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Sunday 9 May 2021
# long read
# ramping up
Martin received a dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.
More than 50 people, mostly female students, were killed in yesterday’s attack.
A total of 1,799,190 doses have been administered so far in the rollout.
€35,000 worth of cocaine and €140,000 in cash was found in a house in Dublin 5.
Retail Excellence says the sector will need major financial support from the government in the months ahead.
The clashes come after police blocked busloads of pilgrims headed to Jerusalem for prayer at Islam’s third holiest site.
The Portuguese water dog was a gift to the Obamas from the late Senator Edward Kennedy.
Psychotherapist Karen Leach shares her lived experience and explains why more must be done to prevent children being harmed.
Ireland’s reopening kicks up a gear tomorrow.
Settle back in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.
Our columnist takes a look at a return to Irish politics as we knew it this week, with housing again front and centre.
Nicola Sturgeon said a Scottish independence referendum was the “will of the country”.
Bryce Evans and Terry Phelan pay tribute to the late Alan McLoughlin.
Efiota is 5’10″ in height, with black hair, of slim build with brown eyes.
NASA said China had behaved irresponsibly, as an uncontrolled re-entry of such a large object risked damage and casualties.
What is the key question you would like the minister to answer?
Tony Griffin’s 2010 autobiography helped break the mould as an Irish sports star discussing his mental health. Now his new book is aimed at teenagers.
The artist, author and podcaster asks if we should reconsider the prohibition model when it comes to cannabis use.
The island, not the item of clothing, cow, or biscuit.
Leinster score eight tries to beat Connacht 50-21 at the Sportsground this evening.
Joan O’Donnell writes that it’s time to ditch failing strategies and embrace an inclusive future of work.
Chelsea stunned Pep Guardiola’s side with a late victory.
Karnataka’s capital, Bengaluru, has the highest active caseload at more than 300,000, but experts warn that the worst is still to come.
The Gaelic Grounds hosted this evening’s game.
The SNP failed to secure an overall majority, but the Greens’ success could lead to a majority among pro-independence parties.
Investigations are currently ongoing.
Local authorities had already warned Friday of unstable snow formations given a recent fall-off in temperatures.
A recent article in the Westmeath Topic, which was reshared by other users on social media, suggested that this information is being hidden.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly also announced that two more countries have been added to the hotel quarantine list
Dublin lost centre-back Liam Rushe to a red card in the closing stages.
Gardaí said that the young man had been located.
The latest figures were released by the Department of Health this afternoon.
Afghan Ministry spokesman Tareq Arian told reporters that the casualties could rise
A man in his 20s was arrested as part of an investigation into the incident.
With the final results in, Labour has 30 seats, the Welsh Conservatives have 16, Plaid Cymru has 13 and the Liberal Democrats have one.
The teenager was killed and dismembered in January 2020.
HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS will be able to open their doors for the first time since December tomorrow as Ireland ramps up its phased easing of restrictions.
Last summer’s reopening saw queues form outside barber shops in the middle of the night, while those trying to get into salons faced lengthy waiting lists.
The demand looks exceptionally high again this time around with hairdressers reporting barrages of phone calls and messages seeking appointments.
Those who have secured an appointment are being asked to cancel their bookings if they are unable to attend as no-shows had a hugely negative impact on the industry last year.
So today we’re asking: Will you go to a hairdresser this week?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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