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Stormont ministers to discuss possible return of international travel (and hugging)
# Northern Ireland
# Northern Ireland

Stormont ministers to discuss possible return of international travel (and hugging)

13 hours ago 21,405 Views 7 Comments

The executive’s ministers will meet later today.

Yesterday’s News

UK government to launch independent public inquiry over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus

UK government to launch independent public inquiry over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic

21 hours ago 10,400 Views 14 Comments

The inquiry will begin in spring 2022.

Panic buying frenzy on US east coast after cyber attack shuts down fuel pipeline
# Gas Stations
# Gas Stations

Panic buying frenzy on US east coast after cyber attack shuts down fuel pipeline

22 hours ago 37,757 Views 29 Comments

The Federal government is urging calm.

Jorginho howler sees Arsenal stun Chelsea
# Report
From The42
# Report

Jorginho howler sees Arsenal stun Chelsea

22 hours ago 28,212 Views 32 Comments

The Blues’ top-four hopes suffered a setback this evening.

‘I wanted something bright and fresh’: How Olivia’s ‘gloomy’ kitchen was transformed in under a month
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Ballymurphy Massacre: Boris Johnson 'apologises unreservedly' on behalf of UK government over killings
# Belfast
# Belfast

Ballymurphy Massacre: Boris Johnson 'apologises unreservedly' on behalf of UK government over killings

Updated 22 hours ago 48,837 Views 86 Comments
  • Apology made during phone call with Stormont leaders
  • Prime Minister's spokesperson said he recognised 'huge anguish' of families over 1971 killings
  • Son of one of ten victims describes apology as 'an insult to families'
Hamas launches fresh rocket attacks in retaliation after Israel levels another Gaza tower
# Escalation
# Escalation

Hamas launches fresh rocket attacks in retaliation after Israel levels another Gaza tower

22 hours ago 18,323 Views 68 Comments

Countries such as the US and France are urging calm as the conflict escalates.

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
# News Fix
# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

23 hours ago 9,869 Views 0 Comments

It’s your nightly news roundup.

Your evening longread: Jeff Bezos vs the US tabloids
# Evening Sitdown
# Evening Sitdown

Your evening longread: Jeff Bezos vs the US tabloids

23 hours ago 14,007 Views 12 Comments

We bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.

Celtic remove Palestinian flags from stadium after accusing fans of exploiting Scott Brown tribute
# Parkhead
From The42
# Parkhead

Celtic remove Palestinian flags from stadium after accusing fans of exploiting Scott Brown tribute

Wed 8:04 PM 41,716 Views 36 Comments

The Scottish club allowed supporters to display messages for the departing captain ahead of tonight’s visit of St Johnstone.

Leo Varadkar suggests that anyone who wants a Covid-19 vaccine 'may be offered one by the end of June'
# Vaccine Rollout
# Vaccine Rollout

Leo Varadkar suggests that anyone who wants a Covid-19 vaccine 'may be offered one by the end of June'

Updated Wed 7:49 PM 60,373 Views 80 Comments

The Tánaiste made the comments at a Fine Gael meeting this evening.

Police searching cafe in England for body of suspected teen victim of serial killer Fred West
# Mary Bastholm
# Mary Bastholm

Police searching cafe in England for body of suspected teen victim of serial killer Fred West

Wed 7:35 PM 22,539 Views 7 Comments

Mary Bastholm disappeared in 1968 and she has long been suspected to be a victim of West.

Two children (aged 3 and 4) hospitalised after eating suspected cannabis jellies
# Dublin
# Dublin

Two children (aged 3 and 4) hospitalised after eating suspected cannabis jellies

Wed 7:04 PM 31,645 Views 0 Comments

A person, who is not related to the children, is assisting gardaí in Coolock with their enquiries.

Man refused bail as court hears woman left with 'inhumane injuries' following assault
# Limerick
# Limerick

Man refused bail as court hears woman left with 'inhumane injuries' following assault

Updated Wed 6:59 PM 58,959 Views 0 Comments

Simone Lee remains in a serious condition in hospital following the assault.

Manhunt underway after man shoots dead boss and colleague at French sawmill
# Cevennes Region
# Cevennes Region

Manhunt underway after man shoots dead boss and colleague at French sawmill

Wed 6:52 PM 15,448 Views 3 Comments

The local public prosecutor, Eric Maurel, today urged the man to turn himself in.

