The government of French President Emmanuel Macron has reacted with fury after a group of serving French soldiers published an open letter warning that "civil war" was brewing over his "concessions" to Islamism, weeks after a similar message from elements in the military.
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The World Health Organziation said that the coronavirus variant first identified in India last year was being classified as a variant of global concern, with some preliminary studies showing that it spreads more easily.
The body of 45-year-old Maria Rawlings was found in bushes in Little Heath, Romford on 4 May.
First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill said women in politics have to deal with constant misogyny and abuse
The family of MLA Martina Anderson have launched a stinging attack on Sinn Féin on social media for "publicly humiliating" her.Ms Anderson, a former ...
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More than 850 attractions will be included as well as 18 different categories of leisure pursuits, and host of hospitality and accommodation venues
The Adoption Authority of Ireland raised concerns about St Therese Adoption Society potentially sending children to the USA and three other countries for adoption
Apathy is the driving factor behind most doctors not making complaints, according to the new report
Graham O’Mahony, of no fixed abode, was arraigned on the single count at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.
The inspection was concerned with the €9.4m acquisition of 465 ventilators from China during the initial phase of the pandemic
Just under 3.1m will be needed to hit that target – so, another 1.77m first doses required
West Midlands Trains has been accused of “totally crass and reprehensible behaviour”.
By Monday evening the Upper Bann MLA was the only contender in the running to replace outgoing leader Steve Aiken
People in England will be able to eat and drink in indoor venues from next week, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, as the country reported no coronavirus deaths for the first time in over a year.
Chief Superintendent Barry McPolin, who is in charge of policing the Cork City Garda Division, told the Cork County Joint Policing Committee there is now an increasing issue with large numbers of youths gathering in public spaces in the city to socialise
A criminal gang member has been jailed today for laundering over €750,000 of organised crime money using 27 bank accounts and five fake companies.
Four people have been ordered to hand over €3,000 in compensation.
The UK and EU are at loggerheads on efforts to reduce some of bureaucracy the arrangements have created on the movement of goods from Great Britain into Northern Ireland
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said there is pressure on the EU and UK to come up with solutions to the Northern Ireland Protocol tensions by June, ahead of the loyalist marching season.
RTÉ has confirmed that it has settled a Labour Court action taken by former employee Anne Roper challenging her forced retirement by the broadcaster at the age of 65.
No decision on the use of the Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines for the under-50s will be made until the National Immunisation Advisory ...
In a follow-up to his housing article last week, Dr Hearne says Government is merely keen for the investment fund issue to drop from the headlines.
Another man has been arrested by gardaí.
Boris Johnson confirmed this evening the relaxation of restrictions again from next Monday.
Businesses who are reopening for the first time this year due to the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions must get up to speed with post-Brexit trade arrangements, an Oireachtas committee has heard.
The Israeli army said there was an initial burst of seven rockets, one was intercepted, and rocket fire was continuing.
The latest figures were confirmed by the National Public Health Emergency Team this evening.
The National Monuments Service has confirmed that two new logboats, which could date from medieval times, have been found in the River Boyne in Co Louth.
The warning kicked in at 1.46pm and will remain in place until 8pm this evening.
The new jersey is a result of a partnership with Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI).
Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien has said he will share proposals later this week to prevent first-time buyers competing with large investment funds for houses.
Primary school pupils in Scoil Eoin Phóil in Leixlip, Co Kildare, have taken on a school skipping challenge to stay active, with children taking time out of each school day to skip the height of a number of mountain peaks.
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Dr Tony Holohan said he expects to receive an updated recommendation from NIAC in the coming days.
The woman he attacked told the court how her mental health was affected by the incident.
It has been confirmed that this year's Longitude festival, which was due to take place between July 2nd to 4th in Dublin's Marlay Park, has been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.
When All(ta)s said and done 13 months on and over 10,000 food kits later Allta has decided to end their AlltaBox offering. The Allta team announced the news over Instagram, advising their customers that this weeks menu will be their last. We have decided to finish on a high,” they wrote, “your support throughout this […] The post Allta announce the end of their AlltaBox appeared first on District Magazine.
Stormont’s Sports Minister has said she is pressing for the redeveloped Casement Park to be a potential venue for the 2030 football World Cup.
A Status Yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for today for 13 counties in Leinster, Ulster and Munster.
The Department of Health has reported no further Covid-19-related deaths and 381 new cases of the disease.
Artificial life support can be withdrawn from a young woman who has been in a persistent vegetative state for almost ten years, the High Court has ruled.
No decision on the use of the Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines for the under-50s will be made until the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) issues advice, Ireland’s chief medical officer has said.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has said no decision on the use of Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines for under-50s will be taken until the National Immunisation Advisory Committee issues advice.
The judge noted that the guns were found “at a time of significant gangland activity in Dublin city”.
Patrick Dillon murder his 11-year-old nephew Brooklyn Colbert on 3 November, 2019.
Five suspected blood-clot cases linked to AstraZeneca vaccine in Northern Ireland
In an interview with The Journal this morning, the minister said he “isn’t ruling anything out”.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development says Ireland needs to step up measures on climate, biodiversity and water.
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien says he “cannot stand over” a situation where large investment firms are bulk-buying family homes.
The festival was set to take place between 2 and 4 July in Dublin’s Marlay Park.
Shopping appointments begin across the country as coronavirus restrictions relaxed
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland confirmed the closure ordered today.
Country still suffers from ‘high water losses and hot spots of low drinking water quality’
Patrick Dillon (28) admitted murdering Brooklyn Colbert (11) in November 2019
The DSPCA has urged people not to buy the ducklings.
