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Elderly pedestrian dies in road traffic collision near Midleton
The incident occurred on the Carrigtwohill to Midleton Road, where one lane remains open.
Let’s play… work Christmas party bingo
Is your workplace’s Christmas celebration coming up? Why not play our specially tailored game of Bingo and spice it up.
8 things Man United need to do to rescue their Premier League season
Nailing down a position for Phil Jones and signing a creative midfielder will be among David Moyes’ priorities.
Here’s What Happened Today: Thursday
Today everybody’s talking about the sale of Bord Gáis Energy, garda recruitment and the response of the ‘fake’ deaf interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial.
Masked men with hatchet cause extensive damage to post office during robbery
The two escaped with what Gardaà describe as a substantial amount of cash.
VIDEO: Your weekend movies… The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Cinema trip this weekend? DailyEdge.ie brings you snippets from new releases to help you decide where to put your money…
Fears for 160 jobs at Assurant Solutions in Cork
Bad news on the jobs front ahead of the government’s celebration of the bailout exit.
Column: Is the work Christmas party past its sell-by date?
There’s enough potential for making mistakes when we’re with our nearest and dearest over the festive season without adding insult to injury by getting plastered at the office party, writes Tony Moore.
Former CRC boss agrees to appear before Dáil committee
Brian Conlon, who resigned from his role as CEO at the start of this week, has agreed to appear before the Public Accounts Committee.
Sold: Government selects winning €1.12 billion bid for Bord Gáis Energy
The selected bid was made by a consortium headed British multinational utililty company Centrica plc which operates under the name British Gas in the UK market.
‘It ain’t so’: Stephen Donnelly dismisses suggestion that he will join Fianna Fáil
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore made the accusation today during Leaders’ Questions in response to a question on budget cuts.
Detectives issue appeal over “attempted murder” of officers
Shots were fired at officers as parishioners attended mass at Holy Cross Church on Crumlin Road last Thursday.
SIPTU calls on Liebherr to “respect the industrial relations process” in pay dispute
The Labour Court last week awarded a 2.5 per cent pay increase to workers which the company say will be paid when agreement is reached on changes to work practices.
Could pre-nups help Ireland’s young farmers?
With divorce came the fear that farms could be could be broken up, along with a marriage.
Population of the Greater Dublin Area could grow by 400,000 over 20 years
The latest CSO figures also predict a ‘marked increase’ in the number of over 65s.
O’Brien and Heaslip ‘need to make a decision’ – O’Connor
The Leinster back row pairing’s futures remain unresolved as the IRFU attempts to beat off the advances of Top 14 clubs.
Ireland in Golden Globe nominations with forced adoptions, slavery and U2
Michael Fassbender and Catholic Church movie Philomena were nominated, alongside Bono and the lads.
The 5 at 5: Thursday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Fox News presenter says it’s a “verifiable fact” that Santa is white
She was responding to an article that proposed a more racially inclusive Christmas symbol.
Instagram launches private photo messaging service
Instagram Direct allows users to send photos and videos to up to 15 people at a time.
Childers will run in European elections “barring something serious happening”
Former Labour MEP Nessa Childers says she has not made a final decision on her candidacy and is facing a “dilemma”.
Article that blamed chlamydia in New Zealand on Irish builders was “inaccurate”
An article attributed rising sexual disease figures to the presence of Irish builders, but the New Zealand Press Council says that was “discriminatory”.
Minister called on to retract ‘insensitive’ comments about middle-class snobbishness
“Can the Minister explain who he views as a middle-class person?” asks Timmy Dooley of Fianna Fáil.
Extra Banking Union meeting needed after ministers fail to reach agreement
Eurogroup ministers met earlier this week on the topic, but only agreed on general principles.
VIDEO: Topless protesters disrupt Trap’s reunion with Strunz
The former Ireland boss took it all in his stride.
Designer creates self-healing, 3D-printed running shoes
The running shoes, which could become a reality by 2050, would react to pressure and provide extra cushioning if needed.
Former Dublin docklands boss defends record and slams ‘grievous accusations’
Paul Maloney said he had, for four years, “watched aghast” as the authority’s former chair Niamh Brennan issued “report after report” which contained “the most grievous accusations which have since been withdrawn or discredited”.
Fancy sailing to France? Or maybe Spain? Now you can do both…
Who’s taking the horse to France?
Down? Dublin Zoo’s new arrival will keep the blues at manga-bey*
Sorry. But it is ridiculously cute.
Special Criminal Court trial ‘did not violate human rights’ of IRA member
Kenneth Donohoe claimed his right to a fair trial was not upheld by the Special Criminal Court. The European Court of Human Rights did not agree.
Discount pub chain acquires Cork premises, will invest €1.5m and create 40 jobs
The company has signed a deal to purchase the former Newport Café site in Cork’s Paul Street.
Column: Michael O’Leary turned Santa because he had to
Ryanair customers feeling the love – because social media has the power to make or break the business.
Rural hackney licences to be given out for €50
The move was introduced today to help people living in rural areas with problems of isolation.
11 lies that will definitely be told this Christmas
Bath bombs. Great.
‘Campaign of sabotage’: Former Quinn HQ in Derrylin attacked
The Quinn Group was rebranded as Aventas Group – its headquarters in Derrylin was attacked last night.
First Garda recruitment drive since 2009 begins today
Are you applying?
VIDEO: Liam Brady and the RTÉ panel have more to say on Roy Keane
Hamann and Dunphy are #teamRoy.
Study finds that taking photos could be affecting our memory
A new study from Fairfield University found that taking photos of an event may affect our ability to remember it later.
Study to look at feasability of defibrillators in public places
The defibrillators would be used in the event of an out-of-hospial cardiac arrest.
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Poll: Has the CRC scandal affected how you give to charity?
A NUMBER OF reports from Central Remedial Clinic volunteers this morning have indicated that people are slow to support the organisation’s annual Santa bear appeal.
And earlier this week, another charity Bóthar revealed its staff had received hate mail in the wake of the revelations at the CRC. It also noted that donations had fallen.
Speaking this morning, PAC chairman John McGuinness urged the public to continue supporting vital charities, promising that reform in the sector is imminent.
Today, we’re asking: Has the CRC top-up scandal affected how you give to charity?
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