Today’s News



# Greece

# Greece

Pope calls Europe's neglect of migrants 'the shipwreck of civilisation' during Lesbos visit

11 minutes ago 378 Views 2 Comments

The pontiff said Europe was “torn by nationalist egoism”.



# Brussels

# Brussels

Clashes erupt at Brussels protest against Covid rules

1 hour ago 5,063 Views 13 Comments

Thousands of people gathered in Brussels to demonstrate against the latest restrictions announced on Friday.



# RIP

# RIP

Bob Dole, former US Senate leader and presidential candidate, dies aged 98

1 hour ago 6,052 Views 3 Comments

Dole announced earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.



# Storm Barra

# Storm Barra

Status Orange and Yellow warnings issued ahead of Storm Barra next week

Updated 2 hours ago 58,935 Views 33 Comments

The weather warnings will be in place for the country on Tuesday and early Wednesday.





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# Afghanistan

# Afghanistan

Taliban reject claims of 'summary killings' of ex-security forces

2 hours ago 5,775 Views 4 Comments

Allied Western countries called on the Taliban to end the targeted killings of former members of Afghan security forces.



# Good One Fred

From The42

# Good One Fred

Fred strike gets Manchester United's Rangnick Era off to a winning start

Updated 2 hours ago 17,814 Views 21 Comments

Fred struck 13 minutes from time to give United a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace.



# The Rockies

From The42

# The Rockies

Austin Stacks celebrate Kerry senior glory after final test against rivals Kerins O'Rahillys

3 hours ago 12,892 Views 0 Comments

The Tralee derby took centre stage today in the Kingdom.



# Restrictions

# Restrictions

New Covid measures would lift if Omicron risks don't meet 'worst fears', Minister says

Updated 3 hours ago 30,740 Views 77 Comments

The government agreed a number of new measures on hospitality and household visits on Friday.



# Thomas Massie

# Thomas Massie

US lawmaker slammed for gun-toting Christmas tweet after school shooting

3 hours ago 31,369 Views 51 Comments

Parents of school shooting victims and fellow lawmakers accused Massie of insensitivity following a recent Michigan shooting.





'It's a beautiful city, let's leave it that way': How one Galway taxi driver went electric

Leo Monaghan’s big decision is already paying for itself, he says – as well as helping the environment.

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# Delays

# Delays

One-third of ambulance delays lasting more than one hour experienced in Wexford, Cork and Kerry

4 hours ago 6,861 Views 7 Comments

In two instances in the first half of this year, there was a more than two-hour delay in paramedics arriving after being called.



# Travel

# Travel

New travel test rules take effect for inbound passengers to Ireland

Updated 5 hours ago 27,812 Views 43 Comments

Ireland is exempt from further rules on testing announced yesterday for people travelling to the UK.



# Dominic Raab

# Dominic Raab

Pressure piled on Johnson to come clean over No 10 Christmas party

5 hours ago 31,978 Views 22 Comments

Dominic Raab said it would have been a breach of Covid restrictions if Downing Street staff held a party last year.



# Christmas Market

# Christmas Market

Dublin’s oldest Christmas market returns to Henry street at full trading capacity

6 hours ago 19,024 Views 24 Comments

After operating at a limited capacity last year, the market is now back with a full trading capacity.



# Latest Figures

# Latest Figures

Coronavirus: 5,156 new cases confirmed in Ireland

6 hours ago 53,916 Views 81 Comments

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.



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# Vaccine Approval

# Vaccine Approval

Australia approves Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11

7 hours ago 8,278 Views 20 Comments

“It is about keeping our kids safe, keeping our families safe, keeping all Australians safe,” Australia’s Health Minister said.



# Andrew Cuomo

# Andrew Cuomo

CNN fires Chris Cuomo over help he gave to ex-governor brother with accusations

7 hours ago 15,656 Views 39 Comments

The network has said it will continue to investigate their former staffer’s conduct ‘as appropriate’.



# Flying Fionnuala

From The42

# Flying Fionnuala

Fionnuala McCormack smashes her personal best to finish 5th at Valencia Marathon

7 hours ago 14,386 Views 9 Comments

McCormack’s time of 2:23:58 is second only to Catherina McKiernan’s national record.



# Your Say

# Your Say

Poll: Would you eat a meatless Christmas dinner?

10 hours ago 54,473 Views 102 Comments

Would you consider a turkey-less Christmas?