US talk show host Ellen DeGeneres announces she is ending her TV show
# Calling It Quits
# Calling It Quits

US talk show host Ellen DeGeneres announces she is ending her TV show

Wed 6:17 PM 48,810 Views 31 Comments

The veteran broadcaster said her decision was nothing to do with allegations of a toxic workplace environment on her show.

Journalists launch legal action against Eoghan Harris over accounts linked to 'Barbara J Pym'
# Eoghan Harris
# Eoghan Harris

Journalists launch legal action against Eoghan Harris over accounts linked to 'Barbara J Pym'

Wed 6:14 PM 28,731 Views 0 Comments

Harris confirmed he had received solicitors’ letters and added that he would “see them in court”.

Army bomb disposal make safe a viable explosive device found in Tuam
# Galway
# Galway

Army bomb disposal make safe a viable explosive device found in Tuam

Updated Wed 6:10 PM 31,273 Views 6 Comments

Gardaí received the call shortly after 8am and have evacuated a number of people from their homes.

Coronavirus: 8 deaths and 448 new cases confirmed in Ireland
# Covid19
# Covid19

Coronavirus: 8 deaths and 448 new cases confirmed in Ireland

Wed 5:58 PM 60,533 Views 99 Comments

The latest figures were confirmed by the National Public Health Emergency Team this evening.

More drug-driving than drink-driving incidents over lockdown, say gardaí
# The Road Back
# The Road Back

More drug-driving than drink-driving incidents over lockdown, say gardaí

Wed 5:29 PM 14,213 Views 22 Comments

Focus has turned to road safety as drivers get back on the road post-lockdown and the new ‘The Road Back’ campaign is launched.

'We're in a different world to when I was playing, there is way more pressure'
# Davy
From The42
# Davy

'We're in a different world to when I was playing, there is way more pressure'

Wed 5:18 PM 16,464 Views 6 Comments

Davy Fitzgerald says he understands why some players feel the need to take a break from hurling.

Irish ambassador summoned to Israeli foreign ministry over Coveney comments
# Israel
# Israel

Irish ambassador summoned to Israeli foreign ministry over Coveney comments

Wed 5:07 PM 38,325 Views 85 Comments

Minister Coveney has strongly condemned Israel in recent days, stating that the killing of children in conflict is never acceptable.

Three men arrested over attempted murder of police officer in the North
# Derry
# Derry

Three men arrested over attempted murder of police officer in the North

Wed 4:58 PM 6,628 Views 1 Comment

A further two arrests have been made in connection with the murder of a police officer back in 1993.

Evening Wrap - Wed 4:50 PM
The 5 at 5
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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'I'm frustrated with the lack of progress': Donnelly says 19 maternity units are being contacted about restrictions
# Maternity Hospitals
# Maternity Hospitals

'I'm frustrated with the lack of progress': Donnelly says 19 maternity units are being contacted about restrictions

Wed 4:44 PM 13,296 Views 15 Comments

Restrictions remain in place in certain hospitals, with protesters gathering outside the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin yesterday.

Man who shot dead six at Colorado birthday party was upset after not being invited, police say
# Colorado Springs
# Colorado Springs

Man who shot dead six at Colorado birthday party was upset after not being invited, police say

Wed 4:17 PM 24,483 Views 27 Comments

According to police, Teodoro Macias had been in a relationship with one of the victims for about a year and had a history of controlling and jealous behavior.

Moratorium on electricity and gas disconnections to be lifted on 1 June
# Moratorium
# Moratorium

Moratorium on electricity and gas disconnections to be lifted on 1 June

Wed 4:17 PM 8,222 Views 9 Comments

The moratorium was put in place to help customers for the duration of the Covid-19 restrictions.

Have you seen Stephen? Appeal for information on man (24) missing since Sunday
# Missing
# Missing

Have you seen Stephen? Appeal for information on man (24) missing since Sunday

Wed 3:52 PM 25,291 Views 3 Comments

Stephen Hilton has been missing from the Rahoon area of Galway since Sunday, 9 May.

Facebook moderators facing toxic content told to take up ‘karaoke and painting’, Committee hears
# Facebook
# Facebook

Facebook moderators facing toxic content told to take up ‘karaoke and painting’, Committee hears

Wed 3:42 PM 20,347 Views 18 Comments

A whistleblower has told a Dáil committee of the need for proper supports and better workers’ rights.

