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Johnny Sexton named RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
He was integral to a record-breaking year for Leinster, as well as Ireland’s unprecedented success – including a Grand Slam and home victory over the All Blacks.
'We're not getting justice': Shane Tuohey's family kept in the dark in inquiry into his death
The 23-year-old man’s body was recovered from the River Brosna in 2002. His family believes he was murdered.
Ireland in a Snapshot: Inside our crumbling former asylums, the walls whisper 'forgive me'
Magnificent 19th-century buildings housed the homeless, misfits and the mentally ill. They are shameful relics of the past but we should not forget their story, writes Donal Moloney.
Quiz: Can you guess what the Government minister is doing here?
Zany photocalls have produced some great pictures of ministers over the years.
How's your diet? Most of you said it slips with stress - so what can we do to improve it?
Dietician Orla Walsh explains why you might be stress-eating.
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Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Baby found on Dublin beach, Storm Deirdre and another departure for Trump.
Status Orange: Storm Deirdre hits with 110 km/h winds and 'downpours of rain'
The storm is currently tracking northeast over Ireland.
Government wants building of old age retirement villages to begin by November 2019
A recent PAC report said it is not clear that the cost of care in public nursing homes is providing value for money to the taxpayer.
Sexton on song as Leinster hit their straps to blitz Bath at the Aviva
Leo Cullen’s side produced a much-improved performance to run in six tries at the Aviva Stadium.
Nurses are the victims in 70% of assaults in Irish hospitals
Figures from the HSE show how frequently nursing staff are assaulted.
FORA BUSINESS NEWS MAGAZINE
As it fights to keep a café open, Dunnes argues it hasn't made a Starbucks-style violation
How many food businesses received closure orders last month? It's the week in numbers
Plus: The sanctions that landlords could face if they breach rent caps
Donald Trump is losing another member of his administration
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will quit at the end of the year.
Appeal for mother to come forward as 'partially buried' body of baby found on Dublin beach
The discovery was made shortly after 10am this morning.
Gardaí stop unlicensed taxi in Dublin as part of pre-Christmas campaign
Gardaí have also commented the annual December drink driving enforcement operation.
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Carrigaline: Fast-growing town that kept its village feel (and saved the jelly star biscuit)
Jacob brothers, creators of the cream cracker, to be honoured in Waterford
Waterford Civic Trust will unveil a plaque at 12 noon on 3 O’Connell Street this Monday.
Huge backdraft filmed by onlookers as New York Irish bar destroyed by fire
Twelve people were injured in the fire.
Archaeologists unearth 4,400-year-old tomb of Egyptian high priest
The tomb belongs to “Wahtye”, a high priest who served during the fifth dynasty reign of King Neferirkare.
From the Garden: Every cloud has a silver lining and bogland proved useful this summer
Bogland is usually not the best place to grow things, but it came in handy this summer for growing squash during the drought, writes Michael Kelly.
Jeremy Hunt insists a 'version' of May's deal can get through parliament if EU make assurances
May had postponed the House of Commons vote on her deal after forecasts predicted it had no chance of being approved.
Palestinians slam Australia's move to recognise west Jerusalem as capital of Israel
A contentious embassy shift from Tel Aviv will not occur until a peace settlement is achieved.
Ukraine Orthodox priests to establish church independent from Russia
Ukrainian authorities hope it will be a further step out of Russia’s orbit.
Eleven dead and 93 hospitalised after eating 'toxic' rice at Indian temple
The rice had likely been contaminated with a toxic substance, officials said.
Drug addiction in Ireland still a 'dirty secret', GAA star Philly McMahon says
McMahon lost his brother John to a drug overdose in 2012.
A team at NUI Galway reckon they've cracked 'Darwin's Dilemma'
The great naturalist could not explain an apparent gap in animal evolution.
Man (40s) dies after being struck by car in Cork city
Gardaí are now investigating the collision which occurred this morning.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Here’s what’s happening today.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after cash-in-transit van robbed at gunpoint
The cash-in-transit van was making a collection from a business in Glasnevin yesterday.
Twelve PRACTICAL ways to help the homeless this Christmas and New Year
It can be as simple as treating someone with empathy when they approach you in the street.
'He's somebody who knows how to get the best out of people': Jim McGuinness and fulfilling a football fantasy
After six years serving his apprenticeship, the Donegal man has got his chance in North Carolina.
Fears over publishing anonymous list of former ministers' pensions in case they were easily identifiable
The 2017 list was never published due to concerns over data protection and that even an anonymous list could create a breach.
Planned supervised injection centre may not open in 2019, new Merchants Quay CEO says
A total of 99 objections were lodged against Merchant Quay Ireland’s plans for the centre.
Here's 6 Christmas-themed events on across the country this weekend
A vegan Christmas market, a Santa musical, and the 200th anniversary of Stille Nacht are just some of the events on this weekend.
France set for more 'yellow vest' protests despite Macron concessions
In a bid to end the protests, Macron has cancelled the planned fuel tax hikes and offered a rise in the minimum wage.
Health body apologises after email addresses of 200 job applicants are incorrectly shared in email
The Data Protection Commissioner has been informed of the incident.
Rescue centres under strain by huge influx of kittens after heatwave prolonged cat mating season
So far this year the DSPCA has taken in 1,389 cats and kittens.
Leinster ready to adapt to whatever Bath and the weather throws at them
The defending champions need a win at the Aviva Stadium tonight to keep pace with Pool 1 leaders Toulouse.
An Post takes first steps into the mortgage business by seeking info from 'prospective partners'
From an “uncertain and extremely bleak” outlook, An Post is aiming to expand the services it offers.
Yesterday’s News
'We will not survive': Nations still worlds apart at crunch climate change summit
Delegates have been urged to act now or condemn at-risk nations to disaster.
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It's the day of the 1918 General Election - Who are you voting for?
IT’S SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER 1918.
Irish men and women are turning out in droves across the country to vote in the General Election, many for the first time.
This is the first time that the franchise has been extended to women (over the age of 30) and all men over the age of 21, greatly boosting the Irish electorate.
Early indicators show a major upset for John Redmond’s Irish Parliamentary Party, with the revolutionary party Sinn Féin looking like they will sweep to power.
However, the Unionists of Edward Carson are showing strong gains in Ulster.
You can keep a track of who has been elected in your constituency here. But who will you be voting for?
Today we’re asking, Who are you voting for in the 1918 General Election?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Ireland in a Snapshot: Inside our crumbling former asylums, the walls whisper 'forgive me'
By Donal Moloney
From the Garden: Every cloud has a silver lining and bogland proved useful this summer
By Michael Kelly
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