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Teenager driving on wrong side of the road dies in crash on the N7
The collision between a car and a van took place in the early hours of this morning.
Gardaí issue appeal after teenager stabbed near Portmarnock Beach last night
The incident took place at approximately 9.30pm.
Post-mortems to be carried out on bodies of three children found at house in Co Dublin
The three bodies were discovered by gardaí in Newcastle last night.
Poll: Do you read political party manifestos before casting your vote?
The general election is just two weeks away.
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'Famed for his stubbornness and acerbic wit, Seamus Mallon was never one to fall into line'
Mallon, the former Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister, passed away yesterday aged 83.
Ireland's young footballers and their 'dream' moves to England - the good, the bad and the ugly
David Sneyd talks to a player, a parent, an agent, and a head of recruitment about what goes into making the decision.
'People are afraid, people are anxious': Former Assistant Garda Commissioner sets out roadmap for Darndale's future
Jack Nolan’s report examining Darndale in North Dublin will be published in May.
Coronavirus: Death toll in China rises to 41, first cases confirmed in Australia
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The 9 at 9: Saturday
Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
The first meeting of the Citizens' Assembly on gender equality is happening today
It will be the fifth assembly to convene since its establishment back in July 2016.
The making of Andy Farrell
Joe Schmidt may be a hard act to follow but Ireland have chosen the right man.
'If someone goes under, call 999': Addiction expert warns about GHB after more overdoses
The drug has been making headlines after more overdoses last weekend and a high-profile rape case.
Teenager appears in court charged with killing of student Cameron Blair in Cork
The teenage boy was charged yesterday evening with the killing of 20-year-old Cameron Blair.
'People say now will you miss it? I don't think I will because I'm satisfied' - life after Tipp hurling
It’s new for James Barry to be watching on as Tipperary’s 2020 season commences.
Rally against violence to be held in Drogheda today in wake of Keane Mulready-Woods murder
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is set to be in attendance.
How different are Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil really, based on their manifestos?
There are a lot of promises to the electorate over the 260+ combined pages in both manifestos.
Yesterday’s News
Drugs worth €59,000 seized at Portlaoise Mail Centre
The illegal drugs were concealed in parcels originating in Ethiopia
Seamus Mallon, former Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister, has died aged 83
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said Ireland has lost “one of its most fierce champions for justice, equality and peace”.
Neighbour tells trial he did not see anything strange on night Patricia O'Connor was allegedly murdered
The witness testified that the O’Connor family were very nice people as well as good neighbours.
Coronavirus reaches Europe as France confirms three cases
The two confirmed cases, the first in Europe, were announced by the health minister Agnes Buzyn.
Bodies of three children found at Dublin house
Gardaí are currently attending the scene of the incident at a house in Newcastle, Co Dublin.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
A tragic incident at a Dublin house, the death of Seamus Mallon, and the Essex lorry tragedy made the headlines today.
Who starts alongside Sexton? - Ireland's halfbacks for the Six Nations
Conor Murray is under pressure from John Cooney and Luke McGrath at scrum-half.
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Mr Justice Paul Maguire gave lawyers two weeks to sort issues around disclosure of sensitive security documents.
Teenage boy charged with killing of student Cameron Blair in Cork
The 20-year-old student was fatally stabbed at a house party in Cork city last week.
BBC's Fergal Keane stepping back after post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis
Keane (59) is stepping back from his role to aid his recovery.
Pair make history as first ever mother-daughter duo to serve with the Defence Forces
Private Sarah Fitzsimons celebrated her passing out parade today with her mother Sergeant Sandra Murphy.
The Explainer: How did the Drogheda feud reach north Dublin?
The shocking murder of Keane Mulready-Woods added another layer to the ongoing Drogheda feud. We take a look at what has been going on, on this week’s podcast.
Gardaí release CCTV footage of missing man as they renew their appeal for information
Martin Faherty was last seen in the Kinsale area on 3 January at around 2am.
Missing girl from Carlow found safe and well
Rebecca O’Brien Allen has been located.
Fine Gael promises reduced taxes, pension increases and a Brexit A-Team
Varadkar promised to increase the State pension by €25 over the next five years.
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A mother has been jailed for repeatedly assaulting and threatening to kill her children
The woman was jailed for two years.
Divers recover body in search for missing Wexford fisherman
The recovery operation began at 10am today.
JD Sports forced to remove images of model in Northern Ireland t-shirt with republican tattoo
‘Tiocfaidh ár lá’ is misspelt on the man’s upper arm.
Six people killed and two seriously injured in shooting in German town
Police said there is no evidence of any further suspects.
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The Candidate puts TheJournal.ie readers’ questions to the party leaders.
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Poll: Do you read political party manifestos before casting your vote?
SEVERAL POLITICAL PARTIES have been releasing their manifestos in recent days, outlining what they would do in government ahead of the general election vote in two weeks’ time.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil both released their manifestos yesterday and the Green Party will be launching its version this morning.
People Before Profit launched its general election manifesto on Wednesday while other parties have yet to launch the final version of their manifestos.
The policies in these lengthy documents outline what the party would do if elected into power.
They are aimed at winning over voters, but do people actually read manifestos before deciding which party or candidate to support?
So we want to know: Do you read political party manifestos before casting your vote?
Poll Results:
No (587)
I read news articles about their policies (393)
Yes (317)
What's a manifesto? (23)
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