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Monday 6 December, 2021



# Australia

# Australia

Alleged abductor of four-year-old Australian Cleo Smith has case delayed

Mon 8:41 AM 19,400 Views 0 Comments

Cleo Smith disappeared from her family’s tent in Western Australia in October.



# Prison

# Prison

Concerns raised over delay in hiring chief executive of new Parole Board

Mon 7:29 AM 7,977 Views 8 Comments

The new Parole Board, which for the first time is fully independent from the Minister for Justice, was launched in August.



# From Russia With Glove

From The42

# From Russia With Glove

'After they raised her hand, I asked Katie and her coaches how much her medal was worth'

Mon 7:00 AM 68,880 Views 2 Comments

Sofya Ochigava – remember her? – is back on the radar, and plans to avenge her ‘political’ defeat to Katie Taylor in their 2012 Olympic final.



# Junta

# Junta

Myanmar court sentences ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in prison

Mon 6:57 AM 17,106 Views 12 Comments

The ruling is the first in a series of cases brought against the 76-year-old since the army seized power on 1 February.





Blocked toilet or leaky sink? How to tackle common plumbing dilemmas, according to an expert

Thomas Roe shares four common problems, plus his tips for avoiding future dilemmas.

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# Festive Spirit

# Festive Spirit

Shop workers facing 'worrying' rise in verbal abuse from customers this Christmas

Mon 6:30 AM 36,395 Views 35 Comments

Mandate is calling for greater respect for retail workers on the frontline.



# Donal Fallon

# Donal Fallon

Fear and loathing (and unbridled enthusiasm) in London: How the Treaty negotiators were greeted

Mon 2:15 AM 32,698 Views 17 Comments

There was huge interest in the representatives of republican Ireland in some sections of London society, Donal Fallon writes.


# Ichh
# Ichh
Anthony Flynn's DCC seat may remain vacant if councillors can't agree on replacement
Mon 12:01 AM 12,996 Views 0 Comments
• Councillors were due to vote on replacing Anthony Flynn in October but were split over how to proceed
• Some councillors are backing a volunteer from Inner City Helping Homeless, the charity Flynn co-founded
• However others say the vote should be deferred until various investigations are complete, writes Órla Ryan
• Dublin councillors at odds over filling Anthony Flynn's seat amid ICHH controversy

Sunday 5 December, 2021



# 100 Years On

# 100 Years On

Quiz: How well do you know the history of the Treaty negotiations?

Sun 10:00 PM 39,088 Views 21 Comments

The Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed 100 years ago this week.



# How Winning Is Done

From The42

# How Winning Is Done

Finding peace on the water, meeting Sly Stallone, and enjoying the pressure of being Katie Taylor

Sun 9:30 PM 48,172 Views 2 Comments

‘I mean, I think it’d be unusual for me if I wasn’t the favourite going into a fight at this stage,’ laughed Taylor ahead of her title defence next Saturday.



# HISMM

# HISMM

Money Diaries: An insurance consultant on €35K living in Munster

Sun 8:00 PM 40,363 Views 10 Comments

This week, our reader is busy renovating her home, which she purchased with her partner in August.



# F1

From The42

# F1

Hamilton edges out Verstappen in crazy Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as title race heads to the wire

Sun 7:58 PM 48,847 Views 63 Comments

The title will be decided at the final race in Abu Dhabi next weekend.





Buying for the beer lover in your life? Find the perfect gift right here

From beer advent calendars, to t-shirts, to our very special Hoppy Christmas boxes.

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# Evening Fix

# Evening Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Sun 7:55 PM 10,863 Views 0 Comments

Your round-up of what made the headlines today.



# Greece

# Greece

Pope calls Europe's neglect of migrants 'the shipwreck of civilisation' during Lesbos visit

Sun 7:34 PM 15,855 Views 45 Comments

The pontiff said Europe was “torn by nationalist egoism”.



# Travel

# Travel

New travel test rules take effect for inbound passengers to Ireland

Updated Sun 7:25 PM 54,485 Views 61 Comments

Ireland is exempt from further rules on testing announced yesterday for people travelling to the UK.



# Brussels

# Brussels

Clashes erupt at Brussels protest against Covid rules

Sun 6:35 PM 20,436 Views 18 Comments

Thousands of people gathered in Brussels to demonstrate against the latest restrictions announced on Friday.



# RIP

# RIP

Bob Dole, former US Senate leader and presidential candidate, dies aged 98

Sun 5:59 PM 17,184 Views 10 Comments

Dole announced earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.





'It's a beautiful city, let's leave it that way': How one Galway taxi driver went electric

Leo Monaghan’s big decision is already paying for itself, he says – as well as helping the environment.

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# Storm Barra

# Storm Barra

Status Orange and Yellow warnings issued ahead of Storm Barra next week

Updated Sun 5:28 PM 105,787 Views 50 Comments

The weather warnings will be in place for the country on Tuesday and early Wednesday.



# Afghanistan

# Afghanistan

Taliban reject claims of 'summary killings' of ex-security forces

Sun 5:17 PM 14,322 Views 8 Comments

Allied Western countries called on the Taliban to end the targeted killings of former members of Afghan security forces.



