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New music festival in Dublin planned for this June Bank Holiday Dun Laoghaire Pier

New music festival in Dublin planned for this June Bank Holiday

11 hours ago 38,115 Views 21 Comments

Promoters MCD hope to make Dun Laoghaire Pier the home for gigs over three days this June bank holiday.

Yesterday’s News

Man (60s) and woman (30s) killed in two-car crash in Dublin Drumcondra

Man (60s) and woman (30s) killed in two-car crash in Dublin

Updated Fri 11:45 AM 260,743 Views 81 Comments

The crash occurred at around 6.30am in the north Dublin area.

'Deeply flawed' policy on open disclosure in the HSE still in place, Scally review finds CervicalCheck

'Deeply flawed' policy on open disclosure in the HSE still in place, Scally review finds

Fri 10:28 AM 8,270 Views 6 Comments

Dr Gabriel Scally is satisfied the HSE has put adequate resources into acting on his recommendations following CervicalCheck.

Thursday 21 March, 2019

16-year-old admits to raping and murdering 6-year-old girl in Scotland as he receives life sentence Aaron Campbell

16-year-old admits to raping and murdering 6-year-old girl in Scotland as he receives life sentence

Updated Thu 11:55 AM 66,810 Views 87 Comments

Aaron Campbell had denied the charges against him during his trial.

Amsterdam to ban guided tours through Red Light District from next year Disrespectful

Amsterdam to ban guided tours through Red Light District from next year

Thu 7:48 AM 25,692 Views 66 Comments

Local authorities said that guided tours in the area are often “not respectful towards sex workers”.

Kildare school apologises after students 'received burns' on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday Blessed Ashes

Kildare school apologises after students 'received burns' on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday

Thu 12:05 AM 94,230 Views 85 Comments

Pupils at the Holy Family Secondary School in Newbridge reported marks on their forehead after the incident.

Wednesday 20 March, 2019

Gambling regulator could take 18 months to set up, says Taoiseach Legislation

Gambling regulator could take 18 months to set up, says Taoiseach

Wed 6:20 PM 12,339 Views 28 Comments

Measures first mooted in the Gambling Control Bill (2013) are finally set to be enacted by government.

Prisoner escapes from custody while receiving treatment at St James's Hospital in Dublin Escaped

Prisoner escapes from custody while receiving treatment at St James's Hospital in Dublin

Wed 1:45 PM 87,906 Views 32 Comments

The incident happened at around 10am this morning.

May formally asks Brexit be pushed back to 30 June - but EU warns of 'serious risks' and 'legal uncertainty' Nine Days To Go

May formally asks Brexit be pushed back to 30 June - but EU warns of 'serious risks' and 'legal uncertainty'

Updated Wed 1:08 PM 23,854 Views 51 Comments

The Prime Minister has written to European Council president Donald Tusk seeking a 30 June departure date.

Donald Trump Jr writes in British paper that Theresa May 'ignored advice from my father' on Brexit Brexit Talk

Donald Trump Jr writes in British paper that Theresa May 'ignored advice from my father' on Brexit

Wed 8:15 AM 26,356 Views 62 Comments

Donald Trump Jr said the prime minister should now “honour that promise” to the British people and deliver Brexit.

Top engineer on National Children's Hospital project resigns Opportune Point

Top engineer on National Children's Hospital project resigns

Wed 7:46 AM 30,773 Views 51 Comments

John Pollock is the second senior figure to leave the project in as many months.

Woman who claimed landlord's son called her a 'black c**t' and had tenancy terminated awarded €12k Discrimination

Woman who claimed landlord's son called her a 'black c**t' and had tenancy terminated awarded €12k

Wed 12:05 AM 49,680 Views No Comments

The woman said she was given notice to quit the property two days after informing the landlord she applied for rent supplement.

Tuesday 19 March, 2019

Barnardos confirms redundancies amid financial concerns as it makes 'shift in strategic direction' Children's Charity

Barnardos confirms redundancies amid financial concerns as it makes 'shift in strategic direction'

Tue 11:33 AM 17,862 Views 22 Comments

The children’s charity has said it was still coping with gaps in state in funding first introduced a decade ago.

