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Wednesday 21 October 2020
“This is a country that we have access to. There is no war, no bombs dropping and no excuses. The appeal must be met.”
It’s feared the death toll for Hurricane Matthew could exceed 1,000 people.
The hurricane has now claimed 34 lives in the US as well over 500 lives in Haiti.
Footage from the hardest-hit towns shows a ruined landscape with roofs blown away and downed trees everywhere.
The US is now bracing itself for Hurricane Matthew, with states of emergencies declared in a number of places.
After it wreaked havoc in the Caribbean, the storm could make landfall in Florida this evening.
Strict new coronavirus measures are now in effect – here’s what they mean for you.
The death toll is expected to rise as the storm pummels the Bahamas on its way to the US.
In nearby Jamaica, officials said the army and military reserves were called up to help deal with hurricane damage.
WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.
Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.
As the festive season approaches we want to know: Will you make an extra effort to ‘buy irish’ this Christmas?
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This week, a home cook and recent sea swimming convert talks us through her week.
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