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Thursday 1 October 2020
Nora (15) went missing on a family holiday in Malaysia last year and was later found dead.
Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam marked the occasion by calling for peace and stability.
It’s exactly a year since the Beast began to bite – here’s how the day played out.
Bundee Aki made his debut for Ireland last November and has become a vital cog in Joe Schmidt’s machine since.
Just over one year ago, a massive mudslide hit the capital of Sierra Leone, devastating the area.
Just over one year ago, a massive mudslide hit the capital of Sierra Leone. But some people have stayed living in their homes, even though the area is completely unsafe.
‘I just want to say that I’m sorry to everyone who ever wasn’t believed.’
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
It’s just under a year since the former Deputy First Minister died.
Four crew members died when the Irish Coast Guard helicopter crashed this day last year.
While stats show that car insurance is going down as a whole, the cost of premiums skyrocketed 70% from 2013 to 2016.
Many former residents feel let down.
The Home Sweet Home campaign received widespread attention when it took over Apollo House on Hawkins Street for homeless people.
About 8 in 10 Irish people feel more negatively about the US than they did this time last year.
Anthony Foley passed away suddenly one year ago today.
Caitríona Lucas died on 12 September last year just off Kilkee, Co Clare.
The Dubliner scored the winner against Italy, but he has had a slow start to life at Burnley.
Police are making an appeal for information on the anniversary of his death.
“I just remember this almost childlike sense of panic and helplessness that was all around,” remembers one witness.
There are ongoing ‘major covert operations’ being carried out, according to the Garda Commissioner.
The Munster man has made himself an essential component of “the most competitive position in the whole team”.
It’s one year today since a photo of Aylan’s lifeless body on a Turkish beach shocked the world.
The figures are released in a new survey by LGBT youth organisation BeLonG To.
One year on from the historic same-sex marriage referendum, key figures from both sides share their memories.
After returning home from the US, Sean spent two years looking for work. These days, things are looking up.
On 11 October 2014, tens of thousands marched against water charges in Dublin and Paul Murphy was elected to the Dáil.
Gardaí in Galway have issued a renewed appeal.
Eyewitnesses of the tragic MH17 crash recall what happened one year ago today.
“I don’t want to be muted. I want to speak up…”
The former minister reflected on his departure from cabinet in a wide-ranging interview with TheJournal.ie today.
Crimestoppers has today launched an appeal for information on the ‘high-vis’ gunman.
Analysis: The departure of the Garda Commissioner remains shrouded in controversy.
The outbreak is not yet over, doctors have warned.
It’s exactly one year since the aircraft disappeared after veering from its Kuala Lumpur-Beijing route, with 239 passengers and crew aboard.
Today marks one year since the Malaysia Airlines flight disappeared.
40 of the country’s worst ghost estates were targeted for destruction this time last year, but a rising economic tide means that number is coming down…
Today marks exactly one year since the US soldier was convicted on espionage charges.
One year on, TDs and Senators reflect on what it was like to be part of one of the most contentious political debates in decades.
Nearly 1,150 people died in the Bangladesh factory collapse one year ago today. Many international retailers still aren’t contributing to the victim fund, according to Human Rights Watch.
And how you might be able to help.
The demonstration itself passed off peacefully, but violence broke out after PSNI officers stopped a group on the street afterwards.
TODAY IS THE first day of the government’s new Stay and Spend Scheme, aimed at encouraging people to spend in hospitality sectors in the coming months.
These sectors have been hit severely by Covid-19, and the scheme will see taxpayers able to avail of up to €125 back in tax credits from spending at pubs, restaurants, hotels, B&Bs and related businesses until the scheme ends on 30 April 2021.
However, to avail of the scheme you must have an income tax or USC liability against which the tax credit can be set. This means that the likes of some pensioners and the unemployed are not eligible.
And the scheme will only apply to businesses that have registered for the scheme (a full list is here).
So, today we’re asking you: Will you make use of the Stay and Spend Scheme?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Professor Kathleen Lynch argues that a class divide is feeding injustice into our education system.
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