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'Aw, no, aw, no': Recordings of moment armed gardaí moved on alleged would-be killers played in court
The accused has pleaded not guilty.
Gardaí confirm they have launched 'comprehensive' probe into ghost insurance brokers
Customers are urged to check that their broker is registered before taking out insurance.
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Migrants found in a Rosslare-bound truck, more arrests in the Kevin Lunney case, and the Christmas bonus had people talking today.
'It's a tainted investigation': Benjamin Netanyahu's reaction as he's indicted on fraud and bribery
The Israeli prime minister has called the allegations part of a witch-hunt.
Christmas gifts, festive clothes - and decorations from €1.49: Check out this week’s great Lidl deals
Here’s what you’ll find in store.
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Trailer Watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend?
What’s a must-watch, and what’s a miss? We tell you.
Racing will hope their cultivated club mentality will help in their 'daunting' trip to Thomond Park
Players at the Parisienne club have bought into the jersey, which might bring some consistency back when they need it.
'They are being treated with compassion': Gardaí say 16 men on Irish ferry 'fortunate' to be found
The men are aged from 20 to 40 and are said to be in good health.
Night security man who stole artwork and sold it through Sotheby's gets suspended sentence
Petr Balint pleaded guilty to theft of 33 art prints.
Larry Donnelly: Sondland's impeachment testimony was explosive, but don't expect it to change the outcome for Trump
Is this week’s explosive impeachment testimony simply water that will drip smoothly off Trump’s back?
8 stand-out properties up for auction this month - including a Kildare two-bed for €136k
Or a Dublin 15 starter home for €170k.
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Fallow deer killed in Phoenix Park in latest cull to control population growth
There are currently around 600 fallow deer in Phoenix Park.
Gardaí appeal for information over juvenile missing from Clare for a week
The juvenile was last seen in the Kilkishen area of Clare.
Real estate group apologises to Grafton Street flower sellers for 'clutter' remarks
The group said it has now withdrawn its submission.
Ireland has spent €121m on carbon credits due to failure to reach emissions targets
The government will have to pay out additional funds next year.
Republicans asked to stop promoting 'politically driven falsehoods' at Trump impeachment hearing
It was the final day of a week of explosive testimony at the impeachment inquiry.
7 award-winning luxury hotels to discover in Northern Ireland
From a five-star spa to the world-famous Europa Hotel.
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Man who stole Apostle head from National Waxwork Museum as a prank apologises in court
A 33-year-old woman who was the co-defendant is facing a separate court date.
The 5 at 5: Thursday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
HSE urges public to get flu vaccine as data shows annual flu season could hit 'within weeks'
The executive briefed the media on the latest update on its ‘winter plan’ today.
Man wanted in connection with deaths of 39 migrants in trailer was travelling on Irish passport, court hears
It is alleged that Eamon Harrison delivered the trailer to a Belgian port before its journey to Britain.
Kevin Lunney abduction: Four men now in custody after further arrests
Four men have been arrested today.
Fermanagh machete attack: Gardaí make three arrests over social media 'threats to kill'
This morning, gardaí conducted a number of planned searches in the Athlone area.
Some of Graham Geraghty's stolen GAA medals have been recovered
The medals were stolen from the Meath legend’s home last week.
Six women and five men to face trial charged with over 200 counts of rape, sexual assault, and neglect of children
Six women and five men, aged between their 20s – 70s, are charged with offences including rape, sexual assault, neglect and cruelty.
Here's how Labour plans to spend £75bn in Britain's biggest ever post-war home construction push
Jeremy Corbyn described the plans as ‘radical and ambitious’.
'I won't lower myself': Angry clashes at committee as Doherty defends government stance on PSC
There were testy exchanges between the minister and committee members in the Oireachtas this morning.
Blood found on carpet in home of couple accused of female genital mutilation of daughter, court hears
A DNA expert told Dublin Circuit Criminal Court the blood matched that of the injured girl.
Explainer: Why has Prince Andrew stepped aside from public duties?
The Duke of York has withdrawn from official royal life for the foreseeable future.
Christmas bonus will be paid out to 1.2 million social welfare recipients at start of December
The cost of the Christmas bonus this year will be €279.4 million.
Impeachment: Here's why Donald Trump might have had a bad day yesterday
It was the most dramatic day of the impeachment hearings into the US President’s involvement with Ukraine.
Alex Salmond pleads not guilty to attempted rape and 11 sexual assault charges
One of the charges relates to the attempted rape of a woman in the official residence of the first minister of Scotland.
Schmidt says worry about ban led to Toner's World Cup exclusion
The former Ireland head coach has released a book entitled Ordinary Joe.
Ken Starr, who led impeachment against Clinton, says yesterday was 'bombshell day' for Trump
The US ambassador to the EU said yesterday he worked with Ukraine at the “express direction” of Donald Trump.
No late moving of goalposts as Uefa confirm Slovakia as Ireland's play-off opponents
It was thought that the governing body might change their own rules to make it easier for Ireland to qualify for Euro 2020 as co-hosts, but that hasn’t happened.
There's been an increase in sexual assaults among teens, says Cari
“Choking is a massive issue,” among teenagers, psychotherapist Stella O’Malley told RTÉ’s Today with SOR show.
Actor Jussie Smollett suing city of Chicago for 'malicious prosecution'
The Empire actor says the city should not seek payment from him to cover the cost of the investigation into his claim that he was a victim of a racist and homophobic attack.
Poll: Would you like the Leap card replaced with a cashless payment system?
Plans are being advanced to introduce a cashless payment system on public transport by 2027.
Google to limit targeted political ads in bid to 'improve voters’ confidence'
The tech giant said the changes aim to improve voter confidence in digital political advertising and electoral processes.
Success for Vicky Phelan, Joe Duffy and Andrea Corr at Irish Book Awards
Here are this year’s winners.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Lucan murder victim named, Democrats debate each other, and Prince Andrew in the UK papers.
'A fitting tribute to Dolores': The Cranberries' final album nominated for Grammy Award
The last new album the Cranberries released was Roses in 2012.
No Rio Olympics referees or judges will be used at Tokyo 2020
Michael Conlan was on the wrong end of a controversial decision in the 2016 Olympics.
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Poll: Would you like the Leap card replaced with a cashless payment system?
WOULD YOU LIKE it if the Leap card was replaced with a cashless payment system in the next few years?
Plans for the introduction of “next generation ticketing” on public transport in Ireland are being progressed in a move which could see the Leap Card being replaced by 2027.
It will allow passengers to pay for their journey through their bank cards, mobile phones, or official ID card or passport, which the National Transport Authority said would help reduce delays to bus services.
So, we’re asking: would you like to see the Leap card replaced with a cashless payment system?
Poll Results:
Yes (4372)
No, let's keep Leap cards (3203)
I prefer cash to both (454)
I don't know (343)
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Larry Donnelly: Sondland's impeachment testimony was explosive, but don't expect it to change the outcome for Trump
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
How I Spend My Money: A 28-year-old video editor on €39,000 who works freelance in Dublin
By TheJournal.ie reader
The Donegal native works on documentaries and hopes to travel
Opinion: 'We will soon see asylum seekers living in sports halls and tents if we don't do something'
By Enda O'Neill
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