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Thousands of Irish deaths abroad never officially recorded by State

Last update: 14:05 | 20.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Between 2007 and 2012, an estimated 1,000 Irish people died abroad – none of which were officially recorded in Ireland, it has emerged.

Where are you going, Lord?

Last update: 11:31 | 06.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

The Latin Phrase ‘Quo Vadis Domine’ translates as ‘Where are you going, Lord?’

South Africaâ€™s 'Blade Runnerâ€™ granted bail ahead of murder trial

Last update: 11:24 | 06.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

The South African Olympic and Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius was granted bail on Friday 22 February after being charged with the murder of his girlfriend.

Butter spÃ¤tzle with mÃ¢che and walnut oil dressing

Last update: 11:22 | 06.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

A fast and fun way to make your own noodles! Spätzle is an egg noodle that is often enjoyed in the southern part of Germany.

The Strangers in the House

Last update: 11:21 | 06.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

The Strangers in the House by George Simenon (New York Review Books)

Georgians deported in spite of human rights abuses in homeland

Last update: 11:14 | 06.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Seven Georgian nationals were deported from Ireland to Tbilisi on Wednesday 13 February, it has emerged.

MoneyGram expands in 2012 with key growth in Africa

Last update: 11:13 | 06.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

MoneyGram has announced an expansion of its network to more than 31,000 agent locations worldwide after a year of what it calls "significant growth".

Big bucks for direct provision firms - but little to show for it

Last update: 11:07 | 06.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Ireland paid over €655m to firms providing accomodation to asylum seekers over 10 years - but one resident in the system says he fails to see where the money is going.

â€™We live in a prisonâ€™

Last update: 11:05 | 06.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

A resident of the Balseskin Reception Centre, home to many asylum seekers and refugees, wished to get his story out following a series of recent attacks on occupants of the hostel.

â€™Drive-byâ€™ attacks stoke fears among Balseskin residents

Last update: 11:03 | 06.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

A series of recent 'drive-by' attacks outside Balseskin Reception Centre in north Dublin has raised the fears of its resident asylum seekers.

Eat healthy in 2013!

Last update: 11:01 | 06.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Ireland's agri-food educational body has launched its annual Incredible Edibles initiative for 2013 to teach students where their fruit and vegetables come from and how they're good for our health.

Global Achievers Award for Nigeria makes return

Last update: 10:56 | 06.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

The Global Achievers Award for Nigeria returns for a second time to celebrate people making an impact on Nigerian people’s lives and their society.

â€™Donâ€™t believe what the papers say about usâ€™

Last update: 10:51 | 06.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Brendan O'Shea recently sat down with Pavee Point to learn more about the struggles of the Irish Travellers, and how they hope to see the community develop within Irish society.

Capital events to mark International Women's Day

A series of events will be held this month to recognize International Women's Day on 8 March.

Dublin joins project to find â€™smart cityâ€™ solutions to poverty

A new campaign designed to find the most promising solutions for fighting poverty in communities was launched at the Cities Against Poverty Forum in Dublin earlier this week.

CityFolk: Leonie Fohrmann

German student Leonie Fohrmann on...

Ryanâ€™s headed to Sweden as Irelandâ€™s Eurovision hope

Ryan Dolan has been announced as the winning act to represent Ireland at the 58th Eurovision Song Contest in MalmÅ‘, Sweden this May.

A sad case study of racial harassment

The following is an edited extract from a real-life case study in the Immigrant Council of Ireland’s ‘Taking Racism Seriously: Migrants’ Experiences of Violence, Harassment and Anti-Social Behaviour in the Dublin Area’ (2011):

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