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IN NEWS
'IRA' claim attacks on Britain will continue
A group calling itself the 'IRA' has claimed responsibility for a number of suspected letter bombs sent to British Army offices.
Scotland Yard confirmed the group's claim on Monday after seven suspect packages were discovered at armed forces recruitment centres in south-east England last week.
Irish Government is failing victims of forced adoption
The Irish Government is "failing miserably" to help reunite families split up in mother and baby homes, the Dail has been told.
Fianna Fail TD Robert Troy made the claim as Children's Minister Frances Fitzgerald was grilled on her response to the forced adoption scandal highlighted by Oscar-nominated film Philomena.
A family in mourning as Patrick Haplin is laid to rest
The sister of Patrick Halpin paid an emotional tribute to her "perfect" brother as he was laid to rest this weekend, urging mourners to follow his lead by living life "with a smile and a song".
Britain-based relatives of the Halpin family were among those who carried the tragic 18-year-old's coffin in his native Galway on Sunday.
Agree on Haass proposals before St. Patrick's Day, urges Shadow NI Secretary
Labour MP Ivan Lewis speaks exclusively to Fiona Audley.
"The Northern Ireland parties putting on a united front and genuinely working together is crucial as in the end it will be jobs and prosperity that solidify the peace," said Lewis.
Riverdance and Commitments top London St Pat's festival bill
London Mayor Boris Johnson is making a right song and dance about this year's St Patrick's Day festival, which will feature a line-up of international music acts.
See this week's paper to see who else is on this year's cracking bill.
IN ENTERTAINMENT
Colin Farrell: no more Mr Wild Guy
After a decade of hell-raising, Colin Farrell tamed his wild ways. Now back on track, Tony Clayton Lea finds him in rude health and busy chasing a dream.
Farrell's latest film, A New York Winter's Tale, is released in cinemas this Friday.
Philomena scoops a BAFTA award
Philomena, the acclaimed film about an Irish woman's search for her long-lost son, was among the big winners at Sunday's BAFTA ceremony in London.
The Stephen Frears' film scooped the award for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Royal Opera House with writers Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope on-hand to accept the BAFTA.
Should 1D's Niall Horan be forced to fight Mike Philips?
Comedian and Ri-Ra columnist Jarlath Regan poses the all-important question.
"It seems wrong that Niall Horan is slinging abuse at another public figure when many of the fans who adore him are dealing with the same kind of bullying", writes Regan.
Does the Choice Music Prize matter?
Ireland's album of the year prize is now in its ninth year, but what is the value in winning it for the nominated acts, asks Stuart Clark.
The Meteor Music Prize takes place in Vicar Street, Dublin on February 27.
Three is the magic number
Joe Giltrap looks at how three of the most famed, admired and inventive virtuosos on the trad music scene - Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle - have joined forces for a unique tour around Britain.
IN SPORT
Six Nations: Crown Forces
A special preview of Ireland's chase for their first home nations sweep since 2009.
Robert Mulhern looks ahead at this Saturday's mammoth clash at Twickenham, while Whiff of Cordite look at the crucial roles played by Peter O'Mahony and Joe Schmidt in Ireland's recent success.
Spirited London reel in Westmeath
A valiant London held Westmeath to a close-fought draw in their opening league clash in NHL 2A on Sunday.
Niall O'Sullivan reports from Ruislip.
Eamonn O'Molloy column
The Irish Post Sport columnist looks at how Tyrone sharpshooter Darren McCurry has put his hand forward as Gaelic's next star forward.
Paddy's days
Not many footballers make their Premier League debut at 30, but the Crystal Palace survivor Paddy McCarthy is not like most footballers, writes Garry Doyle.
The columnist also looks at how Liverpool manager Brendan Rogers managed to shake off his David Brent image. For Doyle, realising that the possession-is-key approach is easy to nullify was a key moment for the Antrim man.
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