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# escalation
Hamas launches fresh rocket attacks in retaliation after Israel levels another Gaza tower
# Belfast
Ballymurphy Massacre: Boris Johnson 'apologises unreservedly' on behalf of UK government over killings
# Under Pressure
Housing crisis: Taoiseach under pressure in Dáil as CSO data shows price of a home rose by 4% in 12 months
- Apology made during phone call with Stormont leaders
- Prime Minister's spokesperson said he recognised 'huge anguish' of families over 1971 killings
- Son of one of ten victims describes apology as 'an insult to families'
- The CSO says prices have risen 3.7% nationally over 12 months
- Blackrock 'most expensive' Eircode with €615,000 median price
- Taoiseach says government has pledged "unprecedented funding" for residential construction
Today’s News
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
UK government to launch independent public inquiry over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic
The inquiry will begin in spring 2022.
# Gas Stations
# Gas Stations
Panic buying frenzy on US east coast after cyber attack shuts down fuel pipeline
The Federal government is urging calm.
# Report
From The42
# Report
Jorginho howler sees Arsenal stun Chelsea
The Blues’ top-four hopes suffered a setback this evening.
# Belfast
# Belfast
Ballymurphy Massacre: Boris Johnson 'apologises unreservedly' on behalf of UK government over killings
# Escalation
# Escalation
Hamas launches fresh rocket attacks in retaliation after Israel levels another Gaza tower
Countries such as the US and France are urging calm as the conflict escalates.
Spotlight
Who is buying up Ireland's homes?
The focus is now firmly on the bulk-buying of housing by large investment funds.
Who wins?
Dr Rory Hearne: The Government does not want you to be able to afford to buy a home
'I feel constant shame'
We tell your stories of the housing crisis
Government response
Cabinet meets Tuesday but nothing finalised on housing yet
The game is rigged
Jenn Gannon on how the housing system has failed single people
# Evening Sitdown
# Evening Sitdown
Your evening longread: Jeff Bezos vs the US tabloids
We bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
# Parkhead
From The42
# Parkhead
Celtic remove Palestinian flags from stadium after accusing fans of exploiting Scott Brown tribute
The Scottish club allowed supporters to display messages for the departing captain ahead of tonight’s visit of St Johnstone.
# Vaccine Rollout
# Vaccine Rollout
Leo Varadkar suggests that anyone who wants a Covid-19 vaccine 'may be offered one by the end of June'
The Tánaiste made the comments at a Fine Gael meeting this evening.
# Mary Bastholm
# Mary Bastholm
Police searching cafe in England for body of suspected teen victim of serial killer Fred West
Mary Bastholm disappeared in 1968 and she has long been suspected to be a victim of West.
# Dublin
# Dublin
Two children (aged 3 and 4) hospitalised after eating suspected cannabis jellies
A person, who is not related to the children, is assisting gardaí in Coolock with their enquiries.
# Limerick
# Limerick
Man refused bail as court hears woman left with 'inhumane injuries' following assault
Simone Lee remains in a serious condition in hospital following the assault.
# Cevennes Region
# Cevennes Region
Manhunt underway after man shoots dead boss and colleague at French sawmill
The local public prosecutor, Eric Maurel, today urged the man to turn himself in.
# Calling It Quits
# Calling It Quits
US talk show host Ellen DeGeneres announces she is ending her TV show
The veteran broadcaster said her decision was nothing to do with allegations of a toxic workplace environment on her show.
# Eoghan Harris
# Eoghan Harris
Journalists launch legal action against Eoghan Harris over accounts linked to 'Barbara J Pym'
Harris confirmed he had received solicitors’ letters and added that he would “see them in court”.
# Galway
# Galway
Army bomb disposal make safe a viable explosive device found in Tuam
Gardaí received the call shortly after 8am and have evacuated a number of people from their homes.
# Covid19
# Covid19
Coronavirus: 8 deaths and 448 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest figures were confirmed by the National Public Health Emergency Team this evening.
# The Road Back
# The Road Back
More drug-driving than drink-driving incidents over lockdown, say gardaí
Focus has turned to road safety as drivers get back on the road post-lockdown and the new ‘The Road Back’ campaign is launched.