# Good One Fred

From The42

# Good One Fred

Fred strike gets Manchester United's Rangnick Era off to a winning start

Updated Sun 5:13 PM 32,220 Views 33 Comments

Fred struck 13 minutes from time to give United a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace.



# The Rockies

From The42

# The Rockies

Austin Stacks celebrate Kerry senior glory after final test against rivals Kerins O'Rahillys

Sun 4:30 PM 28,978 Views 0 Comments

The Tralee derby took centre stage today in the Kingdom.



# Restrictions

# Restrictions

New Covid measures would lift if Omicron risks don't meet 'worst fears', Minister says

Updated Sun 4:22 PM 45,440 Views 101 Comments

The government agreed a number of new measures on hospitality and household visits on Friday.



# Thomas Massie

# Thomas Massie

US lawmaker slammed for gun-toting Christmas tweet after school shooting

Sun 4:01 PM 52,826 Views 62 Comments

Parents of school shooting victims and fellow lawmakers accused Massie of insensitivity following a recent Michigan shooting.



# Delays

# Delays

One-third of ambulance delays lasting more than one hour experienced in Wexford, Cork and Kerry

Sun 3:27 PM 13,526 Views 15 Comments

In two instances in the first half of this year, there was a more than two-hour delay in paramedics arriving after being called.



# Dominic Raab

# Dominic Raab

Pressure piled on Johnson to come clean over No 10 Christmas party

Sun 2:00 PM 50,176 Views 24 Comments

Dominic Raab said it would have been a breach of Covid restrictions if Downing Street staff held a party last year.



# Christmas Market

# Christmas Market

Dublin’s oldest Christmas market returns to Henry street at full trading capacity

Sun 1:30 PM 28,598 Views 27 Comments

After operating at a limited capacity last year, the market is now back with a full trading capacity.



# Latest Figures

# Latest Figures

Coronavirus: 5,156 new cases confirmed in Ireland

Sun 1:08 PM 71,392 Views 111 Comments

The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.



# Vaccine Approval

# Vaccine Approval

Australia approves Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11

Sun 12:40 PM 12,414 Views 23 Comments

“It is about keeping our kids safe, keeping our families safe, keeping all Australians safe,” Australia’s Health Minister said.



# Andrew Cuomo

# Andrew Cuomo

CNN fires Chris Cuomo over help he gave to ex-governor brother with accusations

Sun 12:01 PM 22,035 Views 44 Comments

The network has said it will continue to investigate their former staffer’s conduct ‘as appropriate’.



# Flying Fionnuala

From The42

# Flying Fionnuala

Fionnuala McCormack smashes her personal best to finish 5th at Valencia Marathon

Sun 12:00 PM 19,828 Views 10 Comments

McCormack’s time of 2:23:58 is second only to Catherina McKiernan’s national record.



# Your Say

# Your Say

Poll: Would you eat a meatless Christmas dinner?

Sun 9:38 AM 67,997 Views 124 Comments

Would you consider a turkey-less Christmas?



# 7 Great Reads

# 7 Great Reads

Sitdown Sunday: A road trip with Ireland's most exciting hip hop acts

Sun 9:00 AM 17,381 Views 0 Comments

Settle back in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.

Good Morning - Sun 8:55 AM
The 9 at 9
Here is all the news you need to know this morning.
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# Omicron

# Omicron

Repatriation flight for 156 people arrives in Ireland from Morocco

Sun 8:29 AM 32,962 Views 17 Comments

Morocco has banned all incoming flights for at least two weeks.



# Mount Semeru

# Mount Semeru

Death toll rises to 13 after eruption of Indonesia volcano

Sun 7:43 AM 17,533 Views 3 Comments

The Mount Semeru volcano erupted yesterday.



# Explainer

# Explainer

What are face mask requirements for primary school children in other European countries?

Sun 7:30 AM 31,139 Views 57 Comments

Nine to 12 year-olds are now required to wear face masks in Ireland.



# Preview

From The42

# Preview

Katie McCabe's Arsenal face Chelsea in today's historic FA Cup final at Wembley

Sun 7:00 AM 17,753 Views 3 Comments

The Republic of Ireland captain will fly the flag on the big stage.



# Education

# Education

Therapy services at special school still not restored despite Taoiseach's assurances

Sun 7:00 AM 16,423 Views 9 Comments

One child has been taken out of the school because of the lack of on-site clinicians with the relevant skills.



DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE
Luxury meets industry at this €750k Kinsale renovation that’s far from run of the mill


# Pushback

# Pushback

'This will not happen in my classroom': Online anti-mask teacher group say they will fight new rules

Sun 12:05 AM 63,959 Views 0 Comments

Many teachers in the group have said they will not comply with the new rules.

Saturday 4 December, 2021



# Quiz

# Quiz

Quiz: How well do you know Britney Spears' music?

Sat 10:00 PM 47,298 Views 12 Comments

She turned 40 this week, let’s celebrate her a bit.

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