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Wednesday 8 December 2021
# Power cuts
# peggy morrissey
# last christmas
A look at why the Met Police and Number 10 have launched investigations into a “cheese and wine” gathering in Boris Johnson’s official residence last Christmas.
Some of the players and staff who arrived back from South Africa have since tested positive.
Over one million booster doses have been administered in Ireland.
Schools are closed in 12 counties today.
Peggy Morrissey passed away following a collision yesterday.
Today FM and Newstalk see strong gains across their entire week-day schedule.
Pfizer said today its vaccine is “still effective” against the Omicron variant after three doses.
ESB Networks repair teams are working hard to restore power but some customers may have no electricity until tomorrow.
The UK Government is still officially denying that a gathering took place in No 10 while London was in Tier 3 restrictions.
The tighthead is the sole Irish player selected in the team, which includes five Springboks and three All Blacks.
Television images showed the helicopter carrying chief of defence staff Bipin Rawat in flames.
The Health Minister has been answering questions in the Oireachtas Health Committee.
Merkel had served as chancellor for 16 years
Of course, Christmas is about more than just shopping and presents – nudge nudge, wink wink.
The man, a pedestrian in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The e-commerce giant said it has “identified the root cause and are actively working towards recovery.”
The country joins the US in the boycott, over concerns around China’s human rights record.
Alison Gilliland said funding an initial deposit could be key to keeping many people out of homeless services.
The latest in the Growing Up In Ireland research is published today.
Downing Street has repeatedly denied reports staff had a Christmas party during 2020’s coronavirus lockdown.
Putin came into the meeting seeking guarantees from Biden that the Nato military alliance will never expand to include Ukraine.
The Reds became the first-ever English side to win all six of their group games.
It’s hoped the road will reduce traffic congestion and improve journey times in and around Galway city.
Most parts of the country are experiencing strong and gusty winds.
Dr Fauci said the Biden administration is considering lifting travel restrictions.
All 22 players put forward for registration are under the age of 21.
Hint: They are. The variant was first detected from passengers arriving in Australia from abroad.
French radio RTL said the Saudi suspect was arrested at Charles de Galle airport near Paris as he was trying to board a flight to Riyadh.
Counties in Ireland are currently under either Status Red, Orange or Yellow weather warnings.
Here are some TV highlights for the week ahead.
Dr Ragheb Nouman is accused of providing information which he knew was untrue in his application form to register as a doctor in Ireland.
‘TIS THE EIGHTH of December, the day when it was tradition for people from down the country to come up to Dublin for a day of festive shopping.
Back decades ago years ago when that tradition was in full swing in Ireland there wasn’t an option to shop online – but after the Covid-19 pandemic forcing a lot of us to do our gift shopping online, some of us may ditch tradition in favour of convenience and avoiding crowds.
So we’re wondering: Are you doing the bulk of your Christmas shopping online, or in-person this year?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
This week, our reader is busy renovating her home, which she purchased with her partner in August.
Strong winds subsiding; periods of rain
Max: 5 °C
Min: 2 °C
Cloudy, showers around in the afternoon
Max: 8 °C
Min: 2 °C
Chilly with more clouds than sun
Max: 6 °C
Min: 3 °C
