IrelandOver 20% drop out of university science and technology coursesBy Seán Flynn and Education Editor and GRÁINNE FALLER
BusinessHotel is one of securities held by Irish Nationwide - reportBy Ciarán Hancock and Business Affairs Correspondent
SportDogged challenge falls short as Cats' eyes turn to securing fourth legBy SEÁN MORAN at Croke Park
IrelandComedian Tiernan's wedding is a deadly serious businessBy KITTY HOLLAND in Corracrin and Co Monaghan
IrelandUS may prosecute over CIA abuse of prisoners abroadBy EWEN MacASKILL in Washington and RICHARD NORTON-TAYLOR in London