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# light-up - Monday 18 November, 2019
Two new locations added to line up for this year's Christmas light display on iconic Dublin buildings
There will be 14 light projections on buildings like The GPO and bridges like the Samuel Beckett bridge next month.
# light-up - Sunday 22 April, 2018
Two Limerick solar farms have the go-ahead after locals' health concerns were thrown out
There has been a logjam of solar projects in the planning system after dozens of appeals across Ireland.
# light-up - Tuesday 15 November, 2016
Huge crowds not expected at Henry St lights ceremony after Grafton St event described as 'mayhem'
One woman who was at the Grafton St ceremony with her family said, “you couldn’t walk, you couldn’t move”.
# light-up - Friday 22 April, 2016
These old photos show a changing Ireland as electricity spread across the country
An interactive map lists each area connected during the rural electrification and shows when they were connected.
# light-up - Wednesday 20 April, 2016
Canada is going to legalise marijuana to "protect youth and enhance public safety"
The country’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had earlier admitted to having smoked the drug.
# light-up - Monday 7 March, 2016
# light-up - Sunday 8 November, 2015
A US Navy missile test lit up the night sky and people freaked out
Similar occurrences have been noted when the US armed services conduct exercises in local airspace.
# light-up - Friday 27 June, 2014
# light-up - Friday 28 February, 2014
These devastated Dubliners couldn't see any Northern Lights last night
T’was a roarin’ shame so it was, Joe.
# light-up - Tuesday 11 February, 2014
You will not believe how much Harrods' new chandelier cost
It’s an art installation, y’see.
# light-up - Friday 29 November, 2013
12 distinctly Irish Christmas decoration methods
Straight from your mammy’s house to yours.
# light-up - Thursday 31 October, 2013
Northern Lights are still stunning in Donegal
Adam Rory Porter continues scanning the skies over Inishowen for aurora borealis.
# light-up - Wednesday 20 February, 2013
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Good morning. Here are nine things to know as you start your day.
# light-up - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
Motorists to be hit with fines for broken lights
Gardaí can issue an on-the-spot fine and penalties.
# light-up - Saturday 22 December, 2012
These South Korean Christmas lights are considered "psychological warfare"
The Presbyterian church in Seoul is being decked out in lights from today – a display which North Korea sees essentially as a rude gesture at Pyongyang.
# light-up - Monday 28 May, 2012
Coldplay's flashing wristbands are costing them dearly
Singer Chris Martin says tour gimmick is costing them a fortune.
# light-up - Tuesday 26 April, 2011
'No decision yet' on Dublin detour for Games torch, say Olympic Council of Ireland
Irish organisers say they haven’t heard ‘one way or the other’ on the matter – despite reports in London to the contrary this afternoon.
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Poll: Have you started your Christmas shopping?
WE ARE 18 days away from Christmas – that’s 17 shopping days. That’s 408 hours (sorry).
It always seems as though there are those who get the shopping out of the way in March where some like that last minute panic on Christmas Eve.
So, this morning we want to know: Have you started your Christmas shopping?
Poll Results:
Yes (5048)
No (3262)
I've done it all (smug) (1906)
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From the Garden: Buying a real Christmas tree supports local jobs and brings a certain magic to the home
By Michael Kelly
A real tree is a much greener option than one made from plastic, writes Michael Kelly.
How I Spend My Money: A 33-year-old HR manager in Cork on €50,000 putting in a lot of hours at work
By TheJournal.ie reader
Opinion: 'Hong Kong people are more tolerant of radical protest because of guilt - not anger'
By Dr Chung Kam Kwok
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