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UN climate summit: The three key outcomes you need to know
Minister for Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, said Ireland is fully committed to implementing the Paris Agreement.
Family of girl (7) who died in Border Patrol custody dispute official story on her death
The parents of Jakelin Caal said she had been given food and water and appeared to be in good health as she travelled through Mexico.
From kidnapping to the Black Rod: Here are some weird House of Commons traditions
Earlier this week, a royal mace was removed from its place in the House of Commons, prompting the expulsion of a Labour MP.
'I'm Sue Potter, I want to be cut up': How an 87 year-old's death is playing a key role in the future of medicine
The story forms part of National Geographic’s latest issue looking at the future of medicine.
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Roasties with the mosties: 3 delicious ways to upgrade your Christmas potatoes
Gardaà investigating after digger used in robbery of ATM in Co Monaghan
The incident occurred at around 3am at a bank on Main Street, Ballybay.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Here’s what’s happening today.
Sitdown Sunday: Why do people fall for notorious jailed murderers?
Settle back in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.
The Irish For: The word deteach, meaning smoke, also refers to the family huddled together around the fire
As one of the first human inventions fire is often used as a metaphor for human civilisation and its downsides, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
Poll: Do you have a carbon monoxide alarm in your home?
It’s the silent killer. So tell us, are you protected?
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Gardaà renew appeal for witnesses to fatal collision in Cork after man released without charge
A pedestrian in his 40s was struck by a car early on Saturday morning.
New poll shows Fine Gael remains the most popular party in the country
The latest Sunday Independent newspaper/Kantar Millward Brown poll shows Fine Gael is down by two points to 32%.
France's 'yellow vest' protests lose momentum on decisive weekend
An estimated 66,000 people took to the streets across France yesterday.
Brainwaves suppress obvious ideas to help us think more creatively, study finds
Creativity requires humans to break away from more common and easily reached ideas.
Christmas Day session, Olympic dreams and becoming female role models
Irish hockey star Nicci Daly wants to help inspire the next generation of female athletes.
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Ultra-modern Foxrock mansion with its own jacuzzi for €2.5m
Zinke resigns as Trump's interior secretary amid numerous probes
In his resignation letter, Zinke said there had been “vicious and politically motivated attacks” against him.
A junior minister tried citing a 25-year-old policy to spare tourism firms some pain from VAT hikes
But the appeal to his Fine Gael colleague, Paschal Donohoe, doesn’t appear to have paid off.
Woman awarded €2k in discrimination case after shop worker told her 'you are only a lesbian'
The woman claimed the employee also asked her to come outside to fight.
Independent Alliance to seek a free vote for Israeli goods trade ban Bill
The proposed legislation is due before the Dáil in the new year.
Imperious Taylor lights up Wahlstrom and Madison Square Garden with career-best display
Taylor dazzled under the MSG lights as she earned a shutout victory over her former rival.
Taoiseach's department has spent nearly €500k on video production since Varadkar took office
Videos produced for the Project Ireland 2040 plan cost just under €150,000 alone.
Yesterday’s News
Johnny Sexton named RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
He was integral to a record-breaking year for Leinster, as well as Ireland’s unprecedented success – including a Grand Slam and home victory over the All Blacks.
'We're not getting justice': Shane Tuohey's family kept in the dark in inquiry into his death
The 23-year-old man’s body was recovered from the River Brosna in 2002. His family believes he was murdered.
Ireland in a Snapshot: Inside our crumbling former asylums, the walls whisper 'forgive me'
Magnificent 19th-century buildings housed the homeless, misfits and the mentally ill. They are shameful relics of the past but we should not forget their story, writes Donal Moloney.
Quiz: Can you guess what the Government minister is doing here?
Zany photocalls have produced some great pictures of ministers over the years.
How's your diet? Most of you said it slips with stress - so what can we do to improve it?
Dietician Orla Walsh explains why you might be stress-eating.
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Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Baby found on Dublin beach, Storm Deirdre and another departure for Trump.
Status Orange: Storm Deirdre hits with 110 km/h winds and 'downpours of rain'
The storm is currently tracking northeast over Ireland.
Government wants building of old age retirement villages to begin by November 2019
A recent PAC report said it is not clear that the cost of care in public nursing homes is providing value for money to the taxpayer.
Sexton on song as Leinster hit their straps to blitz Bath at the Aviva
Leo Cullen’s side produced a much-improved performance to run in six tries at the Aviva Stadium.
Nurses are the victims in 70% of assaults in Irish hospitals
Figures from the HSE show how frequently nursing staff are assaulted.
How many food businesses received closure orders last month? It's the week in numbers
Plus: The sanctions that landlords could face if they breach rent caps
Donald Trump is losing another member of his administration
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will quit at the end of the year.
Appeal for mother to come forward as 'partially buried' body of baby found on Dublin beach
The discovery was made shortly after 10am this morning.
Gardaà stop unlicensed taxi in Dublin as part of pre-Christmas campaign
Gardaà have also commented the annual December drink driving enforcement operation.
Jacob brothers, creators of the cream cracker, to be honoured in Waterford
Waterford Civic Trust will unveil a plaque at 12 noon on 3 O’Connell Street this Monday.
Huge backdraft filmed by onlookers as New York Irish bar destroyed by fire
Twelve people were injured in the fire.
Archaeologists unearth 4,400-year-old tomb of Egyptian high priest
The tomb belongs to “Wahtye”, a high priest who served during the fifth dynasty reign of King Neferirkare.
From the Garden: Every cloud has a silver lining and bogland proved useful this summer
Bogland is usually not the best place to grow things, but it came in handy this summer for growing squash during the drought, writes Michael Kelly.
Jeremy Hunt insists a 'version' of May's deal can get through parliament if EU make assurances
May had postponed the House of Commons vote on her deal after forecasts predicted it had no chance of being approved.
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It's the day of the 1918 General Election - Who are you voting for?
IT’S SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER 1918.
Irish men and women are turning out in droves across the country to vote in the General Election, many for the first time.
This is the first time that the franchise has been extended to women (over the age of 30) and all men over the age of 21, greatly boosting the Irish electorate.Â
Early indicators show a major upset for John Redmond’s Irish Parliamentary Party, with the revolutionary party Sinn Féin looking like they will sweep to power.
However, the Unionists of Edward Carson are showing strong gains in Ulster.Â
You can keep a track of who has been elected in your constituency here. But who will you be voting for?Â
Today we’re asking, Who are you voting for in the 1918 General Election?Â
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
The Irish For: The word deteach, meaning smoke, also refers to the family huddled together around the fire
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Ireland in a Snapshot: Inside our crumbling former asylums, the walls whisper 'forgive me'
By Donal Moloney
From the Garden: Every cloud has a silver lining and bogland proved useful this summer
By Michael Kelly
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