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Man (30s) charged after garda driven at near Covid-19 checkpoint
The incident happened while gardaí were conducting a Covid-19 checkpoint at Ravensdale.
Two-metre distance to be discussed as Chief Medical Officer briefs ministers on Covid-19 response
There have been calls to halve the guideline from 2m to 1m.
Cuts of €6-€14 billion until 2025 needed to recover from Covid-19 pandemic, Fiscal Council warns
There will be ‘almost historic highs’ of debt ratios in Ireland as a result of Covid-19, the Fiscal Council’s report states.
Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong before legislators debate national anthem law
In the Central business district, police shot pepper balls at protesters and searched several people.
'When your home is in question, your world is in question': How Threshold is helping renters during the Covid-19 crisis
The charity has seen a spike in callers concerned about being evicted or falling into arrears.
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Ryanair customers to wait up to 6 months for refunds and a 'prolonged' economic shock: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what’s making headlines in relation to Covid-19 both here and abroad.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Poll: When it's sunny in Ireland - do you wear sunscreen?
It’s going to be a warm and sunny week across the country.
Irish firm in line for key role in safe return of Premier League
STATSports, which is based in Newry, was founded by Louth natives Sean O’Connor and Alan Clarke.
Family of Irish teenager who fell to his death in Australia ask for candles to be lit in his memory
Cian English (19) died while trying to flee a group of armed robbers, police have alleged
Man (30s) dies following collision involving tractor and motorcycle in Co Mayo
The incident happened on the N59 between Mulranny and Newport at 8.30pm.
EU chief von der Leyen to propose €1 trillion coronavirus recovery fund
It comes after Germany and France proposed a €500 billion fund instead of coronabonds – but it’s still not clear if the funds will be loans or grants.
Twitter adds fact-check warning to election posts by Donald Trump
Trump claimed postal voting would be “fraudulent” and that “mail boxes will be robbed”.
Wellness Wednesday: Gardening can cultivate calm and resilience in any crisis
As many people take to the garden during the Covid-19 shutdown, Fiann Ó Nualláin says there’s a mindful approach to the tasks that can improve wellbeing.
Johnson to face grilling from senior MPs as Dominic Cummings controversy continues
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to face questions at a Commons committee meeting later today.
Gardaí pursuing catalytic converter thieves amid continued targetting of hybrid cars
The latest incident happened on Friday.
Phase Two: When does it start and what restrictions are being eased this time around?
Here’s what you can get up to.
Nursing homes timeline: Early predictions of problems with PPE, hospital discharges and poaching of staff in letters
Hundreds of pages of correspondence between Nursing Homes Ireland and the Department of Health were released yesterday.
Yesterday’s News
JK Rowling announces new fairytale for children will be published free online
The Harry Potter author said she wrote The Ickabog 10 years ago.
The new Munster Technological University will be established in 2021
The new technological university will be formed by Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Tralee.
Four Minneapolis police officers fired after death of black man shown pinned down in video
A video showed George Floyd pleading that he could not breathe as a white officer knelt on his neck.
Gardaí 'extremely concerned' for teenage girl missing since last week
Chantelle Doyle (14) was last seen on Eden Quay, Dublin 1, last Thursday.
‘Our students were like Eurovision winners’: How TechSpace is helping young people, even during Covid-19
The organisation is helping young people around Ireland get creative with technology.
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Quiz: Can you match these famous paintings to their artists?
Coming to a gallery near you.
‘I swapped a Volkswagen Golf for a BMW and thought I’d made it’
Named man of the match on his full Premier League debut, Tommy Butler was dubbed the new Damien Duff. But injuries ruined the career of one of the brightest prospects Irish football ever had.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Nursing homes, the Leaving Cert and Dominic Cummings made the headlines today.
Officials looking at 'creative' ways they could allow nursing home visits again
Dr Holohan said health officials are ‘very sensitive’ to the issue and aware of the impact on the mental health of residents.
'I know you'll be very sad but I'll always be with you': Woman wrote letter to sister before dying from Covid-19
“Yours is the hardest letter to write, how can I put into words how much I love you.”
Covid-19 transported to Direct Provision centre in Caherciveen from Dublin, Dáil committee told
Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley made the claims at a sitting of the Dáil Covid-19 committee today.
Exquisite Kimmich goal hands Bayern vital win in top-of-the-table clash with Dortmund
Bayern are now seven points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.
Your evening longread: The strange illness that struck girls in a Mexican town
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
Eleven people accused of offences relating to alleged abuse and neglect of children
The defendants, who range in age from 25 to 76, face over 200 charges.
Gardaí spat or coughed at 80 times during Covid-19 travel restrictions
New figures from 8 April to 23 May show gardai used anti-spit guards 60 times.
Former UK health secretary says Dominic Cummings was in 'clear breach of lockdown rules'
Senior Tory figures have said it was “humiliating” to watch cabinet ministers defend Dominic Cummings.
Over 33,000 Leaving Cert students have registered for Calculated Grades system
Students have until 10pm on Thursday 28 May to register.
The Remote: Space Force blasts off, Normal People in Sweden and Munster finals in the sun - it's your weekly TV guide
We’ve got you covered for some shows to sink your teeth into this week.
Car, watches and mobile phones seized by CAB in Meath
Gardaí helped CAB carry out the search operation today.
Nine more deaths in Ireland but none in Northern Ireland: Today's Covid-19 main points
The death toll from Covid-19 in Ireland is now 1,615.
Coronavirus: Nine deaths and 37 new confirmed cases in Ireland
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures this evening.
Debunked: No, Donald Trump did not say he'd run as a Republican because of their 'dumb voters'
A commonly-shared image purporting to be from a 1998 interview with People Magazine is a fake.
No new Covid-19 deaths reported in Northern Ireland
This is the first time since the pandemic took hold in late March that the daily figure has been zero.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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Poll: When it's sunny in Ireland - do you wear sunscreen?
IT’S ANOTHER DAY and the sun is shining yet again.
Met Éireann forecasts that this week will see temperatures reach as high as 27 degrees, with clear skies set to stay.
Before you head out to soak up some rays, do you make sure to protect your skin?
Among other measures, the Irish Cancer Society advises people to wear sunscreen in Ireland when they’re out and about between April and September.
But do you?
Today we want to know: When it’s sunny in Ireland – do you wear sunscreen?
Poll Results:
Yes, whenever it's sunny (2031)
Never in Ireland, only abroad (653)
I wear it every day, no matter the weather conditions (390)
I never wear sunscreen (188)
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Using all of our health service facilities has helped against Covid-19. Any change to that should be handled carefully
By Dr Ciarán Ó Riain
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