Today’s News
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Here’s the news as you start your day.
Poll: Would you go public if you won the EuroMillions jackpot?
The winning ticket for last night’s €175 million EuroMillions jackpot was sold in Ireland.
It's going to be 'exceptionally mild' for the rest of this week
It will be mild, drizzly with a bit of sunshine, according to Met Éireann.
Former soldier charged with 8 year-old's murder linked with another 40 cold cases in France
Police first arrested Nordahl Lelandais over two murders last year.
Navigating a night out when you're trying to drink less: 6 tips from Irish adults to make it easier
Here’s how to have a great night and still feel good the next morning.

Man (70) dies after car hits wall in Co Galway
The collision happened on the Ballinasloe to Laurencetown Road at Sycamore Hill yesterday evening.
Winner of €175 million EuroMillions jackpot urged to 'sign back of ticket' and 'stay calm'
Last night’s winning numbers were 1, 8, 18, 19 and 39. The lucky stars were 7 and 9.
Police investigate after statue of US sailor kissing nurse is spray-painted with '#MeToo'
Police in Sarasota launched an investigation into who caused the damage – repairs were estimated to be worth $1,000.
'I don't expect a breakthrough': May to meet EU leaders as she aims to re-negotiate Brexit deal
EU leaders insist they will not restart negotiations with just six weeks until Brexit.
Upscaling rollout of HPV vaccine could 'eliminate' cervical cancer in some countries, study finds
The disease claims the lives of more than 300,000 women every year.
Opinion: 'I joined the army out of love for Israel... but I was just playing the part of the British soldier'
‘At first, I hated shooting school children with rubber-coated bullets … but after a few months in Hebron, we would high-five each other every time we hit one’, writes Dean Issacharoff.
Simon Harris to face Dáil motion of no-confidence today
The Sinn Féin motion was tabled in response to the controversy surrounding the increasing costs of constructing the National Children’s Hospital.
O'Brien excited to link with Kidney and Kiss at ambitious London Irish
The 32-year-old flanker says the move it about being part of a new project.
RTÉ says it could benefit from other TV channels 'going dark' with a no-deal Brexit
But the State broadcaster still expects its ‘precarious’ financial state to suffer further if the UK crashes out of the EU.
Majority of people think construction contract for Children's Hospital should be re-tendered
Health Minister Simon Harris said at the weekend that the Government will not re-tender the project.
Over 200,000 people have been through JobPath, but only 11,000 have held down jobs for over a year
Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty says the government has a legally binding contract with the operators that it must honour.
Irish Coast Guard staff and volunteers no longer allowed to use blue lights and sirens Exclusive
Volunteers are worried about the potential delays this will cause when they are travelling to incidents.
Yesterday’s News
Skiers feared buried after avalanche at Swiss ski resort
Four people were injured but there are fears for over 12 more.
HSE's €318 million spend on agency staff in 2018 described as 'sickening waste of money'
An extra €26 million was spent on agency staff in 2018, compared to 2017.
Seven children from the same family die in Canadian house fire
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said “words fail when children are taken from us too soon”.
The Health Check: See how your sexual health, sleep and diet compare to other readers
You might find some surprising results.

Nothing to separate Liverpool and Bayern as Champions League first-leg ends in stalemate
Jurgen Klopp’s men could not find a breakthrough against the Bundesliga champions on Tuesday night.
Someone in Ireland has won the €175 million Euromillions jackpot
It is not yet known where in the country it was sold.
'Wheels came off': Head of State corporate watchdog says lessons learned after failures in Anglo trial
Ian Drennan was addressing the Oireachtas Business committee this evening.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here’s what made the headlines today.
Two MEPs elected in South and Dublin constituencies won't be able to take their seats until the UK has left
Ireland was allotted the additional two seats as part of the redistribution of seats due to Brexit.
'I read an article a while ago that I had retired from international football - I nearly lost the plot!'
Stephanie Roche is back doing what she loves: playing football and enjoying it.
An Post is planning to roll out Parcel Motel-style delivery lockers
The company is hoping to become the ‘e-commerce backbone of Ireland’.
Want to get writing and featured on TheJournal.ie? RTÉ Radio 1's short story competition is now open
The winners of the RTÉ Radio 1 Short Story Competition will have their work featured on TheJournal.ie and on the station.
British teen who joined ISIS but wished to return has UK citizenship revoked by government
The family of Shamima Begum have said they are disappointed with the Home Office’s decision.
'The end of a long battle': Family of man who killed brother (9) before taking own life settles HSE case
Shane Michael Skeffington died by suicide after stabbing his brother Brandon in July 2014.
Polly want a discount German cracker? Lidl might have solved the mystery of the Dublin Airport parrot
Earlier this week, a grey parrot was discovered after a routine runway inspection at Dublin Airport.
Government wants property tax reduction law for those paying management fees pushed back six months
Fianna Fail said those paying property tax and management fees are paying on the double.
Escaped killer spent 15 years living under alias in Offaly
Roy Norman Kenyon has been at large since 2003 and there is currently a European Arrest Warrant for his return to the UK.
Baby who saw mother covered in blood after incident at rugby club awarded €20k damages
A judge heard the incident and injuries to his mother had been a very frightening experience for the child.
Tati and her puppies were abandoned at the side of the road - Dogs Trust took them in
The charity is under huge pressure after almost 400 requests from the public to surrender the dogs in the month after Christmas.
Mandate expects up to €70k 'winnings' from Paddy Power in denial of rest break cases
The union has lodged 78 seperate cases against the betting company.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
'Nothing to apologise for': McDonald refuses to retract remarks about next NI police chief
Mary Lou McDonald doesn’t think any of the PSNI’s senior officers should replace its retiring chief.
Pregnant woman with '15% chance of delivery' given list of UK hospitals to get abortion, Dáil hears
Ruth Coppinger TD told the Dáil she had been contacted by a woman who shared her story.