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'I promise not to do this': Donald Trump tweets picture of Trump tower on Greenland
Trump has said strategically for the US “it would be nice” to buy the island.
The 8 at 8: Tuesday
Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
'New found spin': Boris Johnson's four-page letter on Brexit not going down well in Dublin and Brussels
The UK prime minister released the letter ahead of planned meetings with Merkel and Macron.
Fate of Italy's government hangs in the balance with far-right party pushing for no confidence vote
The far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini recently pulled the plug on the coalition.
Jeffrey Epstein signed a will two days before his suicide
Lawyers representing women who claim they were sexually abused by Epstein have vowed to go after his assets.
El Salvador: Woman jailed for 30 years after stillbirth is cleared after serving nearly three years
The 21-year-old said “it was hard the whole time I was inside.”
Police launch murder investigation after man shot dead in Co Down
The man’s body was discovered in a car in the Main Street area of the village just before 9pm.
The emotional scars and the 'new normal' are the dirty little secrets of surviving cancer
Aoife Moggan writes about the scars – both physical and invisible – that a childhood diagnosis of cancer has left.
Gardaí investigate machete fight outside Carrick-on-Shannon chipper
The incident happened on Saturday evening.
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How to organise your wardrobe space like a pro (and finally fit everything in)
Clamping hotspots: New figures show the most clamped streets in Dublin
A lack of valid paid parking accounted for one third of all offences.
The average nationwide rent is now €1,391 per month - a record high
In some areas, the average cost of rent is over 160% higher than the average mortgage.
Ireland’s Eye sold to private investment group
The island was included in the recent sale of Howth Castle and demesne to Tetrarch Capital.
Yesterday’s News
'The nicest guy': Vigil held for Dublin man attacked near his home at weekend
Paddy Hansard was attacked at around 2am on Saturday morning.
Gardaí renew appeal for help in locating missing 48-year-old in Dublin
He was last seen 10 days ago in the Raheny area of Dublin.
Leo Varadkar spoke with Boris Johnson by phone for almost an hour this evening
Restoring Stormont, as well as the explosion in Fermanagh this morning were discussed during the call.
Alaskan man discovers 50-year-old message in a bottle from Russian sailor
A Russian television network tracked a return address in Vladivostok to a retired soviet ship captain now living in Crimea.
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Pogba penalty miss leaves Man United frustrated at Wolves
Anthony Martial’s opener was cancelled out by a stunning Ruben Neves strike.
UK's Home Secretary says freedom of movement with the EU will end immediately after Brexit
A spokesperson said free movement will end overnight on 31 October if a deal is not agreed upon.
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
A phone call between Leo and Boris, an explosion in Fermanagh and taxi complaints made headlines today.
'I don't know if he totally rated us': How Schmidt arrived and thrived in Leinster
Leinster were keen to evolve their game after Michael Cheika delivered a revolution.
Trade union Forsa contests Ryanair's bid to stop planned strike action
Forsa claims that the airline’s response to its detailed pay proposals “was curt and dismissive”.
8 big questions about starting college, answered by an expert
There are so many avenues of support during college, says Griffith College’s Sinéad O’Callaghan.
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Cross-border gang questioned by gardaí about ATM thefts
The gang is suspected of being involved in the attempted raid on an ATM in Virginia, Co Cavan last week.
Appeal for witnesses after man allegedly assaulted in Dublin's Temple Bar
A man in his fifties received a number of injuries.
Have you seen Ryan? Appeal for 14-year-old missing from Dublin
Ryan McGuiness’ family are extremely concerned for his well-being.
Minister: 'We need to start talking openly about fertility, sex and life in general post-cancer'
Today, Simon Harris launched the National Cancer Survivorship Needs Assessment, called Living With and Beyond Cancer in Ireland.
Building firm caught up in school structural defects controversy wins contract to build new hospital block
A total of 42 schools built by WBS were inspected over concerns about structural problems.
'Absolutely filthy': 610 complaints made about taxis in the first six months of the year
Some 229 complaints concerned taxi driver behaviour while 214 related to overcharging.
Six Cocker Spaniel puppies seized by DSPCA and Revenue at Dublin Port last night
The puppies were found concealed among furniture in a van.
The dynamic duo in the Tipp defence that lorded the skies against Kilkenny
Both aged 23, Ronan Maher and Barry Heffernan enjoyed vastly different career trajectories but shone on the big stage yesterday.
The 5 at 5: Monday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Judge warns of 'serious consequences' after woman posts about childcare proceedings on social media
The woman’s lawyer initially told the court that his client was not willing to remove the material.
'She was so full of fun, joy and life': Funeral takes place of five-year-old who drowned in Germany
Emmy was visiting a lake with her family when she briefly went missing and was later found in the water.
Retrofit scheme: Pre-deadline applications WILL be processed despite closure
The minister has sought to assure homeowners worried about the end of the pilot programme.
HSE accused of 'robbing Peter to pay Paul' by cutting €31.80 allowance for students with disability
Organisations have said young people with a disability will have “a further barrier to equality placed before them”.
Explosion near border was deliberate attempt to kill police officers, PSNI says
The explosion has been condemned by politicians on both sides of the border.
Vigil to be held as man (75) attacked at weekend remains in critical condition
The incident happened in Ballybough, Dublin on Saturday morning.
The team that Joe built: Putting together a 2019 World Cup squad
We examine how Ireland’s head coach has developed a group of players to compete in Japan.
'A few bumps in the road’: Number 10 attempts to downplay Operation Yellowhammer revelations
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is set to declare later that the UK is facing a Brexit ‘crisis’.
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Poll: When should we hold a general election?
THE LEAKING OF the UK government’s plans for a no-deal Brexit have laid out the potential for a hard border in Ireland and protests and food shortage in Britain.
The news came as there were reports that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was laying the groundwork for a general election. Johnson reportedly favours an election day after the Brexit date of 31 October.
In Ireland, Fianna Fáil leader has said his party would not spark a general election until the picture on Brexit becomes clearer. This could be complicated if we get another, longer, extension to Brexit.
Labour leader Brendan Howlin has said that we should have one at the same time as the UK. So what do you think?
Poll: When should we hold a general election?
Poll Results:
As soon as possible (4367)
Sometime in 2020 (3668)
Early 2021 (1792)
After 31 October but before 2020 (1789)
At the same time as the UK (384)
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The emotional scars and the 'new normal' are the dirty little secrets of surviving cancer
By Aoife Moggan
Saoirse McHugh: The time is right for an agricultural revolution in Ireland
By Saoirse McHugh
Intensive agriculture has damaged the planet. But we can change that.
The Irish For: How a familiar tale can help young bookworms become bilingual
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
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Dublin City councillor issues complaint against Gemma O'Doherty over hijab comments
A formal complaint was made to gardaí yesterday.
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