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Event Guide: Christmas happenings this weekend to get you in the festive spirit
Here are some events to ignite your Christmas spirit this weekend.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Here’s all the news you need to know this Saturday morning.
Character reference for Healy-Rae brothers asked judge to 'deal with the matter in a certain way'
Judge David Waters handed the character reference back to the defence.
Man to appear in court charged over seizure of drugs, gold bars and high value wines
He is due to appear this morning at 10.30am.
‘Take 20-second screen breaks’: 6 simple ways to boost your eye health, from an expert
And yes, a smartphone does count as a screen.
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What comes next in the Trump impeachment inquiry?
Trump is likely to face at least three articles of impeachment.
'There is something amiss': Judge criticises recent ruling after striking out 34 road traffic cases
The High Court ruling found that a section of the Road Traffic Act concerning defences to fixed charge notices is unconstitutional.
Alleged rape victim who was set on fire while on the way to Indian court has died
Five men were arrested in connection with the fire attack.
Years of greed and mismanagement exposed and leaves Irish football looking at a lost generation
Yesterday’s FAI accounts were forecast to cause shock…the reality was worse than imagined.
Nineteenth anniversary of the disappearance of Trevor Deely
The 22-year-old man was last seen after his work Christmas party in December 2000.
Festive food and space to relax: Make Marlin Hotel Dublin your first stop this Christmas
Plus, win drinks and nibbles for yourself and four friends.
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Solutions, not problems: Changing the narrative of workplace equality
'There was no anaesthetic, nothing': Call for urgent action to protect girls in Ireland from FGM
Ireland’s first conviction for female genital mutilation has highlighted how girls are at risk here.
Yesterday’s News
Legislation to test self-driving cars on public roads approved by Cabinet
The proposal was put forward by Minister for Transport Shane Ross.
Johnson v Corbyn: The key moments from the final head-to-head election debate
The BBC hosted the hour-long face off.
Elon Musk cleared of defamation over 'pedo guy' tweet
Vernon Unsworth, a veteran cave explorer, said that Musk’s tweet was “very hurtful”.
Harvey Weinstein prosecutors call for higher bail, saying he could try to flee the country
The disgraced Hollywood mogul appeared in court for a hearing on his bail conditions today.
'Focus on what you can do, not what you can't': Pat Caslin on living with a long-term illness
Caslin initially shared his experience of a living with MS for a powerful TEDx talk.
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Man (28) found guilty of manslaughter of father-of-four who died after inhaling blood and teeth
Michael Dineen had denied the murder of Patrick O’Donnell but admitted being guilty of the manslaughter.
Teenage motorcyclist dies after crash in Dublin
The incident took place at around 6pm in Cabra.
Tributes paid to 'quiet but powerful' widow of one of Northern Ireland's Disappeared
Kathleen Armstrong died earlier today aged 90.
'Like a miracle': British woman in Spain revived after 6 hours in cardiac arrest
“The hypothermia killed her but also saved her,” Spanish doctors said.
Gardaí seeking help finding 31-year-old man missing from Navan
Andrew Brady is missing from Navan, Co Meath.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here’s what made the headlines today…
Police rescue 31 dogs and puppies in Co Tyrone
“Buying puppies from illegal breeders can have devastating results,” the PSNI said.
Farmers' group calls 5c increase in beef prices 'a derisory offer' as blockades go on
ABP Food Group made the announcement this afternoon, labelling protests as “needless and irresponsible”.
FAI confident of avoiding insolvency as appalling finances laid bare
The FAI’s auditors refused to state that the football body are a going concern in a devastating set of accounts.
Three killed along with gunman at US naval base in Florida
The incident took place earlier today.
'No more hostels, build more homes': Aungier Street reopens after housing protest
Demonstrators held signs bearing slogans like “homes not hostels”, and “children first”.
Stay inside the lines and you can win Six Nations tickets in our colouring book competition
We want to celebrate the success of She Can! with a giveaway.
FAI president Conway to step down at EGM in January
Today is really an unthinkable situation, Minister for Sport Shane Ross told RTÉ News today.
Van driver who struck man after drinking '12 to 15 pints' is jailed for dangerous driving causing death
Callum Grimes died seven months after being struck by Derek Keane’s van.
Suspended senior garda investigated over alleged messages about female garda staff member
Gardaí confirmed the suspension today.
The Explainer: What is happening with the white-water rafting plan for Dublin's city centre?
Where will it be built? How much will it cost? And why white-water rafting in the first place?
Man (34) facing life in prison in UK over string of 'horrific' attacks on women and children
Joseph McCann moved across five force areas as he evaded police for 15 days.
Teen pleads guilty to attempted murder after throwing boy (6) from Tate Modern balcony
Jonty Bravery will be sentenced in February.
The 5 at 5: Friday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Renewed appeal for information over decapitation of statue outside Thurles cathedral
It is believed the incident happened sometime between 26 and 28 June.
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Two people arrested at Dublin Airport as part of investigation into cyber fraud
A sum of money, phones and a laptop were also seized during the operation.
Father-of-six jailed over sexual assault of four women during 'spree of some sort'
Macica Firea (58) was sentenced to three years imprisonment.
Jury sworn in as Dublin garda goes on trial accused of assaulting RTÉ employee
The trial, which is expected to last five days, will start on Monday before Judge Melanie Greally.
Digger used to steal two ATMs at supermarket in Antrim
The cash machines were ripped recovered by PSNI officers, but the digger was found on fire.
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Poll: Should self-driving cars be legally allowed on Irish roads?
SELF-DRIVING CARS could be coming to Irish roads.
The government is set to consider a proposal today to allow self-driving cars to be tested on public roads.
RTÉ News reports that the legislation will aim to change the law so that self-driving cars can legally be tested in Ireland on public roads.
There have been concerns about any potential use of self-driving cars. While it could be years before self-driving cars are a common sight in the country, legal experts have been discussing issues around criminal liability in relation to autonomous vehicles.
But what do you think? Should self-driving cars be legally allowed on Irish roads?
Poll Results:
No (4904)
Yes (4847)
I don't know (489)
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Opinion: 'Hong Kong people are more tolerant of radical protest because of guilt - not anger'
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How I Spend My Money: A 25-year-old civil servant on €38,000 struggling to save while commuting to Dublin
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The 25-year-old moved from Dublin to Kildare to cut down on expenses
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