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From Cabra to Calabar diocese and Nakuru: the remarkable life journey of the late Fr Joseph

Fr Joseph ‘Joe’ Taylor of the St Patrick’s Missionary Society based in Kiltegan, Co Wicklow, was laid to rest last Thursday after his death at the Kiltegan Care Unit on Monday, October 13.

PM vows continued efforts to resume inter-Korean dialogue

SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Sunday that the go...

Samsung Chief to Visit Father's Grave With CEOs on 6th Anniversary

Samsung's Jay Y. Lee will visit the late Chairman Lee Kun-hee's grave with group CEOs on the 23rd, marking the sixth anniversary of his death.

Renowned artist Anne Madden le Brocquy leaves over €6.5m – after updating her will four times

Wife of Louis le Brocquy died aged 93 last December

Indonesia drops 2.4 tonnes of dry ice over South Sumatra to tackle haze

The province is among six prioritised by Indonesia for forest and land fire prevention and response.

Johor schools, educational institutions to reman closed for 5 more days

The state government had earlier ordered all schools to close for two days from Oct 8, before extending the closure to educational institutions for another five days from Oct 12.

5 gastrointestinal symptoms you should never ignore, according to doctors

Experts say these warning signs should always prompt a chat with a doctor.

Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat

Satellite images give clues about how Kim spends his holidays - something far out of reach for most North Koreans.

Pope Leo will leave hospital, return to Vatican on Oct 17: Holy See

The pope had part of his right lung removed on Tuesday (Oct 13) because of a cancerous tumour.

How to watch Leeds vs Man Utd

Leeds host Manchester United at Elland Road in a huge Premier League clash on Super Sunday on October 18, live on Sky Sports.

In Pics: Dublin gets a taste of the Big Apple as Little Slice opens its doors

Dublin’s newest pizza hotspot opened its doors this week. Foodies flocked to South William Street for a first taste of Little Slice. New York-style pizza, feel-good tunes and a buzzing crowd set the scene for Little Slice’s highly anticipated launch. Among those spotted in attendance were Faye Louise Brennan, Chris Connolly, Caoimhe Kenny, Romy Devlin […]

Withings BodyScan 2 review: Would you spend €500 on keeping tabs on your health?

‘Longevity station’ measures muscle and fat across six zones and flags diabetic or heart issues

Deputy mayor of city in Ehime dies after being crushed by festival float

Akihiro Nabae, 62, was among those carrying the float when the incident occurred on a riverbed in the city at around 5:45 p.m.

Japan’s health ministry sets new guidelines for tie

The move came after a poster promoting support for cancer patients that the ministry created in a tie-up with a film drew criticism on social media.

At least 19 dead and 25 hurt in stampede at India religious gathering

Deadly crowd incidents are a frequent occurrence at Indian mass events, such as religious festivals, due to poor management and safety lapses.

Kyoto exhibition finds Zen in the worlds of Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli co-founder and producer Toshio Suzuki invites visitors to consider what it means to live well at "Zen and Ghibli."

Japan to raise youth awareness about Northern Territories

Such efforts will include attracting school trips to areas close to the islands and sharing relevant information on social media.

More than just drinks: Five Brussels cafés with unique concepts behind them