The Journal12 minutes ago
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here’s what made the headlines today.
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Irish Examiner23 minutes ago
TDs express anger over lengthy passport application delays
Addressing his party via Zoom, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar warned that if things do not improve in relation to Covid-19 case numbers, then restrictions can be reviewed.
Irish Examiner28 minutes ago
Sinn Féin claims NI destinations excluded from Irish tourism initiatives
The island of Ireland is failing to fulfil its tourism potential due to the exclusion of Northern Ireland from key promotional initiatives, Sinn Féin ...
RTÉ33 minutes ago
Netflix staff protest over Dave Chappelle special
A group of Netflix employees staged a 'virtual' walkout and public rally in Los Angeles on Wednesday as anger swelled over a new Dave Chappelle comedy special that activists say is harmful to the transgender community.
Irish Examiner35 minutes ago
Snapshot of Ireland: Jack still the most popular boy's name while girls are full of Grace
The latest CSO Statistical Yearbook of Ireland also reveals top three surnames are Murphy, Kelly and O’Brien
Irish Examiner37 minutes ago
Teachers' unions to meet department on Covid concerns
Nphet has defended decision to cease contact tracing in schools for asymptomatic children amid the ongoing high daily numbers of Covid cases
RTÉ1 hour and 4 minutes ago
7 things we learned from the return of NPHET briefings
The National Public Health Emergency Team held their first briefing since late August, amid rising case numbers and the easing of some restrictions from this Friday.
Irish Examiner1 hour and 4 minutes ago
I have 'effectively' frozen rents, claims housing minister
Darragh O'Brien said linking rent rises to inflation was the right thing to do, but that further measures were now needed
Irish Times1 hour and 6 minutes ago
Almost full unrestricted reopening of hospitality sector to be confirmed on Thursday
New Fáilte Ireland regulations to be published after ‘very successful’ discussions
The Journal1 hour and 6 minutes ago
Your Evening Longread: The epic new TV show that could be the next Game of Thrones
We bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
Irish Examiner1 hour and 15 minutes ago
Changing Constitution for gender equality 'will take time'
Earlier this year, the Citizens' Assembly recommended that references to a woman's place being in the home should be deleted from the Constitution
Irish Times1 hour and 18 minutes ago
British government using the North to try to gain advantage over EU, MPs told
Alliance leader Naomi Long says strained Anglo-Irish relations have left North feeling like ‘the child of a divorce’
The Journal1 hour and 29 minutes ago
Henry Shefflin confirmed as the new Galway senior hurling manager
The Kilkenny legend is to succeed Shane O’Neill.
RTÉ1 hour and 48 minutes ago
'Last chance saloon' to protect undocumented fishers
The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that exploitation of undocumented workers in fisheries "must be stamped out".
Irish Times1 hour and 52 minutes ago
Coronavirus: Nphet flags ‘significant risk’ to health service
Infections up across most regions and age groups, with large outbreaks in some counties
The Journal2 hours and 7 minutes ago
Opinion: 'I created a short couch-to-marathon-runner plan - it's not a thing for a reason'
Alan Corcoran, who once ran 35 marathons in 35 days, documents how he came to run his first Dublin City Marathon.
Irish Examiner2 hours and 7 minutes ago
Expectant fathers allowed back to Rotunda maternity appointments
Hospital looking 'forward and planning to return to 'pre-Covid' access in a safe way' for patients and partners
The Journal2 hours and 22 minutes ago
'The pandemic is growing': Professor Nolan on why we're seeing high and growing Covid-19 incidence
More than 15,000 tests per day are going through public health labs.
Irish Examiner2 hours and 22 minutes ago
Tusla facing 'serious challenge' to recruit social workers
Spending on temporary agency staff stood at €19.5m in 2020
The Journal2 hours and 31 minutes ago
Rotunda Hospital will relax restrictions for antenatal appointments from 1 November
Only one nominated companion or partner is allowed to visit the hospital.
The Journal2 hours and 51 minutes ago
Judge gives man 30 minutes community service as he hits out at mandatory sentencing laws
Judge Anthony Halpin said that this penalty would be instead of a half-hour jail sentence.
Irish Times3 hours and 2 minutes ago
Simon Zebo set for Ireland return in autumn internationals
Andy Farrell includes uncapped Leinster duo Ciarán Frawley and Dan Sheehan in 38-man squad
Irish Examiner3 hours and 13 minutes ago
Leaving Certificate reform review to be published before end of year
Will look at all aspects of senior cycle education, including final exams and mandatory subjects
The Journal3 hours and 23 minutes ago
Zebo back in Ireland squad as uncapped Frawley and Sheehan called up
Andy Farrell has named his 38-man squad for the November Tests.
