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Today’s News
Serial sex offender Patrick Nevin jailed for 12 years for attacking women he met on Tinder
He is already serving a five-and-a-half-year sentence for the sexual assault of another woman he met via the dating app.
UK report says alternative to backstop 'should be fully up and running within three years'
Two Remain-supporting MPs are behind the report.
Man remanded in custody charged with fatal shooting of Jordan Davis in Darndale
22-year-old Jordan Davis was fatally injured in the shooting on 22 May.
Housing benefit recipients face 'systemic discrimination', Irish human rights body says
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission launched it’s 2018 annual report today.
Are you getting the most from your money? See how you compare to others here
From satisfaction with your savings to who your go-to is for financial advice.
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Gardaí concerned for man missing from Cork since last week
Andrew Willis is missing from his home in Coolmore, Carrigaline.
Sky News cancels TV debate because Boris Johnson refuses to attend
Jeremy Hunt has said that ‘coward’ Boris Johnson wants to ‘slink through the back door’ of Number 10
Poll: How much is appropriate to give to a child making their communion?
A quarter of children surveyed received more than €800.
Thundery weather predicted across the country today
While today will be warm, Met Éireann has said we should expect thundery showers this morning.
Buildings shake and workers flee in Australian city of Darwin after powerful earthquake hits
The epicentre of the earthquake was in a remote part of Indonesia.
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'You'll hear the river crashing as you approach': 6 family-friendly walks and hikes around Ireland
The 9 at 9: Monday
Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
Mayo to face Armagh, Tyrone away to Kildare - here's the latest All-Ireland football qualifier draw
The games will take place next weekend 29-30 June.
Woman wakes up alone on plane after falling asleep during flight
Air Canada has apologised and said it is investigating the incident.
Israel Folau's GoFundMe campaign shut down for breaching terms
After receiving more than 700,000 Australian dollars in donations, the page was shut down due to a violation.
7 beautiful spots in Ireland to discover by bike (even if you don't own one)
Explore Ireland the best way – on two wheels.
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Tributes paid to 'enormous personality' Manus Kelly after Donegal councillor dies during rally
Kelly was a three-time winner of the event.
Two handguns seized by Gardaí in gangland operation
Two men were arrested in the operation in west Dublin.
Bestselling romance novelist Judith Krantz dies aged 91
Krantz’s books have been translated into 52 languages and sold more than 85 million copies worldwide.
Istanbul mayoral election re-run: Opposition wins again in major defeat for Erdogan's party
The re-run took place after a new election was ordered following the opposition’s victory in March.
Opinion: Living with a disability in Ireland - a relentless dystopian nightmare
The daily life of a person with a disability is not aided by Irish society, writes Tom Clonan.
Parents spending over €900 on average for their child's Communion
A quarter of children make over €800 on their Communion day.
More than 6,000 physical abuse referrals to child and family agency last year
The most common form of abuse in cases referred to Tusla was emotional abuse.
'A massacre of nature': How members of the public alerted the government to out-of-season hedge cutting
A selection of complaints was released under the Freedom of Information Act.
Yesterday’s News
'Ashamed' Neville lambastes Cameroon for behaviour in England defeat
‘If that was any of my players – and it will never be any of my players – they would never play for England again…’
Lynn Ruane: How this French charity shop treats the homeless should inspire us to help our own
Communal meals, a chance to work and help to make a home – the scheme gives clients control of their lives.
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here’s what made the headlines today.
County councillor killed in accident at Donegal International Rally
The incident happened at 12.30pm this afternoon.
England reach quarters as fuming Cameroon strike on field amid VAR controversy
Cameroon players went ‘on strike’ after England doubled their lead with the help of VAR.
Four people arrested as part of Antrim murder investigation
Three men and a woman have been taken into custody for questioning.
There's never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been': The week in quotes
Here’s what was said and who said what this week.
Here's how the Super 8s groups are shaping up for the 2019 season
The provincial football final action concluded today.
Erdogan's ruling party set to lose Istanbul election
Election authorities annulled the first vote in March after Erdogan’s ruling party alleged corruption.
'Stop for a toastie and views of Dublin Bay': 5 couples share their most-loved roadtrips in Ireland
From childhood favourites to Sunday afternoon rituals.
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Under par Dublin defeat Meath by 16 points to claim record 9th Leinster crown in-a-row
Meath scored just four points after a poor afternoon in front of the posts.
New exhibitions capture Ireland's 1930s rural landscapes and 1970s bustling city life
The exhibitions highlight the work of American artist Helen Hooker O’Malley.
Clinical Donegal dispatch Cavan to go back-to-back in Ulster
Michael Murphy lifted the Anglo-Celt Cup for a fifth time in Clones.
ComReg accuses broadband provider Pure Telecom of breaking contract-changing rules
The watchdog issued a notice of non-compliance to the telco company.
Man released after being arrested following fatal road traffic collision in Wexford
The incident happened on the M11 near Gorey yesterday afternoon.
Boris Johnson under pressure to 'explain' late-night incident after neighbour goes public
MP Liam Fox said today it would be “easier” for the Tory leadership contender to clarify what happened.
US launched 'cyber-attack' on Iran weapons systems in response to drone downing
The attack crippled computers used to control rocket and missile launches, according to the Washington Post.
41 people arrested on second night of Donegal Rally
The arrests were made between 5pm on Saturday and 7am this morning.
Roy Keane leaves position as O'Neill's assistant at Nottingham Forest
The former Ireland midfielder leaves the City Ground after five months.
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Poll: How much is appropriate to give to a child making their communion?
CHILDREN MAKING THEIR their First Holy Communion receive an average of €617 in cash from family, neighbours and friends, while parents are spending around €929 on the big day.
This is according to a recent survey by Ulster Bank which also found that a quarter of children received more than €800.
Four in five children put some of the money into a savings account but the most likely purchases with the money are toys, clothes and computer games.
Is this an appropriate way to mark a big day in the child’s life? Or is it too much?
We’re asking today: How much is appropriate to give to a child making their communion?
Poll Results:
€20 or under (807)
€21 - €49 (735)
€50 - €99 (426)
No present or money (157)
A present instead of money (147)
€100 + (89)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: Living with a disability in Ireland - a relentless dystopian nightmare
By Tom Clonan - @TomClonan
The daily life of a person with a disability is not aided by Irish society, writes Tom Clonan.
Lynn Ruane: How this French charity shop treats the homeless should inspire us to help our own
By Lynn Ruane - @SenLynnRuane
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