Irish author makes shortlist for Wellcome Book Prize Mind On Fire

Irish author makes shortlist for Wellcome Book Prize

Tue 10:59 AM 11,358 Views 3 Comments

Arnold Thomas Fanning has made the shortlist for Mind on Fire.

Poll: Should colleges be at risk of losing funding if sexual consent classes aren't provided? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should colleges be at risk of losing funding if sexual consent classes aren't provided?

Tue 8:59 AM 24,001 Views 110 Comments

That is a recommendation contained in a new government-commissioned report.

The 9 at 9: Tuesday 8 At 8

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

Updated Tue 8:44 AM 11,203 Views No Comments

Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.

'The Brexit destroyer': British papers round on Speaker Bercow after step to block May's vote Constitutional Crisis

'The Brexit destroyer': British papers round on Speaker Bercow after step to block May's vote

Tue 7:15 AM 121,842 Views 102 Comments

The House of Commons speaker said the house couldn’t vote again and again on the same proposals.

Monday 18 March, 2019

€2.5 million contract out for the manufacture and supply of shoes for An Garda Síochána Operational Footwear

€2.5 million contract out for the manufacture and supply of shoes for An Garda Síochána

Mon 9:00 PM 40,375 Views 59 Comments

The Office of Government Procurement is also awarding a tender worth €3.3 million for footwear for the Defence Forces.

Suspect arrested after three people killed in shooting in Dutch city of Utrecht Utrecht

Suspect arrested after three people killed in shooting in Dutch city of Utrecht

Updated Mon 5:38 PM 107,995 Views 70 Comments

Utrecht Police confirmed this afternoon that five people have been injured in the incident.

Body found in search for missing mother-of-three in Louth Ruth Maguire

Body found in search for missing mother-of-three in Louth

Updated Mon 2:50 PM 252,902 Views 96 Comments

Ruth Maguire hadn’t been seen since Saturday evening.

Defence Forces personnel recognised for their role in south Lebanon at special ceremony Peacekeeping

Defence Forces personnel recognised for their role in south Lebanon at special ceremony

Mon 2:30 PM 16,327 Views 16 Comments

There are 458 Irish personnel attached to Unifil.

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Poll: Should every child be taught the words of Amhrán na bhFiann in primary school? National Anthem This post contains a poll

Poll: Should every child be taught the words of Amhrán na bhFiann in primary school?

Mon 9:47 AM 46,291 Views 120 Comments

Leo Varadkar has said he believes it should be compulsory learning in primary school.

Teenager to appear before special court sitting charged over 2016 Monaghan death Carrickmacross

Teenager to appear before special court sitting charged over 2016 Monaghan death

Mon 9:21 AM 20,630 Views No Comments

The 19-year-old was arrested in Louth yesterday, and will appear in court this evening.

'Every parent's worst nightmare': Three teenagers die after reports of crush at Tyrone hotel disco Cookstown

'Every parent's worst nightmare': Three teenagers die after reports of crush at Tyrone hotel disco

Updated Mon 8:51 AM 159,088 Views 39 Comments

The incident took place at the Greenvale Hotel in Cookstown.

The 9 at 9: Monday 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Monday

Mon 8:50 AM 10,491 Views No Comments

Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.

Two men die after single car crash in Louth in the early hours this morning Carlingford

Two men die after single car crash in Louth in the early hours this morning

Mon 7:40 AM 30,200 Views 8 Comments

The R173 road has been closed while garda forensic teams examine the scene.

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Government to award €80k contract for 75,000 pet passports After Brexit

Government to award €80k contract for 75,000 pet passports

Mon 7:00 AM 17,653 Views 13 Comments

With requirements for pet travel to the UK likely to change with Brexit, the government is ordering a lot more pet passports.

Sunday 17 March, 2019

'He worked in the International Bar for 40 years. He'd seen it all': Tributes to one of Dublin's longest-serving barmen John F

'He worked in the International Bar for 40 years. He'd seen it all': Tributes to one of Dublin's longest-serving barmen

Sun 9:00 PM 66,372 Views 16 Comments

John Francis Smith came into contact with the likes of Phil Lynott, U2 and the best of Irish comedy during his 40 years behind the bar.

