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Following yesterday's sentencing of Tom Humphries for grooming and sexually abusing an underage girl, details of a case involving a second victim have emerged.

The revelation comes after the leniency of the two-and-a-half year jail sentence handed to the former Irish Times journalist was met with “disgust” from investigating Gardaí and rape crisis charities.

The 54-year-old pleaded guilty to four counts of inviting a child to participate in a sexually explicit, obscene or indecent act between January 2010 and March 2011, as well as two counts of defilement of the child between December 5, 2010 and February 19, 2011.

The victim was just 16 years of age when the incidents took place.

The maximum sentence for this offence is life imprisonment, and many expected the convicted abuser to be jailed for at least 10 years.

It has now emerged that a second girl was allegedly attacked by Humphries on a number of occasions between March and June 2007.

According to The Irish Independent, senior Gardaí source say the nature of these offences bears a striking similarity to those for which the accused was sentenced for yesterday.

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Looking for a change of career?

If you've always wanted to pull a pint for Varadkar or pour a shot for Harris, then the latest listing on the career section of the Oireachtas website is for you. 

The Oireachtas is hiring a bartender for their members bar, and they're recruiting right now.

Potential candidates are required to have three to five years experience and a minimum of two references, as well as a wide knowledge of various tipples. 

They must also 'demonstrate a high level of professionalism and discretion towards guests and colleagues.' 

So no dishing the gossip to your pals on what was said in the sanctity of the bar by any upstanding member of Dáil Éireann.

Candidates must also speak and write fluent English, and be flexible when it comes to working hours. 

The role is described as an 'exciting opportunity'  for someone with the 'utmost discretion and professionalism.'

Get those CVs in, ASAP.

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It's rare that a high-profile Hollywood couple make the decision to part ways without the press and public making reference to the involvement of a third party.

And it was no different when Chris Pratt and Anna Faris decided to call time on their ten-year relationship in August.

Indeed, rumours began circulating that the reason for the couple's split was due to Chris's relationship with Passengers co-star Jennifer Lawrence – a narrative that understandably didn't sit well with The Hunger Games star.

In her memoir, Unqualified, Anna notes that Jennifer reached out to her, and expressed regret over the dialogue surrounding the professional relationship she shared with Anna's husband.

"Jennifer and I really are friendly, and she was apologetic even though she didn’t need to be, because she hadn’t done anything wrong," Anna reasons.

"She’s awesome, but of course it’s hurtful and also embarrassing when people are saying your husband is cheating on you, even if it’s patently untrue."

"You still feel, and look, like a fool," the actress added.

Interestingly, Anna admits that while she was warned of the potential rumours which would likely begin circulating once Chris and Jennifer began shooting, she felt she had no cause for concern.

"Even before they met in person, my publicist, out of the blue, pulled me aside and said, “Anna, listen, there are going to be paparazzi all over them."

"She said 'There are going to be shots of them laughing together on their way to set. There are going to be stories circulating, and you have to brace yourself for this.'”

"I didn’t think it would bother me. I’ve been in this business a while now and I had seen Chris star alongside other beautiful women, like Aubrey Plaza and Bryce Dallas Howard."

Anna, who is currently promoting her book, shares a five-year-old son with Chris.

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According to emerging reports, two men have died after being shot on a college campus in the United States earlier today.

It has been established that an altercation, which began in the dorm rooms of Grambling State University in northern Louisiana, ultimately led to the shooting in the university's courtyard.

The victims have been named a Earl Andrews, a senior at GSU, and Monquiarious Caldwell, who did not attend the university.

Condemning the incident, Grambling State University Director of University Communications, Will Sutton, said: "This is a horrible tragedy. Nothing that anybody would've ever wanted to have happened."

"Our prayers are with the victims and their families," he added.

"There’s no place for violence on Grambling State University campus. We always encourage our students to be safe, to be aware, watch who they hang out with, and watch who’s around at all times. This is a most unfortunate situation."

Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Department do not believe the assailant, who has yet to be apprehended, was a student of the university.

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If your summer holidays feel like a distant memory and you're only dying for a break from the dreary morning commute, it's worth noting that Ryanair have announced a pretty big sale this morning.

That's right, ladies, the airline have 100,000 seats on offer, with some going for as little as €5 or 'less than the price of a pint' as they remind us on their website.

The offer applies to flights from Dublin to selected destinations on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from November 7 to December 14 this year.

Oh, and flights from Cork and Shannon to London Stansted are also on offer during the same dates.

Act fast because the sale comes to an end tomorrow night at the strike of midnight.

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There must be something in the water in Calabasas, because not one, not two, but three members of the Kardashian-Jenner clan are rumoured to be with child. 

Kim is the only sister to have confirmed her pregnancy – the mum-of-two is expecting via surrogate early next year. 

Kylie and Khloe are also rumoured to be incubating mini Kardashians, but neither of them have come forward to confirm or deny the gossip.

 

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Kylie Jenner released a brand new YouTube video last night to showcase her new Koko Collection of lippies with her big sis. 

The pair made a pretty intriguing joke about babies during the video, leading fans to believe it was a reference to their alleged pregnancies. 

'We created them. It's our baby together,' Khloe says of the kits. 

'We have eight,' she says, referring to the shades. 

Kylie goes on to add laughingly: 'We have so many babies. Who knew?'

Khloé adds, 'Who knew? and the pair laugh and raise their perfectly shaped brows. 

The comments section of the video is rife with speculation about the joke.