# Davy
From The42
# Davy
'We're in a different world to when I was playing, there is way more pressure'
Davy Fitzgerald says he understands why some players feel the need to take a break from hurling.
# Israel
# Israel
Irish ambassador summoned to Israeli foreign ministry over Coveney comments
Minister Coveney has strongly condemned Israel in recent days, stating that the killing of children in conflict is never acceptable.
# Derry
# Derry
Three men arrested over attempted murder of police officer in the North
A further two arrests have been made in connection with the murder of a police officer back in 1993.
# Maternity Hospitals
# Maternity Hospitals
'I'm frustrated with the lack of progress': Donnelly says 19 maternity units are being contacted about restrictions
Restrictions remain in place in certain hospitals, with protesters gathering outside the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin yesterday.
# Colorado Springs
# Colorado Springs
Man who shot dead six at Colorado birthday party was upset after not being invited, police say
According to police, Teodoro Macias had been in a relationship with one of the victims for about a year and had a history of controlling and jealous behavior.
# Moratorium
# Moratorium
Moratorium on electricity and gas disconnections to be lifted on 1 June
The moratorium was put in place to help customers for the duration of the Covid-19 restrictions.
# Missing
# Missing
Have you seen Stephen? Appeal for information on man (24) missing since Sunday
Stephen Hilton has been missing from the Rahoon area of Galway since Sunday, 9 May.
# Facebook
# Facebook
Facebook moderators facing toxic content told to take up ‘karaoke and painting’, Committee hears
A whistleblower has told a Dáil committee of the need for proper supports and better workers’ rights.
# Apology
From The42
# Apology
No positive Covid-19 results at Dundalk following players' bonding trip to Belfast
The club have apologised for a ‘serious error of judgement.’
# Republicans
# Republicans
Republicans vote to oust Trump critic Liz Cheney from leadership role
In a statement this morning after the vote, Trump said “Liz Cheney is a bitter, horrible human being”.
# Hamas
# Hamas
14 children among the 56 dead as Palestine and Israel head towards 'full-scale war'
The bloodshed was triggered by weekend unrest at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
More than 250k vaccines administered in one week, as hospitalisations drop to 106
It is still unclear if expenditure on PPE and other equipment will taper off as the vaccination programme progresses.
# Public Transport
# Public Transport
Public consultation launched on extension of Dart line from Heuston to Hazelhatch
Once this consultation is completed, all submissions will be considered by the project design team.
# The Good Information Project
# The Good Information Project
Open thread: How should Ireland engage with China's growing global influence?
The Good Information Project will be looking at China this month and we want to know your questions about the emerging superpower.
# Under Pressure
# Under Pressure
Housing crisis: Taoiseach under pressure in Dáil as CSO data shows price of a home rose by 4% in 12 months
# New Rules
# New Rules
'This is our heritage': Fishermen threaten to blockade Ireland's major ports over new weighing rules
Fishermen say the new rules will affect the quality of the fish and impact their livelihoods.
# Atlantic Ocean
# Atlantic Ocean
Court rules Air France and Airbus must stand trial over 228 deaths in 2009 Paris-Rio crash
Three Irish women were among the 228 people killed in the air crash.
# POTM
From The42
# POTM
'I was thinking I was the best player in the world, and didn’t have to do the things that got me to where I was'
Chris Forrester discusses why he has returned to form, having been voted the League of Ireland’s Player of the Month for March and April.
# Eir
# Eir
Twenty two of these new phone boxes will be installed in Dublin city over the coming days
‘Digital Pedestal’ phone kiosks with touch-sensitive screens and advertising space will be installed in Dublin City.
# Housing Story
# Housing Story
Are you an Irish person living abroad? We want to know your housing story
In a follow-up to our look at housing in Ireland, we want to find out what it’s like living abroad.
# The Protocol
# The Protocol
NI Secretary and David Frost urge ‘common sense’ from EU during Northern Ireland visit
Frost and NI Secretary Brandon Lewis met business and community reps during a two-day visit to the North.