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Your evening longread: The last members of the ancient Zoroastrian religion
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
People in Kildare, Laois and Offaly warned about 'significant' rise in cases
The Acting Chief Medical Officer called on people in the three counties to be particularly cautious.
Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?
As cinemas begin to reopen, here are a few options for weekend watching.
FAI chief Roy Barrett responds to directors' claims on eve of special meeting
‘It is vital we don’t lose sight of the perilous financial situation,’ the independent chairperson says.
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Twitter adds labels to state-backed media accounts
Some senior political officials will also have their accounts labelled.
Coronavirus: Five deaths and 69 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The five-day average of cases over the preceding five days has been 48 new cases a day.
One woman injured after being hit by a car in Clare
The incident occurred in the carpark of the Dunnes Stores shopping centre in Ennis.
Opponents boycott ceremony as Poland's president sworn in for second term
Opponents have accused Andrzej Duda of undermining the constitution and of running a homophobic campaign.
Macron urges reform as Lebanese officials seek to shift blame over blast
It is unclear how much support the international community will offer the notoriously dysfunctional government.
Coroner delivers verdict in the death of UK TV presenter Caroline Flack
Caroline Flack’s mental state and her impending prosecution contributed to her suicide, the coroner found.
Back to school allowance trebled in response to Covid-19 pandemic
The scheme has been extended to include families on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.
'We know it's there to be won' - Farrell's Ireland hungry for Six Nations shot
The national team head coach is excited about the new ‘Eight Nations’ tournament this autumn.
The 5 at 5: Thursday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Sharp increase in suspected Covid-19 cases in ICU in 24 hours
Fourteen people were in critical care units with suspected Covid-19 ast of 6.30pm last night.
Bank of Ireland to conduct review after customers lose thousands of euro in text scam
Fraudsters have targeted people via texts that appear to be from the bank.
'Truly shocking': Call for better mental health supports as 31 homeless people die in Dublin this year
Since the beginning of July, 10 homeless people have died in the capital.
'Show us the evidence': Publicans call for advice used to keep pubs closed to be put in public domain
The VFI says pubs are being punished for the ‘sins of others’ and are being used as pawns.
Court overturns damages awarded during High Court sex abuse case and calls for rehearing of evidence
The High Court previously found that the former school chaplain wrongfully abused her.
Explainer: unravelling a dramatic split in the FAI boardroom
Gavin Cooney on what this latest Irish football row is all about.
Petrol bombs thrown at police in Derry as spate of attempted hijackings continues overnight
The PSNI said this was the third night of disorder “at the hands of cowards determined to cause disruption in our communities”.
'A real tragedy and a terrible loss': Tributes paid to schoolboy who died in waterfall accident
Lewis Fleming, 15, from Ballymoney, was a pupil at Coleraine Grammar School.
European court sides against Madeleine McCann suspect in separate rape case appeal
Maddie McCann went missing in Portugal in 2007 while on holiday with her family.
Police investigating 'sectarian hate crime' at GAA training session in Belfast
East Belfast GAA club was set up earlier this year to cater for players from all backgrounds.
'Mystery' donor gives €260,000 to Trinity College Dublin PhD students impacted by pandemic
The money has been provided to students whose lab work was interrupted by the Covid-19 crisis.
Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Patricia O'Connor lodges appeal against conviction
Kieran Greene is one of two men appealing a conviction for their role in the murder of Patricia O’Connor.
€3 million worth of suspected heroin seized and two men arrested in Dublin
Two men, aged 31 and 41, have been arrested and are currently being detained.
Trump and Biden forced to break with convention for nomination events
Donald Trump has suggested he will make his acceptance speech on the grounds of the White House.
Reduced cancer services due to Covid-19 pandemic 'unacceptable', says Irish Cancer Society
It was reported today that a Department of Health briefing warns of a major backlog in cancer treatments.
Swimming banned at number of beaches in Clare
Increased bacterial levels have been identified in the water following heavy rainfall.
Direct Provision residents will now be eligible for Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Direct Provision residents were previously excluded from applying for the payment.
Two men to be prosecuted on fraud charges over Nama's £1.2 billion Project Eagle loan sale
The £1.2 billion property deal is described as the biggest ever in Northern Ireland.
Man (50s) arrested as part of probe into corruption offences at a statutory body
The man was arrested in Kildare.
Ireland's health watchdog says mass thermal screening at airports for Covid-19 is ineffective
The review found detection rates are low due to cases that do not present with a fever and those who are infectious before showing symptoms.
Third level students will need to maintain two-metre social distance while on campus
The guidance was issued for third level students ahead of the upcoming academic year.
Italy threatens to ban Ryanair if 'violations of anti-Covid-19 health measures' continue
Ryanair said in a statement that the claims made by ENAC are “factually incorrect”.
Oversight body commends gardaí for work during Covid crisis but says it'll be 'challenging' to meet targets
The Policing Authority today published its half-year report.
'Hundreds of new jobs' to be created in Ireland as TikTok announces plans for European Data Centre
The €420 million data centre, the company’s first in Europe, is to be operational by 2022.
Caroline Flack inquest to conclude amid accusations she faced ‘show trial’
Flack died by suicide on 15 February.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Legal counsel for victims in rape cases risks 'upsetting the balance' of trials, says long-awaited report
The review was instituted by the previous minister for justice Charlie Flanagan following the high-profile Belfast rape trial in 2018.
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Poll: Have you been to a cinema since they re-opened?
CINEMAS IN IRELAND were permitted to re-open under Phase Three of re-opening the country on 29 June.
Dublin Airport said yesterday that last month was the dullest July in 34 years according to its Met Éireann station there so the weather certainly suited the cinema.
In recent weeks, some cinema chains across the country have begun to re-open their doors and – with many of the top film studios delaying the release of their latest blockbusters – many have been screening some classic movies to entice the audiences in.
And, as in many other situations, capacity in cinemas is now reduced due to the need for social distancing.
So, today we’re asking you: Have you been to a cinema since they re-opened?
Poll Results:
No (6926)
I wouldn't usually go to the cinema anyway (987)
Yes (582)
No cinema near me has re-opened (560)
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Opinion: We've waited long enough - we must wipe out nuclear weapons for good
By International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Opinion: 'Lebanon needs help - or the consequences for the Middle East don't bear thinking about'
By Brid Kennedy
Yesterday’s explosion made a desperate situation worse, writes Bríd Kennedy of Concern.
Tribute: John Hume said setting up the first credit union in Northern Ireland was 'the thing I'm proudest of'
By Gerry Thompson
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