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Here's What Happened Today: Friday

The death of an Irish-born US Marine, Lucinda finally unveils her new party, seven men arrested in Artane – and, a baby for Vladimir Putin?

NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round up of today’s news.

IRELAND

St Patrick's Festival The illuminated Spire of Dublin on O'Connell Street, Dublin. The street will be lit for the duration of the St Patrick's Festival. Niall Carson / PA Niall Carson / PA / PA

  • An Irish-born US Marine died in a helicopter crash.
  • Lucinda Creighton unveiled her new party.
  • Seven armed men were arrested after gardaí stopped their van.
  • Organisers of the next Irish Water day of action said they could cater for a crowd of 100,000.
  • Brian O’Donnell was told he could stay in Gorse Hill for another week.
  • Garda figures showed a big spike in alcohol-related road accidents over the St Patrick’s Day period.
  • Support for government parties is now at 35% according to a new opinion poll.
  • Cycle in Dublin? The Royal Canal is getting a new cycle path
  • Tributes continued for Tony Fenton. 
  • And Amy Poehler wowed the crowds at Trinners.

WORLD

Russia Putin AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

#RUSSIA: A spokesperson for Vladimir Putin has denied rumours that a baby has been born to the Russian leader. News outlets reported that former gymnast Alina Kabayeva (above) had given birth to Putin’s child.

#UK: Former TV weather presenter Fred Talbot has been sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing two boys while working as a teacher.

#WHO? A rogue owl who has been terrorising a Dutch city has been captured, after a year-long spate of attacks.

INNOVATION

PARTING SHOT 

Sure, all sorts of things get ‘greened’ for St Patrick’s DayBut sausages? Ah here.

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