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Opinion: 'Lebanon needs help - or the consequences for the Middle East don't bear thinking about'
Yesterday’s explosion made a desperate situation worse, writes Bríd Kennedy of Concern.
Fixture details confirmed for Ireland's remaining Six Nations games
Ireland will face Italy on 24 October and France at 8pm on 31 October.
Port officials under house arrest after explosion in Lebanon’s capital
At least 100 people died and thousands were injured in the blast which caused damage over a large area of Beirut.
The Explainer: Why is Ireland delaying the reopening of pubs again?
Why was the decision made, and what sort of risks were being balanced? That’s what we’re looking at in this week’s podcast.
Live close to nature in family-friendly Leixlip - with new homes launching this week
Homes at Barnhall Meadows start at €299,500.
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Fresh Stardust inquests confirmed to take place in Dublin Castle early next year
A dedicated website in relation to the new inquests has now been set up with the pre-inquest hearing due to commence in September.
24 more pubs found to be in potential breach of Covid-19 restrictions
Gardaí said there has been “widespread compliance by licenced premises” to regulations.
'The lads who sold out on Ireland': How Zig and Zag's RTÉ exit caused a stir in the 1990s
We take a look at the good, bad and the bizarre of Ireland’s TV past every Wednesday in The Tube.
Coronavirus: No deaths and 50 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest Covid-19 figures were released by the Department of Health today.
Man (23) charged with murder of Patrycja Wyrebek in Newry
Patrycja died at her home in Drumalane Park, Newry on Sunday morning.
Second Norwegian cruise ship reports Covid-19 case
Norway has already placed restrictions on cruise ships docking in its ports over Covid-19 concerns.
Donald Trump suggests he could accept Republican nomination from White House
Use of the presidential residence for such a partisan event would break with tradition.
Explainer: How Beirut explosions came at 'worst time possible' for a country in a 'dire situation'
Prior to the devastating blasts, Lebanon was already dealing with its worst economic recession in decades.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Caroline Flack let down, hounded and feared end of career, inquest hears
Flack’s mother Chris and twin sister Jody told the inquest they had been concerned for Flack in the weeks leading up to her trial.
Exchequer deficit of €7.4 billion in July as tax revenues fell by 18.6%
The deterioration of €8.3 billion in Ireland’s Exchequer was largely driven by increases in expenditure in response to Covid-19.
Former solicitors appear in court charged with conspiracy to commit fraud
Lyndsey Clarke and Keith Flynn have been remanded on bail until 2 September.
Unemployment rate - including those on PUP - stands at 16.7%
Just over 41% of people in the labour force aged between 15 and 24 were unemployed in July.
'Sean means so much to them, they feel they need to share their story'
The director of a new documentary on Meath great Sean Boylan was our guest on the Warriors podcast this week.
Testing capacity must be able to meet demand when flu season arrives, finds Covid committee report
Due to the overlap in symptoms between flu and Covid-19, testing capacity must be able to meet demand, finds report.
'People just want to burst into tears': Beirut blast sends shockwaves through Lebanon
A large area of the Lebanese capital sits under rubble today following the blast less than 48 hours ago.
New clusters in meat plants, direct provision centres and among Traveller community
There is also concern about a shift in the location of cases away from the greater Dublin region.
Quinn and Owens insist there is no 'Visionary Group' takeover of the FAI
The FAI are facing a crucial vote on reforms later this month to escape insolvency, but some members claim the Association is losing its ‘sovereignty’.
'He was Ireland's Martin Luther King': Derry and Ireland say goodbye to John Hume
“Make no mistake about it – there are people alive today who would not be alive had it not been for John’s vision and his work.”
In pictures: The aftermath of the massive Beirut explosions
The scale of the destruction was such that the city has been left resembling the scene of an earthquake.
Tribute: John Hume said setting up the first credit union in Northern Ireland was 'the thing I'm proudest of'
John Hume saw how people from a working class background were locked out of borrowing from banks, writes Gerry Thompson.
Lockdown restrictions to be reimposed on Aberdeen after coronavirus cluster
All indoor and outdoor hospitality has been told to close by 5pm today.
Duchess of Sussex wins bid to keep friends’ identities secret
She is suing Associated Newspapers over an article which reproduced parts of a handwritten letter sent to her father in August 2018.
Donnelly expects 'very little need' to police wearing of face coverings
Face masks will become mandatory in all shops and retail centres from Monday.
Troy Parrott lands FAI's International Goal of the Year for this strike against Sweden
Louise Quinn has been named Women’s Player of the Year.
Bank of Ireland plans to cut 1,400 jobs from its workforce
It comes after the bank posted a pre-tax loss of €669 million in its half-year results this morning.
Trump says US generals 'feel' Beirut explosion was an 'attack', despite no evidence
Lebanese officials say they have not determined the cause of the explosion.
Department of Foreign Affairs fielding 'a number of calls' from Irish citizens following Beirut blast
Irish peacekeeping troops are also stationed in Lebanon but have all been accounted for and are ‘safe’.
'We're in tears': Derry's people on what John Hume meant to the city
The city is in mourning ahead of the funeral of John Hume today.
Suspected teenage mastermind behind Twitter hack pleads not guilty in Florida court
A number of high-profile Twitter accounts were hacked including those of Kanye West, Bill Gates, and Barack Obama.
Gardaí launch appeal to trace owners as 10 suspected stolen dogs recovered
The dogs were seized following a search of a property in Co Limerick.
Ammonium nitrate: What is the chemical that has been blamed for the Beirut blast?
Prime Minister Hassan Diab has said 2,750 tonnes of the agricultural fertiliser had blown up.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Health Minister says there is 'international evidence' that reopening the pubs would see cases increase
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has also said there is not guarantee that pubs will reopen this year.
Poll: Do you agree with the latest measures taken by government to curb the spread of Covid-19?
The Taoiseach said yesterday he had “enormous sympathy” for the plight of publicans.
British government delay in closing borders 'accelerated' spread of Covid-19, Westminster report finds
The Government was also criticised for treating children ‘as an afterthought’ during the pandemic.
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Poll: Do you agree with the latest measures taken by government to curb the spread of Covid-19?
YESTERDAY, THE GOVERNMENT announced a delay to the fourth phase of re-opening the country.
In a bitter blow to publicans across the country, pubs that don’t serve food won’t re-open next Monday.
Nightclubs and casinos will also remain closed, and this will be reviewed again on 31 August.
Separately, restaurants and pubs that are open at this time will need to be closed to customers by 11pm.
The government also took five destinations off the Green List and said that face coverings will be mandatory in shops from 10 August.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he wanted pub owners to know he had “enormous sympathy for their plight” and added that “this virus is taking away their ability to earn a living”.
The number of cases of Covid-19 reported daily in Ireland has increased in recent weeks, and people have been urged by the government to continue following the public health guidelines.
So, today we’re asking you: Do you agree with the latest measures taken by government to curb the spread of Covid-19?
Poll Results:
Yes (7343)
No (3384)
Not sure (530)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: 'Lebanon needs help - or the consequences for the Middle East don't bear thinking about'
By Brid Kennedy
Yesterday’s explosion made a desperate situation worse, writes Bríd Kennedy of Concern.
Tribute: John Hume said setting up the first credit union in Northern Ireland was 'the thing I'm proudest of'
By Gerry Thompson
Opinion: Government must break down the bureaucratic walls faced by teachers returning to Ireland
By Anonymous Substitute Teacher
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