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Man (19) arrested and charged after spitting in garda's face and claiming he has the coronavirus
He is due to appear before a District Court sitting this afternoon.
The grand stretch really arrives today... because the clocks went forward last night
You didn’t forget… right?
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Here’s a round-up of this morning’s main stories.
Sitdown Sunday: I met my boyfriend 12 years after our child was conceived...
Settle back in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.
DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE
Charming period hideaway a short stroll from the West Cork coast
Coronavirus measures bring surge in public support for Fine Gael, new opinion poll suggests
The poll comes as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are in talks to form a new government.
The Irish For: Kiltartanese and a passionate affair. The story of Galway's Lady Gregory
Darach Ó Séaghdha follows the artistic path of one of Ireland’s most fascinating historical women.
Trump rolls back on proposal to quarantine New York and other states with coronavirus 'hotspots'
It was unclear if Trump had the power to issue the quarantine order.
'The debris was just around me...it was targeted at me as I was a woman on the pitch'
In 2001, a handful of Irish women made history by becoming the first to attend a football match in Iran in more than 20 years. They tell their story to The42.
'Worse before they get better': Boris Johnson issues letter to every UK household over Covid-19
The Northern Ireland Executive also announced a raft of new measures last night.
Fights in the showers, porn on the bus and winners on the pitch - How Shels made Double history in 2000
Pat Scully, Paul Doolin, Richie Baker, Dave Campbell and Alan Mathews reveal all about the team that started a dynasty in Drumcondra.
'It was like living in Las Vegas' - the Dubliner, the Bundesliga and clubbing with Pat Kenny in Berlin
Alan Clarke moved to Germany in the early 1980s after a spell at Leeds United didn’t work out. But that’s only a tiny part of a remarkable story.
Coast Guard warned ghost ship could be 'pilfered' and urged Council to provide security
The MV Alta washed ashore in Co Cork during Storm Dennis last month.
Yesterday’s News
Quiz: How much do you know about time?
The time is now.
Minister: 'There's a special place in hell for those that try to make a quick buck in a global pandemic'
The minister said Ireland would remember any companies that ratcheted up the cost of healthcare equipment during a time of need.
New Covid-19 measures in Northern Ireland prohibiting people leaving their home kick in tonight
Businesses are set to close and gatherings have been restricted.
Football ploughs on in Belarus, where the president has described the coronavirus as a 'psychosis'
The Belarusian Premier League, like the country’s tractors, continues to operate undeterred.
Cocooning the elderly, policing Covid-19, Trump's $2.2 trillion rescue plan: Today's Covid-19 main points
The total number of cases in Ireland is 2,121.
Aer Lingus plane sent to pick up €20m worth of PPE from China has landed in Beijing
Aer Lingus flight EI9018 left Dublin Airport at 10.53 am this morning.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Fourteen Covid-19 deaths, essential workers clarified and Trump considers New York ‘quarantine’.
The Dagenham Yanks, Christy Ring's role in Charlton Athletic's history, and 100 years of London's McCurtains
Founded in the wake of Cork Lord Mayor Tomás Mac Curtain’s murder at the hands of the RIC, the club once played Christy Ring and Cork’s three-in-a-row winners in front of 10,000 fans, including the mayor and mayoress of Dagenham.
Harris doesn't like the word 'cocooning', but he says it's being done to keep those over 70 safe and well
The minister said common sense will prevail if someone over 70 works in an essential service.
Don't forget! The clocks are going forward tonight
We’ll have an hour less in bed going into tomorrow morning.
Here's the list of 'essential' workers who can still go to work
An updated list of essential retail services was published last night.
NCT and other vehicle and licence services suspended until further notice
Shane Ross is looking at measures to extend the period of validity of licences and NCT certificates.
Coronavirus: 14 more deaths and 294 new cases in Ireland confirmed
There are now a total of 2,415 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
Trump considers quarantine of New York state and other Covid-19 'hotspots'
New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who spoke with Trump today, said he doesn’t “know what that means”.
Quiz: Test your knowledge of these nemeses of the Irish football team
We apologise in advance for dragging up some bad memories.
Former Roscommon footballer Conor Connelly passes away aged 44
A scorer for the Rossies during their 2001 Connacht final triumph against Mayo, Connelly leaves behind his wife and three children.
Coronavirus: UK death toll passes 1,000 as 260 die in 24 hours
More than 120,000 coronavirus tests have taken place, with more than 17,000 positive results.
There are now more than 600,000 coronavirus cases around the world
Just two days ago, the world passed half a million infections, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
Contactless payment limit will increase to €50 next week, as cash transactions drop by 20%
Banks have also warned the public not to be tricked into giving out their pin number online.
Coronavirus: 49 new cases and two new deaths in Northern Ireland
It brings the total on the island of Ireland to 2,445 with 37 deaths.
Irish citizens confirmed on board cruise ship where four people have died from flu-like symptoms
Two people on board have reportedly been diagnosed with coronavirus.
Most construction work will stop unless essential to pandemic, Harris says
Construction will not be on the list of essential non-retail services due to be published today, Harris confirmed.
Spain witnesses 832 coronavirus-related deaths in 24 hours, over 72,000 confirmed cases
More than 5,600 people have died in Spain from the virus.
Covid-19: New emergency powers for gardaí likely to be signed 'over the weekend'
Under last week’s emergency legislation, the Minister for Health has the power to make further regulations for gardaí to use.
Larry Donnelly: Kennedy vs Markey could be the last throw of the dice for the Irish American dynasty
The Kennedy vs Markey battle is the distraction from Covid-19 we all need, says Larry Donnelly.
Taoiseach clarifies that 2km limit just for exercise, and confirms takeaways will stay open
“No need to do all shopping or stockpile this morning,” the Taoiseach said.
Mostly sunny but cold weather expected this weekend as people told to stay at home
Today will be generally dry with some cloud and good spells of sunshine.
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Poll: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
WELL, IT’S BEEN a week of blue skies across the country, with little rain in sight.
While it’s forecast to be colder over the weekend than in recent days, conditions, for the most part, are due to remain dry and sunny.
Temperatures today are to range between 9 and 15 degrees.
With little to no rain in sight at the moment, we’re wondering – are you itching for a rainy day? Or are you loving the sunshine?
So, today we want to know: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
Poll Results:
Sunshine, definitely (9795)
I like both (1780)
Rain, for sure (783)
I actually prefer snow more than anything (543)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
The Irish For: Kiltartanese and a passionate affair. The story of Galway's Lady Gregory
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Darach Ó Séaghdha follows the artistic path of one of Ireland’s most fascinating historical women.
Larry Donnelly: Kennedy vs Markey could be the last throw of the dice for the Irish American dynasty
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
The Kennedy vs Markey battle is the distraction from Covid-19 we all need, says Larry Donnelly.
Opinion: Economic activity is primed to resume after Covid-19. In the meantime, it’s about survival
By Robert Sweeney
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