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Man who was sentenced in his absence for rape and sexual assault of boy is jailed
Anthony Moynihan was jailed today after he was brought into court following the execution of a warrant.
Witness appeal over man stabbed in face outside north Dublin Dart station
The incident took place outside Clontarf Road station on Thursday evening.
'I was convinced he would kill me': How Patrick Nevin used Tinder to lure the women he sexually assaulted
The 37-year-old received a 12-year sentence today.
Europe braces for 'extreme' heatwave with temperatures set to reach over 40 degrees
The extreme heatwave is not expected to reach Ireland.
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From satisfaction with your savings to who your go-to is for financial advice.
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Sean O’Brien sanctioned by IRFU over 'incident of inappropriate behaviour'
The Ireland flanker ‘has expressed his deep regret’, a union statement said.
A Status Yellow weather warning has been issued for the whole country
The warning kicked in at midday and is due to remain valid until 10pm tonight.
Dublin co-living development refused planning permission
The decision follows Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy’s support for co-living spaces.
There has been a 10% increase in recorded sexual offences in the past year
That’s according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Government plans to 'phase out' fur farming in Ireland
Government will consider an implementation plan to ban fur farming.
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'You'll hear the river crashing as you approach': 6 family-friendly walks and hikes around Ireland
Former British deputy PM John Prescott admitted to hospital after suffering stroke
Prescott served as deputy Prime Minister to Tony Blair between the years of 1997 and 2007.
FAI hit back at claims they are not doing enough to stamp out violence against referees
20-year-old official Harry McCann said an U13 manager attempted “to strike me” in a game on Saturday.
Concerns raised over BAI's proposal to police harmful content online
The BAI has proposed that it be given the power to regulate harmful online content on social media platforms.
Serial sex offender Patrick Nevin jailed for 12 years for attacking women he met on Tinder
He is already serving a five-and-a-half-year sentence for the sexual assault of another woman he met via the dating app.
7 beautiful spots in Ireland to discover by bike (even if you don't own one)
Explore Ireland the best way – on two wheels.
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UK report says alternative to backstop 'should be fully up and running within three years'
Two Remain-supporting MPs are behind the report.
Man remanded in custody charged with fatal shooting of Jordan Davis in Darndale
22-year-old Jordan Davis was fatally injured in the shooting on 22 May.
Housing benefit recipients face 'systemic discrimination', Irish human rights body says
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission launched it’s 2018 annual report today.
Gardaí concerned for man missing from Cork since last week
Andrew Willis is missing from his home in Coolmore, Carrigaline.
Sky News cancels TV debate because Boris Johnson refuses to attend
Jeremy Hunt has said that ‘coward’ Boris Johnson wants to ‘slink through the back door’ of Number 10
Poll: How much is appropriate to give to a child making their communion?
A quarter of children surveyed received more than €800.
Buildings shake and workers flee in Australian city of Darwin after powerful earthquake hits
The epicentre of the earthquake was in a remote part of Indonesia.
The 9 at 9: Monday
Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
Mayo to face Armagh, Tyrone away to Kildare - here's the latest All-Ireland football qualifier draw
The games will take place next weekend 29-30 June.
Woman wakes up alone on plane after falling asleep during flight
Air Canada has apologised and said it is investigating the incident.
Israel Folau's GoFundMe campaign shut down for breaching terms
After receiving more than 700,000 Australian dollars in donations, the page was shut down due to a violation.
Tributes paid to 'enormous personality' Manus Kelly after Donegal councillor dies during rally
Kelly was a three-time winner of the event.
Two handguns seized by Gardaí in gangland operation
Two men were arrested in the operation in west Dublin.
Bestselling romance novelist Judith Krantz dies aged 91
Krantz’s books have been translated into 52 languages and sold more than 85 million copies worldwide.
Istanbul mayoral election re-run: Opposition wins again in major defeat for Erdogan's party
The re-run took place after a new election was ordered following the opposition’s victory in March.
Opinion: Living with a disability in Ireland - a relentless dystopian nightmare
The daily life of a person with a disability is not aided by Irish society, writes Tom Clonan.
Parents spending over €900 on average for their child's Communion
A quarter of children make over €800 on their Communion day.
More than 6,000 physical abuse referrals to child and family agency last year
The most common form of abuse in cases referred to Tusla was emotional abuse.
'A massacre of nature': How members of the public alerted the government to out-of-season hedge cutting
A selection of complaints was released under the Freedom of Information Act.
Yesterday’s News
'Ashamed' Neville lambastes Cameroon for behaviour in England defeat
‘If that was any of my players – and it will never be any of my players – they would never play for England again…’
Lynn Ruane: How this French charity shop treats the homeless should inspire us to help our own
Communal meals, a chance to work and help to make a home – the scheme gives clients control of their lives.
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here’s what made the headlines today.
County councillor killed in accident at Donegal International Rally
The incident happened at 12.30pm this afternoon.
England reach quarters as fuming Cameroon strike on field amid VAR controversy
Cameroon players went ‘on strike’ after England doubled their lead with the help of VAR.
Four people arrested as part of Antrim murder investigation
Three men and a woman have been taken into custody for questioning.
There's never been a time in the history of our country where somebody was so mistreated as I have been': The week in quotes
Here’s what was said and who said what this week.
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Poll: How much is appropriate to give to a child making their communion?
CHILDREN MAKING THEIR their First Holy Communion receive an average of €617 in cash from family, neighbours and friends, while parents are spending around €929 on the big day.
This is according to a recent survey by Ulster Bank which also found that a quarter of children received more than €800.
The survey of 175 parents noted that four in five children put some of the money into a savings account but the most likely purchases with the money are toys, clothes and computer games.
Is this an appropriate way to mark a big day in the child’s life? Or is it too much?
We’re asking today: How much is appropriate to give to a child making their communion?
Poll Results:
€20 or under (2118)
€21 - €49 (1892)
€50 - €99 (1217)
No present or money (407)
A present instead of money (359)
€100 + (234)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: Living with a disability in Ireland - a relentless dystopian nightmare
By Tom Clonan - @TomClonan
The daily life of a person with a disability is not aided by Irish society, writes Tom Clonan.
Lynn Ruane: How this French charity shop treats the homeless should inspire us to help our own
By Lynn Ruane - @SenLynnRuane
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