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Love Island contestants to be offered therapy after deaths of two former stars
Mike Thalassitis was found dead in London last weekend.
'It’s been a mad couple of days, and I’m still trying to get my head around it'
Jack Byrne can create history this week by becoming the first domestic player to play competitively for Ireland in almost 35 years.
Bosnian Serb leader Karadzic's jail sentence increased to life imprisonment
Karadzic (73) was notorious for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre.
Prisoner escapes from custody while receiving treatment at St James's Hospital in Dublin
The incident happened at around 10am this morning.
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Australia furious as Turkey's president refers to Gallipoli after Christchurch mosque attack
Scott Morrison warned he would consider “all options” in reviewing ties between the two countries.
May formally asks Brexit be pushed back to 30 June - but EU warns of 'serious risks' and 'legal uncertainty'
The Prime Minister has written to European Council president Donald Tusk seeking a 30 June departure date.
The Six Nations fixtures for 2020 and 2021 have just been announced
Scotland are up first for Andy Farrell’s Ireland.
Supreme Court clears way for US extradition of Dublin man on child pornography charges
Now aged in his early thirties, Eric Eoin Marques is wanted by US authorities.
Jordan Peele’s new horror Us packs even more thrills than Get Out - here's the trailer
It stars Lupita Nyong’o in her most talked-about role yet.
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Cannabis and cocaine are most common drugs used by people seeking treatment for alcohol abuse
There has been a decrease in the number of alcohol dependency cases being treated in recent years, but an increase in their severity.
Disney closes €62 billion deal for 21st Century Fox
The deal paves the way for Disney to launch its streaming service Disney Plus.
Poll: Would you welcome a four-day working week in Ireland?
Trade Union Fórsa has called for an Irish campaign on a four-day working week.
Theresa May faces battle to get EU to delay Brexit as Juncker says 'we've reached the end of the road'
As the crisis rumbles on, a number of opponents are said to be eyeing up May’s job – including Boris Johnson.
Jacinda Ardern calls for global fight against racism and right-wing extremism
The main suspect in last week’s terror attack made a white power gesture as he appeared in court.
Donald Trump Jr writes in British paper that Theresa May 'ignored advice from my father' on Brexit
Donald Trump Jr said the prime minister should now “honour that promise” to the British people and deliver Brexit.
Fancy tickets to a live Colm O'Regan talk in a Temple Bar bookshop?
Comedian Colm O’Regan will be at The Gutter Bookshop next Monday to talk about his new book – and we have tickets for it.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.
Top engineer on National Children's Hospital project resigns
John Pollock is the second senior figure to leave the project in as many months.
Government to approve plan to establish gambling regulatory authority
Measures first mooted in the Gambling Control Bill (2013) are finally set to be enacted by government.
Syrian father and son buried in first funeral after New Zealand shooting
A total of six burials are expected to take place today.
Opinion: Tech giants must be held responsible for publishing images of murder and child abuse
Google is pioneering self-driving cars and bringing the internet to remote parts of Africa via a network of giant balloons, yet somehow they cannot deal with snuff films or child abuse images, writes Diarmuid Pepper.
'The Rosary is a weapon': New documentary reveals how a CIA-funded Irish priest fought Communism
Fr Patrick Peyton taught Americans to recite the Rosary from the 1940s onwards.
New study makes strong link between use of potent cannabis and psychosis
A new study published in The Lancet has found how cannabis use affects the incidence of psychosis.
Body of young horse that was used for sulky racing dumped on Dublin road
A woman found the horse’s body while she was out walking with her dog.
Woman who claimed landlord's son called her a 'black c**t' and had tenancy terminated awarded €12k
The woman said she was given notice to quit the property two days after informing the landlord she applied for rent supplement.
Yesterday’s News
Death toll from Mozambique tropical cyclone rises over 300 with tens of thousands at risk
The storm is affecting nearly a million people and forcing more than 80,000 from their homes in neighbouring Malawi.
Google reveals new video game streaming platform called Stadia
Players will be able to use Stadia across a variety of platforms such as laptops, TVs and mobile phones.
Social Democrats councillor Gary Gannon to run for MEP seat in Dublin
Gannon (32) was selected at a convention in Dublin city this evening by party members.
Man (40s) dies after motorcycle collides with car in Co Cork
The incident happened at Lough Beg, Ringaskiddy at around 8pm.
Six Nations wash-out shows human side of Schmidt
The outgoing head coach won’t tear up his gameplan and start anew, so Ireland will have to fight their way out of this corner.
'A lot of concern' among EU states over prospect of Article 50 long extension, Coveney warns
EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier earlier said that EU member states should prepare for a no-deal Brexit.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
British Cabinet deciding where next to go with Brexit, two years on from disappearance of Tina Satchwell and terror link explored in Netherlands attack – It’s The Fix.
McDonald's appeals EU decision to cancel Big Mac trademark
This is the latest round of the brand battle between McDonalds and Galway-based Supermacs.
Utrecht shooting: Dutch police 'seriously' investigating terror motive after letter found
Three people died and five people were injured in the incident yesterday.
Jordan Peele’s new horror Us packs even more thrills than Get Out - here's the trailer
It stars Lupita Nyong’o in her most talked-about role yet.
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Sport Ireland seeking 'urgent clarification' on John Delaney's €100,000 loan to the FAI
The statutory authority is seeking an explanation for a loan provided by the FAI’s CEO two years ago.
Alleged IRA man goes on trial accused of raping two teenage boys in republican safehouse
The man (45) has pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court.
Former soldier settles case over health problems he claims were caused by anti-malaria drug
He brought proceedings over what he claimed were the effects of taking Larium while he served with the Defence Forces.
Trains not stopping at Portarlington Station due to fire in nearby building
There are currently bus transfers operating between Portarlington and Portlaoise stations.
'We were so lucky that day': Nurse who saved Dublin Bus driver helps launch nationwide CPR training
The Irish Heart Foundation aims to train as many as 100,000 people within two years.
Two men arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over Tyrone nightclub tragedy
Three teenagers died on St Patrick’s Day.
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Poll: Would you welcome a four-day working week in Ireland?
CAMPAIGN ORGANISER FOR trade union Fórsa Joe O’Connor has called for an Irish campaign on a four-day working week.
Ireland needs to have a national conversation about the future of work, O’Connor has said, and Fórsa plans to lead a debate on the matter.
It has been reported that four-day weeks boost productivity and worker well-being. In the face of increased automation, entrepreneurs like Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Virgin’s Richard Branson have previously said that shorter working weeks will likely become a reality.
So, today we’re asking: Would you welcome a four-day working week in Ireland?
Poll Results:
86% Yes (5544)
10% No (690)
2% I don't know (176)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: Tech giants must be held responsible for publishing images of murder and child abuse
By Diarmuid Pepper
Opinion: When the Beatles played Dublin in 1963 John Lennon declared: ‘We’re all Irish’
By Francis Kenny
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