Irish Independent3 hours and 32 minutes ago
Health officials insist schools still safe despite rise in Covid-19 cases
Health officials have insisted that schools remain relatively safe, despite concern about rising Covid-19 cases in Ireland.
Irish Examiner3 hours and 34 minutes ago
€7m spent on demolition work under Limerick Regeneration programme
Director of regeneration said some of the investment in demolition was done to facilitate strategic connections, while some was to facilitate investment in new housing
The Journal3 hours and 37 minutes ago
Most Irish people think there is a problem with understanding sexual consent, new research finds
70% said there is a problem with understanding consent in Ireland.
Irish Independent3 hours and 41 minutes ago
Mortality from Covid to rise as experts warn pandemic is ‘growing’
Mortality rates from Covid-19 are expected to rise in the coming weeks, with public health experts warning “the pandemic is now growing”.
RTÉ3 hours and 57 minutes ago
Man admits murdering 17 people in Florida shooting
A 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the murder of 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Florida in 2018.
The Journal4 hours and 4 minutes ago
Police investigate reports of spiking at venues in Derry and Scotland
Reports of drink spiking were received in Derry, while Scottish police investigate reports of spiking by injection.
The Journal4 hours and 6 minutes ago
IRFU release findings of investigation into 'unacceptable' facilities at women's interpros
Irish rugby’s governing body also announced an independent review into the Ireland women’s failed 2021 Rugby World Cup qualifying campaign.
The Journal4 hours and 6 minutes ago
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
The Journal4 hours and 7 minutes ago
Man dies following serious crash on M9
The incident occured on the southbound lane between the Castledermot and Carlow junctions.
The Journal4 hours and 12 minutes ago
'Gigantic' amount of disclosure ahead of trial of former Defence Forces member Lisa Smith
She is charged with membership of ISIS.
RTÉ4 hours and 42 minutes ago
Woman gets suspended sentence for fatal crash
A woman has been given a suspended sentence for careless driving causing the death of her friend in Co Monaghan almost ten years ago.
The Journal4 hours and 55 minutes ago
Coronavirus: 2,148 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland
A NPHET briefing is being held this afternoon at the Department of Health.
RTÉ5 hours and 2 minutes ago
CCPC opens Phase 2 probe into KBC and BoI's loan deal
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is to carry out a more in-depth probe of Bank of Ireland's plan to buy KBC Bank Ireland's performing loans and liabilities.
The Journal5 hours and 7 minutes ago
Donnelly says he would like to see healthcare workers get the green light for the booster jab
The booster shots for the over 60s will begin ‘imminently’, said the minister.
Irish Independent5 hours and 15 minutes ago
Experts believe proximity to UK could be a factor in rising Covid cases – Martin
Public health experts believe that Ireland’s close proximity to the UK combined with people spending more time indoors because of the weather could be to blame for the rising Covid cases, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said.
The Journal5 hours and 16 minutes ago
Competition watchdog launches full probe of Bank of Ireland proposal to buy KBC Bank loans
The CCPC said an in-depth investigation was required to determine whether the deal would weaken competition.
RTÉ5 hours and 21 minutes ago
HIA proposes reduction to health insurance levy
Health insurance premiums look set to decrease as a result of the Health Insurance Authority's recommendation of a one-off cut to the health insurance levy paid by insurers.
The Journal5 hours and 21 minutes ago
Increase of 12 Covid-19 patients in ICU departments in the last 24 hours
There are 86 Covid-19 patients in the country’s ICU departments.
RTÉ5 hours and 30 minutes ago
Man on trial for murder of former ambassador's daughter
A Pakistani-American man has gone on trial accused of the rape and murder of the daughter of a former diplomat posted in Ireland.
The Journal5 hours and 30 minutes ago
Warning of ‘tsunami’ of mental health issues among children due to pandemic
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children said children will continue to face ‘acute’ mental health challenges related to Covid.
RTÉ5 hours and 33 minutes ago
EC will call for 'ambitious global response' at COP26
The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that the European Council will call for "an ambitious global response to climate change" at COP26 in Glasgow next month.
The Journal6 hours and 7 minutes ago
'When were you last in a nightclub, Taoiseach?': Calls for clarity on new rules as talks resume
Tourism Minister Catherine Martin says a solution will be found in the next 24 hours.
The Journal6 hours and 18 minutes ago
Gardaí renew witness appeal for collision which hospitalised a woman in her 40s
The collision occurred on Saturday, October 9 near the Kilkenny-Wexford border.
