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# free - Thursday 6 December, 2018
CervicalCheck: Women have until end of this month to apply for free repeat test
Free repeat smear tests will end on 31 December.
# free - Tuesday 20 March, 2018
Paris could offer free public transport to everyone to get people out of cars
Paris has previously offered free public transport during particularly bad spells of pollution.
# free - Saturday 6 January, 2018
Try these free (or cheap) ways to treat yourself this January
Look, no one has any money, the weather is crap, and we all need a boost.
# free - Saturday 28 October, 2017
Your PRSI will now let you get a free scale and polish
From today, workers are entitled to a full scale and polish, and if necessary, protracted periodontal treatment.
# free - Tuesday 5 September, 2017
Dublin cafés give out free coffee in protest against Starbucks expansion
The initiative was started by one business owner who was unhappy to hear about a new Starbucks opening.
# free - Friday 23 June, 2017
Hundreds queue for free tickets as Abbey Theatre shows it is "open to all"
They were queuing for tickets for a preview of the show Room.
# free - Wednesday 17 May, 2017
Chelsea Manning released from prison in US
The US Army confirmed that she had left Fort Leavenworth in Kansas.
# free - Friday 24 March, 2017
Former Egyptian president who was ousted in the Arab Spring gets out of jail
Hosni Mubarak served six years in prison.
# free - Monday 14 March, 2016
6 free, fun activities to check out this evening around Ireland
Make the most of your Monday.
# free - Monday 22 February, 2016
6 of the most heart-warming stories from our commenters' lives
Plus we announce Aileen Parnell as the winner of our €200 cash prize.
# free - Sunday 29 November, 2015
Pictures: the O'Connell Street Christmas lights are now officially on in Dublin
With just one day left in November, festive fever is here to stay.
# free - Sunday 2 August, 2015
5 reasons you shouldn't try a gluten-free diet
It might be worth reconsidering.
# free - Thursday 23 July, 2015
NI mum and daughter lose challenge against ban on free abortions in England
The teen cannot be named to protect her identity.
# free - Thursday 4 June, 2015
Two men on death row wrongfully convicted of killing little girl to get just $750k
New DNA evidence proved the two men were not guilty of the murder in 1983. They spent three decades in prison.
# free - Saturday 11 April, 2015
Eamonn Lillis tells reporters 'I've done my time' as he leaves prison
The 57-year-old went directly to Dublin airport.
# free - Wednesday 18 March, 2015
The man who wrote rock anthem 'All Right Now' has died
Andy Fraser also produced the track and played its bass solo.
# free - Friday 13 February, 2015
Can't afford a personal trainer? Here are 5 great fitness tracking exercises
We’ve trawled the interest for the coolest ones out there – and taken a slightly unfair bias to the free ones.
# free - Sunday 1 February, 2015
Australian journalist Peter Greste released from Cairo prison
Jailed Al-Jazeera journalist has been deported from Egypt following a presidential decision and is en route to Australia
# free - Monday 1 December, 2014
The secrets of Irish parishes will be online soon
Parish registers will be digitised by the National Library of Ireland.
# free - Tuesday 14 October, 2014
Free breast-cancer screenings will now be available for women up to the age of 69
The BreastCheck programme currently offers free screenings to those aged 50 to 65.
# free - Tuesday 30 September, 2014
Oops! This guy's attempt to rescue a sheep ends in one epic fail
Well, at least he tried…
# free - Friday 19 September, 2014
What to see in THE NORTH on Culture Night
It’s Culture Night tomorrow– and here’s our guide to what’s happening around the country.
# free - Wednesday 10 September, 2014
Poll: Will you listen to the new U2 album?
They’re literally giving it away.
# free - Thursday 21 August, 2014
US sent mission to try and rescue James Foley
Sadly, the journalist was killed by ISIS earlier this week.
# free - Sunday 8 June, 2014
No plans to extend Long Term Illness Scheme list despite not being updated since 1970
There have been calls that the new expert review panel for medical cards should match conditions on the LTI list.
