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From medicine cabinet to the streets: Abuse of prescription drugs rises in Dublin
“People might not associate their intake of pills with increasing their overdose risk,” says Ana Liffey Drug Project CEO Tony Duffin.
Yesterday’s News
Shamima Begum calls for 'mercy' from British authorities after having citizenship revoked
Begum was 15 when she ran away to join the jihadists in 2015.
Bear Grylls just managed to annoy most of Bulgaria by boiling and eating a frog
He could also face a €5,000 fine.
Public appeal made in case of young woman missing in Mayo
Her family are said to be concerned for her welfare, as are local gardaí.
'If this guy is clearly way better than everybody else in his peer group, then it makes sense'
Andy Dunne and The42′s Murray Kinsella discuss Munster prospect Keynan Knox and the issue of recruiting players out of school abroad.
Stylish running gear, great garden tools - and veg from 49c: Here's what's on offer this week at Lidl
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Batch of cheese sold at Cork City Craft Fair recalled due to listeria fears
Samples were also available at the craft fair.
Trump ally Roger Stone appears in court after posting picture of judge and what appeared to be crosshairs of gun
The 66-year-old Stone has apologised and said the picture has been “misinterpreted.”
Three men charged after cocaine and cannabis herb worth around €250k seized
A number of searches were carried out in the Enniskerry, Tallaght and Ballymun areas yesterday.
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
A drone spotted at Dublin Airport, Metrolink woes and Jussie Smollett’s even greater woes – it’s the evening fix.
Trailer Watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend?
What’s a must-watch, and what’s a miss? We tell you.
10-man Celtic crash out of Europe against Valencia
Kevin Gameiro made sure of his side’s place in the Europa League last 16 after Jeremy Toljan was sent off for the visitors.
London mother found guilty of cruelty after son dies from being crushed by car seat
CCTV footage prior to Alfie Lamb getting in the car showed him to be fit and healthy.
Warren Altman (29) has been missing from Cabinteely since yesterday - have you seen him?
His family are concerned for his welfare.
38 people have died so far this flu season as hospitalisations rise
There are 112 confirmed cases where people were admitted to critical care units over the flu.
Ryanair fined €3 million by Italian authorities over luggage policy
Italy’s antitrust agency accused the airline of effectively raising ticket prices in a “non-transparent manner”.
Judge orders video footage of child being taken into care be seized over social media fears
Tusla had concerns that the footage would be posted on YouTube.
Closure of Luas Green Line to facilitate Metrolink 'off the agenda', Ross says
The Minister’s comments follow reports that the Luas Green Line could be closed for up to four years.
Peter Tork - bass player for The Monkees - dies aged 77
He was diagnosed with cancer in 2009.
Gardaí arrest 29 people in blitz on Cork based thieves and drug dealers
Over €12,000 worth of drugs were also seized.
Recall of SuperValu and Centra bottled water due to 'off odour and taste'
All batches of the five litre bottles of Still Irish Water are affected.
Care worker who allegedly told service user that she'd 'kill her' loses unfair dismissal action
The patient’s grand-daughter alleged that on 26 April 2018 the care-worker had verbally threatened her grandmother.
The 5 at 5: Thursday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Jury takes 43 minutes to acquit man of attempted murder and false imprisonment charges
Paul Crosby had pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of Gerard Boyle.
Gardaí investigating after drone sighting at Dublin Airport causes 30-minute flight shutdown
Two flights were diverted to Belfast and one to Shannon during that period.
Jussie Smollett paid $3,500 to stage attack because of 'dissatisfaction with his salary'
Police said today that the Empire actor also sent himself racist and homophobic hate mail.
Gwyneth Paltrow claims a skier is suing her to exploit her 'fame and wealth'
The incident happened in 2016.
Sexton 'definitely hasn't played enough rugby to be at full tilt yet'
The Ireland out-half has only played twice so far this year and lasted just 23 minutes against Scotland.
Girl (6) who suffered 'nasty' laceration to knee while practising gymnastics awarded €30k
The schoolgirl had been working on a trampoline when the accident happened in May 2017.
'I'm delighted we've run out of beer': Dublin Lord Mayor defends flying through 120 kegs of Guinness in six months
The pints are flowing at the Mansion House.
'Shenanigans' - Dáil suspended twice after TDs row over fossil fuel Bill
People Before Profit’s Richard Boyd Barrett accused the government of ‘dancing to the tune of fossil fuel companies’.
British MP Christopher Davies charged over alleged false expenses claims
Davies is now due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 22 March.
Rory McIlroy confirms he will miss 2019 Irish Open
The 29-year-old denied he was discrediting the event by not participating in it.
Secretary General Robert Watt accused of 'playing games' with Oireachtas committees
Calls have been made by a number of committees for Watt to appear before them to outline DEPR’s role in the children’s hospital project.
'We won't leave Dublin without him': Family of missing Jón Jónsson arrive in Ireland to step up search
Jón Jónsson was last seen near his Dublin hotel at 11am on 9 February.
These 12 schools now have a patron but do not have permanent school buildings
The patronage of the schools was recommended by the New Schools Establishment Group.
'She is not a US citizen': Trump requests block on US-born woman who joined IS from returning
The US generally grants citizenship to everyone born on its soil; Hoda Muthana was born in the US and raised in Alabama.
Appeal for witnesses after man sustains stab wounds in Limerick city
The injured man was found by emergency services at Fr Russell Road near the Oakfield estate around 1am.
World's biggest Nutella factory temporarily shut down over 'quality issue'
The factory produces 600,000 pots of Nutella a day.
Moscow native appointed to promote Irish language in south Kerry Gaeltacht
Dr Victor Bayda said that being appointed to the role was “a privilege and an honour”.
'Up to 400' global landmarks will be donning the green on St. Patrick's Day this year
This year’s Global Greening is the biggest edition yet of the initiative.
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Poll: Should employers be banned from keeping workers tips?
WORKERS SHOULD BE given a right to their tips, PhD student James Larkin has argued in an opinion piece on TheJournal.ie this morning.
Larkin said he once worked in a café where the owner decided to use tips for staff parties.
Yesterday evening, a Sinn Féin bill to give workers a legal right to their tips passed Committee stage with all-party support.
The bill would make it illegal for employers to take workers’ tips and ensure that workers are protected by law.
So, today we’re asking: Should employers be banned from keeping workers tips?
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How I Spend My Money: A chartered surveyor on €50,000 splitting her week between Dublin and her partner's home out west
By TheJournal.ie reader
She is studying part-time in the capital and long-term wants to move closer to home.
Opinion: You’ve just won €175m in the euro millions - don't buy the yacht just yet
By Eoin McGee - @EoinMcGee
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