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Planning permission given for 'significant' €500m development in Waterford City
Work is to begin in the second quarter of next year.
The Bishopstown Blade: John Egan’s journey from GAA roots to the Premier League
Egan was a promising GAA star before he set off in pursuit of a professional football career.
Explainer: What we know about Covid-19 and airborne transmission
The WHO has updated its scientific brief on transmission of the coronavirus.
'Defecation incident’ was ‘fitting end’ to relationship with ex-wife, Johnny Depp tells court
The Hollywood actor is giving his fourth day of evidence in his libel action against The Sun newspaper
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Notre Dame cathedral to be rebuilt as it looked before fire last year
To stay historically accurate, it will again be built with potentially toxic lead.
Opinion: Ireland is in prime position to hold social networks to account - and we must
Lawyer Paul Tweed says it’s ‘absurd’ for such companies to claim they are ‘merely a platform, not a publisher’.
‘Significant’ amount of extra staff needed to reopen schools, Covid-19 committee told
Seán Ó Foghlú said students coming out of teaching college this year will be “a main source” of extra staffing.
'It will be back to car city': Disagreement over reopening of most Phoenix Park gates
All gates bar one reopen from today after closing in March due to pandemic restrictions.
Champions League draw made as road to Lisbon heats up
The competition’s remaining teams have learned their fate, with Manchester City facing Lyon or Juventus should they beat Real Madrid.
Explainer: The R0 is now 'at or above 1', but what does that mean for Covid-19 in Ireland?
Acting chief medical officer Dr. Ronan Glynn said that the situation remains stable.
'Disturbing': Three newborn puppies found dangling over river in plastic bag
The ISPCA has issued an appeal for information following Wednesday’s discovery.
Gardaí seize €425k worth of heroin after calls from locals about 'unusual activity'
Two men were arrested at the scene.
Poll: Would you visit an outdoor city centre swimming pool?
Are you really interested in an outdoor swimming pool?
'Wetsuit mums' bring comfort to dozens of orphaned seal pups in Co Wexford
The injured or orphaned pups are comforted by the “fake mums” which are made from old wetsuits.
Paschal Donohoe says it's 'frustrating' to see another costs row over National Children's Hospital
There had been a row at the beginning of the pandemic over whether the hospital construction site should close.
Sunny weekend in store but changeable conditions to return next week
Occasional rain and more changeable conditions are expected for Sunday and early next week.
'I don't think Paul Pogba wants to be a leader,' says Roy Keane
Roy Keane praised Mason Greenwood but was critical of Paul Pogba again and said Tottenham are ‘an average’ team.
Hong Kong to close all schools after spike in coronavirus cases
Locally transmitted cases hit 34 on Thursday, the highest daily total in three months
Northern Ireland lifts 14-day quarantine rules for dozens of countries
The British government has published its ‘green list’ of countries that don’t require self-isolation after travelling there.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Search for missing Glee star Naya Rivera continues at California lake
Ventura County Sheriff Sergeant Kevin Donoghue said it may be weeks before any body is found.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen returned to prison after photos emerge of him at NYC restaurant
His lawyer, Jeffrey Levine, said Cohen had been taken into custody for violating the terms of his release.
Bolivian President Jeanine Anez has tested positive for coronavirus
Multiple political figures in South America have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last week.
Four arrested over murder of Willie Maughan and Ana Varslavane are released without charge
The bodies of the couple have never been found.
Man accused of having loaded firearm told gardaí he had travelled to Dublin to look at cars
Edward McDonnell (55) has pleaded not guilty to being in unlawful possession of a semi-automatic pistol with intent to endanger life.
Mayor of Seoul found dead a day after being accused of sexual harassment
Authorities have said Park Won-soon took his own life.
Eoin Ó'Broin: Now is the time for the Government to borrow and invest in public housing
Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin says the new government has already reneged on its promises in relation to housing.
Covid-19: Australia to slash quota of citizens who are allowed re-enter the country
Australia closed its international borders to all but returning citizens and permanent residents in late March, but a quota on numbers is in place.
Ryan says if airlines seek State financial support they must in return be fair to customers who choose not to fly
The new Minister for Transport said the regulations to protect airline customers weren’t made to cope with a global pandemic.
Fáilte Ireland may target Northern Irish visitors to bolster tourism trade
More and more people will be staying on the island for a holiday this summer.
Why were there so many clusters of Covid-19 in meat plants? TDs to hear experiences of staff today
The Oireachtas Committee on Covid-19 Response will also hear from Department of Health officials on the re-opening of schools today.
'Ludicrous': Local representatives critical of Dublin City Council's €15m 'pet project' swimming pool
Concerns have been raised around the proposal to have the facility built and operated by a private entity.
'It's like Jesus, they're back': Alan Kelly on FF's return, Coveney's garda car 'shame', and advice for the Greens
Labour’s Alan Kelly now finds himself in opposition – and he seems to rather like it.
Yesterday’s News
OPW confirms almost all Phoenix Park gates to reopen tomorrow
Many gates in the park were closed in March following the introduction of Covid-19 restrictions.
PSNI chief constable requests external police officer to investigate Bobby Storey funeral attendance
The PSNI has previously said that it would review footage taken at the funeral.
Serving probationary Metropolitan Police officer charged with terrorism offence
He has been bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 6 August.
United close in on the Champions League with easy win over hapless Villa
Mason Greenwood scored again in a 3-0 win for United.
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US Supreme Court orders Trump financial records be released to New York prosecutors
Trump’s lawyers had claimed the president was immune from criminal investigation – a claim rejected by the court.
Quiz: How well do you know The Truman Show?
The film was put on Netflix last week. How much do you remember?
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Poll: Would you visit an outdoor city centre swimming pool?
THE SPOTLIGHT IS once again on Dublin City Council after plans were revealed for a €15 million sea pool in Dublin city centre.
With Irish weather as unpredictable as ever, as evidenced by the lashing rain in the last week, are people really interested in an outdoor swimming pool in the city centre?
So this morning, we’d like to know would you visit an outdoor swimming pool if you had one in your vicinity?
Poll Results:
No (2730)
Yes (1211)
No opinion (109)
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Opinion: Ireland is in prime position to hold social networks to account - and we must
By Paul Tweed
Eoin Ó'Broin: Now is the time for the Government to borrow and invest in public housing
By Eoin Ó Broin
Professor Ruairí Brugha: We must close the pubs again - our health workers deserve better
By Ruairí Brugha
Have you hit lockdown fatigue? Two wellness practitioners have some advice for you
By Margaret Young & Laura Linehan
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