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Garda managers in all areas directed to begin checking pubs for Covid-19 compliance this evening
This follows concerns that some licensed premises and customers haven’t been adhering to the public health guidelines.
Government issues new guidance for places of worship to accommodate more than 50 people at services
The guidance involves dividing premises into subgrouping of no more than 50 people in each.
Survey finds one in six women taking epilepsy medication don’t know the risk it poses to pregnancy
The HSE has estimated that up to 1,250 children may have been impacted in Ireland.
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and nine new cases confirmed in Ireland
The figures were released this evening.
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Redskins announce review of name after sponsor threat
Franchise released a statement this afternoon saying their FedEx sponsor has demanded a name change.
Spotlight
The 33rd Dáil
Week One: Ructions over the geographical spread of ministries and party in-fighting.
Profile: Who is new Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn?
Glynn is taking over the role after Dr Tony Holohan announced he is stepping aside for family reasons.
The 5 at 5: Friday
Five stories, five minutes, five o’clock…
Foster claims 'creditability of the Executive' has been undermined following O'Neill funeral controversy
O’Neill, party president Mary Lou McDonald and other prominent SF members attended the funeral on Tuesday.
UK Government publishes list of 73 countries exempt from quarantine from next weekend
Countries including Barbados, Hong Kong and Vietnam will be exempt from the quarantine regulation in the UK.
Murder trial of journalist Jamal Khashoggi begins in Turkey with Saudi suspects absent
Turkish prosecutors claim Saudi deputy intelligence chief and the royal court’s media czar led the operation.
Former marathon world-record holder Kipsang handed four-year ban
The Kenyan runner has been suspended for violating anti-doping rules.
41 people injured in explosion at fireworks factory in Turkey
Up to 200 people were inside the factory but most escaped unharmed.
RTÉ announces David McCullagh as new co-presenter of Six One News from September
McCullagh first joined RTÉ back in 1993 and will fill the role left vacant by Keelin Shanley.
Covid-19 deaths may have been overestimated, Hiqa report finds
Leo Varadkar said the findings are “interesting but not a surprise” because of how deaths related to the virus are counted.
New prime minister named in France as Emmanuel Macron launches government reshuffle
Macron said he is seeking a “new path” to rebuild the country for the two remaining years of his term.
'Utterly shambolic': Wales and Scotland hit out at UK government's shifting position on air bridges
Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford accused the UK government of making an announcement and then trying to “work out” what they meant.
Irish Water reviewing hosepipe ban after recent heavy rainfall
The ban was due to remain in place until 21 July.
'As soon as we landed in Dublin, the phone rang': The inside story of Duff's record Chelsea move
Man United and Liverpool flirted with the idea but it was the Londoners who broke the Irish transfer record to sign the Dubliner and kickstart the Roman revolution.
People should not be ‘bullied’ into ‘taking the knee’, says Boris Johnson
Johnson said he believed in practical action to tackle prejudice and discrimination.
FactFind: Here is how Covid-19 deaths are counted in Ireland
A Hiqa report has noted a 13% increase in deaths in Ireland during the pandemic.
Poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
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Paschal Donohoe: Wage subsidy scheme 'won't come to abrupt end'
The Finance Minister noted the ‘particular’ value of the scheme to government.
Ryanair says it is trying to speed up processing customer refunds from March to June
Pilots at the airline have accepted a 20% pay cut to “minimise job losses”.
'Every home has come to know him': Tributes paid to Dr Tony Holohan as he steps aside to spend time with family
Micheál Martin and Simon Harris are among those to thank Dr Holohan.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.
Two men charged over burglary and assault in Clonmel
A man in his 30s was assaulted during the incident on Wednesday.
NI party leaders to meet to discuss differences over Bobby Storey funeral
Michelle O’Neill was criticised after attending a service for the former IRA prisoner this week.
Historian David Starkey faces backlash over ‘so many damn blacks’ comment about slavery
Starkey described the British Empire as “the important moment in human history”.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after crash between van and lorry in Monaghan
The crash took place yesterday on the N2 at approximately 3.40pm.
US attorney would 'welcome' statement from Prince Andrew after arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell
Maxwell was arrested yesterday and accused of helping Jeffrey Epstein “identify, befriend and groom” multiple young girls.
Opinion: Our rotting Seanad won’t survive much longer, it's crying out for reform
UCC students Adam Hallissey and Charlie Power argue that the Seanad has become a place for failed TDs to wait for election, and it has the capacity for so much more.
Antibody test to identify 'immune' individuals to get government funding boost
Those that are ‘immune’ could therefore be safe to return to work.
'Our friend was badly let down by the State': Calls for transparency around deaths in Direct Provision one year after Sylva Tukula's burial
The CSO is aiming to collect data on Direct Provision deaths but the Justice Department says it has no role in collecting this.
North Dublin apartment block given green light despite objection from local pub
An Bord Pleanála overturned the Council’s original decision in August 2019.
Central Bank: Early signs of recovery are visible but Ireland's economic future remains uncertain
Real-time economic data suggests the worst of the decline was experienced in April.
Decrypted: How European drug lords are scrambling for cover as encrypted phone networks are compromised
The Kinahan cartel is suspected of using these phones.
Yesterday’s News
Boris Johnson urges Brits to 'act responsibly' when pubs open
Johnson said the easing of restrictions “is about supporting the livelihoods of business owners”.
Ghislaine Maxwell appears in court facing sex charges linked to Jeffrey Epstein
Maxwell faces charges over her alleged role in the sexual exploitation and abuse of girls by the disgraced financier.
Post-mortem due on man found dead in car in Dublin city centre
According to gardaí, the man was in his early 20s.
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Poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
THIS IS THE first weekend since pubs and restaurants reopened for businesses on Monday.
There are strict guidelines in place for the businesses due to Covid-19 restrictions, with a time limits in place for patrons and a requirement to buy a meal if people are consuming alcohol.
TheJournal.ie visited some pubs earlier in the week to see what the ‘new normal’ is like, but will you?
Today’s poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
Poll Results:
I won't be going to either (5754)
Yes, I'll be heading to a restaurant (1140)
Yes, I'll be heading to a pub (868)
I've no bookings made but I might (655)
I hope to go to both (349)
I've made several bookings (91)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: Our rotting Seanad won’t survive much longer, it's crying out for reform
By Adam Hallissey & Charlie Power
Dreading the return to 'normal'?' Here's how to emerge from lockdown with your wellbeing intact
By Sheena McGinley - @makemeamammy
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