'Kylie Jenner is supposedly pregnant and makes a new liquid lipstick called Baby girl hmm interesting…. ??' mulled one.

'All i care about now is are you pregnant or nah,' said another. 

 

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All Tvvins have been dominating the Irish charts, and consistently sell out gigs all over the country. 

The band have been playing festivals up and down the country for the past few years, as well as an intimate sell-out tour earlier this year. 

Now, the dynamic band are planning their gig line-up for 2018. 

When the lads formed the band, their goal as to play in the Olympia theatre. 

Now, they will be achieving this feat for the second time on March 23 2018. 

They will also be playing at Limelight 2 in Belfast on March 21, in the Roisin Dubh Galway on March 24, and in Cyprus Avenue in Cork. 

The band will finish up their Irish tour in the INEC, Killarney. 

Tickets go on dsale this Friday at 9am, and retail at €22.00.

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Big fan of Conor McGregor? 

Now could be your chance to meet him in the flesh. 

The Late Late Show will be playing host to an interview with the MMA icon, and they need a live studio audience.

'CONOR McGREGOR FANS: Studio audience required for Late Late interview with Conor McGregor,' reads a Facebook post on The Late Late Show's page. 

'Ahead of the release of his debut film ‘Notorious’, the two-weight UFC Champion is set to return to The Late Late Show on Tuesday, 31st October 2017.'

'If you are available from on Tuesday (daytime) and would like to join us in RTÉ studios please email latelateextra@rte.ie for application.'

If you want to be in with a chance, send off your application to the above email address, with the subject line as 'Notorious'. 

The only terms and conditions are that you must be avaialble and you must be over 187. 

May the odds be ever in your favour. 

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Earlier this month, music fans celebrated the news that Bryan Adams would be embarking on a UK & Ireland arena tour next summer.

It was confirmed that the Irish would be getting their fix when Bryan takes to the stage at the 3Arena on May 21.

And due to recent demand, he has now announced a second Dublin date!

That's right, ladies, Bryan will return to the stage on May 22.

The tour comes in support of his new album Ultimate, which is out Friday November 3, and features two brand new tracks plus all the hits.

Tickets priced from €60.50 inclusive of booking and facility fees are on sale now via Ticketmaster outlets and online.

See you there, ladies.

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As a celeb, you know you have officially made it big when people are immortalising your likeness in wax. 

Lady Gaga clearly reached a meteoric level of fame a number of years ago, and so homage has been paid to her look by a museum in Peru.

However, the art work is less than flattering, and Twitter is raucous after seeing the model. 

Two snaps of the slightly scary wax work were posted online by Twitter user @tobeymonster. 

Twitter fans have likened the model to Donatella Versace among other characters.

They have also criticised the look of Gaga's wig, along with her muscular physique. 

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The tweet is currently going viral, with thousands of likes and retweets. 

Hopefully Lady Gaga herself will see it soon and give us her two cents. 

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Crystal Castles, an electronic group popular on the indie scene, shot to fame in 2008 with their hit Alice Practice.

Original member Alice Glass left the group in 2014, and has this week revealed the reason why. 

Using the hashtag #MeToo, the former founding member has claimed that she is a victim of sexual assault, physical abuse and rape at the hands of her CC bandmate Ethan Kath. 

Alice stated that the recent wave of discussion surrounding sexual assault led to her feeling that it was time to speak out. 

'The first time he took advantage of me was when I was around 15. He was 10 years older than me.'

'I came to in the back of his car extremely intoxicated (from drinks he had given me that night).'

'He went to great lengths to find me again, stalking me and driving past my high school looking for me,' she claimed, in a lengthy statement posted to her website. 

 

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Alice goes on to claim how, as Crystal Castles gained popularity, the abuse continued and escalated. 

'He became physically abusive,' reads the statement.  

'He held me over a staircase and threatened to throw me down it. He picked me up over his shoulders and threw me onto concrete.'

 

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Alice goes on to allege that Kath used manipulation, violence and forcible restraint which led to sexual assault. 

'He broke glass shower doors to frighten me, he locked me into rooms.'

'He told me that my feminism made me a target for rapists and only he could protect me.'

'He forced me to have sex with him or, he said, I wouldn’t be allowed to be in the band anymore.'

 

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'I am outraged and hurt by the recent statements made by Alice about me and our prior relationship,' Kath responded in a statement from his attorney obtained by Pitchfork.  

'Her story is pure fiction and I am consulting my lawyers as to my legal options.'

'Fortunately, there are many witnesses who can and will confirm that I was never abusive to Alice.'

Alice finished her statement by saying that walking away from Crystal Castles was hugely difficult, but she knew that it was the right decision. 

'As difficult as it was, I knew that leaving was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.'

'It has taken me years to recover from enduring almost a decade of abuse, manipulation and psychological control. I am still recovering.'

Feature image: Alice Glass / Instagram

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A pedestrian is in critical condition in the Mater Hospital this morning after being struck by a car. 

The 19-year-old pedestrian was involved in the collision on the Drumcondra Road upper between the junctions of Griffith Ave and Homefarm Road, Dublin. 

The incident occurred at around 4am this morning. 

Gardaí are currently investigating the serious incident. 

Diversions are in place while a forensic examination takes place. 

Commuters are asked to find alternative routes as the road is closed in both directions. 

The driver of the car was unharmed. 

Witness to the collision are asked to contact the Gardaí in Santry on 01 6664000, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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