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Poll: Did you give up anything for Lent?
And, if so, did you stick to it?
Restrictions set to be extended - but could be eased in the 'next couple of weeks'
Dr Cillian De Gascun stressed that things will not immediately be going back to normal.
The 9 at 9: Good Friday
Here’s what you need to know as you start your day.
Boris Johnson appears to be recovering from Covid-19 after leaving intensive care
The UK is warning people not to flout pandemic restrictions over the Easter weekend.
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Picture perfect: Live a life of tranquillity at this lakeside cottage in Donegal
Man aged 101 returns home after 'beating Covid-19' at English hospital
Keith Watson was admitted to hospital for surgery last month and tested positive for Covid-19.
Gardaí find 20,000 unstamped cigarettes in car at Covid-19 checkpoint
A car was stopped in Bohola in Co Mayo and enquiries were made into the purpose of the driver’s movements.
Politics of a pandemic: How Covid-19 changes could open doors to a better Ireland
Dr Stephen Onakuse says the Irish electorate displayed a new empathy in GE2020 and somehow, the coronavirus brought the changes they sought.
Mobile and broadband capacity ramps up to deal with sharp surge in voice and data traffic
There has been increased pressure on the networks as more people work from home and connect with loved ones.
Around 50 student radiographers who are helping battle Covid-19 ask Simon Harris to pay them
Siptu’s Kevin Figgis says that “many” of these student radiographers are replacing existing staff who have to self-isolate.
Repurposed drugs may be a 'cheap option' to treat Covid-19 patients until a vaccine is developed
A study has shown that a vaccine to protect against SARS-CoV2 may be 12-18 months away from development.
Yesterday’s News
Gardaí issue warning to Irish Netflix users over fraudulent email scam
Fraudsters try to obtain users’ bank details under the guise of a request to update their Netflix account.
Courts to increase number of video sittings to overcome Covid-19 restrictions
Hearings have been scaled back in recent weeks following the introduction of physical distancing guidelines.
'Very important step forward': EU finance ministers agree to €500 billion coronavirus rescue deal
Demands from Italy and France for pooled borrowing were put aside in order to strike a deal.
Rescue services urge public to avoid water-based exercise while Covid-19 restrictions are in place
It’s feared rescue crews and emergency services could face by being unnecessarily exposed to the coronavirus.
4 inspiring recipe ideas for an Easter roast dinner to remember
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Gardaí arrest woman (20s) following alleged stabbing at house in Co Meath
A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Quiz: How well do you know your biblical figures?
Do you know your Peters from your Pauls?
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here’s what made the headlines today.
Number of people infected by confirmed case of Covid-19 in Ireland down from four to around one
Professor Philip Nolan said the modelling advisory group can see the “profound effect” the measures are having on transmission.
Introducing: Warriors, The42’s new GAA podcast
Come with us on a journey through space and time… to Wexford in 1996.
Teenager taken to hospital after suspected stabbing incident in Co Kerry
A man in his late teens was arrested in connection with the incident this evening.
A friend recommends: Cork's Saoirse Noonan on 'Cheer' and 'The Power of Vulnerability'
The Cork dual star fires up Netflix and adds some new shows to our list.
Trailer Watch: Which film will you stream this weekend?
Cinemas might be closed, but there are other ways to watch. Here are a few.
Gardaí investigate source of posters warning holiday home owners to 'f**k off' in Clare resort town
The posters were placed outside mobile home parks and holiday homes in Kilkee.
Framework document for new FF-FG government to be signed-off tomorrow
Both parties hope the document will convince smaller parties to enter government.
Boris Johnson 'in extremely good spirits' as he is moved out of intensive care in hospital
Johnson has spent three nights in ICU after contracting the coronavirus.
Your evening longread: The story of Phil Ochs, the folk singer who could've been as big as Bob Dylan
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
89-year-old man who died in nursing home had been waiting 15 days for Covid-19 test result
Jerry Ryan’s family said some eight residents are also waiting for their results back.
Children's ombudsman calls on government to clarify plans for Junior and Leaving Cert exams
Schools across the country remain closed ahead of this year’s exams in June.
Martin says country 'not where it would like to be' in terms of testing volume and turnaround times
Speaking this evening at Leinster House, Martin said ‘there’s still a significant degree of work to be done’.
Covid-19: 881 more deaths in the UK as death toll approaches 8,000
The 881 new deaths is fewer than the rise of 938 that was reported yesterday.
Coronavirus: 28 more deaths and 500 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials have said restrictions on public movement are not expected to be lifted this week.
'I want teams across the nation to see the senior Irish team and say, 'That's the way we want to play'
Stephen Kenny was unveiled as Irish senior manager this afternoon, and spoke about the players he rates, his style of play, and why he didn’t get a chance to inform Robbie Keane of his non-inclusion in the backroom team.
'I'm still in shock': Closure of Irish Debenhams stores described as 'troubling' and 'devastating'
One former Debenhams employee said she is “still in shock” after this morning’s announcement.
Warnings after people begin dumping face masks and gloves on the ground
Councils have seen an increase in littering with medical equipment.
‘It's tough enough in there’: Nurse says patient awaiting Covid-19 test result spat on him several times
The staff nurse said he had to shower in a patient’s shower room afterwards due to the lack of “proper facilities”.
The 5 at 5: Thursday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock.
Debenhams is closing all of its Irish stores and will go into liquidation
The company operates four stores in Dublin, two in Cork and others in Galway, Limerick, Newbridge, Tralee and Waterford.
Doctors to be sent to 'cover gaps' at Cavan General Hospital after Covid-19 outbreak among staff
It was reported today that two wards in the hospital were closed following an outbreak of infection.
The man tasked with continuing the progress made by Stephen Kenny with the Ireland U21s
Jim Crawford takes charge of a group of promising youngsters.
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Poll: Did you give up anything for Lent?
MANY PEOPLE CHOOSE to give up something like chocolate or drinking alcohol for Lent.
Others take up something – such as learning a new language or cooking more – in the weeks leading up to Easter.
Whether you’re religious or not, it can be an opportunity to make positive changes in your life.
We want to know: Did you give up anything for Lent?
Poll Results:
No, I didn't do anything differently (779)
Yes, and I stuck to it (211)
Yes, but I didn't stick to it (122)
No, but I took up something (49)
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Politics of a pandemic: How Covid-19 changes could open doors to a better Ireland
By Dr Stephen Onakuse
Tom Clonan: Ireland's ICU guidelines for Covid-19 must safeguard people with disabilities
By Tom Clonan - @TomClonan
Embracing the new normal after the Covid-19 shutdown - notes from a Kerryman in China
By Greg McDonough
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