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# Guidelines
# Guidelines
The return of the bar: Pub groups happy as new hospitality rules emerge
Updated 8 minutes ago 44,103 Views 70 Comments
• Guidance is due to be published in full this evening.
• Minister Catherine Martin said people will be able to queue at the bar once social distancing is observed.
• The 11.30 pm closing time for hospitality is to be scrapped.
• 'The pandemic is growing': Professor Nolan on why we're seeing high and growing Covid-19 incidence
• 'When were you last in a nightclub, Taoiseach?': Calls for clarity on new rules as talks resume


# Top Swedes

From The42

# Top Swedes

Ireland open World Cup qualifying campaign on losing note against super Sweden

10 minutes ago 1,343 Views 2 Comments

An unfortunate own goal was ultimately the difference as 4,017 fans watched on at Tallaght Stadium.



# News Fix

# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Thursday

23 minutes ago 738 Views 0 Comments

Your round-up of what made the headlines today.

Spotlight
New Covid-19 measures
The Government has announced a limited loosening of restrictions from 22 October.
Roundup
At a glance: What are the new reopening plans?
Nightclubs
Clubs to reopen – but specific rules yet to be confirmed
NPHET letter
Health officials considered 'full pause' on easing restrictions and warned they may have to be reintroduced
Working from home
Full return to offices not possible until 'next spring'




M&S has launched its Sparks rewards scheme in Ireland - here's what to know

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# Movies

# Movies

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

49 minutes ago 3,714 Views 4 Comments

Here are a few options for weekend watching.



# Tensions

# Tensions

Taoiseach says Poland’s challenge of EU’s legal foundations went ‘too far’

Updated 58 minutes ago 8,089 Views 11 Comments

Several EU officials insisted that there would be no ganging-up against Poland.



# Evening Sitdown

# Evening Sitdown

Your Evening Longread: Meet the voices behind the Squid Game VIPs

1 hour ago 3,228 Views 0 Comments

We bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.



# R116

# R116

Government to cover legal bill for families of R116 victims

Updated 1 hour ago 19,842 Views 14 Comments

Eamon Ryan has told families of the victims of the Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116 crash that the Government will cover their legal costs.



# Education

# Education

Opinion: The future of Ireland's economy depends on the digital education of our children

2 hours ago 3,167 Views 3 Comments

Gavin Molloy of Olus Education says the schools’ curriculum needs to keep up to prepare for the careers of tomorrow.





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# Call For Change

# Call For Change

Most arts employees have witnessed or experienced "damaging behaviour" at work

2 hours ago 4,746 Views 5 Comments

Minister Catherine Martin says it’s unacceptable that perpetrators are often those with positions of authority.



# Podcast

# Podcast

The Explainer: Why are Covid cases rising despite Ireland's high vaccination rate?

2 hours ago 4,762 Views 0 Comments

We speak to a virologist to get the latest.



# Cork

# Cork

Former council worker jailed for releasing rats into workplace

2 hours ago 16,389 Views 3 Comments

The 61-year-old also paid €3k in compensation.



# Maths

# Maths

Maths Week: Thursday puzzles

3 hours ago 8,391 Views 1 Comment

Fancy another mathematics challenge? (And get the answer to Tuesday’s puzzle.)



# Progression

From The42

# Progression

More Ireland players 'stepping up to be a professional footballer, training full-time'

Updated 3 hours ago 9,884 Views 2 Comments

Louise Quinn is encouraged by the progress the squad have made of late.





COVID-19: What to know as we move forward carefully

We must continue to work together as we live with the virus.

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# Tipperary

# Tipperary

CAB seizes 11 vehicles from motor dealership in operation targeting organised crime

3 hours ago 24,920 Views 7 Comments

The raid is linked to a similar seizure in west Dublin earlier this year.



# Daily Cases

# Daily Cases

Coronavirus: 2,029 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland

3 hours ago 28,649 Views 37 Comments

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.



# Rent Cap

# Rent Cap

Govt accused of making 'dog's dinner' of rental crisis, as new rent cap law not ready until November

3 hours ago 7,388 Views 16 Comments

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty said inflation is now running at over 4.3%.



# Restrictions

# Restrictions

HSE guidelines allow for huge easing of restrictions on partners accessing maternity wards

4 hours ago 4,530 Views 2 Comments

The guidelines can be implemented from 1 November.

Evening Wrap - 4 hours ago
The 5 at 5
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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# Road Safety

# Road Safety

Gardaí catch 316 motorists speeding during first eleven hours of National Slow Down Day

Updated 4 hours ago 40,085 Views 94 Comments

Gardaí will particularly be focusing on rural roads throughout the day.



# Commemoration

# Commemoration

Dublin City Council unveils plaque honouring anti-slavery leader Fredrick Douglass

Updated 4 hours ago 17,487 Views 45 Comments

Abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass visited Ireland in 1845.



