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LIVEBLOG: Reaction as Theresa May announces she will step down on 7 June
She will leave the role of Conservative Party leader.
Theresa May has announced that she will step down as Conservative Party leader on 7 June
May broke into tears at the end of a statement announcing her departure date.
Trump is bringing all his adult children to see the queen, reports say
The Trump family looks set to meet the Royal family.
Theresa May is expected to reveal when she will resign this morning
The battle to succede May will ramp up following the announcement.
'We’re one of the leaders in Europe': An inside look at how your plastic gets recycled
We joined Repak’s Team Green to learn how it all happens.
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The 9 at 9: Friday
Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
Poll: Will you be voting today?
Polls close at 10pm.
Polls have opened nationwide for the elections and referendum
Polling stations close at 10pm tonight.
Harvey Weinstein reportedly reaches $44 million settlement with alleged victims
Weinstein’s spokesperson declined to comment.
A new survey is asking people to report sightings of wild honey bee colonies in Ireland this summer
The survey is the first of its kind in Europe.
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This grand €1m Wicklow residence comes with its own top-floor luxury suite
Doctors feared I’d never walk again but resilience played a part in my recovery
Following a freak surfing accident, I was paralysed from the neck down, writes Billy Hedderman.
Irish schoolchildren to stage second strike to demand government action on climate change
It follows a strike held by schoolchildren in Ireland earlier this year.
The Explainer: What's the story with an EU army?
Could an EU army be founded soon? And if so what would that mean for Ireland?
Virus which is the most common causes of gastroenteritis in children drops by 72% since vaccine rollout
Rotavirus disease is the most common cause of gastroenteritis in children.
It's polling day: Here's your guide to voting in today's elections, referendum and plebiscites
Ireland goes to the polls on four different issues between 7am and 10pm today.
IRFU 'very hopeful' of agreeing deal with Kearney despite French links
The 33-year-old fullback’s current contract is due to expire after this year’s World Cup.
The Bernard Shaw loses planning bid to continue operating outside beer garden and Big Blue Bus area
Residents lodged complaints about the noise levels, but the owners of the bar plan to submit a fresh application.
Yesterday’s News
Judge grants media request that Jussie Smollett's criminal case file be released
The judged ordered that the file be unsealed but it has not yet been released.
Three people killed as violent tornadoes rip through US state of Missouri
Some 20 people were treated at hospitals overnight, according to officials.
12-year-old arrested in Derry after petrol bombs thrown at police during election disturbances
A security alert at a polling station led to police being attacked with petrol bombs.
14 people arrested and drugs worth €42k seized as gardaí search Ballymun houses
Two cars and a scrambler motorcycle were also seized.
Bouncy castles, camping must-haves and perfect picnic food: Check out this week's incredible Lidl deals
Get a first look at everything you'll find in store.
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Man (43) arrested over alleged staged road traffic collisions released without charge
A search warrant was also executed at a solicitor’s office in the Dublin area.
US charges Julian Assange with violating Espionage Act
The Department has rejected Assange’s claim that he is a journalist.
Jack Carty named out-half in Pro14 Dream Team
The Connacht star is one of seven Irish-based players in the tournament’s team of the year.
Search continues for Trinity College professor who went missing on Everest
An American and Indian climber have died on the mountain this week.
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Dublin shootings, European elections and Maria Bailey’s legal action.
Britain's biggest co-living company closes deal for site in Dublin's historic Liberties region
A deal to buy the site closed on Friday and is set to be developed in the next two years.
Garda operation in Drogheda sees 34 searches, 18 arrests and seven vehicles seized
16 people were arrested on foot of outstanding warrants.
Trailer Watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend?
What’s a must-watch, and what’s a miss? We tell you
Ex-football coach Bob Higgins guilty of 45 counts of indecent assault on young boys
Higgins (66) sexually touched and groped victims between 1971 and 1996.
#DeniedMyVote trends in Britain as EU citizens are turned away from polling stations
Britain’s Electoral Commission said it was due to confusion over European election rules for those living abroad.
Ross welcomes cancellation of MMA event planned for weekend
Safety concerns surrounding the event had been raised.
Facebook ads for website targeting Maria Walsh deemed not to break community standards
Fine Gael has asked Facebook and Google to remove the ads.
FactCheck: Did a top EU official say 'Northern Ireland is the price to pay for Brexit'?
The claim was made in a video shared from a pro-unionist Twitter account.
Gsoc launches public interest probe into voter registration irregularities in Kerry
The matter is also being investigated by gardaí.
Ailbhe Smyth: Why Irish activists are going to continue their campaign for abortion rights
We spoke to the former director of the Together for Yes campaign one year on from the Eighth Amendment being repealed.
Over 20,000 pensioners to benefit from rate increase following review
Another 21,294 will remain on their existing rate of payment.
The UN has voted 116-6 that the UK should give up control of the Chagos Islands
Resolutions adopted by the General Assembly are not legally binding but they do carry political weight.
Teen (18) denied bail after loaded sub-machine gun found wrapped in tea towel in bin
He was remanded in custody to appear on 30 May at Cloverhill District Court.
The 5 at 5: Thursday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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Poll: Will you be voting today?
THIS MORNING, POLLS opened across Ireland in order for people to vote in no less than three (in some cases, four) events.
People are being asked to vote on a referendum, local elections, European elections and in some areas – Limerick, Waterford and Cork city – a plebiscite on directly-elected mayors.
Polls opened this morning at 7am and will close at 10pm tonight. The counting will begin tomorrow but it won’t be until early next week that we will have the full results.
So we want to know: Will you be voting today?
Poll Results:
Yes (1638)
No (556)
I've already voted (293)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Doctors feared I’d never walk again but resilience played a part in my recovery
By Billy Hedderman
Following a freak surfing accident, I was paralysed from the neck down, writes Billy Hedderman.
Ailbhe Smyth: Why Irish activists are going to continue their campaign for abortion rights
By Ailbhe Smyth
Opinion: Who will be the winners and losers of the European Elections, 2019?
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
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