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Lyra's family: 'A warm and innocent heart, she was the greatest listener, someone who had time for everyone'
Lyra was murdered early on Friday morning in the Creggan in Derry following a night of fierce riots.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Vigil in Dublin for Lyra McKee, Donald Trump to visit England and IS claim responsibility for Sri Lanka attack – This evening’s top stories.
Militia leader allegedly had plans to assassinate Obama, Hillary Clinton and George Soros
The United Constitutional Patriots say they want to draw attention to immigration violations and assist federal law enforcement in patrolling the border.
Analysis: How Saracens took away Tadhg Beirne's jackal threat
The Munster lock was left frustrated in Coventry on Saturday.
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Love your loo again: 6 design tips to make a small bathroom feel spacious
And they're off! Local election posters spring up hours early - some want to rip them down already
We’re getting closer to voting day.
Woman arrested in relation to killing of Lyra Mckee released unconditionally
The 29 year-old was killed in Derry last week.
Ireland international Shane Long scores the fastest goal in Premier League history
The Tipperary native found the net after just seven seconds.
Teenager in critical condition after crash between van and car in Cork
Motorists have been asked to avoid the Dunkereen Cross area for the next few hours.
FactFind: Maternity, paternity and parental leave - how much time do new parents get?
Male same-sex couples are now also being recognised under the parental leave proposal.
Kilo of cannabis seized by gardaí and revenue in Portlaoise searches
Three men were arrested.
Patrick Quirke murder trial nears end as jury to continue deliberations tomorrow
Patrick Quirke has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Bobby Ryan.
Dalkey Tidy Towns won't be removing candidates' posters during the election campaign (despite saying they would)
The committee sent an email earlier today informing candidates that election posters would be removed.
Journalist and sister of Boris, Rachel Johnson is contesting the European elections
Johnson is standing for anti-Brexit party Change UK.
IS claims Sri Lanka bombings and releases photo of attackers
More than 320 people were killed in the Easter blasts.
TV Wrap: BT Sport make a holy show of themselves with Billy Vunipola comments
Meanwhile, Paul Merson serves up the best bit of telly all week.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Jury in trial of Patrick Quirke told to consider circumstantial evidence with care
After almost two months of evidence, the jury is expected to begin deliberations this afternoon.
Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers shock World Championship defeat to 23-year-old amateur
A stunning victory for James Cahill is being labelled the biggest upset in the history of the World Championship.
Gardaí appeal for BMW driver that stopped near scene of fatal collision in Dublin to come forward
The accident happened at approximately 7.45pm on Monday 8 April.
Donald Trump to get Buckingham Palace banquet as UK state visit is confirmed
The state visit is to take place in June.
Leinster drive for five but Saracens have score to settle in Newcastle
Leo Cullen praised James Lowe but said there is still a decision to make with his ‘non-European players’.
'Time to act': HIQA report finds PrEP programme to reduce HIV rates would be cheaper and more effective
A draft report on the introduction of the programme was published today.
MPs are back after their Easter break, so what's the Brexit latest?
The UK is preparing for local elections, European elections; while Theresa May still tries to get her deal over the line.
PE lessons could be taught through Irish in effort to make language relevant 'to the next generation'
A new scheme aimed at teaching pupils a second language was announced today.
Sri Lanka minister: Easter bomb attacks were 'in retaliation' for Christchurch mosque shootings
Eight explosions struck churches and hotels in the capital Colombo on Easter Sunday.
Former Celtic captain and Lisbon Lion Billy McNeill has died aged 79
Also an ex-manager at the club, McNeill skippered the Hoops to European Cup glory in 1967.
'It's about a culture change': New welfare payment which could benefit up to 60,000 parents announced
Details of the Parental Leave scheme were announced this morning.
Lyra McKee murder investigation: 57-year-woman arrested under Terrorism Act
The woman was taken to Belfast for questioning.
Poll: Would you protest against a supervised injection centre in your area?
The first centre, planned for Dublin city, is still yet to open.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
New IRA admit responsibility for Lyra McKee’s death, and Sri Lanka death toll rises again – here’s what’s happening today.
Anger over 'shocking seven-hour delay' in deploying Air Corps to fight wildfires in Donegal
The Air Corps responded in the afternoon but noted that it did not run a dedicated firefighting service.
Samsung delays launch of folding smartphone amid reports that its screen keeps breaking
The €1,760 smartphone was due to launch this week.
Opinion: Creative spaces are under threat so councils must be proactive to ensure that the arts survive
Rents are sky-rocketing making spaces unaffordable for many artists. But with proper planning, we can protect the creative life of the city, writes Councillor Patrick Costello.
Dissidents admit to killing Lyra McKee, offering 'full and sincere apologies'
Using a code word, the group issued a statement to The Irish News taking responsibility for her death.
The Explainer: Why haven't any supervised drug injection centres opened in Ireland?
A pilot scheme is due to open in Dublin city centre, but the process is stuck in planning permission limbo.
'An attack on the most vulnerable': HSE introduces fees for transport to disability day services
One family told their local MEP they were facing a €2,000 annual bill.
Almost all women in Irish prisons are there for committing petty crime
95% of women in jail are committed for crimes such as shoplifting, failure to pay fines or handling stolen goods.
Yesterday’s News
Here's why tenants can take discrimination cases against landlords at the Workplace Relations Commission
The WRC provides advice on workplace issues to employers and to employees.
Quiz: Which Game of Thrones character is this?
GOT is nearing endgame but how do you remember who’s come and gone over the past eight seasons?
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Poll: Would you protest against a supervised injection centre in your area?
IF A DRUG injecting centre was opened in your area, would you protest against it?
Drug injecting centres provide addicts with a safer, sterile environment in which to inject heroin, cocaine or other drugs under the supervision of a medical professional.
In the latest episode of our podcast The Explainer, we discuss why the principal of a Dublin primary school doesn’t want such a centre 300m from their front door.
So we’re asking, would you protest against a supervised injection centre in your area?
Poll Results:
Yes (6811)
No (2882)
I don't know (804)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: Creative spaces are under threat so councils must be proactive to ensure that the arts survive
By Patrick Costello
Giving birth in the 1960s: 'All the mothers were terrified of the doctors and matron so we never asked any questions'
By Ava Stapleton
‘Was I traumatised? I don’t know – back then you just had to get on with it,’ writes Ava Stapleton.
Child Protection: The failure to publish the report into Mother & Baby Homes is part of a continued cover-up
By Shane Dunphy
Opinion: A variety of non-Christian historical sources support the idea that Jesus rose from the dead
By Dr Thomas Finegan
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A thunderstorm in spots this morning
Max: 16 °C
Min: 9 °C
Mostly cloudy with rain in the afternoon
Max: 14 °C
Min: 7 °C
Morning rain, then a couple of t-showers
Max: 13 °C
Min: 4 °C
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