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Sunday 17 October 2021
It’s according to new polling conducted by Red C on behalf of The Journal.
We all know that 42 is the most important, but anyway…
Munster defeated Connacht with a late Joey Carbery conversion in the first Irish derby of the season in Thomond Park.
Crowds carrying lanterns and candles gathered in darkness to pay tribute to the murdered MP.
Protesters and politicians called on the council chief to resign this week.
Leo Cullen’s side delivered a performance full of power and skill as they welcomed back some big-hitters.
Public health officials confirmed 2,180 new cases earlier today.
Our columnist says Biden is doing OK but has taken a major hit on the back of Afghanistan.
Lucy is named after the 3.2 million-year-old skeletal remains of a human ancestor found in Ethiopia nearly half a century ago.
A late collapse by the visitors saw Brendan Rodgers’ men earn a thrilling 4-2 victory.
About 43 million Russians – 29% of the country’s nearly 146 million people – are fully vaccinated.
The search was carried out in the west Clare region this morning.
Claudio Ranieri’s first game as Watford manager ended in a 5-0 defeat.
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.
A judge has banned a police union president from making public statements on the city’s Covid-19 policy.
The pop-up centres were established across 15 higher education sites two weeks ago as part of Vaccination Week.
The US drone strike took place as American forces were completing their withdrawal.
However, he said situation in the health system is “different” than last year.
The space agency declared the launch a success and said the crew “were in good shape”.
Flu vaccines usually reduce the risk of infection by 40-60%.
The shooting took place in the Blackpool area of the city shortly after midnight.
The director of Arracht, an Irish language film about the famine, speaks to us.
RTÉ director Peter Kennerley embedded himself in Liam Brady’s life for a sizeable part of the 1978/79 season.
The fire happened in Knockloughrim on Tuesday morning.
The piper, composer and producer from Donnycarney in Dublin died earlier this week aged 83.
How far apart are the EU and the UK to reaching a deal on tweaking trade arrangements in Northern Ireland?
As they prepare for the 2021 Top 8 Street Dance Battle, Tobi Omoteso and Deborah O’Connor explain what hip-hop culture means to them.
On the fifth anniversary of Anthony Foley’s passing, The42 explores his love for Shannon RFC.
The attack killed at least 41 people and injured scores more.
The Ireland manager says she’d support any protest in the wake of the NWSL abuse scandal that has rocked women’s football.
A team of scientists at Trinity College Dublin are trying to advance the understanding of what causes people to hoard.
Bus transfers will be operating on routes to and from the station.
A former MP’s assistant said she had suffered nightmares and left politics because of dealing with constant death threats.
Officers from the Criminal Assets Bureau said gangs are also investing their ill-gotten gains in bloodstock and cryptocurrency.
The law bans abortions once cardiac activity is detected, usually around six weeks.
EARLIER THIS MONTH, the HSE launched its flu vaccination programme for this winter.
At-risk groups including pregnant women and people aged over 65 are being urged to get a free flu vaccine to protect against serious illness from the virus.
People who wish to get a flu jab who are not in one of the recommended groups can arrange it privately but the service is not free of charge, as it is for those in the recommended groups.
Flu vaccines usually reduce the risk of infection by 40-60%. The inoculation starts to work within two weeks.
“We have all learned so much throughout the pandemic about how to prevent the spread of infections and it will be important that we remember these lessons during the upcoming flu season. Everyone should be aware that single most effective action you can undertake is to avail of a vaccine as early as possible,” Irish Pharmacy Union president Dermot Twomey said.
So, today we want to know… Do you plan to get the flu vaccine this upcoming winter?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Our columnist says Biden is doing OK but has taken a major hit on the back of Afghanistan.
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