Irish Independent6 hours and 36 minutes ago
Children living in homes hit by mica crisis stage protest outside Dail
More than 50 children living in homes affected by mica who are “scared for their lives” have staged a protest outside the Dail.
RTÉ7 hours and 11 minutes ago
'Strong case' for booster jabs for healthcare workers
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said he would like to see the green light given on boosters for healthcare workers.
The Journal7 hours and 11 minutes ago
GAA president and director-general back Proposal B to revamp football championship
It’s a hugely significant moment as GAA hierarchy offer their opinion on the matter for the first time.
The Journal7 hours and 15 minutes ago
US Senate committee backs Claire Cronin as new US Ambassador to Ireland
Cronin was nominated for the role of ambassador by Biden in June.
Irish Independent7 hours and 31 minutes ago
Agriculture sector to have ‘really ambitious targets’ for reducing emissions
The Agriculture Minister has said the sector will have “really ambitious targets” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Journal7 hours and 43 minutes ago
Children protest outside Dáil calling for 100% Mica redress scheme
The children said all they want is to feel safe in their homes.
The Journal7 hours and 53 minutes ago
Teen to go on trial for murder of woman at Dublin's IFSC
Urantsetseg Tserendorj died at the Mater Hospital two weeks after she was stabbed at the CHQ.
Irish Independent7 hours and 58 minutes ago
Healthcare workers should be part of booster programme – Harris
Simon Harris has said he wants to see healthcare workers included in a booster vaccine programme, saying he is surprised one has not yet been approved.
The Journal8 hours and 7 minutes ago
Funeral of Brendan Kennelly takes place in Kerry
Tributes have poured in for the celebrated poet and novelist, who died peacefully on Sunday.
The Journal8 hours and 20 minutes ago
Halloween warning over dangers of cannabis jelly sweets
This year, six children under the age of ten have been hospitalised after accidentally consuming jelly sweets containing cannabis
The Journal8 hours and 24 minutes ago
Government rolls back on plan to set up statutory office for Just Transition Commissioner
The plan to set up this commission was included in the Programme for Government.
RTÉ8 hours and 35 minutes ago
'Disproportionate' powers proposed for Garda Ombudsman
The Garda Commissioner has strongly criticised the proposed new Policing and Security Bill, which he says grants powers to the Garda Ombudsman that are disproportionate, unconstitutional and would not withstand a challenge in court.
The Journal8 hours and 36 minutes ago
Two international journalism awards for our investigative platform Noteworthy
The investigative team completed a number of collaborative projects in the past three months, thanks to your contributions.
The Journal8 hours and 37 minutes ago
Britain's Queen Elizabeth unable to attend NI centenary event on medical grounds
The queen is to stay at Windsor Castle outside London.
RTÉ8 hours and 59 minutes ago
Britain's Queen cancels trip to NI on medical advice
Britain's Queen Elizabeth has cancelled her planned visit to Northern Ireland, where she was due to attend a church service tomorrow marking the centenary of Northern Ireland.
The Journal9 hours and 7 minutes ago
Steve Bruce leaves Newcastle by 'mutual consent'
Graeme Jones will take over as manager on an interim basis.
District Magazine9 hours and 11 minutes ago
Premiere: Yenkee is drifting through cowboy daydreams in ‘Dolly’
Landing via Soft boy Records, Yenkee’s new spaghetti western meets teleshopping dance mat demonstration is directed by Kojaque and pays tribute to the great Dolly Parton. It’s been a busy enough time for Yenkee. The Cork singer and songwriter dropped ‘Drive’ through Soft Boy Records earlier this year, had his dad break the internet with […] The post Premiere: Yenkee is drifting through cowboy daydreams in ‘Dolly’ appeared first on District Magazine.
The Journal9 hours and 17 minutes ago
GRA claims Commissioner's discretion comments are 'wholly unacceptable'
The Garda Representative Association has called for an urgent meeting with the Commissioner.
The Journal9 hours and 25 minutes ago
Facebook ‘planning company rebrand’ to reflect future plans
Mark Zuckerberg is said to be keen to signal the company’s intent to move beyond just social media and the controversies which have engulfed it.
Irish Times9 hours and 50 minutes ago
Queen Elizabeth cancels trip to Northern Ireland
Armagh church service to proceed without British and Irish heads of state
District Magazine10 hours and 14 minutes ago
Passage Tomb is the AI generated poetry book reimagining Irish art
Graphic designer and art director Oscar Torrans has teamed up with artist Kristian Glenn on an innovative new project that explores consciousness in pre Christian Ireland through machine learning. Art, poetry and music have always been key mediums through which to explore and reimagine our own history. Whether it’s Irish drill artists using bodhran samples […] The post Passage Tomb is the AI generated poetry book reimagining Irish art appeared first on District Magazine.