No positive Covid-19 results at Dundalk following players' bonding trip to Belfast
# Apology
From The42
# Apology

No positive Covid-19 results at Dundalk following players' bonding trip to Belfast

Updated Wed 3:19 PM 10,230 Views 6 Comments

The club have apologised for a ‘serious error of judgement.’

Republicans vote to oust Trump critic Liz Cheney from leadership role
# Republicans
# Republicans

Republicans vote to oust Trump critic Liz Cheney from leadership role

Wed 3:14 PM 21,554 Views 28 Comments

In a statement this morning after the vote, Trump said “Liz Cheney is a bitter, horrible human being”.

14 children among the 56 dead as Palestine and Israel head towards 'full-scale war'
# Hamas
# Hamas

14 children among the 56 dead as Palestine and Israel head towards 'full-scale war'

Updated Wed 2:12 PM 38,125 Views 75 Comments

The bloodshed was triggered by weekend unrest at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound.

More than 250k vaccines administered in one week, as hospitalisations drop to 106
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus

More than 250k vaccines administered in one week, as hospitalisations drop to 106

Updated Wed 2:10 PM 27,198 Views 33 Comments

It is still unclear if expenditure on PPE and other equipment will taper off as the vaccination programme progresses.

Public consultation launched on extension of Dart line from Heuston to Hazelhatch
# Public Transport
# Public Transport

Public consultation launched on extension of Dart line from Heuston to Hazelhatch

Wed 1:40 PM 16,750 Views 31 Comments

Once this consultation is completed, all submissions will be considered by the project design team.

Open thread: How should Ireland engage with China's growing global influence?
# The Good Information Project
# The Good Information Project

Open thread: How should Ireland engage with China's growing global influence?

Wed 1:37 PM 7,567 Views 38 Comments

The Good Information Project will be looking at China this month and we want to know your questions about the emerging superpower.

Housing crisis: Taoiseach under pressure in Dáil as CSO data shows price of a home rose by 4% in 12 months
# Under Pressure
# Under Pressure

Housing crisis: Taoiseach under pressure in Dáil as CSO data shows price of a home rose by 4% in 12 months

Updated Wed 1:36 PM 20,473 Views 64 Comments
  • The CSO says prices have risen 3.7% nationally over 12 months
  • Blackrock 'most expensive' Eircode with €615,000 median price
  • Taoiseach says government has pledged "unprecedented funding" for residential construction
'This is our heritage': Fishermen threaten to blockade Ireland's major ports over new weighing rules
# New Rules
# New Rules

'This is our heritage': Fishermen threaten to blockade Ireland's major ports over new weighing rules

Wed 1:30 PM 17,947 Views 12 Comments

Fishermen say the new rules will affect the quality of the fish and impact their livelihoods.

Court rules Air France and Airbus must stand trial over 228 deaths in 2009 Paris-Rio crash
# Atlantic Ocean
# Atlantic Ocean

Court rules Air France and Airbus must stand trial over 228 deaths in 2009 Paris-Rio crash

Wed 1:09 PM 10,071 Views 5 Comments

Three Irish women were among the 228 people killed in the air crash.

'I was thinking I was the best player in the world, and didn’t have to do the things that got me to where I was'
# POTM
From The42
# POTM

'I was thinking I was the best player in the world, and didn’t have to do the things that got me to where I was'

Updated Wed 12:18 PM 38,049 Views 3 Comments

Chris Forrester discusses why he has returned to form, having been voted the League of Ireland’s Player of the Month for March and April.

Twenty two of these new phone boxes will be installed in Dublin city over the coming days
# Eir
# Eir

Twenty two of these new phone boxes will be installed in Dublin city over the coming days

Wed 12:06 PM 90,682 Views 68 Comments

‘Digital Pedestal’ phone kiosks with touch-sensitive screens and advertising space will be installed in Dublin City.

Are you an Irish person living abroad? We want to know your housing story
# Housing Story
# Housing Story

Are you an Irish person living abroad? We want to know your housing story

Wed 11:32 AM 11,414 Views 0 Comments

In a follow-up to our look at housing in Ireland, we want to find out what it’s like living abroad.

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