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Donald Trump suggests he could accept Republican nomination from White House
Use of the presidential residence for such a partisan event would break with tradition.
Explainer: How Beirut explosions came at 'worst time possible' for a country in a 'dire situation'
Prior to the devastating blasts, Lebanon was already dealing with its worst economic recession in decades.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Caroline Flack let down, hounded and feared end of career, inquest hears
Flack’s mother Chris and twin sister Jody told the inquest they had been concerned for Flack in the weeks leading up to her trial.
Live close to nature in family-friendly Leixlip - with new homes launching this week
Homes at Barnhall Meadows start at €299,500.
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Exchequer deficit of €7.4 billion in July as tax revenues fell by 18.6%
The deterioration of €8.3 billion in Ireland’s Exchequer was largely driven by increases in expenditure in response to Covid-19.
Former solicitors appear in court charged with conspiracy to commit fraud
Lyndsey Clarke and Keith Flynn have been remanded on bail until 2 September.
Unemployment rate - including those on PUP - stands at 16.7%
Just over 41% of people in the labour force aged between 15 and 24 were unemployed in July.
'Sean means so much to them, they feel they need to share their story'
The director of a new documentary on Meath great Sean Boylan was our guest on the Warriors podcast this week.
Testing capacity must be able to meet demand when flu season arrives, finds Covid committee report
Due to the overlap in symptoms between flu and Covid-19, testing capacity must be able to meet demand, finds report.
'People just want to burst into tears': Beirut blast sends shockwaves through Lebanon
A large area of the Lebanese capital sits under rubble today following the blast less than 48 hours ago.
New clusters in meat plants, direct provision centres and among Traveller community
There is also concern about a shift in the location of cases away from the greater Dublin region.
Quinn and Owens insist there is no 'Visionary Group' takeover of the FAI
The FAI are facing a crucial vote on reforms later this month to escape insolvency, but some members claim the Association is losing its ‘sovereignty’.
'He was Ireland's Martin Luther King': Derry and Ireland say goodbye to John Hume
“Make no mistake about it – there are people alive today who would not be alive had it not been for John’s vision and his work.”
In pictures: The aftermath of the massive Beirut explosions
The scale of the destruction was such that the city has been left resembling the scene of an earthquake.
Tribute: John Hume said setting up the first credit union in Northern Ireland was 'the thing I'm proudest of'
John Hume saw how people from a working class background were locked out of borrowing from banks, writes Gerry Thompson.
Lockdown restrictions to be reimposed on Aberdeen after coronavirus cluster
All indoor and outdoor hospitality has been told to close by 5pm today.
Duchess of Sussex wins bid to keep friends’ identities secret
She is suing Associated Newspapers over an article which reproduced parts of a handwritten letter sent to her father in August 2018.
Donnelly expects 'very little need' to police wearing of face coverings
Face masks will become mandatory in all shops and retail centres from Monday.
Troy Parrott lands FAI's International Goal of the Year for this strike against Sweden
Louise Quinn has been named Women’s Player of the Year.
Bank of Ireland plans to cut 1,400 jobs from its workforce
It comes after the bank posted a pre-tax loss of €669 million in its half-year results this morning.
Trump says US generals 'feel' Beirut explosion was an 'attack', despite no evidence
Lebanese officials say they have not determined the cause of the explosion.
Department of Foreign Affairs fielding 'a number of calls' from Irish citizens following Beirut blast
Irish peacekeeping troops are also stationed in Lebanon but have all been accounted for and are ‘safe’.
'We're in tears': Derry's people on what John Hume meant to the city
The city is in mourning ahead of the funeral of John Hume today.
Suspected teenage mastermind behind Twitter hack pleads not guilty in Florida court
A number of high-profile Twitter accounts were hacked including those of Kanye West, Bill Gates, and Barack Obama.
Gardaí launch appeal to trace owners as 10 suspected stolen dogs recovered
The dogs were seized following a search of a property in Co Limerick.
Ammonium nitrate: What is the chemical that has been blamed for the Beirut blast?
Prime Minister Hassan Diab has said 2,750 tonnes of the agricultural fertiliser had blown up.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Health Minister says there is 'international evidence' that reopening the pubs would see cases increase
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has also said there is not guarantee that pubs will reopen this year.
Poll: Do you agree with the latest measures taken by government to curb the spread of Covid-19?
The Taoiseach said yesterday he had “enormous sympathy” for the plight of publicans.
British government delay in closing borders 'accelerated' spread of Covid-19, Westminster report finds
The Government was also criticised for treating children ‘as an afterthought’ during the pandemic.
Temperatures to reach 24 degrees later this week - but we won't escape the rain either
The outlook for the weekend is looking good, but we’re still set for some rain in the coming days.
Family 'concerned for welfare' of 16-year-old boy missing since Sunday
Cameron Carlyle was last seen in the Cushlawn Dale area of Tallaght, Dublin.
Embryos could be susceptible to Covid-19 in second week of pregnancy, study finds
“It is important to say that this work is at a very hypothetical stage,” Professor Christoph Lees said.
Six people die after tropical storm Isaias sweeps up the east coast of the US
Two people died when Isaias created a tornado that struck a North Carolina mobile home park.
'Paídí Ó Sé had an aura and told us not to fear anyone, even Dublin'
Westmeath were one of three counties who had never won a provincial title when they called Paídí Ó Sé. Within a year he made history.
Rescuers work through the night as death toll rises following massive Beirut explosions
Lebanon’s prime minister said the blast was caused by 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate.
Opinion: John Hume gave us the gift of peace, it's our responsibility to protect it
Rights campaigner Emma DeSouza pays tribute to John Hume, the peacemaker, who will be laid to rest today.
Locals campaign against proposed 15 storey residential tower in Dublin
The proposal is for 48 apartments in a building in Ringsend.
'Very restricted' funeral of John Hume to take place in Derry
The former SDLP leader and peace icon died on Monday after years of suffering from dementia.
'Off the premises by 11': Concern closing pubs and restaurants early will result in house parties and cancelled staycations
It is understood that 11pm closure is not a hard rule for businesses.
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Poll: Do you agree with the latest measures taken by government to curb the spread of Covid-19?
YESTERDAY, THE GOVERNMENT announced a delay to the fourth phase of re-opening the country.
In a bitter blow to publicans across the country, pubs that don’t serve food won’t re-open next Monday.
Nightclubs and casinos will also remain closed, and this will be reviewed again on 31 August.
Separately, restaurants and pubs that are open at this time will need to be closed to customers by 11pm.
The government also took five destinations off the Green List and said that face coverings will be mandatory in shops from 10 August.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he wanted pub owners to know he had “enormous sympathy for their plight” and added that “this virus is taking away their ability to earn a living”.
The number of cases of Covid-19 reported daily in Ireland has increased in recent weeks, and people have been urged by the government to continue following the public health guidelines.
So, today we’re asking you: Do you agree with the latest measures taken by government to curb the spread of Covid-19?
Poll Results:
Yes (6326)
No (2898)
Not sure (457)
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Tribute: John Hume said setting up the first credit union in Northern Ireland was 'the thing I'm proudest of'
By Gerry Thompson
Opinion: Government must break down the bureaucratic walls faced by teachers returning to Ireland
By Anonymous Substitute Teacher
Money Diaries: A team leader in Galway on €37K working from home who is also a single mother
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