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Woman (24) in critical condition after being knocked down by truck in Louth
The incident happened at around 3.30pm on Monday afternoon.
Double Olympic medalist Paddy Barnes hangs up his gloves
The Holy Family BC fighter secured bronze at the 2008 and 2012 Games.
'Special' garda warning after dozens of cars broken into across Cork
37 cars have been broken into across the county since Sunday evening.
Headstones erected at unmarked graves of 1920 Bloody Sunday victims
Eight of the 14 people killed by British soldiers at the historic GAA ground in Dublin were laid to rest in unmarked graves.
Christmas gifts, festive clothes - and decorations from €1.49: Check out this week’s great Lidl deals
Here’s what you’ll find in store.
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Russian banker helps Tories collect €6.6m in UK election funding
The Tories received 87% of donations over £7,500 in the week after 6 November,
Schmidt's book offers insight into coaching values but has few World Cup answers
Ordinary Joe includes some poignant human passages.
'Aw, no, aw, no': Recordings of moment armed gardaí moved on alleged would-be killers played in court
The accused has pleaded not guilty.
Gardaí confirm they have launched 'comprehensive' probe into ghost insurance brokers
Customers are urged to check that their broker is registered before taking out insurance.
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Migrants found in a Rosslare-bound truck, more arrests in the Kevin Lunney case, and the Christmas bonus had people talking today.
8 stand-out properties up for auction this month - including a Kildare two-bed for €136k
Or a Dublin 15 starter home for €170k.
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'It's a tainted investigation': Benjamin Netanyahu's reaction as he's indicted on fraud and bribery
The Israeli prime minister has called the allegations part of a witch-hunt.
Trailer Watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend?
What’s a must-watch, and what’s a miss? We tell you.
Racing will hope their cultivated club mentality will help in their 'daunting' trip to Thomond Park
Players at the Parisienne club have bought into the jersey, which might bring some consistency back when they need it.
'They are being treated with compassion': Gardaí say 16 men on Irish ferry 'fortunate' to be found
The men are aged from 20 to 40 and are said to be in good health.
Night security man who stole artwork and sold it through Sotheby's gets suspended sentence
Petr Balint pleaded guilty to theft of 33 art prints.
7 award-winning luxury hotels to discover in Northern Ireland
From a five-star spa to the world-famous Europa Hotel.
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Larry Donnelly: Sondland's impeachment testimony was explosive, but don't expect it to change the outcome for Trump
Is this week’s explosive impeachment testimony simply water that will drip smoothly off Trump’s back?
Fallow deer killed in Phoenix Park in latest cull to control population growth
There are currently around 600 fallow deer in Phoenix Park.
Gardaí appeal for information over juvenile missing from Clare for a week
The juvenile was last seen in the Kilkishen area of Clare.
Real estate group apologises to Grafton Street flower sellers for 'clutter' remarks
The group said it has now withdrawn its submission.
Ireland has spent €121m on carbon credits due to failure to reach emissions targets
The government will have to pay out additional funds next year.
Republicans asked to stop promoting 'politically driven falsehoods' at Trump impeachment hearing
It was the final day of a week of explosive testimony at the impeachment inquiry.
Man who stole Apostle head from National Waxwork Museum as a prank apologises in court
A 33-year-old woman who was the co-defendant is facing a separate court date.
The 5 at 5: Thursday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
HSE urges public to get flu vaccine as data shows annual flu season could hit 'within weeks'
The executive briefed the media on the latest update on its ‘winter plan’ today.
Man wanted in connection with deaths of 39 migrants in trailer was travelling on Irish passport, court hears
It is alleged that Eamon Harrison delivered the trailer to a Belgian port before its journey to Britain.
Kevin Lunney abduction: Four men now in custody after further arrests
Four men have been arrested today.
Fermanagh machete attack: Gardaí make three arrests over social media 'threats to kill'
This morning, gardaí conducted a number of planned searches in the Athlone area.
Some of Graham Geraghty's stolen GAA medals have been recovered
The medals were stolen from the Meath legend’s home last week.
Six women and five men to face trial charged with over 200 counts of rape, sexual assault, and neglect of children
Six women and five men, aged between their 20s – 70s, are charged with offences including rape, sexual assault, neglect and cruelty.
Here's how Labour plans to spend £75bn in Britain's biggest ever post-war home construction push
Jeremy Corbyn described the plans as ‘radical and ambitious’.
'I won't lower myself': Angry clashes at committee as Doherty defends government stance on PSC
There were testy exchanges between the minister and committee members in the Oireachtas this morning.
Blood found on carpet in home of couple accused of female genital mutilation of daughter, court hears
A DNA expert told Dublin Circuit Criminal Court the blood matched that of the injured girl.
Explainer: Why has Prince Andrew stepped aside from public duties?
The Duke of York has withdrawn from official royal life for the foreseeable future.
Christmas bonus will be paid out to 1.2 million social welfare recipients at start of December
The cost of the Christmas bonus this year will be €279.4 million.
Impeachment: Here's why Donald Trump might have had a bad day yesterday
It was the most dramatic day of the impeachment hearings into the US President’s involvement with Ukraine.
Alex Salmond pleads not guilty to attempted rape and 11 sexual assault charges
One of the charges relates to the attempted rape of a woman in the official residence of the first minister of Scotland.
Schmidt says worry about ban led to Toner's World Cup exclusion
The former Ireland head coach has released a book entitled Ordinary Joe.
Ken Starr, who led impeachment against Clinton, says yesterday was 'bombshell day' for Trump
The US ambassador to the EU said yesterday he worked with Ukraine at the “express direction” of Donald Trump.
No late moving of goalposts as Uefa confirm Slovakia as Ireland's play-off opponents
It was thought that the governing body might change their own rules to make it easier for Ireland to qualify for Euro 2020 as co-hosts, but that hasn’t happened.
There's been an increase in sexual assaults among teens, says Cari
“Choking is a massive issue,” among teenagers, psychotherapist Stella O’Malley told RTÉ’s Today with SOR show.
Actor Jussie Smollett suing city of Chicago for 'malicious prosecution'
The Empire actor says the city should not seek payment from him to cover the cost of the investigation into his claim that he was a victim of a racist and homophobic attack.
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Poll: Would you like the Leap card replaced with a cashless payment system?
WOULD YOU LIKE it if the Leap card was replaced with a cashless payment system in the next few years?
Plans for the introduction of “next generation ticketing” on public transport in Ireland are being progressed in a move which could see the Leap Card being replaced by 2027.
It will allow passengers to pay for their journey through their bank cards, mobile phones, or official ID card or passport, which the National Transport Authority said would help reduce delays to bus services.
So, we’re asking: would you like to see the Leap card replaced with a cashless payment system?
Poll Results:
Yes (4624)
No, let's keep Leap cards (3402)
I prefer cash to both (470)
I don't know (372)
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