NEW ZEALAND WAS struck by tragedy this week, after another violent explosion in the Pike River Coal mine destroyed any hope of survival for the 29 men stuck inside.
In Ireland, the Green Party surprised everyone – including their coalition partners – by calling for a general election in January; the government revealed the country’s four year plan; and a snack food company opened a €8.5 million, 55-acre attraction in Ashbourne, Co Meath.
This is the week that was, in pictures:
Greens call for January election
Ireland's 24-hours of turmoil
Noel Dempsey's office vandalised
Cut, cut, cut: The four year plan is revealed
New Zealand Mine Explosion
London student demonstration
Paintgate councillor charged
Newcastle West murder victims laid to rest
Ein Volk...
Ireland gets thrown a lifebelt...
Man Tax
Koreas Clash
Tayto Park
Golden Ticket
"Rein her in"
When Vlad met Leo
