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Serbia reintroduces lockdown after highest daily Covid-19 death toll
The country’s president said a curfew will probably last from 6pm on Friday until 5am on Monday.
Trump administration formally begins withdrawal from World Health Organization
The withdrawal is effective in one year – 6 July 2021.
Brother pays tribute after death of world’s longest-surviving conjoined twins
Twins Donnie and Ronnie Galyon died on July 4 aged 68.
Man charged following seizure of handgun during search of car in Portlaoise
The seizure was made during a search of a car yesterday afternoon.
'But what about all the rain?': 3 myths about water conservation in Ireland, put to the test
We’re no strangers to wet weather, but that doesn’t mean Ireland is safe from water shortages.
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Leinster confirm Barry Daly's retirement from pro rugby at the age of 27
The prolific UCD wing will move to the US to continue his education.
Quiz: How well do you know your European cities?
Test your knowledge of these European cities.
'A source of deep regret': Barry Cowen apologises to Dáil over drink driving ban
The Agriculture Minister served a three-month driving ban in 2016 after being caught drink-driving.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here’s what made the headlines today…
Green Party contest kicks off as Eamon Ryan and Catherine Martin make their pitches to be leader
Ryan and Martin said they would bring down the government if Green policies are not delivered.
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The Declutter Issue: 9 storage mistakes everyone mistakes - plus tips for zoning your kitchen
People living in barges on Dublin's Grand Canal could be evicted from their homes this week
A crane is set to remove the houseboats tomorrow.
Katie Taylor set for surprise rematch versus rival Persoon in Eddie Hearn's garden
A sequel to their June 2019 classic at Madison Square Garden, during which Taylor emerged as a controversial winner, is in the works.
Your evening longread: Inside the lives of internet middlemen
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
Gardaí identify human remains found in Rathmines as those of missing man Stephen Corrigan
Gardaí are trying to identify surviving members of Stephen’s family.
Johnny Depp quizzed on ‘violence’ and drugs on first day of libel trial
The 57-year-old actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher News Group Newspapers.
Two people dead and dozens injured after two trains collide near Czech-German border
The crash occurred on a line between Pernink and Karlovy Vary about 120 kilometres west of Prague.
A thrilling spy series, a Disney favourite, and a laugh-out-loud comedy - it's your weekly TV guide
We’ve got you covered for some shows and films to sink your teeth into this week.
Deutsche Bank agrees to payout $150 million for Epstein dealings
Epstein was found dead last August in a Manhattan federal jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Copper Face Jacks nightclub firm pays out €45.95 million dividend
€11.6 million was generated in night-club and bar sales last year.
Limerick council waives fees for business street tables and chairs for remainder of year
The Council has also announced free on-street parking on Saturdays in July and August.
Coronavirus: One further death and 24 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The Department of Health released the figures this evening.
Micheál Martin to consider calls to extend maternity leave due to Covid-19 pandemic
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald called for a 12-week extension to maternity leave and pay.
Renewed appeal for information over fatal shooting of man in Leixlip in 2018
The body of Clive Staunton was discovered outside a house in Glen Easton on 15 November 2018.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
'It would have been an awful downer after burying my dad to lose that game'
Mayo legend Liam McHale is this week’s guest on the Warriors podcast.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for Covid-19
Bolsonaro confirmed the test results while wearing a mask and speaking to reporters.
Council announces tender for proposed 500 new homes in Tallaght
A proposed mix for the development includes 60% affordable, 20% social and 20% private homes.
Taoiseach 'very concerned' about reported circumstances of Meath nursing home resident's death
Micheál Martin says Hiqa should compile a report on what happened.
€1 million in funding announced for six historic towns around Ireland
The funding is being made available through the Historic Towns Initiative.
This is the Labour Party's new front bench
Labour leader Alan Kelly remains in the role of spokesperson on health.
'We have no other alternative': Mater Private Hospital defends charging €275 for Covid tests
The Mater Private said the insurers should pick up the bill for the tests.
Yes, there is a case of bubonic plague in China. No, it's not something to worry about.
The man in Mongolia is said to be in a stable condition in hospital.
The Seán Cox story to be told by wife Martina in new book 'With Hope in Your Heart'
Jurgen Klopp has written the foreword for the memoir.
HSE reports 250,000 downloads of new Covid-19 contact tracing app
The app was officially launched this morning.
The European Commission has slashed Irish and eurozone growth forecasts
But the Commission expects the Irish economy to grow by 6.25% next year.
'A powerful tool': How does the new Covid-19 contact tracing app work?
The app launched late last night.
Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan sentenced to 200 hours unpaid work following assault
Tom Meighan quit Kasabian on Monday with the band releasing a statement saying he was dealing with ‘personal issues’.
Tens of thousands of immigration renewals can now be done online
The Department of Justice is seeking to reduce footfall at the Registration Office.
'It's like someone is watching my every move': Children in Direct Provision face lack of privacy, discrimination
A 100-page report by The Ombudsman For Children’s Office contains interviews with children living in Direct Provision.
Central Bank 'determined' to avoid 'tracker mortgage scandal Mark II' over Covid insurance payouts
Gabriel Makhlouf was addressing the Special Dáil Committee on Covid-19 this morning.
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Poll: Are you going to download the new Covid-19 contact tracing app?
THE HSE HAS unveiled their new Covid-19 tracing app, with it becoming available to download from app stores last night.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly called the new app “a powerful tool” that’ll be used to help health authorities track down close contacts of people with Covid-19.
According to registrations within the tracing app, over 200,000 people have already downloaded the app, with over 120,000 people checking in so far.
TheJournal.ie took a look to examine how the app works and broke down all the features it includes.
Today’s Poll: Are you going to download the new Covid-19 tracing app?
Poll Results:
Yes (7306)
No (3173)
No opinion (1019)
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View from a teacher: No, we have not been 'sitting at home on full pay' in lockdown
By Anonymous Teacher
Our family law courts are not fit for purpose and we owe it to children to address this now
By Karen Kiernan
Money Diaries: A retired lecturer in Galway documents life and spending in lockdown
By TheJournal.ie reader
This week, our reader has been cocooning throughout the Covid-19 shutdown.
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