RTÉ10 hours and 35 minutes ago
Rural roads are target for national Slow Down Day
Gardaí have said they will target rural roads with speed checks, as almost four out of five road fatalities so far this year have occurred on routes where an 80km speed limit applies.
RTÉ10 hours and 40 minutes ago
IPPN calls for Covid school measures to be reinstated
Primary school principals have called for the reinstatement of Covid-19 supports that were removed from schools three weeks ago.
Irish Independent11 hours and 12 minutes ago
Warning of ‘tsunami’ of mental health issues among children due to pandemic
The pandemic will lead to a “tsunami” of mental health issues among children and young people, campaigners have warned.
RTÉ11 hours and 16 minutes ago
'Very large number' of ICU admissions - NPHET
The Chair of the NPHET Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group has said there has been a very large number of admissions to intensive care.
District Magazine11 hours and 24 minutes ago
MuRli and Gemma Dunleavy team up on ‘Odyssey’
It’s the first single from MuRli’s forthcoming EP The Sky Has Windows. There’s a growing trend of artists shunning a New Music Friday release date in favour of a mid week drop in recent months and we’re here for it. It avoids the pitfalls of being lost to an avalanche of cuts vying for the […] The post MuRli and Gemma Dunleavy team up on ‘Odyssey’ appeared first on District Magazine.
The Journal11 hours and 35 minutes ago
Historical skeletal remains of six people found at site of former Cork pub
The new discoveries come almost two weeks after the initial discovery of skeletal remains.
RTÉ11 hours and 51 minutes ago
Historic skeletal remains found under Cork pub
The skeletal remains of six people have been uncovered during archaeological excavation in Cork city.
The Journal12 hours and 7 minutes ago
Watch: The climate crisis and COP26 - Open Newsroom
As we approach the COP26 summit we look at what role Ireland and the EU will play in the talks
The Journal12 hours and 19 minutes ago
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Talks to iron out rules for nightclubs, another winter WFH and Steve Bannon held in contempt.
The Journal12 hours and 21 minutes ago
A dull and rainy day ... but sunny spells are on the way before unsettled Bank Holiday weekend
There’s a risk of localised flooding across Munster and Leinster today.
The Journal12 hours and 51 minutes ago
Poll: Would you be happy to go to a nightclub in the next few months?
Nightclubs are set to reopen this Friday.
The Journal13 hours and 3 minutes ago
More than 100 people dead as floods and landslides hit India and Nepal
In Uttarakhand in northern India, officials said that 46 people had died in recent days with 11 missing.
RTÉ13 hours and 6 minutes ago
US plan to vaccinate children aged 5-11 against Covid
The US government has outlined its plan to vaccinate millions of children aged 5 to 11 as soon as the Covid-19 shot is authorised for them, readying doses and preparing locations ahead of the busy holiday season.
The Journal13 hours and 22 minutes ago
Canada makes Covid vaccines mandatory to all staff in House of Commons
The new requirement will apply to members of the House and their staff, but also to other workers.
RTÉ14 hours ago
Discussions on reopening guidelines and enforcement
The Licensed Vintners Association has described today's negotiations with departmental officials, regarding the further easing of restrictions on hospitality, as a "useful engagement".
Irish Times14 hours and 7 minutes ago
Dacia Sandero Stepway: It’s all the car you need, but not quite the car it should be
Cheap and cheerful? Certainly. Reliable? Maybe less so…
Irish Times15 hours and 7 minutes ago
Gordon D’Arcy: Women’s rugby must forge its own identity rather than follow men’s model
Ireland’s failure to qualify for World Cup a blow to the women’s game
Irish Times15 hours and 7 minutes ago
‘My teenage son has fallen in with a bad group of friends’
With a young teenager you frequently have to work hard to keep communication open
RTÉ18 hours and 17 minutes ago
Families of R116 crew face significant legal bills
The families of the crew who died while on a search and rescue mission in 2017 are facing significant legal bills arising out of a Department of Transport review of the accident.
Irish Times20 hours and 7 minutes ago
Kathy Sheridan: Culture of abuse on social media is malign
Our politicians already talk about daily abuse, intimidation and physical threats
Irish Times1 day, 2 hours, and 14 minutes ago
Covid restrictions: What changes will come in from Friday?
