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UK's Labour party to unveil new leader to replace Jeremy Corbyn later today
Keir Starmer, a former director of state prosecutions and Labour’s Brexit spokesman, is the favourite to win the ballot.
A drop in demand for cocaine, a switch to cannabis: How the crisis is affecting drug crime in Ireland
The cocaine trade has been skewed – and the crisis means many gangland figures are simply hunkering down and waiting it out.
Yesterday’s News
Man arrested as €108,000 worth of stolen vehicles seized by Gardaí
Five vehicles were seized by Gardaí at a motor yard in north Co Dublin.
Ireland's newest centenarian shares secrets to long life while celebrating 100th birthday
Margaret Lynch says porridge and walks are the way to go.
Israel sends army to ultra-Orthodox city over coronavirus outbreak
Authorities have enforced restrictions on access to Bnei Brak, a majority ultra-Orthodox city near Tel Aviv that is home to around 200,000 people.
Here are all the Senators elected to the 26th Seanad with all seats filled
The identities of the 11 Taoiseach’s nominees will remain unknown.
Alan Kelly to be next leader of the Labour Party as Aodhán Ó Ríordáin concedes election
Dublin TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin conceded in the last few minutes.
GAA could face €60m loss due to coronavirus shutdown - Director General
Tom Ryan says GAA have made plans in case games cannot resume until as late as August.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here’s what made headlines today.
Quiz: How well do you know Lord of the Rings?
One ring to rule them all…
'I don’t want to be fighting': murdered student Cameron Blair was acting as peacemaker
The 20-year-old’s final words were to tell his friend not to worry.
Bill Withers, Lean On Me and Ain’t No Sunshine singer, dies aged 81
Withers’ family said he died on Monday from heart complications.
'There'll come a time when sport will become important again I think for people's morale'
ITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin on Tiger Roll, the Grand National and racing memories.
Opinion: Why labelling your emotions can help you cope with coronavirus anxiety
Psychologist Brendan Kelly shares an extract from his new book, which is about coping with the coronavirus.
Your evening longread: The woman who lives 200,000 years in the past
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
Ireland's death toll breaks 100 mark as global cases surge over one million: Today's Covid-19 main points
There are now 4,273 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland.
HSE says some of the PPE flown in from China is 'not appropriate for use'
The Irish government has spent over €200 million on PPE from countries such as China.
Government criticised over schemes aimed at helping artists impacted by coronavirus
Minister Josepha Madigan made the announcement about a number of new initiatives today.
Debunked: The risk of carrying coronavirus into your home on your shoes is extremely low
Could you carry coronavirus into your home on your shoes? It’s low risk.
The Explainer: How are other countries dealing with Covid-19 compared with Ireland?
We speak to four reporters based in the US, Germany, South Korea and Sweden.
Coronavirus: Total number of deaths in Ireland climbs to 120, as 424 new cases confirmed
The figures were released by the Department of Health at a briefing this evening.
'Anomalies have arisen': Donohoe admits 'gap' in wage subsidy scheme for low paid workers
Sinn Féin says workers are being penalised in some cases.
Sofa Watch: Cocoon yourself with the Late Late or with Jennifer Aniston's cleaning tips
All you need to know about your Irish and international chat show options.
The 5 at 5: Friday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
France cancels traditional end of secondary school exams in favour of continuous assessment
The ‘bac’ has been a rite of passage for French students since it was introduced by Napoleon in 1808.
Man (45) who shot two men while trying to rob takeaway jailed for 15 years
Joseph Behan shot two men when they resisted his attempts to rob a takeaway in Raheny last year.
Premier League announce 30% wage deferral plans and season will not resume in early May
The league also confirmed an immediate advance of £125 million to the EFL and the National League.
When a League of Ireland side travelled to a 'war zone' for a game against Iraq
The World Cup warm-up match for the Iraqi team was part of the birthday celebrations of Saddam Hussein.
A further 684 people die in the UK as Covid-19 death toll there exceeds 3,600
The Queen is set to address the nation over the crisis on Sunday night.
Public urged to 'shine a light' in their windows on Easter Saturday for the sick and frontline workers
A light will be shone on public buildings and Irish embassies on Easter Saturday.
Virus-hit cruise ship which is carrying Irish citizens docks in Florida
Four people have died on board the MS Zaandam which was refused entry by a number of South American countries.
Farmer (64) dies after being attacked by bull
Emergency services were alerted after a neighbour found the man in an unresponsive state.
Debunked: No, this 'very urgent' message telling you that your bank details can be robbed by making a phone call isn't true
The latest WhatsApp message doing the rounds is debunked here.
Man arrested following armed robbery at supermarket in Old Bawn, Dublin
All of the cash taken during the robbery was recovered by gardaí.
New figures show 38 clusters of Covid-19 in Ireland's nursing homes
Nursing homes now account for 23.8% of Covid-19 clusters in the country.
Quiz: How many of these random 90s Premier League footballers can you identify? - Part II
Back by popular demand.
Spain sees 900 new deaths in 24 hours as death toll nears 11,000 fatalities
Spain is currently dealing with over 117,000 confirmed cases of the virus.
Calls for individual case assessments after woman (71) caring for her mother (98) left without home care
Hundreds of home care providers are to be redeployed temporarily to nursing homes and residential care facilities.
Regina Doherty defends pandemic payment but admits system isn't 'perfect'
The social protection minister admitted that some students might be receiving more from the scheme than they would normally have earned.
Free Now offers healthcare workers and other medical staff 50% off taxi fares
A new mechanism will be available on their app to select the “medical” option to avail of the half price fare.
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Poll: What's the best way to eat spuds?
WITH MANY OF us remaining at home in recent weeks, some of us have been turning our hand to a lot more cooking than we may normally have done.
A chance to be more creative for sure, but also a chance to cook the old reliables and make sure they’re done well.
One thing we all have a preference on is potatoes.
But what is the best way to eat them?
Poll Results:
Mash (3475)
Roast (3391)
Boiled/Steamed (1913)
Chips (1445)
Gratin (786)
Baked (711)
Fried (260)
I don't like spuds (163)
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Opinion: Why labelling your emotions can help you cope with coronavirus anxiety
By Professor Brendan Kelly
Opinion: 'Covid-19 is the world's biggest fear. Welcome to my world.' Diary of a man with Cystic Fibrosis
By Trevor O'Sullivan - @elvisrockysly
Trevor O’Sullivan documents his challenges as a person with CF during the Covid-19 crisis.
A nurse returning to work at the frontline: 'Not all heroes wear capes, but they all need a face mask'
By Deirdre Mullins
Wellness Wednesday: IBS is no joke, but there are simple things you can do to help yourself
By Dr Deirdre G. O'Donovan
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