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1. From Aran jumpers to the mysteries of the universe: Young Scientists explore the world

   Exhibition features 550 projects that have reached the finals of the competition

2. Man hospitalised following alleged assault in Carlow town

   Man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the investigation

3. Italian man left paralysed after unprovoked 1999 Dublin assault dies

   Turin native maintained a deep affection for Ireland and dreamed of moving here permanently

4. President Connolly voices concerns over Venezuela and upholding of international law

   President speaks about ‘tremendous challenges’ facing the world as she opens Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition

5. Two men ‘earning a living through theft’ charged over shoplifting spree

   Accused remanded in custody after gardaí allege they intended to leave country

6. Reintroducing wolves and giving contraceptives to deer among ideas for wildlife legislation

   Proposals to Government for new legislation also include calls to introduce beavers and stop social media influences from ‘stressing out’ puffins

7. Strongman Pa O’Dwyer remembered as a ‘gentle giant’ at funeral Mass

   Death of Limerick man (40), crowned Ireland’s strongest man five times, will be felt across Ireland and the world, priest says

8. Tributes paid at funeral of Ireland’s oldest man who lost his parents and brother at Auschwitz

   Slovak president pays tribute to Josef Veselsky at his funeral in Dublin in remarks delivered by the country’s ambassador

9. Senior garda urges people to report friends and family for drink driving

   Total of 765 motorists caught driving while intoxicated over Christmas and new year period

10. More than €42,000 raised to help family of Cork man who died on skiing trip in France

    Cian O’Brien (20) took ill at Alpe d’Huez resort