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Renewed calls for Dublin northside crime task force as shots fired at a house
No injuries have been reported.
Storm Jorge: Status Orange wind warning issued for seven western counties
The warning kicks in from Saturday morning.
Japan closes schools across the country to stop spread of Covid-19
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he has asked schools to remain closed until spring holidays begin in late March.
Poll: Are you giving up anything for Lent?
Pope Francis has suggested phones, what about you?
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Locals mount opposition to new mosque planned in Lucan
South Dublin County Council approved plans last month for a centre and mosque for the area’s Muslim community.
Q&A: Everything you need to know about the Covid-19 crisis and Ireland's response to it
So far, 90 suspected cases have been tested in Ireland but all have come back negative.
Murdered Paul Quinn's family says Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy is 'only obstacle' to justice
Breege and Stephen Quinn said Murphy must provide information to gardaí and the PSNI.
Denmark confirms first Covid-19 case as UK total rises to 15
The man is relatively well and has returned to his home, where he remains in isolation, health officials said.
Man arrested and €53,000 worth of suspected heroin seized in Cork
Garda dog Rex located the suspected heroin during a search.
8 gems at Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival 2020 - from comedy to gritty drama
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The 9 at 9: Thursday
Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
'I never felt such support in my life': The football club that has become a lifeline for homeless people
Homeless people from all walks of life attend regular training sessions in what has become a vital resource for players.
Trump considers Italy and South Korea travel bans as Saudi Arabia bars entry to holy sites
The decision comes after the Middle East recorded at least 220 cases of Covid-19.
Davy Fitz: 'I do fear leaving it, not being there, because I’ll miss it'
Juggling Wexford and Sixmilebridge roles, facing into the unknown when he’ll stop being a manager and why he keeps going after years on the sideline.
Larry Donnelly: Can Joe Biden – or anyone else – stop Bernie Sanders?
It’s looking like Sanders versus Bloomberg for the Democratic National Convention in July, writes Larry Donnelly.
UK sets out its stall for post-Brexit EU trade talks
The Government is to publish its mandate ahead of talks between Michel Barnier and the PM’s Europe adviser David Frost.
Employee kills five in shooting rampage at Molson-Coors brewing campus in US
Authorities offered no immediate motive for the attack.
Countries around the world are assessing Covid-19's impact on St Patrick's Day celebrations
In some countries, St Patrick’s Day events have already been cancelled.
Chinese Ambassador: Ireland can learn lessons from how China initially handled Covid-19 outbreak
He suggested mass gatherings should be avoided immediately and that he supported the government’s view that the Six Nations game should be postponed.
Yesterday’s News
'Blueshirts' and borders: Sinn Féin tells Newry voters that a united Ireland has never been closer
Sinn Féin held a public meeting in Newry tonight.
Johnny Depp wants 'vindication' in libel case over article in The Sun describing him as a 'wife-beater'
Lawyers for Depp set out their stall at a hearing in London today.
Deer cull begins in Killarney National Park to manage red and Sika herds
The cull will continue until mid-March.
Man City complete dramatic comeback to beat Real Madrid at the Bernabeu
Sergio Ramos was sent off as Pep Guardiola’s side took charge of the last-16 tie.
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Pope Francis says put down your phones and turn off the TV this Lent
“It is the time to give up useless words, chatter, rumours, gossip, and talk and to speak directly to the Lord,” the pontiff said.
Council asks public to stay away as ghost ship on Cork coast 'now essentially empty'
Dozens of barrels of oil were removed by helicopter from the MV Alta.
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Fine Gael meeting hears party 'wouldn't be worse off' by another election and might even pick up more seats
Concerned TDs also voiced concerns that Green Party policies would be a hard sell in rural Ireland.
Man (26) described as 'a threat to society' jailed for driving stolen tractor into side of house
A trial heard that driving a tractor in west Clare at 5am was akin to announcing on Clare FM that ‘I’m up to no good’.
Local Enterprise Week is coming up - here’s everything to you need to know
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As it happened: Real Madrid v Man City, Champions League
Real Madrid hosted Man City, in the first leg of tonight’s round-of-16 clash.
Families in flood-hit areas call for government to buy them out of swamped homes
A plan to construct a flood defence and pumping station to divert water away from the area have been left marooned.
Opinion: Why we asked people on the streets of Dublin if they watch pornography
Cliodhna McAllister writes about how her experiences with Tinder, dating and porn got her thinking about how we view sexuality and gender in Ireland.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to hold a one-day policy seminar next week
The Dáil will reconvene on 5 March to discuss the European Council meeting and the Coronavirus outbreak.
Man (28) due in court charged with involvement in numerous burglaries across two counties
He is being held at Mayfield Garda Station in Cork.
Four tourists test positive for Covid-19 at quarantined Tenerife hotel
The second virus-related death in France was confirmed this morning.
Explainer: Here's what we know so far about how Covid-19 is spreading
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Taxi company caught tampering with fare meter on one of its vehicles fined €2,000
It followed an investigation by the National Standards Authority of Ireland.
The IRFU has postponed next month's Ireland v Italy Six Nations match
It had been due to take place at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday week, 7 March.
'The pain of losing you is unbelievable': Funeral held for Cork schoolgirl killed in crash
Two teenage boys also suffered serious injuries in the crash.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
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Covid-19 information leaflets to be handed out at Ireland's ports and airports
To date, health officials have not identified “a single confirmed case” of Covid-19 in Ireland.
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Poll: Are you giving up anything for Lent?
POPE FRANCIS HAS said that Catholics should consider putting down their phones or turning off TV for Lent.
As part of Lent, Christians of various traditions attempt to abstain from something for over six weeks beginning yesterday, Ash Wednesday.
It lasts until Easter Sunday, which this year is 12 April. So, religious or not will you be attempting to cut down on anything?
Poll: Are you giving up anything for Lent?
Poll Results:
No (694)
Yes (429)
I'm not religious but I might cut down on something (218)
No opinion/doesn't apply to me (82)
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Larry Donnelly: Can Joe Biden – or anyone else – stop Bernie Sanders?
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Opinion: Why we asked people on the streets of Dublin if they watch pornography
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Drew Harris says he has 'no regrets' over his comments about IRA Army Council and Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said the ‘war is over, the IRA is off the stage’.
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