NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of today’s news.

IRELAND

Protesters supporting a world wide day of opposition to Covid-19 Lockdowns, head towards the city centre in Dublin. Sam Boal Sam Boal

• Public health officials confirmed a further nine deaths and 525 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland. 
• Gardaí arrested 11 people during an anti-lockdown protest in Dublin city centre. 
• The rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine is resuming in Ireland today after a precautionary pause during the week.
• Police in the North launched a double murder investigation. 
• Simon Harris said changes should be made to the Leaving Certificate and the CAO application form.
• Cocaine and benzodiazepine worth almost €75,000 have been seized after a search in Clondalkin.

WORLD

An American girl writes messages on a car window to protest hate crimes committed against Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities. Ringo Chiu Ringo Chiu

#ENGLAND: A record number of more than 600,000 people received a Covid-19 vaccine dose in a single day.

#JAPAN: Overseas fans will not be able to attend the Tokyo Olympics, it was confirmed today.

#TURKEY: The country sparked both domestic and international outrage by withdrawing from the world’s first binding treaty to prevent and combat violence against women.

PARTING SHOT

Ireland secured a victory over England in the Six Nations today, coming out on top with a 32-18 result.

CJ Stander played his last game for Ireland – giving us this ‘awww’ gif. If this doesn’t work, click here. 

CJ 💚 pic.twitter.com/ypPv4cgqIP

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