Saturday 16 March, 2019

Tens of thousands of Irish firms haven't registered to move goods to and from the UK post-Brexit Brexit Fears

Tens of thousands of Irish firms haven't registered to move goods to and from the UK post-Brexit

Mar 16th 2019, 12:05 AM 13,483 Views 9 Comments

Business groups have said the low numbers of companies acquiring their EORI so far is worrying.

Friday 15 March, 2019

Photos: Thousands of students hit the streets for climate change demonstrations Strike

Photos: Thousands of students hit the streets for climate change demonstrations

Mar 15th 2019, 2:46 PM 28,736 Views 170 Comments

Second-level students descended on city centres this afternoon as part of the demonstrations.

Christchurch shootings: Man allegedly behind the attacks named Brenton Tarrant

Christchurch shootings: Man allegedly behind the attacks named

Mar 15th 2019, 12:00 PM 53,471 Views No Comments

Brenton Tarrant allegedly livestreamed himself carrying out the attacks on Facebook.

As it happened: One man charged with murder after at least 49 killed in New Zealand mosque shootings Christchurch

As it happened: One man charged with murder after at least 49 killed in New Zealand mosque shootings

Updated Mar 15th 2019, 11:20 AM 58,655 Views 44 Comments

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today marked “one of New Zealand’s darkest days”.

Thursday 14 March, 2019

Three Irishmen charged in Australia over alleged roof scamming operation Sydney

Three Irishmen charged in Australia over alleged roof scamming operation

Mar 14th 2019, 10:22 AM 28,775 Views No Comments

It is alleged the men targeted elderly homeowners in the scam.

Explainer: Why, almost 50 years on from Bloody Sunday, ex-British soldiers could face murder charges Explainer

Explainer: Why, almost 50 years on from Bloody Sunday, ex-British soldiers could face murder charges

Mar 14th 2019, 10:00 AM 17,781 Views 25 Comments

After years of investigations from the PSNI, soldiers are set to be told today whether they’ll face prosecution.

'Meltdown': UK papers point finger at Theresa May after chaotic night in Westminster No No Deal

'Meltdown': UK papers point finger at Theresa May after chaotic night in Westminster

Mar 14th 2019, 7:29 AM 36,290 Views 47 Comments

The confusion in Westminster last night is reflected in today’s front pages.

Wednesday 13 March, 2019

As It Happened: MPs rule out no-deal Brexit in any circumstances after muddled House of Commons vote Deal Or No Deal

As It Happened: MPs rule out no-deal Brexit in any circumstances after muddled House of Commons vote

Updated Mar 13th 2019, 7:55 PM 66,355 Views 46 Comments

MPs are due to vote again today at 7pm – this time, it’s whether to rule out a no-deal Brexit.

Dublin now in top 5 most expensive places to rent in Europe, research finds Up And Up And Up

Dublin now in top 5 most expensive places to rent in Europe, research finds

Mar 13th 2019, 10:40 AM 28,921 Views 82 Comments

Only London, Moscow, Zurich and Geneva have higher rents in Europe, according to ECA International.

Tuesday 12 March, 2019

Sean Quinn 'gambled children's property' which left them faced with 'disastrous consequences', High Court hears Anglo Irish Bank

Sean Quinn 'gambled children's property' which left them faced with 'disastrous consequences', High Court hears

Updated Mar 12th 2019, 12:51 PM 37,633 Views No Comments

The action first initiated in 2011 was delayed for several years pending criminal cases against various Anglo officials.

Varadkar 'hopes and trusts' House of Commons will now pass Brexit deal after last-minute breakthrough Meaningful Vote

Varadkar 'hopes and trusts' House of Commons will now pass Brexit deal after last-minute breakthrough

Updated Mar 12th 2019, 8:59 AM 31,695 Views 77 Comments

There’s been no actual change to the withdrawal agreement, but Theresa May has secured guarantees that might sway Brexiteers.

Manchester City launch redress scheme for survivors of historic child sex abuse at club Redress Scheme

Manchester City launch redress scheme for survivors of historic child sex abuse at club

Mar 12th 2019, 7:06 AM 8,090 Views No Comments

Convicted paedophile Barry Bennell was a former youth team coach at Man City.

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