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Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
The Drogheda rally, The Green Paty election manifesto launch and the China virus crisis all made the headlines today.
PSNI issue appeal after man stabbed and has top of finger bitten off
The man was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries.
Limerick claw back 10-point deficit to carve out thrilling win over hosts Tipp
Last year’s league champions trailed the All-Ireland winners by 0-14 to 0-4 before producing a stirring second-half fightback.
How many drivers were hit with fines totalling €266k for not paying M50 tolls? It's the week in numbers
Plus: The number of people who have applied for a job on the Great Blasket Island.
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Out of this world: Meet the man behind Aylien, the tech company finding intel for corporate giants
Live: Dublin v Kerry, Donegal v Mayo, GAA match tracker
There’s two massive games of football on the opening night of the new National League season.
US Vice President Mike Pence meets with troops at Shannon Airport
Pence last visited Ireland in September.
Blanchardstown taskforce highlights increasing numbers of children dealing drugs
Children as young as 10 are being used by older dealers both for dealing and drug running.
Donald Trump 'did absolutely nothing wrong', his lawyers tell impeachment trial
White House counsel have begun outlining their case against the charges laid against the president.
William handed new royal role by the Queen as Harry moves to Canada
The Queen has appointed William as Lord High Commissioner to the Church of Scotland General Assembly.
Louth teen hospitalised after alleged altercation with three youths armed with samurai sword
One male was arrested in relation to this incident.
'It's up to people how they define themselves': Citizens' Assembly to examine gender in LGBT community
The chair of the assembly said gender equality was an issue affecting members of the LGBT community.
'Enough is enough': Thousands take part in rally against violence in Drogheda
The rally was being held after the “hideous and barbaric” murder of 17-year-old Keane Mulready-Woods.
Exposure to rabies-like virus found in animal in Cork
Rabies could not be ruled out from the samples taken from the sable.
The Green Party promises free student travel, public housing and a Universal Basic Income
Party leader Eamon Ryan criticised other parties for their lack of ambition when it comes to climate action.
Gardaí renew appeal for information on missing 53-year-old man from Cork
Christophe was last seen in Carrigtowhill, Co Cork on 15 January.
Coronavirus: Chinese President Xi Jinping says country facing 'grave situation'
1,287 cases of the deadly virus have been found so far in total.
Gardaí identify the children whose bodies were found in Dublin home as brothers and sister
The three bodies were discovered by gardaí in Newcastle last night.
Gardaí seek help in finding 14-year-old from Athlone
Ronan was last seen on 22 January.
OPINION: Will young people vote in this election?
We asked four young people for their opinions.
Trump presents new Star Trek-style Space Force logo
Space Force is the first new US military service since the Air Force was created in 1947.
Teenager driving on wrong side of the road dies in crash on the N7
The collision between a car and a van took place in the early hours of this morning.
Over €300,000 raised after Billy and Lanlih Holland's emotional Late Late Show interview
The couple’s baby Emmeline passed away last year.
Gardaí issue appeal after teenager stabbed near Portmarnock Beach last night
The incident took place at approximately 9.30pm.
Poll: Do you read political party manifestos before casting your vote?
The general election is just two weeks away.
Frantic tweeting and 'high crimes': Here's what you need to know from the first week of Trump's impeachment trial
Democrats have an uphill battle to convince Republicans, and week one of the impeachment trial was a partisan affair.
'Famed for his stubbornness and acerbic wit, Seamus Mallon was never one to fall into line'
Mallon, the former Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister, passed away yesterday aged 83.
Ireland's young footballers and their 'dream' moves to England - the good, the bad and the ugly
David Sneyd talks to a player, a parent, an agent, and a head of recruitment about what goes into making the decision.
'People are afraid, people are anxious': Former Assistant Garda Commissioner sets out roadmap for Darndale's future
Jack Nolan’s report examining Darndale in North Dublin will be published in May.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
The first meeting of the Citizens' Assembly on gender equality is happening today
It will be the fifth assembly to convene since its establishment back in July 2016.
The making of Andy Farrell
Joe Schmidt may be a hard act to follow but Ireland have chosen the right man.
'If someone goes under, call 999': Addiction expert warns about GHB after more overdoses
The drug has been making headlines after more overdoses last weekend and a high-profile rape case.
Teenager appears in court charged with killing of student Cameron Blair in Cork
The teenage boy was charged yesterday evening with the killing of 20-year-old Cameron Blair.
'People say now will you miss it? I don't think I will because I'm satisfied' - life after Tipp hurling
It’s new for James Barry to be watching on as Tipperary’s 2020 season commences.
Rally against violence to be held in Drogheda today in wake of Keane Mulready-Woods murder
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is set to be in attendance.
How different are Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil really, based on their manifestos?
There are a lot of promises to the electorate over the 260+ combined pages in both manifestos.
Yesterday’s News
Drugs worth €59,000 seized at Portlaoise Mail Centre
The illegal drugs were concealed in parcels originating in Ethiopia
Seamus Mallon, former Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister, has died aged 83
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said Ireland has lost “one of its most fierce champions for justice, equality and peace”.
Bodies of three children found at Dublin house
Gardaí are currently attending the scene of the incident at a house in Newcastle, Co Dublin.
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Poll: Do you read political party manifestos before casting your vote?
SEVERAL POLITICAL PARTIES have been releasing their manifestos in recent days, outlining what they would do in government ahead of the general election vote in two weeks’ time.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil both released their manifestos yesterday and the Green Party will be launching its version this morning.
People Before Profit launched its general election manifesto on Wednesday while other parties have yet to launch the final version of their manifestos.
The policies in these lengthy documents outline what the party would do if elected into power.
They are aimed at winning over voters, but do people actually read manifestos before deciding which party or candidate to support?
So we want to know: Do you read political party manifestos before casting your vote?
Poll Results:
No (3310)
I read news articles about their policies (1990)
Yes (1730)
What's a manifesto? (132)
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