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Oops! There was a mistake in last year’s Junior Cert science paper…and...

The State Examiner admitted the incorrect photo was used in the Physics section, but said it had no affect on students’ answers.

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Edna strikes again: US politician Paul Ryan misspells Taoiseach’s name in tweet

Former US vice presidential nominee repeats mistake made by the New York Times in 2011.

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Eircom error will leave 30,000 paying big bills

Eircom says it failed to process direct debits.

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Driver stopped for texting told gardaí he was checking his bank balance

Gardaí have launched a number of enforcement drives recently to crack down on mobile use.

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Lorainne Higgins criticised after campaign van parked in a disabled space

The Labour MEP candidate in Midlands-North-West said the incident was “an honest mistake”.

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Sky News apologises after reporter rifled through luggage of MH17 passenger

“We shouldn’t really be doing this,” reporter Colin Brazier said on air.

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The Ryder Cup sign guy had one job… and he messed it up

Just how do you misspell Jimmy?

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Spain stunned by Slovakia thanks to Iker Casillas howler

It could be time for international retirement for the Spanish keeper.

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Wayne Rooney has doubled United’s lead at the Emirates

Another weak effort from Arsenal against a big team.

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‘If you speak as much as Joe Brolly speaks you’re bound to make a mistake’ –...

“I don’t want to get into an argument but, yes, he was over the top with what he said.”

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US news anchor retracts incorrect story about coming under fire in Iraq

NBC’s Brian Williams later apologised for the error.

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This is how you can undo that embarrassing email you sent*

*provided you do some advance preparation.

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Wesley Sneijder has apologised to Leeds fans for sending a very ill-advised...

The Dutch midfielder was a little too hasty in promoting a range of Galatasaray themed knives.

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Armed robber released from prison by accident taunts police by posing with...

The 34-year-old was in his first year of a nine year sentence.

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Facebook has apologised for banning an ‘overly sexual’ breast check ad

The decision to ban the ad (which has been reinstated) for Dublin’s Well Woman Centre has been acknowledged as a “mistake”.

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This one sloppy moment cost Scotstown in a tight Ulster final

Kyle Carragher’s goal in the second half of extra time proved to be decisive.

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Whoops: Over 3,000 US prisoners mistakenly freed early

“Frankly, it is maddening,” the governor of Washington state said.

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Teenager killed by celebratory bullets fired after cricket victory

Bullets shot into the air are still deadly.

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Man literally eats his hat after losing online bet

Never do this, EVER.

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9 decisions that you will immediately regret

Within a few hours, max.

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Brilliant St Patrick’s Day correction from the New York Times

Is there anything St Patrick CAN’T do?

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Cork actress looks a bit rough in today’s Irish Examiner

Stunning.

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CNN is the latest to fall victim to the classic Obama-Osama mix up

Not again.

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Fox TV affiliate apologises for accidentally identifying Obama as a rape suspect

Oof.

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A 104-year-old woman was offered a place in a local creche

“It’s embarrassing – but also a little charming.”

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Denis O'Brien: 'The government was wrong to back down on Irish Water'

O’Brien said he thinks Irish Water was “the right thing” for the country.

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5 things we can learn from Ireland's Euro 2012 campaign

Ireland scored just one goal and lost all three games in Poland.

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Controversial tennis star Tomic regrets '$10 million' outburst

The player is trying to repair his public image as he prepares for the second round of the French Open.

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False sex abuse allegations against McCabe circulated due to 'clerical error'

Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald said revelations that such an error was made were “quite frankly disgusting and vile”.

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The Oscars' In Memoriam section included a picture of a producer who is still...

The image of Jan Chapman was used to pay tribute to her friend, the late-Janet Patterson.

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Garda errors led to thousands of drivers being wrongly convicted

Some 147,000 summonses were issued to people who had never been given an opportunity to pay their fine.

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DUP denies it has made a deal with Theresa May

It is believed that Downing Street issued their statement by mistake.

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Ex-Celtic player apologises for inaccurate claims about Linfield

Joe Miller has retracted remarks he made about the Northern Irish club.

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ANOTHER British newspaper has written about Prince Philip's death...

He’s still alive… but The Duke of Edinburgh did announce his retirement today.

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WATCH: An important lesson about learning the route ahead of the Dublin City...

An unheralded Italian runner won after the race leaders took a wrong turn.

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Department of Social Protection admits wording of welfare cheats campaign was...

The Welfare Cheats Cheat Us All campaign was launched by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in April of this year.

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Leicester boss refuses to blame Schmeichel for Watford loss

The goalkeeper’s own goal handed Watford victory, but the Leicester City manager insisted all of his players should take responsibility.

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Message warning people about 'ballistic missile threat' in Hawaii was sent in...

People were told to “seek immediate shelter”.

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Worker responsible for Hawaii's mistaken missile panic 'reassigned to other...

A mass panic was caused on Saturday after a statewide alert was issued telling citizens to seek immediate cover.

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Seven people who took part in the last Citizens' Assembly weren't recruited...

The majority view on four questions cannot be determined as a result.

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