# free - Wednesday 4 June, 2014
Taliban release video showing US soldier Bowe Bergdahl being released after 5 years
In the video, one of the Taliban militants is heard telling the soldier: “Don’t come to Afghanistan again. Next time, nobody will release you”.
# free - Monday 2 June, 2014
Chris Brown tweets that he is 'humbled and blessed' after early release from jail
The singer served 108 days in prison.
# free - Sunday 1 June, 2014
Running out of space on your smartphone? Here's how to free some up
If you’re having trouble finding space to download a new app or take more photos, here are a few methods to help solve that problem.
# free - Sunday 18 May, 2014
No more fees at Ireland's oldest school after parents turn down offers due to cost
St Patrick’s Cathedral Grammar School will enter the free education scheme in September.
# free - Saturday 17 May, 2014
Laporte ban lifted in time for Toulon's Heineken Cup showdown with Saracens
The Toulon coach had been banned until June 3, but is now free to give his pre-match team-talk in Cardiff this weekend.
# free - Wednesday 30 April, 2014
Teen who brandished sword at Leinster House had 'no target in mind'
The 19-year-old unemployed male is to get bail after appearing in court today.
# free - Saturday 19 April, 2014
VIDEO: Stunning Diarmuid Murtagh point sends Roscommon into All-Ireland U21 final
Cork conceded a late free as their substitute Sam Ryan was penalised in injury time from breaking a little known rule.
# free - Wednesday 12 March, 2014
Margaretta D'Arcy to be released from prison in ten days
However the 79-year-old campaigner will be back in court in June over charges relating to another protest at Shannon Airport.
# free - Monday 3 March, 2014
North Korea deports 75-year-old Australian after he signs "confession"
The missionary had been detained last month for distributing religious material.
# free - Monday 24 February, 2014
IMO could threaten legal action over contract on free GP care
It said it is disappointed by Minister Alex White’s ‘failure to correspond’ with the organisation on negotiations over the issue.
# free - Thursday 6 February, 2014
6 classic TV shows available to watch for free on YouTube
Brighten up those commutes with our free telly picks.
# free - Friday 17 January, 2014
# free - Thursday 16 January, 2014
Spotify introduces unlimited streaming for web users
The announcement comes days after Beats music announced its own music streaming service will arrive at the end of the month.
# free - Tuesday 31 December, 2013
This basset hound running in slow motion is just what you've always longed for
‘Believe it or not, I’m walking on air!’
# free - Saturday 7 December, 2013
85-year-old American granddad released from North Korea
Merrill Newman had been visiting Pyongyang as a tourist when he was accused by the North Korean goverment of committing a number of crimes.
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Poll: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
LAST WEEK, TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar announced further restrictions for a two-week period until Easter Sunday, 12 April.
Everybody in Ireland has been told to stay at home for two weeks, except essential workers travelling to work and other exceptions.
People who do leave their homes for exercise will be required to stay within a 2km radius.
Shielding or cocooning has also be introduced for all of those over 70 years of age and specific categories of people who are extremely vulnerable to Covid-19.
With everyone being asked to stay at home, people may find themselves with a lot more free time on their hands than usual.
So, today we want to know: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
Poll Results:
No, I'm still working and haven't got a minute (3235)
Yes, I plan to take up a new hobby (1855)
No, I'll spend my time staring at the TV (1289)
I'm not sure / no opinion (1014)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: Boris is England’s King Midas. All he touched turned to gold, but now must be disinfected
By Peter Flanagan - @peterflanagan
Peter Flanagan says Covid-19 has stripped Johnson of his dreams of a clean Brexit legacy.
Opinion: Emergency Covid-19 legislation harks back to the Civil War, ‘the Emergency’ and the Troubles
By Conor Casey
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
The Irish For: Kiltartanese and a passionate affair. The story of Galway's Lady Gregory
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Darach Ó Séaghdha follows the artistic path of one of Ireland’s most fascinating historical women.
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