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Sri Lanka Easter attacks: Government says Islamist extremist group behind slaughter of almost 300
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Today’s News
Sri Lanka Easter attacks: Government says Islamist extremist group behind slaughter of almost 300
The government is investigating whether the group had “international support”.
Poll: Should new laws be enacted to prevent paramilitary-style marches?
A march by Saoradh on Saturday has prompted outrage from politicians and members of the public.
‘They don’t care about anyone but themselves’ – Ex-Ireland international hits out at FAI
Dave Langan has criticised the organisation and says Niall Quinn is the man to bring about change.
'The fields are gone, hence the hares are gone': These Dublin locals will perform the stories of their lives on stage
Ghost Hares is a participatory theatre work that sees people from South Dublin County telling their own stories on stage.
Three world-renowned mountaineers die during avalanche in ascent of Canadian peak
They were attempting to climb the east face of Howse Pass, an isolated and highly difficult route.
The 9 at 9: Easter Monday
Here’s all the news you need to know on this bank holiday.
Two teenagers arrested over Lyra McKee murder are released without charge
Police are continuing to seek information on the killing.
The young Venezuelan migrants trying to make their way in a troubled Colombia
Amanda Coakley reports from Bogotá.
'Lives have been destroyed. It has taken away soccer careers. People are in therapy because of it'
Former Republic of Ireland international Ciara McCormack and a litany of her former club team-mates have made extensive allegations against an ex-coach.
Giving birth in the 1960s: 'All the mothers were terrified of the doctors and matron so we never asked any questions'
‘Was I traumatised? I don’t know – back then you just had to get on with it,’ writes Ava Stapleton.
Penneys' online trial could bring 'incremental' growth, but its future still lies in bricks and mortar
The retailer has just opened its biggest store in the world in Birmingham.
Teachers to be rotated among schools under new substitute panel plan
Schools in North and South Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kildare and Meath are being targeted in the new initiative.
€13 million contract for new IT system and 230 new staff as Passport Service aims to cope with demand
It comes as part of the passport reform programme and, despite the rise in complaints in recent years, Coveney is confident it’ll make a difference.
'It's just not good behaviour': Hospital anti-smoking policy flouted by patients and visitors
On 4 July 2012, Beaumont Hospital became a “tobacco-free campus”.
Yesterday’s News
Garda patrols increased in west Dublin as innocent family members caught up in gang feud
There have been a significant number of attempts to kill gang members based in north and west Dublin in recent weeks.
'We think we're making a difference': The volunteers cleaning all along the banks of the Royal Canal
We went out with the Royal Canal Clean-Up Group earlier this month.
These breathtaking photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photo of the Year
The contest carries a $7,500 first prize.
Quiz: How much do you know about the 1916 Rising?
Commemorations took place at the GPO and around the country today.
Child Protection: The failure to publish the report into Mother & Baby Homes is part of a continued cover-up
‘I have no problem with due process, but when this gets in the way of truth and allows a culture of secrecy and collusion to continue, then we need to re-evaluate’, writes Shane Dunphy.
Here's What Happened Today: Easter Sunday
Bomb attacks in Sri Lanka, 1916 commemorations and ATMs made headlines today.
'Best course for the country': Democrats to decide on Trump impeachment 'within weeks'
The Mueller report cited 10 episodes of potential obstruction involving President Donald Trump.
'I find it hard to believe that evidence has simply vanished': The week in quotes
Here’s what was said and who said what this week.
Comedian wins 'landslide victory' in Ukranian presidential election, exit polls indicate
Volodymyr Zelenski took 73 percent of the vote, according to exit polls.
Lock the door and activate the drone guard: The future of keeping your home safe
Sarah Harford looks at how technology could be set to upend our idea of a secure home.
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Liverpool return to top of the Premier League after hard-fought win
Cardiff’s hopes of survival took a blow amid a loss to the Reds.
207 people killed and hundreds injured after explosions strike hotels and churches in Sri Lanka
Eight people have now been arrested over the attacks.
Innocent gangland victim Roy Collins' mother Carmel dies following long illness
Her death comes just 12 days after the tenth anniversary of her son’s killing.
Johnny Sexton shines as Leinster set up European final with Saracens
Leo Cullen’s men will search for a record fifth title in Newcastle on 11 May.
These incredible Irish documentaries are available online for the first time - here's what to watch
Some recommendations on what you can view from Volume 1 of the Loopline Collection, which was released on the IFI Player earlier this week.
Girl (9) dies, boy (7) seriously injured following collision in Galway
The accident occurred this morning at 11.55am.
Two ATMs recovered by gardaí investigating Kells theft
Crime scene investigators are currently at the scene.
Man United suffer humiliating loss to Everton
The Red Devils’ top-four hopes suffered a blow amid a dismal defeat.
Sport Ireland claims 'drip feed' of media reports about FAI is harming attempts to reform organisation
It follows another revelation about the FAI and its former CEO.
39 year-old man arrested after houses evacuated over security alerts in Derry
Police said a number of roads are closed to the public as they dealt with the alerts.
Ministers condemn march by republican group in Dublin as 'sickening' and 'disturbing'
The group was criticised for marching down O’Connell Street on Saturday.
As it happened: Leinster v Toulouse, Champions Cup semi-final
Join us for live coverage from the Aviva Stadium as Leo Cullen’s side bid to book their place in next month’s decider.
'A logistical problem': Over 800 people arrested in Extinction Rebellion protests in London
The climate change protests have now entered a seventh day.
Opinion: A variety of non-Christian historical sources support the idea that Jesus rose from the dead
The eyewitnesses to the resurrection were willing to die for their faith – but who would die for a lie, writes Thomas Finegan.
Easter Rising commemorations take place at the General Post Office
Today marks the 103rd anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Warm spell to continue as Met Éireann confirms Saturday as hottest day of the year so far
Temperatures reached 22.9 degrees Celsius in Oak Park in Carlow yesterday.
These writings in Dublin might be the oldest surviving records of early Christian texts
Showing early forms of the Gospels, the texts are on display at the Chester Beatty Library until the end of April.
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Poll: Are you going to a religious service today?
TODAY IS EASTER Sunday.
The feast day celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and is one of the most central days of the Christian calendar.
It’s also a day when church attendances are higher than usual.
So today we’re asking: Are you going to a religious service today?
Poll Results:
No (8244)
Yes (4241)
I don't know/No opinion (230)
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Giving birth in the 1960s: 'All the mothers were terrified of the doctors and matron so we never asked any questions'
By Ava Stapleton
‘Was I traumatised? I don’t know – back then you just had to get on with it,’ writes Ava Stapleton.
Child Protection: The failure to publish the report into Mother & Baby Homes is part of a continued cover-up
By Shane Dunphy
Opinion: A variety of non-Christian historical sources support the idea that Jesus rose from the dead
By Dr Thomas Finegan
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