# 7 Great Reads

# 7 Great Reads

Sitdown Sunday: A road trip with Ireland's most exciting hip hop acts

10 hours ago 13,522 Views 0 Comments

Settle back in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.

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Here is all the news you need to know this morning.
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# Omicron

# Omicron

Repatriation flight for 156 people arrives in Ireland from Morocco

11 hours ago 27,393 Views 17 Comments

Morocco has banned all incoming flights for at least two weeks.



# Mount Semeru

# Mount Semeru

Death toll rises to 13 after eruption of Indonesia volcano

12 hours ago 14,969 Views 3 Comments

The Mount Semeru volcano erupted yesterday.



# Explainer

# Explainer

What are face mask requirements for primary school children in other European countries?

12 hours ago 27,105 Views 56 Comments

Nine to 12 year-olds are now required to wear face masks in Ireland.



# Preview

From The42

# Preview

Katie McCabe's Arsenal face Chelsea in today's historic FA Cup final at Wembley

12 hours ago 15,335 Views 3 Comments

The Republic of Ireland captain will fly the flag on the big stage.



# Education

# Education

Therapy services at special school still not restored despite Taoiseach's assurances

12 hours ago 13,155 Views 9 Comments

One child has been taken out of the school because of the lack of on-site clinicians with the relevant skills.



# Pushback

# Pushback

'This will not happen in my classroom': Online anti-mask teacher group say they will fight new rules

19 hours ago 54,942 Views 0 Comments

Many teachers in the group have said they will not comply with the new rules.

Yesterday’s News



# Quiz

# Quiz

Quiz: How well do you know Britney Spears' music?

21 hours ago 42,363 Views 11 Comments

She turned 40 this week, let’s celebrate her a bit.



# In Flux

From The42

# In Flux

How are Munster shaping up for their Champions Cup clash with Wasps?

Updated 22 hours ago 42,424 Views 16 Comments

The southern province have some highly experienced players available.



# Super Sub

From The42

# Super Sub

'I hope one day he finds a manager that plays him more than I do'

Updated 23 hours ago 67,629 Views 28 Comments

Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for Divock Origi after the Belgian scored another important goal for Liverpool.



# News Fix

# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

23 hours ago 10,635 Views 5 Comments

Your round-up of today’s headlines.





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# Article 16
# Article 16
Wielding a gun with no ammunition: The UK, the EU and the battle over the Northern Ireland Protocol
23 hours ago 23,860 Views 17 Comments
It hasn’t gone away, you know.


# Sex Trafficking

# Sex Trafficking

Opinion: 'It's like a war has ended and you don’t know who you are anymore'

Sat 7:00 PM 17,525 Views 0 Comments

Mia de Faoite documents the horror and abuse that come with prostitution and trafficking and says society must not forget these women.



# Paramilitaries

# Paramilitaries

Drugs worth €120,000 seized in operation targeting paramilitaries in Belfast

Sat 6:52 PM 15,082 Views 16 Comments

A 21-year-old man has been arrested.



# Bodies Found

# Bodies Found

Five bodies found at house in Germany

Sat 5:49 PM 69,536 Views 9 Comments

The discovery was made at a house near Berlin.



# Late Late Show

From The42

# Late Late Show

Origi nets last-gasp winner for Liverpool at Wolves

Sat 5:16 PM 25,768 Views 17 Comments

The substitute fired in from close range just as it looked like the Reds would fail to score for the first time in eight months.





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# Court

# Court

Amazon pair charged over stolen parcels in Dublin

Sat 5:07 PM 71,585 Views 0 Comments

The two men appeared before Dublin District Court today.



# Missing

# Missing

Woman missing from Letterkenny found safe and well

Sat 4:01 PM 22,728 Views 0 Comments

Gardaíthanked the public for their assistance.



# Wet And Windy

# Wet And Windy

'Deepening Atlantic depression' to bring rain and wind on Tuesday and Wednesday

Sat 3:05 PM 32,044 Views 28 Comments

There will be strong winds and heavy rainfall for part of next week.



# Kieran Donaghy

From The42

# Kieran Donaghy

'I am still able to hack it around like I do on the golf course' - Donaghy chasing Kerry glory at 38

Updated Sat 3:02 PM 25,696 Views 6 Comments

The veteran forward remains central to the Austin Stacks challenge as they face tomorrow’s county final.

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