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Major incident declared in Manchester as hazardous chemical taken from stolen van
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Liverpool face Man City, as the Reds aim to build on a historic season.
Extra bank holiday not ruled out as tourism industry says Covid-19 impact has been 'catastrophic'
Fáilte Ireland is calling for the VAT rate to be changed to 5% to help the tourism sector.
Coronavirus: Five deaths and 15 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials have provided an update on the pandemic in Ireland.
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Join TheJournal.ie and a panel of experts tomorrow to explore another way the coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives.
Ghislaine Maxwell accused of playing ‘critical role’ in Jeffrey Epstein abuse
Maxwell faces charges over her alleged role in the sexual exploitation and abuse of girls by the disgraced financier.
Large schools will have to stagger their opening times in September, warns union
Education Minister Norma Foley says that public health advice will underpin the reopening of and operation of schools.
Pedestrianised streets to be trialled in Dublin city centre
Trials begin on 25 July and will run for 4 consecutive weekends.
The Ultimate 90s Football Quiz – Part 1
Put your retro football knowledge to the test while The Fresh Prince of Bel Air is on an ad break.
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Dublin Mint Office denies targeting older people as customers report receiving coins they never ordered
One woman said her aunt was sent coins to the value of €44,800 during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Explainer: This is the current official advice on foreign travel
The government is advising people to avoid all unnecessary overseas travel.
Army bomb squad called to Harold's Cross after historical artillery shell found
Gardaí received reports of a suspect device located at a property near Harold’s Cross Road this afternoon.
Man arrested as part of investigation into Pandemic Unemployment Payment fraud
The investigation is linked with up to 25 separate claims made under the scheme, totalling over €56,000.
United States records over 50,000 Covid-19 cases in 24-hour period for first time
The US has now reported nearly 2.7 million cases and more than 128,000 deaths.
If Klopp shops smart this summer then Liverpool will dominate the decade
Manchester City will bounce back while Chelsea are also showing signs of a revival but so long as Klopp learns lessons from the past then Liverpool will win more titles.
Mary Lou McDonald says Michelle O’Neill does not need to stand aside over attendance at Bobby Storey funeral
Police are investigating potential breaches of lockdown rules at the funeral.
Over one million people on Live Register or getting unemployment payment
The number of people in receipt of Covid-related payments is decreasing as more businesses start to reopen.
This is Sinn Féin's new front bench
Louise O’Reilly moving from the health brief is the biggest change to the party’s Dáil lineup.
Mayo man loses appeal against severity of sentence for sexually abusing three girls
He had already lost his appeal against conviction.
Seven guns seized by gardaí in west Dublin during ongoing investigations into criminal suspects
Gardaí are investigating into suspects believed to be associated with organised criminal activity.
'Bitterly disappointed' and 'grossly insulted': FF and FG politicians speak out about ministerial snubs
The Fianna Fáil TD said he will be “a thorn in the side of the government”.
Sentence for teenager who attempted to murder woman he met on dating app ruled too lenient
The 11-year sentence was to be reviewed after 5 years but the DPP argued that review was too soon.
Mandatory quarantine for those arriving into Ireland 'not workable' says Leo Varadkar
Air bridges with other countries will be discussed by the Cabinet next Monday.
Gardaí warn pubs flouting substantial meal and other guidance that they will be conducting checks
Gardaí and the Licensed Vintners Association say future licence renewals could be at risk for pubs ignoring public health advice.
Planning permission is being sought for Wicklow's third major film studio
The scheme could deliver 1,500 jobs in the sector.
'I still hardly believe this is happening': Limerick star Shane Dowling forced to retire aged 27
Dowling has had three surgeries on knee injury suffered in 2017.
Poll: Are you looking forward to going to the cinema again?
Pre-booking will be essential and there’ll be reduced seating capacity.
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Half of Dublin Bus passengers are wearing face masks but compliance on transport varies widely
Compliance across various services ranges from 40% to 98%, the National Transport Authority has said.
Mary Robinson to lead investigation into head of African Development Bank
Akinwumi Adesina is accused by whistleblowers of corruption.
Social distancing rules mean it's inevitable students won't be back in school full-time - ASTI
Teachers’ unions will appear before the Dáil’s Covid-19 committee today.
New Zealand health minister resigns following series of blunders
David Clark broke lockdown rules and last week appeared to blame a trusted health official for border lapses.
How does a government handover work? The Explainer podcast asks an insider
Is it a seamless process or can there be bumps in the road? We ask former government press secretary Feargal Purcell as the new government gets settled in.
'Deflating,' 'disappointing' and 'step backward' - London hit out after All-Ireland championship exclusion
Exiles boss Paddy Bowles and player Niamh Lister discuss the situation with The42 as they call on the LGFA to ‘reconsider the decision.’
81 killed in protests after death of Ethiopian singer
Hachalu Hundessa, whose songs gave voice to marginalisation, was shot dead on Monday night.
'It looked like the Lone Ranger': Donald Trump appears to perform u-turn on masks
Donald Trump has long avoided being photographed in a mask.
Meghan Markle left ‘unprotected’ by British monarchy after media attack, court papers suggest
The leaked papers form part of Markle’s legal action against the publisher of the Mail on Sunday and MailOnline.
As a creche owner, I had butterflies on Monday, but we're getting there
One childcare provider shares her thoughts on reopening in the ‘new normal’ and thanks former minister Katherine Zappone for the work she’s done.
Guinness Storehouse confirms plans to lay-off some staff when it reopens this month
Diageo last week announced a €14 million fund to support pubs recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Poll: Are you looking forward to going to the cinema again?
SOME OF IRELAND’S major cinema chains are reopening over the next few weeks from tomorrow.
Ireland’s biggest cinema chain Omniplex Cinemas is opening seven of its theatres from tomorrow, with more screens next week and then the final batch the following week.
Odeon Cinemas are reopening from 13 July with the IFI and Lighthouse Cinemas in Dublin planning for a 20 July reopening.
When cinemas do reopen, pre-booking will be essential and there’ll be reduced seating capacity. Movie-wise, you’ll likely have a chance to see some old favourites while cinemas wait for the new releases to come on stream. But are you looking forward to going?
Poll: Are you looking forward to going to the cinema again?
Poll Results:
I'm not bothered (3167)
I think I'll hold off a while (2950)
I am (1178)
I can't wait (1118)
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