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Sunday 17 January 2021
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The total number of people who have died now stands at 2,608.
Gardaí seized €117,000 in cash, a Rolex watch and a vehicle in Coolock.
Spector, a former music producer, was in prison for murder.
Liverpool face Man United, in one of the season’s most-anticipated matches so far.
In the most challenging of times, they found a way to celebrate.
Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman said that the legislation would have GDPR at the heart of it.
A Swiss startup said it had used its algorithm-based software, developed to detect plagiarism, to help crack QAnon.
The report documents the harrowing and shameful treatment of young women and children at the hands of the Irish State.
Cork LGFA say there’s positive news coming from Australia, and the Giants player will make a full recovery.
Archbishop Eamon Martin said that the church was “expected to intervene” when society “banished” mothers.
Current restrictions in place in the North mean that people must stay at home unless they have a “reasonable excuse”.
Clinical placements for most student nurses and midwives – due to start tomorrow – have been suspended.
The woman assaulted a staff member at a premises where she had not worn a face covering.
The death toll from the 6.2 magnitude earthquake has risen to 56.
The Pfizer plant in Belgium is working to increase capacity.
There were 60 deaths and a further 3,231 cases of Covid-19 announced yesterday.
His comments follow the dumping of a statue into Bristol Harbour by protestors last year.
The former Tánaiste called on the Government to intervene to stop the tendering process.
Are you paying more for something, or don’t have access to it anymore?
With the Six Nations kicking off in just three weeks, the Ireland coach has some tough decisions to make. Saturday’s clash between Munster and Leinster should help him do so.
Irish Mail on Sunday/Ireland Thinks poll was published today.
Inauguration day is on Wednesday.
Settle back in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.
A political poll, nurses, and the mother and baby homes: Here’s what’s in the news this morning.
Larry Donnelly reflects on the final days of President Donald Trump’s term.
Adopted people and survivors of mother and baby homes say forced adoption was widespread, regardless of what the commission says.
Su Carty, who works with the IRFU and World Rugby, is part of Ohana ZERO Suicide.
An online petition started this week calling for RTÉ to scrap broadcasting the Angelus.
With his Hawthorn career in the rearview mirror, Conor Glass is determined to help Derry compete for Ulster titles.
More than 70% of trucks are completing paperwork before moving goods, and are being ‘green-lighted’ to leave Irish ports.
There have been calls for investigations following the publication of a long-awaited report this week.
Soon may the Wellerman come, to bring us sugar and tea and rum.
The former European champions encountered a highly-motivated Ealing on their first outing since relegation.
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
Anthony Scully has enjoyed a new lease of life since joining Lincoln from West Ham.
From mileage penalties to owning the car outright, test your knowledge of both finance options here.
Mexico’s president accused American authorities of fabricating drug trafficking evidence against a former defense chief.
The serial number is reported to Gardaí for only one in 16 stolen bikes, writes Dublin Cycling Campaign’s David Timoney.
Palestine intends to hold elections in May and July.
Biden said that the State Department nominees “have secured some of the most defining national security and diplomatic achievements in recent memory”.
“A significant percentage of the population – in excess of 1 in 10 in some counties – is currently either a case or a close contact.”
Locals have been told to be vigilant for signs of danger.
WE’RE TWO WEEKS into Brexit now, and we’ve had empty shelves in Northern Ireland, trucks queuing at ports, and companies such as DPD temporarily stopping their services to Ireland.
There were plenty of warnings that there would be significant disruption after the UK left the EU, but the shock of having to face customs and excise duties on orders from the UK, or dramatic-looking congestion at Dublin Port may have taken people by surprise.
So we’re asking: Have you been negatively affected by Brexit?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Larry Donnelly reflects on the final days of President Donald Trump’s term.
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