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Thursday 23 May, 2019
A Eurovision scoring screw up means rock bottom UK actually did worse than initially announced
In related news, it means Ireland are no longer bottom of the Eurovision table.
Two men armed with handgun and iron bar steal cash from Cork post office
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
Poll: Who do you think will replace Theresa May as Prime Minister?
The Times newspaper in the UK has put Tory MP Boris Johnson as the front-runner.
Photos: George Best statue unveiled in Belfast
Hundreds turned out for the unveiling of the statue for the Man Utd and Northern Ireland legend yesterday.
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Get a first look at everything you'll find in store.
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Sixth migrant child dies in custody at US border
Officials say the 10-year-old girl was “medically fragile” when she entered its facility.
Candidates are out making their last pitches for your vote before the broadcast ban kicks in
Meanwhile more than 2,000 people on islands off the west coast are entitled to vote today.
Interviews to be held today for the top job in the PSNI
Whoever is chosen will succeed George Hamilton, who’s been chief constable since 2014.
'People were saying they don't want non-Irish people playing their sport'
Westmeath player Boidu Sayeh says he was taken aback by recent online comments.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
Irish author wins prestigious European literature award
Belfast-based author Jan Carson won the award for her second novel The Fire Starters.
'End of the road': May clings on overnight as she's set to be forced out of Downing Street
While rumours of May’s demise yesterday were premature, the resignation of Andrea Leadsom appears to have sealed her fate.
Opinion: Who will be the winners and losers of the European Elections, 2019?
‘While lots of people have no interest it’s going to be absolutely fascinating for those of us who love the sport of electoral politics’ writes political columnist, Larry Donnelly
'It's taking time': Together for Yes to continue campaigning one year on from result of repeal vote
Sunday marks one year since the result of the 8th amendment referendum was announced.
'It's a blessing and a curse': The relatives of well-known politicians running for election
Is a famous political surname a help or a hindrance for new candidates?
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11 of the most beautiful shopfronts and signs around Dublin, chosen by artists and designers
European Parliament candidate threatens Dublin Bus with legal action over ban on political ads
The public transport company said it would no longer accept political advertisements following a number of complaints this month.
Minister for Health to investigate reports of private entrance to National Children's Hospital
It emerged this month that the facility will be built to honour a 2008 contract with consultants.
Wednesday 22 May, 2019
21 candidates, seven seats: A night on the doorsteps in Dublin's most hotly contested council area
Former TDs, a lord mayor and Dublin’s longest serving councillor are all in the mix.
Fine Gael complains to Facebook over ads for website targeting Maria Walsh and 'the homosexual lifestyle'
The website is designed to look like a campaign site in favour of the Walsh’s candidacy but instead casts her in a negative light.
At least six dead as protestors clash with police over Indonesian election result
Jakarta’s governor Anies Baswedan said about 200 people had been injured.
Pelosi: 'Trump is engaged in a cover-up and that could be impeachable'
The US President stormed out of a meeting with Democrats saying they must stop investigating.
WIN: A weekend of total relaxation at Powerscourt Hotel - with a Volkswagen e-Golf for the drive
Experience some of Ireland’s most beautiful countryside with a luxury weekend in Wicklow.
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It's going to be a warm, warm weekend with top temperatures of 20 degrees
However, unsettled weather is forecast early next week.
Topshop's flagship Stephen's Green store earmarked for closure
The Arcadia Group has announced plans to close six stores around Ireland.
Explainer: What do MEPs actually do once they get a seat in the European Parliament?
Here’s what you can expect of the people you’re voting for on Friday.
Fifa scrap plan to expand World Cup to 48 teams for Qatar 2022
The tournament will still be played between 21 November and 18 December.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here’s what made the headlines today.
Do you throw gum in the wrong bin at work? See how you compare here
Outside work, dropping gum can cost you a €150 fine.
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Data Protection Commission launches investigation into Google Ireland
Google said it will “engage fully” with the investigation.
'I woke up at 3am... I was convinced I was dying'
Eileen Ring reflects on a difficult few years after a life-altering incident in November 2013.
Theresa May on the brink as Andrea Leadsom resigns from government
Leadsom made the announcement this evening.
Gardaí probe potential link after two men shot dead in Dublin in 24 hours
Today’s shooting happened at around 4pm in the Marigold Road area of Darndale.
Meet your candidates: The Midlands North West European hopefuls answer the big questions of the campaign
European Candidates for the Midlands North West constituency answer questions on nine of the election’s most topical issues.
Meet your candidates: Ireland South's hopefuls answer the big questions of the campaign
European Candidates for the Ireland South constituency answer questions on nine of the election’s most topical issues.
Meet your candidates: Dublin's European hopefuls answer the big questions of the campaign
European Candidates for the Dublin constituency answer questions on nine of the election’s most topical issues.
Boy B told gardaí he heard a scream after Ana Kriegel and Boy A went into abandoned house, court hears
Two boys have pleaded not guilty to the murder of the 14-year-old schoolgirl.
Family of Dublin man killed while walking dogs 'still have hope' their questions will be answered
Michael McCoy was unlawful killed on 30 September 2016, an inquest determined today.
Harris says there are no plans to legalise cannabis in Ireland
The health minister plans to have the medicinal cannabis access scheme up and running in the summer.
Boxing to remain Olympic sport for Tokyo but IOC intend to banish its broken governing body
‘Today’s decision was taken in the interest of the athletes and the sport of boxing,’ IOC president Thomas Bach said in a statement.
ITV to offer Love Island contestants minimum of 8 therapy sessions following new series
This comes after Mike Thalassitis, who appeared in the 2017 series, was found dead in London in March.
Is the Charleton tribunal and Maurice McCabe raised on the doorsteps with Fitzgerald? 'Not particularly'
Minister Regina Doherty says she doesn’t believe the electorate will punish Fine Gael over the housing crisis.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
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Poll: Will you be voting today?
THIS MORNING, POLLS opened across Ireland in order for people to vote in no less than three (in some cases, four) events.
People are being asked to vote on a referendum, local elections, European elections and in some areas – Limerick, Waterford and Cork city – a plebiscite on directly-elected mayors.
Polls opened this morning at 7am and will close at 10pm tonight. The counting will begin tomorrow but it won’t be until early next week that we will have the full results.
So we want to know: Will you be voting today?
Poll Results:
Yes (5600)
I've already voted (2830)
No (2471)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Doctors feared I’d never walk again but resilience played a part in my recovery
By Billy Hedderman
Following a freak surfing accident, I was paralysed from the neck down, writes Billy Hedderman.
Ailbhe Smyth: Why Irish activists are going to continue their campaign for abortion rights
By Ailbhe Smyth
Opinion: Who will be the winners and losers of the European Elections, 2019?
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
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