The teenager was killed and dismembered in January 2020.
Up to now, male players earned three times as much in State grants.
The Central Criminal Court has lifted an order preventing the identification of an 11-year-old boy who was murdered by a relative in November 2019.
A Dublin barber is anticipating “a lot of terrible mullets” as he reopens his doors after months of lockdown.
Two of the three escaped leopards have already been captured, and are in good health.
The Northampton rapper has shared the line-up for the inaugural festival featuring Idles, Pa Salieu, Greentea Peng and more. Today, Northampton rapper slowthai has revealed he’s launching his own festival. ‘Happyland’ will take place in his hometown and features a line-up of heavy hitters including beabadoobee, Easy Life, Greentea Peng and more. Speaking on social […] The post slowthai launches his own festival ‘Happyland’ appeared first on District Magazine.
Many cultural attractions can reopen their doors from today.
District and the National Concert hall have teamed up for a unique performance. Tune in on May 20 for a free live stream celebrating black Irish identity featuring some of the country’s most important acts. The National Concert Hall and District Magazine present a new production, spearheaded by acclaimed poet Felispeaks, Extraterrestrial. For as long […] The post NCH and District present: Extraterrestrial appeared first on District Magazine.
The suspected cannabis plants were found at two properties in greenhouses and on open ground.
Gardaí believe that the latest incident is related to an ongoing feud in the area between two groups based in Mahon and Rochestown.
Here are all the restrictions that will be lifted today.
Here’s your round-up of the news this morning.
Dozens of bodies believed to be Covid-19 victims have washed up on the banks of the Ganges river in northern India, officials have said.
Opening day thoughts after the clash at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
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In the most substantial easing of restrictions so far this year, a range of social and economic activity resumed today.
The suspected shooter was the boyfriend of a female victim at the party attended by friends, family and children.
The fear of missing out is real, especially since we’ve just experienced it
Fine Gael’s ideology is so embedded they cannot even recognise it themselves
Country begins biggest reopening since last summer
At least 20 people, including nine children, have been killed and 65 wounded in Israeli air strikes on Gaza after Palestinian militants fired rockets towards Israel, Hamas said.
The Taoiseach has voiced support for lowering the age limit on the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine to ensure no jabs go to waste.
The Taoiseach expressed hope that Ireland can look forward to a good summer as he received his first Covid-19 vaccination.
An award-winning museum that tells the story of Dublin’s north side is preparing to take to the streets as Ireland moves further out of lockdown.
How to stay safe as the phased reopening of retail, personal care and museums begins
Italy and Austria are among 11 countries removed from the designated list for mandatory quarantine in Ireland.
Ireland is at the end of a giant, slow-moving housing Ponzi scheme
Ireland is not being singled out by the EU attaching conditions to its Covid-19 economic recovery funding, the EU Financial Services Commissioner has said.
Vaccinated people will be able to hug their grandchildren once restrictions are eased next week, the chief medical officer has confirmed.
You can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs Mad Egg appear to be aiming for a round dozen of branches, as announced their latest expansion into Dublin 15. Their new spot in Blanchardstown, will add to the list of wildly successful branches in Saint Kevin’s, the city centre and Dundrum. The new branch, […] The post Mad Egg are expanding into Dublin 15 appeared first on District Magazine.
The global event is taking place on May 8th, you can join by walking, running, swimming or cycling from the darkness into the sunrise. With fundraising events cancelled left, right and centre over the last year, funding has been drastically reduced for many of the country’s key charities. Making event such as Darkness into Light […] The post 10 Irish businesses supporting Darkness into Light 2021 appeared first on District Magazine.
Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout is at a point of “very strong momentum” to give the public confidence, the head of the health service has said.
“Meanwhile“ Ever the champions of up and coming illustrators, Hen’s Teeth are stocking a new collection from Gav Connell. Called Meanwhile, the collection is inspired by the endless waiting that the never-ending lockdown has inflicted on all our lives. “Meanwhile is made up of drawings made throughout the seemingly everlasting lockdown in Ireland. The definition […] The post Dublin illustrator drops a new collection inspired by waiting and the DART appeared first on District Magazine.
Making the big leap across that county line Copper + Straw are expanding into Dublin, the Bray-based cafe announced the news that they would be opening a new premises in Dublin 7 imminently. Founder of Copper + Straw, Stephen Kennedy announced the news over Instagram writing “we’ve just signed the lease on a new premises […] The post Copper + Straw are expanding into Dublin appeared first on District Magazine.
🤐 Bibi’s Café is set to expand soon, with the keys for the new premises already secured. The new cafe is set to be open “soon” somewhere in the “south of the city” according to a post from the team. The photograph included in the post shows a seaside location, and their suppliers Tartine Organic […] The post Bibi’s Café are opening another cafe on the Southside appeared first on District Magazine.
Aches and BiPolarBear have once more combined creative forces to raise much-needed funds for Pieta House. With fundraising events cancelled left, right and centre over the last year, funding has been drastically reduced for many of the country’s key charities. Last year when Pieta House’s Darkness into Light event was cancelled, Irish clothing brand BiPolarBear […] The post Aches x BiPolarBear rerelease their Darkness into Light charity t-shirt appeared first on District Magazine.
Ebbs & Flows lead to Surges There’s a new family run business launched on Clontarf’s seafront. Clontarf-natives will recognise the place as Ebbs & Flow cafe, which closed up over a year ago in March 2020 during lockdown one. Ebbs & Flow was run by Fiona Fitzgerald and David Smyth, for reopening it was decided […] The post A new Mother-and-Daughter run coffee shop has opened in Clontarf appeared first on District Magazine.