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Wednesday 8 December 2021
# Power cuts
# peggy morrissey
# Actions and Words
Schools are closed in 12 counties today.
Repair teams are working hard to restore power this morning.
The e-commerce giant said it has “identified the root cause and are actively working towards recovery.”
Peggy Morrissey passed away following a collision yesterday.
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.
Campaigners are seeking answers from the Health Minister over who will lead the mandated review of legislation.
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.
The Boil Water Notices are in place in Cork, Kerry, Donegal and Wexford
Questions over the actual number of booster ‘no-shows’ have been raised in recent weeks due to issues with the booking system.
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.
The incident took place in Muirheavnamor, Dundalk
Chris Armas, the former New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC manager, will join as assistant coach.
Mary Lou McDonald says children and teachers are left freezing in classrooms as windows must be left open.
Satellite pictures showing massive troop concentrations on Ukraine’s border.
The final cost of the project is set to be between €969 million and €1.1 Billion
The Welsh side currently have 32 players in quarantine in a hotel near Belfast.
The party is not engaging in North South Ministerial Council structures as part of its protest against Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol.
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE is certainly frightful.
It’s a stormy December morning and there’s two-and-a-half weeks left to go until Christmas.
You might be meaning to put some lights up outside, but as Storm Barra rages, it’s a day to stay indoors.
So today, we’re asking you: Have you decorated inside your home for Christmas?
Poll Results:
With most people stuck inside (even more than usual) today, let’s stir up some festive spirit – send us a photo of your Christmas tree to lauren@thejournal.ie and we’ll include the best shots in an article later today.
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
This week, our reader is busy renovating her home, which she purchased with her partner in August.
Mostly cloudy with a little rain
Max: 6 °C
Min: 3 °C
Cloudy, showers around in the afternoon
Max: 7 °C
Min: 3 °C
Chilly with more clouds than sun
Max: 6 °C
Min: 3 °C
