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McDonald's to trial recycling unwanted plastic toys into new products such as coffee cups
The initial trial will run for four weeks in seven restaurants in the UK and Ireland.
'They need to be vigilant': Appeal for sex workers to come forward over recent spate of assaults
Detective chief superintendent Declan Daly said no sex worker who comes forward will face prosecution.
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Here’s all the news you need to know as you start your day.
Weather conditions set to be 'colder than normal' over the weekend
Met Éireann said daytime temperatures will be in single figures and there will be frost most nights.
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New Zealand lawmakers vote in favour of legalising euthanasia paving the way for referendum
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has publicly stated her support for euthanasia reform.
Three people arrested over kidnap and torture of businessman Kevin Lunney
Two men and a woman are being held over Lunney’s kidnap in September.
The 17-year-old set for the biggest night of his career so far
Troy Parrott will make his Ireland senior debut against New Zealand this evening.
Poll: Would you like to see pubs open on Christmas Day?
The chairperson of the Cork Vintners Association said yesterday that there was no appetite among members to open on Christmas Day.
Universities on shutdown in Hong Kong as foreign students are encouraged to leave over violent protests
It follows five months of unrest from pro-democracy protesters.
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Man due in court over seizure of 3 handguns and ammunition in Drogheda
Gardaí found a bag containing three handguns, assorted magazines and various ammunition on Monday.
TD Maria Bailey expected to be taken off general election ticket today
Fine Gael members voted for a review of the Dun Laoghaire election candidates following ‘Swing-gate’.
Death toll from devastating Australia bushfires rises to four
A man’s body was discovered in a scorched area of bushland near the New South Wales town of Kempsey.
Disgraced MP embroiled in sexting scandal replaced as election candidate - by his estranged wife
Andrew Griffiths said he would support the new candidate. His wife Kate said she wouldn’t be taking up his offer.
Brexit will make Britain a 'second-rate player', Donald Tusk says
Tusk, who leaves office at the end of the month, has made no secret of his opposition to Brexit.
Ceasefire called in Gaza after fresh violence sees 8 members of same family killed in air strike
The Palestinian health ministry said that the Abu Malhous family was killed in the Israeli air strike earlier this week.
Simon Harris considering banning vaping products near schools and playgrounds
Measures to restrict alcohol advertisements around children came into effect this week.
'They just want it to go away but it won't': Sixth and final episode of Stardust out now
The sixth and final episode of Stardust is available now.
Opinion: Our forests could be a brilliant antidote for our reliance on fossil fuels - here’s why
Investing in nature holds countless benefits, says Professor Kevin O’Connor.
Boil water notices and ex-TDs on the comeback trail: Here's the by-election lowdown on Dublin Mid-West
Candidates are contesting the seat left by Frances Fitzgerald.
Families should no longer be provided with one-night emergency accommodation, committee will recommend
Experts will instead suggest that stable placements in suitable temporary accommodation for families be provided.
'We should treat type 2 diabetes the way we treat cancer'
Today is World Diabetes Day and a health group wants the HSE to examine more ways of helping people to reverse their type 2 diabetes through losing weight.
'I just felt like I don't matter': Women forced to travel to Romania for endometriosis treatment
Women who suffer with the chronic disease report feeling suicidal and helpless.
Yesterday’s News
Limerick man offers €2k reward for information after baby grandson’s grave vandalised
“Jesus knows who did it, they have to sleep every night and get up every morning and they’ll remember all this,” Gerry McDonagh said.
Dundalk TD says Lisa Smith 'is willing to speak to anybody to clear her name'
Independent TD Peter Fitzpatrick said that Lisa Smith “wants to come home to Dundalk”, upon her imminent return to Ireland.
Up to 4.8m unauthorised migrants lived in Europe in 2017 - that's less than 1% of the population
An ‘unauthorised migrant’ was defined as a foreigner who entered the country illegally, or asylum seekers waiting to be processed.
'He should be in it for sure... He's still playing Premier League'
Stephen Hunt believes Shane Long has been unfairly overlooked by Ireland.
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If Ireland joins Cern, it will result in 'millions being put into Irish economy’, committee told
It would cost around €1.3 million for Ireland to join as an associate member of Cern.
Gardaí investigating seven targeted attacks on sex workers
Gardaí said the motive for the attacks appears to be monetary gain and that violence has been used.
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Impeachment trial told that 'Trump cared more about Joe Biden probe than Ukraine'
The acting US ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor said an “irregular policy channel” was pushing for a probe into the Bidens.
Fringe players given chance as McCarthy takes surprise step of naming team to face New Zealand
As was expected, Troy Parrott will make his senior debut tomorrow night.
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'Health and safety rules did not apply...': Life on the road touring - and cooking for - Stockton's Wing
In this extract from his book, musician and Ballymaloe-trained chef Mike Hanrahan recalls what life was like on the road – and shows us how to feed a hungry band (or family) with a cassoulet recipe.
Puppy with ‘second tail’ growing from his head found wandering the streets in Missouri
The 10-week-old dog was rescued and given the name Narwhal.
How I Spend My Money: A 26-year-old banker on €35,000 who owns two properties in rural Ireland
The young banker worked two jobs in order to purchase his first property
Revenue experiencing more issues with online system after extending pay and file deadline
Revenue extended the deadline to 6pm today after experiencing technical difficulties yesterday.
Consultation to take place on whether Ireland's nightclub opening hours should be updated
Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan is “very keen” to open up a consultation with stakeholders.
FactCheck: No, €3.5 billion was not sent to Nigeria by people living in Ireland over the past eight years
The claim was made by independent TD Noel Grealish in the Dáil yesterday.
'He's a guy who's a fabulist': Clinton slams Trump and warns of attempts to undermine democracy
Clinton has yet to be drawn on whether she will run for President again.
150 workers 'temporarily' laid off at Swords pharma plant from today
The issue was raised in the Dáil today.
RTÉ shelved plan to move Lyric FM to UL after discovering it would 'cost more' than staying in Limerick studios
RTÉ announced plans to close the Lyric studios and split the station’s output from between Cork and Dublin.
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Poll: Would you like to see pubs open on Christmas Day?
THERE’S ONLY ONE day a year that pubs in Ireland must close – Christmas Day.
And there’s no appetite among publicans to open their doors on 25 December, according to Cork Vintners chairperson Michael O’Donovan.
He told Patricia Messinger on C103′s Cork Today Show that while he was sure customers would come in if pubs opened on Christmas Day, it’s not going to happen.
While publicans are aware of issues around rural isolation, opening a bar for even two hours would mean around five or six hours work for the publican, O’Donovan added.
So, what do you think? Would you like to see pubs open on Christmas Day?
Poll Results:
No (1496)
Yes (230)
Not sure (36)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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