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‘Take 20-second screen breaks’: 6 simple ways to boost your eye health, from an expert
And yes, a smartphone does count as a screen.
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Thursday 5 December, 2019
Gunman kills two people in attack at US base at Hawaii's Pearl Harbor
Two shipyard workers were killed and a third was wounded, before the gunman took his own life.
Trump's actions are enough to justify impeachment, legal experts tell committee
Democrats and Republicans clashed during the impeachment hearing.
Student grants: Barring orders will no longer be accepted as proof that parents are separated
Barring orders were included on a list of acceptable documentation students could use to prove their parents were separated.
Increase in first-time buyers moving to Dublin commuter belt
One economist warned that this increased activity will put pressure on the infrastructural needs in these areas.
Gifts for everyone, festive treats - and toys from €2.99: Check out this week’s great Lidl deals
Here’s what you’ll find in stores.
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Multiple Aer Lingus and Ryanair flights from Ireland cancelled today due to major strike in France
The strike action has been planned over President Emmanuel Macron’s planned pension reforms.
Just one person was handed the minimum 10-year sentence for possessing €13k of drugs last year
That’s out of a total of 142 convicted.
Almost 17,000 people helped by Simon Communities last year - 26% more than in 2017
That’s according to the charity’s annual report being launched today.
20 to 30 new schools to be built across country as government issues contract worth €700 million
A number of new school buildings in Dublin are included among the initial plans.
Wednesday 4 December, 2019
Missing man from Dublin found safe and well
Peter Slater had previously been missing from Dublin.
Gerry Adams urges government to adopt Emma De Souza's citizenship battle
De Souza is appealing a ruling by UK immigration courts that those born in Northern Ireland are automatically British.
New York bishop steps down amid ongoing clerical abuse scandal
The Buffalo bishop has been accused in US media of hiding the names of accused priests
Brendan Grace, Mrs Brown and 8 Harry Potters: A look at RTÉ and Virgin Media's Christmas schedules
You can watch all eight Harry Potter films on Virgin Media this Christmas.
'I always knew I loved writing': 8 graduates share how they found a course they loved
Take the pressure out of your CAO choices with these handy tips.
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FAI announce further delay to publication of accounts
The dissemination of the damaging figures has been put back by 24 hours.
Liverpool put 5 past Everton and go 32 Premier League games unbeaten
Tonight’s outcome will increase pressure on under-fire Everton boss Marco Silva.
Martial arts instructor convicted of unlawful killing of 56-year-old man
Witnesses say they saw the man arguing with his girlfriend moments before the incident.
Trump brands Trudeau 'two-faced' after video appears to capture world leaders mocking him
A video shows Justin Trudeau, Emmanuel Macron and Boris Johnson appearing to mock Trump.
Journal Media won two prizes at Headline's Mental Health Media Awards today
TheJournal.ie was also shortlisted for three other awards at the ceremony in Dublin.
'I had my big idea while out trekking': How one foodie is changing the game for hungry hikers
Jenn Hurley’s love of the outdoors led to a lightbulb moment.
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Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Check in on all the news of the day.
Wastewater may be discharged into Dublin Bay following breakdown at Ringsend plant
Crews are working to repair pumps at the Dublin facility.
Garda investigation in Waterford after eight migrants discovered on cargo ship
The eight people are all reported to be male.
How I Spend My Money: A 33-year-old HR manager in Cork on €50,000 putting in a lot of hours at work
The Cork native is hoping to buy her own home next year
More than 20 Albanian and Georgian nationals deported from Ireland
Some 19 males and 4 females boarded a flight at Dublin Airport this morning.
Football league in summer part of 32 recommendations in GAA fixtures report
The report was launched today in Croke Park.
O'Leary tells High Court he was 'taken aback' by Chief Operations Officer's flight to Easyjet
Michael O’Leary said Peter Bellew told him he “would probably go travelling” after leaving Ryanair.
Moderators taking action against Facebook over violent imagery and graphic content
Facebook said the company is “committed to providing support for those that review content for Facebook”.
Mobile provider Three Ireland to end its sponsorship of the FAI
Shane Ross said the governance issues are not an ‘attractive proposition for a reputable corporate sponsor’.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Two men arrested as gardaí find loaded handgun during search of car in Westmeath
The operation was carried out by detectives investigating organised crime in Blanchardstown.
Standards watchdog Sipo says it can't deal with Dara Murphy complaints as he 'has ceased to be a TD'
Leo Varadkar told the Dáil today that Sipo could investigate former members.
Copper deficiency believed to be cause of distressing condition among Red deer in Killarney National Park
Killarney once had one of the richest copper deposits in the country.
'Pay your staff their well-earned tips': Protest outside Dublin restaurant over workers' conditions
Independent TD Joan Collins spoke as activists stood outside The Ivy restaurant on Dawson Street this afternoon.
Con O'Callaghan's auctioned All-Ireland final jersey raises €15k for seriously-injured clubmate
It brings the total amount to €200,000 — halfway towards the €400,000 target.
'No threat to bingo halls or bingo nights' under new law, says Taoiseach
Around 50 bingo players were bussed to the Dáil yesterday to protest a bill that they say could see their winnings cut in half.
Central Bank keeps 10% minimum deposit rule for first time buyers for 2020
The Central Bank’s governor Gabriel Makhlouf said that the current rules are working.
Lisa Smith refused bail after being charged with offence under terror legislation
The 38-year-old is accused of being a member of the so-called Islamic State.
Some Aer Lingus and Ryanair flights out of Ireland cancelled due to national strike in France tomorrow
Ryanair and Aer Lingus today announced that the strike will see a number of its services cancelled.
Man, 45, arrested after €112k worth of cocaine and cannabis seized in Dublin
The seizure took place yesterday after a search was conducted at a house in Finglas, Dublin 11.
Missing persons posters to appear on Deliveroo bags to help raise awareness
The riders will be turned into roving missing persons adverts.
Dara Murphy's 'total disengagement with the Dáil' raised with Varadkar as Cork TD resigns his seat
He will take up a new job at the European Commission from today.
Scouting Ireland 'not opposed' to public inquiry into sexual abuse
The leaders of Scouting Ireland apolgoised again to victims of abuse.
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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 (2690)
No (1826)
I've done it all (smug) (1047)
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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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