Nightclubs to reopen, limits on capacity at matches and weddings lifted, hotel quarantine to end
Irish Independent1 day, 2 hours, and 37 minutes ago
Ireland needs referendum to give adopted children the right to birth information
Mother and Baby Home survivors have called for a referendum to be held that gives a constitutional assurance that parents and children separated at birth can properly access birth information from the state.
Irish Independent1 day, 3 hours, and 52 minutes ago
Man dies in lorry crash in Monaghan
A man has died after a lorry tanker veered off the road in Co Monaghan.
Irish Independent1 day, 4 hours, and 55 minutes ago
Campaigners urge Government to reverse decision to export live pigs to China
Animal welfare campaigners have demanded a U-turn on the Government’s decision to export live pigs to China.
Irish Independent1 day, 5 hours, and 30 minutes ago
Government accused of leaving health service ‘vulnerable’
The Sinn Fein leader has accused the Government of failing to invest in the healthcare service by not increasing the number of hospital inpatient beds this year.
Irish Independent1 day, 6 hours, and 15 minutes ago
Reintroduction of Covid restrictions cannot be ruled out, CMO warns
The reintroduction of Covid-19 restrictions cannot be ruled out, the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) has warned.
District Magazine1 day, 8 hours, and 10 minutes ago
Nightclubs to open, attendees must show proof of vaccination
The Taoiseach revealed news during a press conference today. The Taoiseach has revealed that nightclubs can open from Friday October 22, with proof of vaccination essential for those attending. Table service is staying for hospitality and max of ten adults per table. Though fixed capacities will no longer apply for indoor venues it’s not clear […] The post Nightclubs to open, attendees must show proof of vaccination appeared first on District Magazine.
District Magazine1 day, 8 hours, and 37 minutes ago
FIA cafe have finished up in Rathmines
“Watch this space” After almost five years FIA cafe have moved on from Rathmines’s Rathgar Road. On October 9, the cafe closed its doors. Sharing the news with a “heavy heart and mixed emotions” on Instagram. The team wrote that they would be moving FIA “to a new and bigger location”. “As much as we […] The post FIA cafe have finished up in Rathmines appeared first on District Magazine.
District Magazine1 day, 9 hours, and 21 minutes ago
Wee Daniel O’Donnell has launched a range of bread
The singer has released a range of sourdough bread in partnership with Donegal bakers Gallaghers Bakehouse It’s not just heart rates that Daniel O’Donnell will be helping to rise, the singer has also leant his hand at raising some dough too. Partnering with Donegal-based Gallaghers Bakehouse, O’Donnell has helped to create a range of sourdough […] The post Wee Daniel O’Donnell has launched a range of bread appeared first on District Magazine.
District Magazine1 day, 10 hours, and 22 minutes ago
NPHET: Green light for Nightclubs with additional restrictions
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly revealed this morning that NPHET gave the go ahead for nightclubs to open but with additional restrictions likely to be enforced such as reduced capacity and covid passes. Last night, The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) sent recommendations to the government outlining their belief that the remaining public health […] The post NPHET: Green light for Nightclubs with additional restrictions appeared first on District Magazine.
District Magazine2 days, 4 hours, and 24 minutes ago
Masego reveals Dublin headline show
The singer and rapper heads to the capital early 2022. Earlier this month, Masego released a smooth new single ‘Garden Party’ featuring none other than Outkast’s Big Boi and Dreamville rapper J.I.D. Today, he’s followed up the track with news of a European tour which includes a date in Ireland. It comes after Masego’s hugely […] The post Masego reveals Dublin headline show appeared first on District Magazine.
District Magazine2 days, 9 hours, and 48 minutes ago
Goethe Institut reveals programme for 2021 celebrations
In its sixtieth year in Ireland, the Goethe-Institut has curated a huge line up of events across the city and online in October. Present in Ireland since 1961, Goethe-Institut has played a significant role in cultural exchanges between Ireland and Germany and continues to promote the study of German abroad. To celebrate its sixtieth year, […] The post Goethe Institut reveals programme for 2021 celebrations appeared first on District Magazine.
District Magazine2 days, 11 hours, and 7 minutes ago
Griolladh set to open their first permanent grilled cheese spot
*Hint* it’s in the world’s 15th coolest neighbourhood After an unbelievable first year of trading, Griolladh are opening a fourth grilled cheese sambo spot. The team will add Thomas Street in Dublin 8 to their now hefty list of locations. Frequenters to the area might have recognised the distinctive yellow paint and tiles going up […] The post Griolladh set to open their first permanent grilled cheese spot appeared first on District Magazine.