Today's top Irish news stories:

Top Catholic nun continues support for gay marriage despite Vatican censorship

A prominent Catholic nun continues to support  the cause for gay marriage, despite being silenced by the Vatican last year over a book she penned…READ MORE

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Key Republican Paul Ryan comes out swinging for immigration reform at Irish event


Congressman Paul Ryan, the former Vice Presidential candidate and a likely GOP presidential front runner in 2016, has come out swinging on the need for immigration reform...READ MORE



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Body identified, cops fear sex killer targeted victim Elaine O’Hara

Police have identified the remains discovered in the Dublin Mountains as that of missing woman Elaine O’Hara. The 36-year-old was last seen leaving her home at Belarmine Plaza, Stepaside, south Dublin, on August 22, 2012. She was reported missing by her father two days later…READ MORE


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Anne Anderson presents her Ambassador credentials to President Obama

Ireland’s new Ambassador to the U.S. Anne Anderson presented her credentials to President Obama on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 in a traditional ceremony at the White House. She replaces former Ambassador Michael Collins…READ MORE



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'Peru Two' may serve prison sentence in UK if they plead guilty

The Irish woman at the center of a drug smuggling investigation in Peru could be allowed to serve her sentence in the UK if she pleads guilty…READ MORE


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