# Covid Pass

# Covid Pass

Leo Varadkar says gardaí and security companies could check if pubs are following Covid rules

4 hours ago 10,276 Views 60 Comments

Speaking in Brussels today, he said the Government was looking at further options to ensure Covid rules were being followed.



# School Outbreaks

# School Outbreaks

Number of Covid 19 outbreaks in schools jumps five-fold in a week

4 hours ago 10,008 Views 11 Comments

Five outbreaks came from the HSE Mid West area, three from the North West, two from both the South and Midlands, with one each from the East, West and North East.



# Vaccine Hesitancy

# Vaccine Hesitancy

One thousand people are registering for the Covid-19 vaccine daily, says HSE

4 hours ago 12,726 Views 80 Comments

Current ICU figures show that 52% of patients are not vaccinated.



# Spain

# Spain

Dublin man wanted over €27 million drug trafficking operation arrested in Lanzarote

4 hours ago 22,805 Views 0 Comments

Gary Vickery is an associate of Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh who is linked to the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.



# The King

From The42

# The King

'We put the Davy Fitz going to Galway story in the WhatsApp group. Henry didn't say a word'

6 hours ago 39,023 Views 7 Comments

Aidan Fogarty says his former Kilkenny team-mate didn’t drop any hints about the appointment.



# Rapid Testing

# Rapid Testing

State could buy 500,000 antigen tests per week as Govt told rapid testing may play 'important role'

6 hours ago 9,290 Views 41 Comments

Ireland is understood to have two million rapid tests in stock.



# EVE CLEARY

# EVE CLEARY

HSE facing court action over Limerick woman’s death from blood clots

7 hours ago 14,022 Views 0 Comments

The proceedings, being brought by Eve Cleary’s parents and siblings, claims medical negligence.



# Jobs Watch

# Jobs Watch

Financial services firm Grant Thornton to create 1,000 new roles over three years

7 hours ago 6,824 Views 0 Comments

The new roles are aimed at both experienced and graduate hires.



# Trains

# Trains

Major rail works over bank holiday will affect Cork, Limerick, Clare, Dublin and Louth

8 hours ago 16,640 Views 16 Comments

The rail provider has put a revised timetable in place that will close some lines which will be served with bus transfers instead.



# Boil Water Notice

# Boil Water Notice

Around 21,000 people affected by boil water notice for Wexford

8 hours ago 11,075 Views 4 Comments

It is due to issues with the disinfection process in the water supply for the area.



# Scotland Yard

# Scotland Yard

Man charged with murder and terrorism over fatal stabbing of MP David Amess

8 hours ago 6,492 Views 0 Comments

The Conservative MP for Southend West was killed on Friday.



# An Post Ibas

# An Post Ibas

Sally Rooney, Claire Keegan and Donal Skehan among Irish Book Awards nominees

9 hours ago 6,462 Views 3 Comments

The awards will take place at a ceremony on 23 November.



# Ni Centenary

# Ni Centenary

Armagh service hears partition 'remains a symbol of cultural, political and religious division'

Updated 9 hours ago 30,694 Views 60 Comments

Neither heads of state of Ireland or the UK were in attendance at the event.



# Tony Holohan

# Tony Holohan

CMO: Sending symptomatic children to school based on antigen test results 'very concerning'

9 hours ago 22,651 Views 58 Comments

The CMO said it is “a really concerning practice”.



# Wave Goodbye

From The42

# Wave Goodbye

Adam Griggs to step down as Ireland coach, Greg McWilliams confirmed as successor

10 hours ago 12,809 Views 5 Comments

The change will take place following November’s Autumn Test matches.



# Annual Report

# Annual Report

Sharp increase for drug and alcohol support services in Midlands - Merchants Quay Ireland

12 hours ago 6,519 Views 9 Comments

Almost 10,000 people accessed MQI’s services last year with almost 50,000 meals given to homeless people on a take-away basis.

Good Morning - 12 hours ago
The 9 at 9
Erosion of railway lines, the NI centenary event and remains found in search for Brian Laundrie.
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# Christmas Shopping

# Christmas Shopping

Shoppers being warned to protect themselves from rogue traders in lead up to Christmas

12 hours ago 7,511 Views 2 Comments

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued advice to consumers.



# Praise

From The42

# Praise

'He was down inside his own 6-yard box towards the end defending, you could see him sprinting' - Solskjaer on Ronaldo

Updated 12 hours ago 45,866 Views 23 Comments

The Portuguese star was previously criticised for his lack of defensive work.



# Your Say

# Your Say

Poll: Would you walk out of a pub or restaurant if they didn't check your Covid cert on entry?

13 hours ago 61,973 Views 153 Comments

Covid-19 Digital Certificates will still be required for indoor hospitality from tomorrow.

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