the Irish village that hid the owner after the sinking has been revealed

Scenic Irish village that 'hid' the Titanic owner after the infamous sinking

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Irish parents love Irish names. But while there are plenty of gorgeous Irish names to choose from, parents are always searching for something that little bit different. Many parents looking for an Irish name from at home and abroad may also be on the lookout for one that won’t be too much of a tongue-twister for people who aren’t used to Irish names.

Rare Irish girl's name with a very cool meaning is bound to be "the new Maeve"

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Two Italian men were arrested on Friday after they were accused of splitting up—and then raping—two American women, according to local media reports.Police told Corriere Del Mezzogiorno that the two men rode up to the women while on a scooter as the women tried to use a cigarette vending machine in Syracuse, a city in Sicily. As the men pretended to offer their help to the women, both of whom were in the country to study, they conspired to separate the two.Eventually, the two men succeeded, according to police. One woman was allegedly assaulted near a marina, while another was allegedly abducted to a home and raped there. Both women reported their attacks to police on Thursday, and the men were taken into custody on Friday.According to ANSA, the suspects were arrested on charges of aggravated sexual assault.The identities of those involved have not been released, though Rai claims the men are originally from Syracuse.The attack came months after a Canadian woman was raped in Palermo, Sicily’s largest city. U.S. State Department currently has a level two travel advisory for Italy, warning against potential terrorist attacks.  Read more at The Daily Beast.

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

A university choir is to sing in Vatican City after asking for the privilege. Castle Chapel Choir at Durham University will perform at one of the most famous churches in the world, St Peter's Basilica, on 5 September. Tom Parker, a PhD student and the choir's director of music, said...

University choir to sing at Vatican Mass

Caoimhe is a popular choice for parents in Ireland but Americans rarely hear it

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The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Bingwa Thomas, 72, from Kansas City, bought a cheap old house in Southern Italy’s Latronico, hoping that that Italy’s laid-back lifestyle will help him live longer.

He bought a cheap house in Italy to improve his life expectancy

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A 55-year-old American tourist died after taking ill during an excursion on the southern side of Mount Etna, in Sicily, Italy's alpine rescue service said Friday. Rescuers said the cause of his illness was still unknown, but warned against the risk of high temperatures coupled with humidity that may prove dangerous for tourists who usually have no specific preparation for such excursions. After being alerted on Thursday afternoon, the alpine rescue team and an air ambulance reached the man in a remote area.  Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene before his...

American tourist dead after suddenly getting sick on Sicily's Mount Etna

The island off the coast of Co Donegal is the most remote inhabited island off Ireland's coast

Ireland's most remote island that's home to 141 people is truly beautiful - and has its own pub

Dozens of Indian farm labourers have been freed from slave-like working conditions in northern Italy, police have said. The 33 workers were lured to Italy on the promise of jobs and a better future by two fellow Indian nationals, police say. But instead, they were allegedly forced to work more...

Dozens of Indian workers freed from 'slavery' in Italy

Fake Oxycontin Pills Widespread and Potentially Deadly: Report. FRIDAY, July 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The rate at which young Americans are ending up in hospital ICUs after using fake Oxycontin pills spiked with fentanyl is soaring, especially in the U.S. West, a new report warns. Medical toxicology data from...

Fake Oxycontin Pills Widespread and Potentially Deadly: Report

A former nightclub in Nottingham which closed suddenly in February is set to reopen under new ownership. The venue, most recently known as Pryzm, will be refurbished and reopened under the name "The Palais", new owners DHP Family said. Based in Lower Parliament Street, the dancehall first opened in 1925...

Landmark dancing venue to reopen under new owners

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Edna O'Brien, Ireland's Daring Chronicler of Women's Lives, Dies at 93

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Edna O'Brien, the author who wrote of her native Ireland in such febrile prose, steeped in sex, love and religious angst, that it...

Edna O'Brien, Ireland's Daring Chronicler of Women's Lives, Dies at 93

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