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Tuesday 18 May 2021
Early indications are that the variant is even more transmissible than the B117 strain.
Serial killer West, who died in prison in 1995 aged 53, was previously suspected over Mary Bastholm’s disappearance.
The European Medicines Agency said this could improve the flexibility in countries’ vaccine rollout.
The long-time Senator is looking to win a Dáil seat for Labour in Dublin Bay South.
The funeral was one of the most controversial events to occur during the pandemic in the North.
Seán Roughan has featured 11 times in all competitions for Lincoln this season.
The storm made landfall in Gujarat state just after 8.30 pm local time.
We bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
We take a look at Paul Donaghy’s performance in their narrow defeat to Donegal on Saturday.
The Irish Coast Guard requested the launch of the RNLI’s Arklow lifeboat at 9.18am on Friday.
Bartra Capital plans to build a 104-bedroom nursing home in Dalkey, south Dublin.
Here are our picks of movies on TV this week.
Since Friday, the health and security arms of Government have been scrambling to take control of the situation.
The US helicopter was taking a bereaved crew member to catch a flight back to the US following the death of a family member.
The broadcaster has also said it is to suppress posts and not replace retirees.
The latest figures were confirmed by the National Public Health Emergency Team this evening.
The weather warning is in place for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork and Waterford.
Jason has directed a film charting Alex Ferguson’s road to recovery from a 2018 brain haemmorhage.
Lawyers for Sean Ruth previously told the non-jury court that he has “taken his medicine” and would not benefit from going back to prison.
17-year-old Keane Mulready Woods was killed last year.
But trust levels have improved substantially among younger customers since the crash.
Barrister James Geoghegan sought to move past the controversy over the selection process.
The former BBC correspondent and author says new DUP leader Edwin Poots’ hands may not be as strong on the big issues.
The HSE’s Colm Henry said the latest vaccine administration advice was received over the weekend.
Sameer Syed is charged with murdering his wife and two children on 28 October last year.
This is a decline of 8% from 2019 to 2020, placing Ireland close to the global average of 45%.
Plenty to discuss after Dublin opened up their 2021 season with a nine-point win over Roscommon.
CCTV footage of the incident appeared online earlier this month.
All non-essential retail stores can reopen from today.
From heavyweights in the game to being ‘on the bones of its arse’, the story of rugby Down Under is a cautionary one.
Hugs and other physical contact between households are permitted for the first time since restrictions began more than a year ago.
There’s less than 10 weeks to go to the virus-postponed Tokyo Games.
The country has made headlines around the world recently, in its fight against a deadly surge in infections.
ALL RETAIL STORES are permitted to reopen their doors from today after months of closure.
Although some shops opened for click-and-collect or retail by appointment last week, all non-essential shops can now reopen fully in the latest easing of restrictions.
Duncan Graham, Managing Director of Retail Excellence, said today is “a landmark day for the retail industry in Ireland and fantastic news for 280,000 retail employees around the country”.
So today we’re asking: Will you head to the shops today?
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Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
This week, our reader is enjoying life in Sligo during lockdown and watching her spending.
Enjoy a section from a new work by an Irish author this Sunday morning.
A shower in the morning, then a t-storm
Max: 14 °C
Min: 4 °C
A thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon
Max: 15 °C
Min: 5 °C
Rain at times
Max: 14 °C
Min: 8 °C
