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Today’s News

'Scary and so out of the ordinary': Students at NUI Maynooth 'more afraid' after random attack

Many have expressed fears for safety following Sunday’s violent attack on 18-year-old Kym Owens.

Ireland has given over €20 million in aid to Syria - our largest humanitarian donation to date

The funding aims to help those “in besieged and hard-to-reach areas, and those who have fled to neighbouring countries”.

A Dublin energy startup is taking its 'Google Nest killer' thermostat stateside

Hub Control is trialing its smart heating unit with major landlords in New York City.

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Ex-Liverpool and England player Paul Stewart goes public with sexual abuse ordeal

The former footballer accused a youth coach of sexually assaulting him.

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Yesterday’s News

Donald Trump 'disavows the alt-right' and admits there's 'something' to climate change

Trump finally sat down with The New York Times after earlier cancelling a meeting.

Tears aplenty in the White House as Obama honours Ellen, Bruce Springsteen and others By The Dawn's Early Light This post contains videos

Tears aplenty in the White House as Obama honours Ellen, Bruce Springsteen and others

They all received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Temperatures to fall as low as -4 tonight as cold snap settles in

Some roads were being treated with salt and grit by councils tonight.

From The42 Leicester march into Champions League last 16, Spurs crash out Mixed Fortunes

Leicester march into Champions League last 16, Spurs crash out

Tottenham saw their adventure in Europe’s top club competition come to a grinding halt.

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Enough cyanide 'to wipe out Roscommon' lay in farmer's shed for 45 years

The farmer brought the killer chemicals down to a hazardous waste collection drive over the weekend.

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

Maynooth attack appeal, symphysiotomy payouts and stolen jewels in Paris.

Waterford man knocked down and killed in Antrim collision

The incident happened on Saturday afternoon close to the Ballyrobin Guest House.

Supermac's is raking in the cash as profits more than double to €12m

Owner Pat McDonagh and wife Una netted a major windfall during the year.

Son of deceased billionaire businessman kept a loaded gun over his bed

Patrick James Mansfield is accused of having 1,257 rounds of ammunition at his home.

From The42 We'll Leave It There So: All Black banned for high hit, big news for Taylor and today's sport Tuesday This post contains videos

We'll Leave It There So: All Black banned for high hit, big news for Taylor and today's sport

Meanwhile, Cork middleweight Christina Desmond has won bronze at the European Championships, the US appoint Bruce Arena as coach and a Tipp stalwart retires from inter-county hurling.

Taoiseach criticised for "gushing tweet" and manner towards Trump and Pence

Enda Kenny has spoken to both the President and Vice President-elect

'Trump posed as a champion of working families and it's beyond belief that he could do that'

Bernie Sanders said he would work with Trump if the president-elect attempted to help the working class.

From The42 New Zealand's Fekitoa banned but Cane escapes further punishment November Tests

New Zealand's Fekitoa banned but Cane escapes further punishment

All Blacks centre banned for “reckless” high tackle on Ireland’s Zebo.

Would you like to decide who lives here? You won't get a say on it just yet

The government have put down a counter motion to the Green Party’s bill for a directly-elected mayor for Dublin.

Negotiators have less than 48 hours to avert an Irish pilot strike

Unite trade union said CityJet pilots will withdraw labour in less than two days unless there is a breakthrough.

Man forced stepdaughter to wear dog collar as he carried out abuse, court hears

George Crombie told his victim there would be “murder in this flat” if she told her mother about the abuse.

Government to oppose Greens' bid to ban microbeads, claiming bill breaches EU rules

The bill, which bans the manufacture and sale of products with microbeads, has been criticised as “very restricted”.

The 5 at 5: Tuesday

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From The42 Robbie Keane's wife rules out move to hometown club Shamrock Rovers Not Just Yet

Robbie Keane's wife rules out move to hometown club Shamrock Rovers

The Tallaght native won’t be returning to Ireland in the near future, according to Claudine.

The rovers return: TV3 is getting Emmerdale and Corrie back

Following Virgin Media’s takeover of UTV Ireland, TV3 are set to get the British soaps back.

State apology: 399 women given up to €150,000 each for symphysiotomy procedures

However Marie O’Connor, spokesperson for a symphysiotomy group, described the grants as “an official whitewash”.

President Higgins: "We must share vigilance of not letting anti-Semitism spread again"

World Jewish Conference delegates hear Higgins address concerns over ‘walls’ and ‘fear’ challenging the world.

'I got a phone call at 1am to say Cathal was dead' - Mother of Cork man killed in car crash in Canada

Cork man Cathal Murphy was killed in a crash in Manitoba last month.

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Schoolgirl receives €35,000 after her face was cut at a Leisureplex

The incident occurred during a laser gun game which was part of the girl’s 11th birthday celebrations.

Babies born since October to get vaccinations against two more illnesses

Health Minister Simon Harris today said families could avail of the vaccinations from 1 December.

Government approves promotions for 11 senior gardaí following controversy

The Minister for Justice had said last week she would examine vacancies in the force.

Maynooth student attack: Gardaí appeal for passengers from bus to get in contact

18-year-old Kym Owens was walking back to her digs when the attack took place.

Fisherman rescued after three-hour Coast Guard helicopter mission

The Department of Transport said the winds were high, but well within the capabilities of the helicopter.

“Ministers on their own can’t operate solo runs": Taoiseach fields questions about Minister Ross

Enda Kenny asked about water charges, trolley numbers and judicial appointments.

'Object of interest' found in exhumation of Troubles victim

Daniel Rooney was shot dead by British Army soldiers in September 1972.

Woman charged over fatal stabbing says she acted in self-defence

Igna Ozolina was charged at a Thurles District Court with assault causing harm.

Brendan Howlin has described Shane Ross as 'Donald Trumpesque'

Labour’s Brendan Howlin says this government is a “do nothing Dáil”.

Stena ferry finally docks at Fishguard after being stranded at sea overnight

The ferry docked in Wales at 11am today – almost 23 hours after the intended docking time.

Employment hits a post-crash high amid some 'worrying signs' for Ireland's ongoing recovery

More people are joining the workforce as the number in jobs tops 2 million.

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