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Thursday 24 September 2020
The man claims that he has been living at the airport terminal ever since.
The mother was beaten up by a gang of people outside the family home last week, and her son has been assaulted and repeatedly intimidated.
Here’s what made the headlines today.
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
Discover the delights of Lidl’s French Wine Cellar this week, with indulgent accompaniments from the Deluxe range.
Those caught not wearing a mask on public transport in London can face a £200 fine.
As cinemas begin to reopen, here are a few options for weekend watching.
Rob Kearney is on his way out of Leinster and Irish rugby but he leaves with a glittering CV and the knowledge he got the most out of his talent.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
The new Green List will contain Cyprus, Finland, Latvia and Liechtenstein.
Donegal to be placed under Level 3 restrictions after spike in Covid-19 cases
Donald Trump was heckled as he stood near the coffin of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
This evening health officials reported 167 new cases in Dublin.
Government ministers held an incorporeal meeting this evening to discuss the measure.
The drugs were seized in Swords.
The latest figures were announced by the Department of Health this evening.
The Open champion will face a battle to make the cut tomorrow, while his amateur equivalent made a storming start at Galgorm Castle.
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Michael Kirk died in a crash in August.
Historian Kyle Leyden has argued that there are “definite issues” with the statues – even if they are not depicting slaves.
CEO Paul Reid said the numbers failing to turn up for their swab appointments has reduced now.
Gardaí said these raids were carried out as part of a cyber-fraud and money-laundering investigation in the UK.
Alexander Lukashenko was unexpectedly sworn in to his sixth term in office yesterday.
Bernard Brogan is our guest on the Warriors podcast this week to talk us through his low-key, high impact final weeks as a Dublin player.
The bill is set to be debated next Thursday.
The final design of the new network was published by the NTA today.
Gardaí have formally objected to the bar retaining its licence.
The Central Bank said the impact on customers was ‘devastating’.
An extra 251 acute beds in Q4 of this year, and 232 acute beds in Q1 next year, are included in the plan.
Micheál Martin met with community activists in Dublin today.
Students were informed late in August that their time on campus may be limited this year.
Full-back is most decorated medalist in Irish rugby history – winning four Six Nations titles including two grand slams, four Heineken Cups and six Pro14 titles.
The lawsuit says Baskin defamed Anne McQueen in a video diary entry on YouTube.
Another 20 whales could potentially still be saved today and vets are considering euthanising another four.
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
The Hong Kong government first banned the wearing of masks last year.
Many people have been affected by job losses, isolation and a lack of social interaction in recent months.
The charity is calling for the funding to help tenants facing a rent crisis as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Noelle O Connell says it’s easy for us to keep the focus on what’s happening across the Irish Sea, but if we look beyond, there is a huge body of support for Ireland in the face of Brexit.
The Chinese-owned app is seeking a preliminary injunction against the ban.
This surge in requests for help is the latest in the mental health crisis caused by restrictions and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Gusts of up to 90 to 110km/h are expected in some areas.
IT’S BEEN A tough few months since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold of the nation.
Many people have been affected by job losses, isolation and a lack of social interaction, and the loss of loved ones.
Today, youth mental health charity Jigsaw said it saw a 50% increase in demand for its services in August this year compared to the same period last year.
There has also been an over 400% increase of traffic to its e-mental health platform over the last six months, a surge in demand for its schools supports and a month-on-month increase to calls to 1800 JIGSAW support line.
So, today we want to know: Has your mental health been affected since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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