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Sunday 27 September 2020
South Korea denied the North’s accusation.
The first Dublin SFC Ballyboden St Enda’s lifted in 1995 arrived in controversial circumstances.
The country’s largest-ever mass stranding saw around 470 pilot whales become stuck in Tasmania.
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Belarus since 9 August elections.
The incident happened at around 11.30pm last night at Newtown, Taghmon.
Tomorrow’s game at Anfield is the match of the weekend in the Premier League – but why does it mean as much to an Irish audience as an English one?
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
The flu vaccine without charge has been extended to a number of additional groups this year.
Settle back in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.
People will still be confined to within five kilometres of their homes, however.
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Cork City star Gearóid Morrissey pays tribute to lifelong supporter John Kennedy who passed away last week.
At the age of 48, she would be the youngest justice on the current court if confirmed.
Tom Clonan says the government’s new Commission on the Future of the Defence Forces must not delay in tackling the many crises faced in the forces of this country.
Taylor, a black woman who was an emergency medical worker, was shot multiple times by white officers.
Data from the UK suggests that BAME healthcare workers were more likely to die from Covid-19.
Matthew Flaherty struck a blow for West Kerry on the hurling stage last Sunday.
A “twin attack” of Covid-19 and flu could be devastating for vulnerable groups.
The Department of Business expressed concern about the liability for the State and businesses.
Trump said he was sure her confirmation would be “extremely non-controversial” and “very quick”.
Test your knowledge of the country from above.
Donegal’s 14-day Covid-19 incidence rate is now the highest in the country.
Clifford bagged 1-4 while fellow attacker Darragh Roche shot 1-3 for the victors.
See the full range right here.
Greg McDonough, an Irishman living in China gives an account of ‘normal’ life after lockdown, where tough but fair measures are now in place.
The rivals will take part in heir first televised debate on Tuesday.
An amendment this week means there will need to be a House of Commons vote before the powers are implemented.
A round-up of what made the headlines today…
The Irish international helped the Baggies into a 3-0 lead that was eventually squandered.
Bottles were thrown and police used batons against protesters, leaving some with visible injuries.
The incident happened in the car park of a sports ground in Donnybrook, Douglas.
The latest figures were announced by the Department of Health this evening.
Two people were wounded in yesterday’s attack, and two suspects were arrested.
Glynn appealed to seven counties to pay special attention to public health advice.
The hotel said legal action was taken because the man had penned multiple reviews on different sites over the past few weeks.
Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matiu Ratana was described by a friend as ‘just a really genuinely nice guy’.
The Seagulls equalised deep in stoppage time, but there was still time for Solskjaer’s side to edge a five-goal thriller.
A vehicle was also seized by gardaí for a technical examination.
The number of cases worldwide has soared past 32 million,
The Chinese vaccines have been administered before final regulatory approval for general use.
This year’s General Assembly is taking place remotely.
ANY SIGNIFICANT LEVEL of flu in the community could lead to the Covid-19 test and trace system being overwhelmed as people present with similar symptoms, health experts say.
Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry told TheJournal.ie that because flu and Covid-19 both seriously impact on vulnerable and older groups, health officials want to “avoid a twin attack on the same populations” in Ireland.
He said the focus will also be on keeping down the level of flu among those who will not be seriously ill with it, but who may pass it on to those vulnerable groups.
This is why the flu vaccine without charge has been extended to a number of other groups this year, including to children aged two to 12. Previously this applied only to those over the age of 70.
So, today we want to know: Do you plan to get the flu vaccine this upcoming winter?
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