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# action - Friday 3 May, 2019
Munster fan who confronted Billy Vunipola banned from Thomond Park
The supporter will also be prohibited from attending matches at Irish Independent Park.
# action - Wednesday 24 October, 2018
Former Irish international 'encouraged' by Women in Rugby plan but cautious about 'ambitious targets'
Ruth O’Reilly says that the IRFU must ‘hit the ground running’ with its implementation of this plan.
# action - Wednesday 14 March, 2018
Graham Dwyer told that his challenge against how phone records were used in his trial is 'misconceived'
Dwyer is taking a case against Ireland’s data retention laws.
# action - Sunday 27 August, 2017
Woman awarded €1.2m in libel damages from Independent News and Media to sue former solicitors
Solicitors McCann FitzGerald had represented Monica Leech in three libel actions against the media group dating from 2005.
# action - Saturday 22 July, 2017
Cork barber fined €2,000 for refusing to cut the hair of teenager with cerebral palsy
The Workplace Relations Commission found that the barber discriminated against 13-year-old wheelchair-user Thomas Bermingham on grounds of disability.
# action - Tuesday 18 July, 2017
Delivery drivers bring Westminster to a standstill in protest at rising acid attacks
The drivers say they are not being protected.
# action - Thursday 23 March, 2017
All-out Bus Éireann strike to begin at midnight
School bus routes will not be included in the strike.
# action - Tuesday 31 January, 2017
Bus Éireann Unite members vote unanimously to strike
The state-run transport service has announced a range of cost-cutting measures.
# action - Monday 19 September, 2016
Fianna Fáil won't back Sinn Féin's motion to scrap water charges despite... wanting to scrap water charges
The party said it has signed up to an agreement with Fine Gael, which has put an expert commission in place.
# action - Thursday 8 September, 2016
Bus unions may consider ramping up strike action
A union official said that if workers on the picket say they want to escalate action,he will bring to talks next week.
# action - Tuesday 7 June, 2016
Police officer facing disciplinary action for allegedly wearing 'I love weed' hat while on duty
The officer is now facing a new style hearing which is open to the public.
# action - Sunday 1 May, 2016
"There's no truth in it whatsoever" - Siptu says Luas drivers are NOT asking for old pay deal
The Sunday Times reported today that Luas workers were looking for Transdev to re-table the deal agreed upon at the Workplace Relations Commission last month.
# action - Tuesday 8 March, 2016
Primary school teachers haven't had promotions for eight years
Members of the INTO have voted in favour of industrial action.
# action - Tuesday 12 January, 2016
Who can resuscitate United & more midweek Premier League talking points
The Red Devils’ match with Newcastle is one of 10 upcoming games taking place.
# action - Thursday 12 November, 2015
Rent in Dublin? Huge increase in amount of work needed in rented properties
One councillor said people are putting up with sub-standard conditions just to have a roof over their heads.
# action - Saturday 17 October, 2015
Rush-hour train strike next week set to go ahead as talks break down
The action will also take place the following weekend.
# action - Monday 5 October, 2015
7 strange but wonderful places you can watch movies in Dublin
Far from the sticky floor of your regular cinema.
# action - Wednesday 19 August, 2015
TV3's Red Rock soap opera is looking for some new talent
Got what it takes?
# action - Wednesday 29 July, 2015
Dozens of prison drivers 'forgot' to bring their licences to work today
The staff reported for duty – but said they couldn’t work because they had forgotten their driving licences.
# action - Tuesday 26 May, 2015
After 36 assaults, staff at Galway psychiatric unit start industrial action
It follows an unscheduled action by staff – who walked off the job last month.
# action - Wednesday 22 April, 2015
Psychiatric nurses return to work after unit made safe
Ten psychiatric nurses at Galway University Hospital refused to work this morning.
# action - Monday 13 April, 2015
Dunnes staff will "escalate" their campaign
The union is preparing a dossier of of incidents of victimisation and intimidation.
