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Pandemic Unemployment Payment to be extended for months, but reduced for part-timers
The Taoiseach made the announcement at midday today.
‘The only time I got near George Best was in the queue for the jacks’
How do you stop the best players on the planet weaving their magic? Garry Doyle spoke to the men who got up close and personal with George Best, Pele, Maradona, Rory McIlroy and Jonah Lomu.
NPHET to meet to finalise Phase Two plans, death toll in UK over 50,000: Today's Covid-19 main points
Ireland is on course to enter Phase Two of re-opening next Monday.
Court rules Gemma O'Doherty and John Waters must pay costs for Covid-19 legal challenge
The judge said that the costs should be limited to the two-day hearing of their application only.
Bye-bye, jelly and ice cream: 4 summer desserts with a difference - from DIY ice pops to berry tarts
Plus a look at Lidl’s range of tasty summer food and treats.
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Tyrone midwife on cover of British Vogue: 'I imagine my mum will be in Tesco buying all the copies she can'
Rachel Millar had no idea she’d be on the cover when a photographer came to the hospital she works in a few weeks ago.
Searches resume after reports of young boy entering the River Boyne in Drogheda
Gardaí received reports that a young boy had entered the water last night
37 children injured in school stabbing in southern China
The victims, including teaching staff, were sent to hospital but were not in a life-threatening condition.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Poll: Have you curbed your water use after the hosepipe ban warnings?
Irish Water has been urging people to conserve water.
Doing it for mum: Why sisters Barbara and Dorothy Phelan are walking 42km this June
The pair are joining the Irish Cancer Society’s Marathon In A Month event.
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'Maurice was my favourite footballer, I'm in awe of the man and I played with him'
Kerry team-mates recall Maurice Fitzgerald’s brilliant performance as he hit 0-9 in his first All-Ireland final in 1997.
27 female victims of trafficking assisted by Immigrant Council of Ireland last year
The council’s impact report for 2019 has been published today.
Handful of Covid-19 cases found as Wuhan tests 10 million residents
The city found no infections among 1,174 close contacts of the people who tested positive.
Clashes with police after thousands join Black Lives Matter rally in London
Videos shared on social media showed protesters and police clashing outside Downing Street.
'Racism is the knee on our neck, making it hard to breathe'
Seeing that police man kneeling George Floyd’s neck, that’s an image of what it feels like living in Ireland sometimes, writes anti-racism activist Diane Ihirwe.
UK warned to brace for 'many job losses' as deaths pass 50,000
Boris Johnson said the UK government will take an ‘interventionist’ approach to support the economy.
Former Pentagon chief launches blistering attack on Trump for trying to 'divide' America
James Mattis said the tear gassing of peaceful protesters to allow a Trump photo op was an “abuse of executive authority”.
Debunked: No, Italy hasn't discovered that Covid-19 is a bacterium rather than a virus
The Covid-19 disease is caused by a virus, not bacteria.
Coronavirus: Irish researchers develop drone that can deliver UV light to disinfect public spaces
The drones could be used at night time to sterilise empty trains, buses and restaurants.
April figures show a drop of over 40% in mortgage approvals being granted in Ireland
In total, 2,200 mortgages were approved in April.
'We can't just pause our emotions': Protest organiser not deterred by calls to stop event due to Covid-19
A series of demonstrations are expected to take place across the country on Saturday.
Ibec warns of the 'sharpest compression of economic activity in living memory'
The business lobbying group forecasts Irish unemployment to level off at 16% and GDP to contract by 11% for the year.
Yesterday’s News
Barack Obama: 'As tragic as these few weeks have been, it's an incredible opportunity to awaken'
Obama has urged every US mayor to review its use of police force and commit to reforms.
Man dies in road crash in Cork
The collision occurred just after 6pm this evening.
Quiz: How much do you remember about Euro 88?
The tournament, which was won by the Netherlands, featured the Republic of Ireland for the first time.
47 new cases and a Black Lives Matter protest set to go ahead: Today's Covid-19 main points
Three deaths were confirmed by health officials today.
Three-month immunity advice for healthcare staff not to be extended to general population
Healthcare staff have been told they can act as if they are immune from Covid-19 for three months after recovering.
Simon Coveney hasn't spoken to US ambassador yet, but says 'it's clear where Irish people stand'
The Tánaiste said that he has a “very good relationship” with the US ambassador, and they “can speak very bluntly to each other”.
Simon Harris back at work after Covid-19 test comes back negative
The health minister said that he was ‘delighted’ to be back at work.
UK and China clash as Boris Johnson offers 'route to citizenship' for 3 million Hong Kong residents
The UK offer follows China’s decision to impose a new security law on Hong Kong.
Quiz: How well do you know your Coronation Street characters?
Cast members are set to return to the cobbles for filming next week.
Four police officers to be charged in relation to George Floyd's death; one charged with second-degree murder
George Floyd’s family described news of the new charges as a “bittersweet moment”.
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The man who didn't give a f**k
As part of Genius Week, we chat to Paolo Hewitt about his biography of Robin Friday, one of the great footballing cult heroes.
Black Lives Matter protest still set to go ahead on Saturday after separate demonstration cancelled
A protest on Saturday is still scheduled to go ahead, despite concerns from health officials.
Your evening longread: Meet the extreme night owls
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
German prisoner identified as suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance
Her parents Kate and Gerry said they will “never give up hope” of finding their daughter alive.
Half of under-24s in Ireland are unemployed, CSO figures suggest
If all claimants of the Covid-19 PUP payment are included, 26.1% of the Irish workforce are unemployed.
Processing of online passport applications will resume next week
Tánaiste Simon Coveney said the Passport Office processed 6,000 applications during the Covid-19 emergency.
Love/Hate is being replayed from the beginning - so we've been taking a look back at some iconic scenes
If you love Love/Hate, join us. If you haven’t – and hate spoilers – don’t.
Tensions escalate between police and Black Lives Matter protesters outside 10 Downing Street gates
“It is very, very important that we keep control of this moment,” Star Wars actor John Boyega told the crowd earlier.
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Poll: Have you curbed your water use after the hosepipe ban warnings?
EARLIER THIS WEEK, Irish Water said it is “increasingly likely” that a water conservation order would be put in place due to increased demand and a prolonged period of dry weather.
The bank holiday weekend saw dry, sunny weather with temperatures in the mid 20s. According to Met Éireann, there have been 37 dry periods in Ireland between 18 March and 20 May.
Two weeks ago, Irish Water asked households to conserve water, warning that people were using an extra 24 litres of water per person per day.
It added it is currently gathering the data “and if the current trend continues the likelihood is that a hosepipe ban will have to be imposed”.
So, what do you think? Have you curbed your water use after the hosepipe ban warnings?
Poll Results:
No (2395)
Yes (2385)
Not sure (252)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Wellness Wednesday: Worry is of no use to anyone, especially now in a time of crisis
By Trish Farrell
Counsellor Trish Farrell offers some tips to avoid worry during this time of change.
Larry Donnelly: Trump is a mess but he can still win the election because of a weak Democratic party
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
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