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Man (18) pleads guilty to rape of half-brother and defilement of half-sister over two-year period
The case was heard today at the Central Criminal Court.
Jack Byrne inspires Shamrock Rovers to come-from-behind win in Europe
The playmaker scored one and assisted another as Rovers battled to a 2-1 win against SK Brann at Tallaght.
Clare council offering €300k to consultants who can come up with Cliffs of Moher 'masterplan'
Already this summer, the council has put in a number of measures aimed at easing visitor congestion.
Boris Johnson accused of spreading 'fake news' after using fish as prop to rail against EU regulations
Johnson held the fish aloft at a Conservative Party rally on Wednesday.
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Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here’s what made the headlines this Thursday.
US warship shoots down Iranian drone near Persian Gulf
It comes a number of weeks after Iranian forces shot down a US drone.
Heartbreak for Cork City in Luxembourg, as they miss out on clash with Rangers
Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, John Cotter’s side brought the tie level on aggregate, before conceding.
Trailer Watch: Which film should you go see this weekend?
What’s a must-watch, and what’s a miss? We tell you.
Status Yellow rain warning issued for ten counties for Friday
The warning is valid from 8am until 8pm tomorrow.
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Lowry reveals pub pep talk with coach sparked storming Open start
Lowry has put himself right in contention at Portrush.
How the beloved Metro Burger Sign was saved from the rubbish tip and found a new home
We spoke to Emma Clarke from Dublin Ghost Signs who collaborated on saving the decades-old sign.
Ilhan Omar brands Trump a 'fascist' as the US president tries to distance himself from 'send her back' chant
Omar today branded Trump a “fascist” as he sought to distance himself from mocking chants.
Wife of Irish man facing deportation from US says her husband is being given 'no choice' but to leave
Keith Byrne was detained by customs officials on 10 July.
Mayo retailer to pay €20,000 to woman who was unfairly dismissed in dispute over 12 ham slices
Details of the case was heard at the Labour Court.
Body of homeless man discovered in Cork
The discovery was made on Lower Oliver Plunkett Street this afternoon.
Islamic State supporters sentenced to death for beheading two Scandinavian women in Morocco
The murders shocked the North African country when they happened last December.
The 5 at 5: Thursday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Dublin man (41) jailed for sexually assaulting teenage girl during sleepovers
The girl told the the court that her “innocence and childhood were taken away”.
Over 500 ambulance staff to begin 24-hour strike tomorrow in a row over union recognition
Workers have already staged seven days of work stoppages in January, February and March and May.
McIlroy's Open hopes in tatters after disastrous first round at Portrush
The home favourite’s dream day quickly turned into a nightmare.
Man jailed for raping woman after she became lost on night out has conviction quashed on appeal
Mohamed Okda was remanded in custody to appear before the Central Criminal Court on Monday next.
MPs in London back move to prevent the next prime minister from suspending parliament
Boris Johnson had not ruled out suspending parliament if he become prime minister.
Man (57) who spied on children in public toilets using hidden cameras is jailed
Kieran Griffin was sentenced to a total of three years in prison for a range of sexual offences.
Mourinho FaceTimed Dundalk boss to congratulate him on Champions League qualifier win
Vinny Perth called it ‘a real special moment’ after last night’s victory over Riga FC.
30 cultural practices given official state recognition to 'protect and preserve' for future generations
A range of activities from Irish crochet lace to the Burren Winterage festival have been given official status.
Bad smells at waste sites led to hundreds of complaints to the EPA last year
The complaints were outlined in EPA’s industrial and waste licence enforcement report, launched today.
Gardaí 'extremely concerned' for man missing from Dublin since last weekend
His car, a grey Audi A3 Hatchback, was located abandoned in Co Meath on Saturday.
Minister promises 'urgent action' after shock High Court ruling on citizenship applicants
Nobody can now be granted Irish citizenship if they have spent a single day outside the country in the past year.
Opening 67 gives Shane Lowry early clubhouse lead at Portrush
The Offaly man shares an early lead with Dylan Fritelli, while Graeme McDowell is also hitting form.
Archbishop Martin told Taoiseach to use his own profession the next time he is looking for an example of hypocrisy
Martin said Varadkar should have used the example of an unhealthy doctor who tells people to lead a healthy life.
Privacy concerns raised over app that makes you look older through artificial technology
FaceApp uses artificial intelligence to make you look older or younger.
Imitation firearms, smart phones and computers seized by gardaí in Dublin area
Gardaí have been investigating fraud related insurance ghost brokering activities throughout the State.
Plans to increase the higher rate tax band to €50,000 would cost €2.3bn, says Government tax group
The paper warns that further reductions in the USC could lead to a “narrowing of the tax base”.
Lisa Smith says she fears her daughter will be seen as a terrorist's child if she returns to Ireland
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that he wants her to come back to Ireland, but noted concerns over security risks and cost.
Clare Daly defends decision to hire Mick Wallace's son as European parliament assistant
Daly has hired Fionn Wallace as one of her European Parliament assistants.
24 people killed in suspected arson attack at Japanese animation studio
Dozens of other people have been injured in the fire at the studio in the city of Kyoto.
New M11 motorway from Gorey to Enniscorthy opens today
The motorway cost €400 million.
Poll: Would you use a sleep pod in work or college?
A bad night’s sleep can cause memory and concentration issues.
Global publishing group announces more than 130 new jobs in Waterford
The Agora Companies is a consortium of more than 40 media companies around the world.
Irish economy on the brink of overheating stoked by ongoing Brexit uncertainty
The report claims Ireland’s economy is not yet overheating, but if trends continue, it could do so within the next two years.
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Poll: Would you use a sleep pod in work or college?
ONLY THREE IN 10 people get seven to eight hours sleep a night, according to research.
A bad night’s sleep can cause memory issues, trouble with concentration, and daytime fatigue.
Poor sleep habits, which are explored in the latest episode of Ireland 2029, also have an impact on the economy as businesses lose work days due to their employees getting insufficient sleep.
Some companies and universities have introduced sleep pods – where employees or students can take a nap to boost their energy levels.
Poll: Would you use a sleep pod in work or college?
Poll Results:
Yes (5042)
No (1968)
No, I can't because of the type of work I do (878)
I'm not sure (256)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: When it comes to climate change, is the petroleum industry the only 'bad guy'?
By Kevin McPartlan
Stressed about summer with the kids? How to make the next few weeks a success for all the family
By Shane Dunphy
Summer can seem like a difficult time to be a parent, but it doesn’t need to be.
The Irish For: The perception that Irish is intimately linked to Catholicism is too widely held
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Some languages are intimately associated with religions but not Gaeilge, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
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