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Chinese Ambassador: Ireland can learn lessons from how China initially handled Covid-19 outbreak
He suggested mass gatherings should be avoided immediately and that he supported the government’s view that the Six Nations game should be postponed.
Yesterday’s News
Johnny Depp wants 'vindication' in libel case over article in The Sun describing him as a 'wife-beater'
Lawyers for Depp set out their stall at a hearing in London today.
Multiple people killed in shooting at Molson-Coors brewing campus in US
Local news reports there is an active shooter near one of the brewer’s buildings in Milwaukee.
Deer cull begins in Killarney National Park to manage red and Sika herds
The cull will continue until mid-March.
Man City complete dramatic comeback to beat Real Madrid at the Bernabeu
Sergio Ramos was sent off as Pep Guardiola’s side took charge of the last-16 tie.
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Pope Francis says put down your phones and turn off the TV this Lent
“It is the time to give up useless words, chatter, rumours, gossip, and talk and to speak directly to the Lord,” the pontiff said.
Q&A: How Ireland is responding to the global Covid-19 crisis
So far, 90 suspected cases have been tested in Ireland but all have come back negative.
'Blueshirts' and borders: Sinn Féin tells Newry voters that a united Ireland has never been closer
Sinn Féin held a public meeting in Newry tonight.
Council asks public to stay away as ghost ship on Cork coast 'now essentially empty'
Dozens of barrels of oil were removed by helicopter from the MV Alta.
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Fine Gael meeting hears party 'wouldn't be worse off' by another election and might even pick up more seats
Concerned TDs also voiced concerns that Green Party policies would be a hard sell in rural Ireland.
Man (26) described as 'a threat to society' jailed for driving stolen tractor into side of house
A trial heard that driving a tractor in west Clare at 5am was akin to announcing on Clare FM that ‘I’m up to no good’.
As it happened: Real Madrid v Man City, Champions League
Real Madrid hosted Man City, in the first leg of tonight’s round-of-16 clash.
Families in flood-hit areas call for government to buy them out of swamped homes
A plan to construct a flood defence and pumping station to divert water away from the area have been left marooned.
Opinion: Why we asked people on the streets of Dublin if they watch pornography
Cliodhna McAllister writes about how her experiences with Tinder, dating and porn got her thinking about how we view sexuality and gender in Ireland.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to hold a one-day policy seminar next week
The Dáil will reconvene on 5 March to discuss the European Council meeting and the Coronavirus outbreak.
Man (28) due in court charged with involvement in numerous burglaries across two counties
He is being held at Mayfield Garda Station in Cork.
Four tourists test positive for Covid-19 at quarantined Tenerife hotel
The second virus-related death in France was confirmed this morning.
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Taxi company caught tampering with fare meter on one of its vehicles fined €2,000
It followed an investigation by the National Standards Authority of Ireland.
The IRFU has postponed next month's Ireland v Italy Six Nations match
It had been due to take place at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday week, 7 March.
'The pain of losing you is unbelievable': Funeral held for Cork schoolgirl killed in crash
Two teenage boys also suffered serious injuries in the crash.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
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Covid-19 information leaflets to be handed out at Ireland's ports and airports
To date, health officials have not identified “a single confirmed case” of Covid-19 in Ireland.
Covid-19: Department of Foreign Affairs urges people not to travel to 11 Italian 'red zones'
There has been an increase in the number of confirmed cases in Italy
Woman found guilty of disguising herself as her dead grandmother in order to conceal her murder
Stephanie O’Connor (22) was found guilty a day after Kieran Greene was convicted of Patricia O’Connor’s murder.
Johnny Ronan re-submits application for Docklands apartment blocks following High Court decision
Dublin City Council had taken a judicial review in its first legal challenge to a planning permission grant by An Bord Pleanála.
Supreme Court restores 10-year sentence imposed on man who raped wife
Mr Justice Peter Charleton said the alteration of the original sentence by the Court of Appeal “did not accord with law”.
Woman charged with murder of man (39) following fatal stabbing in Dublin
Father-of three Gareth Kelly (39) died following the stabbing yesterday morning.
Penalty point reforms, river dredging and no 'daft' ideas about wolves: Rural Independents list some of their wants
The Independent TDs met with Micheál Martin today.
Parents of children affected by scoliosis spinal rod recall to be contacted by surgeons in next 24 hours
Thirty-one such devices have been placed on the Irish market, sparking concern among many parents.
Ireland to proceed with two-day camp and make new plans after Italy game postponed
Ireland now turn their attention towards a visit to Paris on 14 March.
Cannabis and ecstasy worth €50k sent to Dublin addresses seized by customs
The packages were declared as ‘fabric’, ‘gloves’, ‘bathrobe’ and a ‘denim hooded jacket’.
'I'm saying goodbye' - Sharapova announces retirement from tennis at 32
The five-time Grand Slam champion revealed the news in an essay with Vanity Fair.
'We’re promised more rain, sleet and snow': North-west braces for more flooding
A weather warning is in place for counties Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo until 12pm tomorrow.
ESB failed to report 48 cases of underground cables leaking 'hazardous' oil
Approximately 177km of fluid-filled cables remain in service in Ireland.
GAA games will be called off if government issues order
The GAA is on high alert as coronavirus spreads across Europe, and is prepared to put the national interest first if needs be.
IRFU boss says government should issue them with 'directive' on whether to cancel Italy match
Health Minister Simon Harris is meeting with the IRFU this afternoon.
Rest-of-world overtakes China in daily cases as WHO expert warns countries 'simply not ready'
The virus has rapidly spread in parts of Asia, Europe and the Middle East, even as the number of fresh cases in China declined.
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Poll: Would you consider changing your vote in a second election?
ALMOST THREE WEEKS from the general election we’re still quite a distance away from having a new government.
The leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil met yesterday to discuss a range of issues but no firm date was set for another meeting. Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar said his party was continuing to prepare for opposition.
Sinn Féin and the Green Party also met yesterday with Green Party TD Joe O’Brien saying that “substantial common ground” was found between the two parties.
Despite the ongoing talks between those parties, it is unlikely a government will be formed without two of Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
With the latter two parties saying they will not consider entering into a government with Sinn Féin, the prospect of a second election has been raised once more. But would you change you vote in such a poll?
Poll: Would you consider changing your vote in a second election?
Poll Results:
No (11164)
Yes (3362)
Maybe/not sure (805)
I didn't vote in the first one (686)
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Drew Harris says he has 'no regrets' over his comments about IRA Army Council and Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said the ‘war is over, the IRA is off the stage’.
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