# tomas-o’connor - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
Here’s what it looks like to fall 100ft down a mountainside
In the first person.
HSE care of depressed father to undergo ‘comprehensive review’
The Mental Health Commission has called for a review into the treatment that John Butler received in the months before he took the lives of his two daughters along with his own.
Cheltenham festival given go-ahead following inspection
However, the first race will start 35 minutes late, at 2.05pm.
Nun charged after voting for her deceased friend
The nun said she was trying to fulfil her late friend’s wishes in the US election.
Owen Mulligan hits back over alleged spitting on Paul Galvin in club clash
The alleged incident took place in last month’s All-Ireland club IFC final between Kerry star Paul Galvin’s club Finuge and Tyrone player Owen Mulligan’s club Cookstown.
WATCH: Philippines bans ex-NBA player for choking teammate
Renaldo Balkman, who once played with the New York Knicks, was also fined 250,000 pesos.
Football the loser on a ‘sad night’ as PSNI clash with Shamrock Rovers fans
An SDLP politician has called on the authorities to charge any supporters that engaged in violence or sectarian chanting.
Poll: Should large fizzy drinks be banned?
Plans to ban the sale of giant fizzy drinks have been quashed in New York – but should such a ban be introduced in Ireland?
Man still being questioned in missing person case
Gerard Daly, 43, was last seen by his partner at his home in Bailieborough, Co Cavan, on the evening of 26 June 2011.
An Taisce: Council ‘wasted €40m’ by ignoring development plan
The national trust says Dublin City Council ignored its own development plan in 26 applications which were later overturned.
‘It’s a work in progress’ – Gavin not getting carried away after dominant win over Lilywhites
Meanwhile the draws for the 2013 Dublin senior hurling and football championships were made last night.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
The Dredge: Which stubbly star dressed up as Taylor Swift?
On Twitter of all places… All the celebrity dirt you need this morning.
Cork attacker Sheehan out for 4-6 weeks
Meanwhile the Cork U21 football team has been named for tomorrow’s Munster championship tie with Kerry.
Centuries-old rituals to be carried out as conclave begins
Cardinals will be sworn in with a solemn oath that threatens anyone who reveals the deliberations of the conclave with instant excommunication.
Falkland Islands residents vote to remain affiliated to Britain
1,513 people voted to keep the islands as a UK overseas territory – while only three said they wanted to break away.
Poll: Will you have a flutter on the action at Cheltenham this week?
It’s the calm before the Hurricane (Fly). But will you get involved with the racing this week?
Frost to clear as rain and sleet hit Ulster and Connacht
Dublin airport is fully operational this morning following one of the coldest nights of the year.
Oireachtas agenda: Criminal records, job creation and childhood poverty
All of that, and the Seanad gets to reform the Dáil… here’s what’s happening today in Leinster House.
Jill Meagher accused denies murder, pleads guilty to rape
Adrian Ernest Bayley, 41, also pleaded not guilty to two separate rape charges.
Barca ready for tactical ‘revolution’ to reel in Milan
The Catalan heavyweights are 2-0 down against the Serie A giant. This could be interesting.
Calls for government to protect future of Knock Airport
Concerns have been raised about the future of the airport in the wake of the government’s proposals to secure the future of Shannon Airport.
Unstable chemical made safe at Tipperary school
Picric Acid, which can become unstable over time, was found at the Christian Brothers School in Thurles.
Nearly 17 million views of UPC’s On Demand service
Corrie, Eastenders and Fair City are among the most popular TV programmes on the service while Taken 2 is one of the most viewed films.
Tuesday at Cheltenham: 5 things to say when the office chat turns to racing today
The best horse racing festival in the world kicks off this afternoon (as if you needed reminding). Here’s what we have to look forward to today.
Fifty Shades of Grey author to publish how-to guide on… writing
‘Fifty Shades of Grey: Inner Goddess (A Journal)’ will offer readers advice on the art of writing and will have a soft leather cover that will be, er, ‘bonded’.
Column: Restricting young people’s access to social networks would be a huge mistake
It would be foolish to overlook the amazing opportunities social networks and other digital tools present for young people just because older generations are intimated by change, writes Dr Stephen Brennan.
Ouch: Headaches can lead to over 890,000 sick days every year – survey
Sick days as a result of headaches cost employers nearly €100 million annually according to a survey carried out by Nurofen as part of Headache Awareness Week.
Flanagan to address Dáil amid claims he denied penalty points were wiped
The independent TD was asked if he had penalty points wiped from his licence last December but denied he had. He intends to address the Dáil this evening.
Explainer: How is a new Pope chosen?
There are currently 209 members of the College of Cardinals – but only 115 of them get a vote in choosing the new pontiff.
# tomas-o’connor - Monday 11 March, 2013
Duchess of Cambridge’s family connections to Brian Ború unveiled
Tourism Ireland said research shows Kate Middleton has connections through the Lupton family from Yorkshire with the noble Fitzmaurice family from Co Kerry.
PSNI clash with section of Shamrock Rovers fans during Setanta Cup game at Windsor Park
There was minor crowd trouble in Belfast.
VIDEO: Young magician makes homeless man very happy
He took the man’s coffee… and gave it back looking very different.
Los Angeles ‘shaken by biggest quake in years’
The epicentre of the 4.7-magnitude quake was 11 miles southeast of Anza and about 100 miles southeast of Los Angeles.
Bobby Charlton convinced Rooney will stay… he says
The Old Trafford legend says Fergie doesn’t sell his best players. Apart from Ruud, Roy and countless others.
‘I rode her mother’ — Ted Walsh honoured in song ahead of Cheltenham Festival
It’s about time someone wrote this song.
US judge blocks New York ban on giant sodas
The judge ruled the measures were “arbitrary” and he was banning the plan “permanently”.
Does ‘Kiss Me, I’m Irish’ really work?
Two brave people set out to find out.
PSNI seek witnesses to assault of teenage girl
Police would particularly appeal to a male, with blonde hair, who is believed to have been in the vicinity at the time of the assault and may have spoken to the victim, to contact them.
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