# action - Thursday 26 March, 2015
Exercise of the week -- seated cable fly
The important thing to remember is to start with a lower weight and work upwards once you gain more confidence, and strength.
# action - Tuesday 24 March, 2015
Students aren't at all happy about cuts and overcrowding at NCAD
Students packed out a room at the college this afternoon, demanding a progress report on their concerns from management.
# action - Monday 2 March, 2015
6 talking points after the weekend's football league action
Plenty bite in Killarney, Kildare’s struggles continue and Mayo show a goalscoring touch.
# action - Thursday 5 February, 2015
Action movie filming restricted in Paris over fears actors could be targeted by terrorists
The worry is that the actors could be mistaken for police.
# action - Wednesday 21 January, 2015
Taoiseach says teachers' strike is avoidable, but they don't agree
Around 330,000 second level students will have a day off tomorrow, as teachers go on strike again.
# action - Friday 9 January, 2015
Nurses from Beaumont will protest at the gates of their own hospital today
This comes in a week when the number of patients on trolleys around the country passed 600 for the first time.
# action - Saturday 27 September, 2014
Explainer: What is happening with the Islamic State group?
Why has there been a spate of beheadings? What should the group be referred to as? Has the West just gone to war with them?
# action - Wednesday 10 September, 2014
The ozone hole is recovering so well it's adding to global warming
UN agencies had some news about the environment today.
# action - Wednesday 3 September, 2014
Ballot of Siptu members on LRC proposals to begin next week
The agreement averted strikes on Sunday 7, Monday 8, and Sunday 21 September.
# action - Tuesday 22 July, 2014
Workers at five mid-west hospitals are refusing to cooperate with their manager
It’s part of a dispute over the manager’s pay.
# action - Saturday 12 July, 2014
Is 'Part V' a boom-time housing tax, or the answer to social housing waiting lists?
This sector of the Planning and Development requires developers to set aside a set percentage
# action - Saturday 28 June, 2014
Open Thread: Who would you cast in the remake of Escape to Victory
The classic football movie is set for a reboot.
# action - Wednesday 25 June, 2014
These Ryanair customers were unhappy with the airline's response to flight chaos
Do you know your rights as an airline customer?
# action - Thursday 19 June, 2014
Obama ready to send 300 military advisers to Iraq
He said that the US would be prepared to take targeted and precise military action.
# action - Wednesday 28 May, 2014
IMPACT accepts Aer Lingus invitation to talks but says it's probably too late
Strike action by cabin crew is due to take place this Friday.
# action - Monday 24 March, 2014
17 of the best pictures from the weekend's GAA action
The final round of the Allianz hurling league took centre stage this weekend.
# action - Sunday 23 March, 2014
Explainer: What's at stake today in the last round of Division 1A and 1B hurling league action?
It’s a big day of hurling clashes around the country.
# action - Sunday 16 March, 2014
Dublin draw with Tipperary in camogie league as Wexford, Limerick and Kilkenny are victorious
Check out how all of today’s action unfolded.
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Poll: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
WELL, IT’S BEEN a week of blue skies across the country, with little rain in sight.
While it’s forecast to be colder over the weekend than in recent days, conditions, for the most part, are due to remain dry and sunny.
Temperatures today are to range between 9 and 15 degrees.
With little to no rain in sight at the moment, we’re wondering – are you itching for a rainy day? Or are you loving the sunshine?
So, today we want to know: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
Poll Results:
Sunshine, definitely (9739)
I like both (1760)
Rain, for sure (777)
I actually prefer snow more than anything (538)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Larry Donnelly: Kennedy vs Markey could be the last throw of the dice for the Irish American dynasty
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
The Kennedy vs Markey battle is the distraction from Covid-19 we all need, says Larry Donnelly.
Opinion: Economic activity is primed to resume after Covid-19. In the meantime, it’s about survival
By Robert Sweeney
A 'virtual birthday' and an over-walked dog: One Irish mammy's experience of Covid-19 distancing
By Amanda Magnier
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