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Friday 13 May, 2022

Leinster name unchanged team for semi-final meeting with Toulouse

# Selection

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# Selection

Leinster name unchanged team for semi-final meeting with Toulouse

Fri 12:12 PM 21,601 Views 18 Comments

The only alteration is on the bench, as Tommy O’Brien has been sidelined with a long-term knee injury.

Tory MP who resigned after watching porn in House of Commons won't rule out running in by-election

# Neil Parish

Tory MP who resigned after watching porn in House of Commons won't rule out running in by-election

Fri 11:49 AM 8,362 Views 14 Comments

Neil Parish is considering using his support in the farming community to stand as an independent candidate.

Russian soldier accused of war crime put on trial in Ukraine

# Kyiv

Russian soldier accused of war crime put on trial in Ukraine

Fri 11:45 AM 19,581 Views 17 Comments

Sgt Vadim Shyshimarin, 21, is accused of shooting a 62-year-old Ukrainian man in the head in the north-east village of Chupakhivka.

Taking painkillers in pregnancy 'more likely to lead to complications'

# Research

Taking painkillers in pregnancy 'more likely to lead to complications'

Fri 10:53 AM 11,479 Views 5 Comments

University of Aberdeen researchers looked at more than 151,000 pregnancies over a 30-year period.

Mice, rats and slugs among pests that plagued Leinster House in past six months

# Leinster Mouse

Mice, rats and slugs among pests that plagued Leinster House in past six months

Fri 10:52 AM 12,257 Views 37 Comments

Exterminators identified a “possible disease risk” due to bird droppings around the door bridge connecting the building to the Department of An Taoiseach.

Donaldson confirms DUP will not nominate Speaker, leaving Stormont Assembly unable to function

# Northern Ireland

Donaldson confirms DUP will not nominate Speaker, leaving Stormont Assembly unable to function

Fri 10:15 AM 41,386 Views 63 Comments

The DUP leader is refusing to sit in Stormont until issues around the Northern Ireland Protocol are resolved.
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill said the party are "disgracefully holding the public to ransom for their Brexit mess".
The UK Government has indicated that it is set to override parts of the post-Brexit agreement.

# Your Say

Poll: Are you superstitious?

Fri 10:00 AM 20,577 Views 37 Comments

Today is Friday the 13th.

16-year-old girl missing from Co Kildare found safe and well

# Celbridge

16-year-old girl missing from Co Kildare found safe and well

Fri 9:21 AM 24,817 Views 0 Comments

Khadijah Kuhnel went missing from Celbridge on Wednesday, 4 May.

Fleeting hopes and a familiar crush of disappointment: Irish fans on our Eurovision knock-out

# Turin Proud

Fleeting hopes and a familiar crush of disappointment: Irish fans on our Eurovision knock-out

Fri 9:11 AM 15,004 Views 23 Comments

Ireland’s less-than-stellar showing in the modern contest continued last night as we failed to seal a slot in the final.

Shanghai seeks to ease seven-week virus lockdown within next few days

# China

Shanghai seeks to ease seven-week virus lockdown within next few days

Fri 9:09 AM 3,721 Views 3 Comments

The World Health Organisation has said the mounting economic toll of severe restrictions could be unsustainable.

Kremlin warns of retaliation after Finland seeks to join Nato

# Ukraine

Kremlin warns of retaliation after Finland seeks to join Nato

Fri 9:04 AM 18,875 Views 16 Comments

Sweden is expected to follow suit within days amid fears triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Scientists successfully grow plants in soil from the moon

# Houston We Have A Plant

Scientists successfully grow plants in soil from the moon

Fri 8:22 AM 10,385 Views 19 Comments

The ground-breaking experiment has given researchers hope that it may be possible to one day grow plants directly on the moon.

Lawyer who argued landmark US abortion case outraged over possible reversal

# Roe V Wade

Lawyer who argued landmark US abortion case outraged over possible reversal

Fri 8:06 AM 8,589 Views 42 Comments

Linda Coffee is the last living member of the legal team who won the case in 1973.

North Korea reveals six deaths after admitting first Covid outbreak

# Pyongyang

North Korea reveals six deaths after admitting first Covid outbreak

Fri 7:20 AM 11,285 Views 9 Comments

Experts have warned the virus could be devastating in a country with a broken health care system.

'It doesn't bother me at all' - O'Hora rubbishes backlash to Clifford showdown

# Nothing To See Here

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# Nothing To See Here

'It doesn't bother me at all' - O'Hora rubbishes backlash to Clifford showdown

Fri 7:00 AM 24,205 Views 18 Comments

The Mayo and Kerry stars clashed during the Division 1 league final.

EPA reveals Ireland's best and worst quality bathing sites

# Water Quality

EPA reveals Ireland's best and worst quality bathing sites

Fri 6:15 AM 44,339 Views 12 Comments

Just two beaches received a ‘poor’ quality rating.

# Refugee Crisis

Defence Forces spend over €110,000 outside procurement process in response to Ukrainian refugee crisis

Fri 6:00 AM 12,864 Views 7 Comments

Defence Minister Simon Coveney detailed 16 contracts made outside of standard procurement rules.

Irish universities to supply temporary beds for refugees as Govt says student supply 'won't be impacted'

# Ukraine

Irish universities to supply temporary beds for refugees as Govt says student supply 'won't be impacted'

Fri 12:03 AM 32,925 Views 18 Comments

About 4,500 beds have been secured from both third-level institutions and private providers.
Just under half are coming directly from Irish universities but the duration of availability varies.
The department has said refugees will likely be moved from the student beds after the summer break.

Thursday 12 May, 2022

# NATO

Russia continues assault on east Ukraine as Finland moves towards joining Nato

Updated Thu 10:42 PM 46,266 Views 34 Comments

Kyiv is preparing for its first war crimes trial of a captured Russian soldier.
Gazprom announced it would stop supplying gas via the Polish part of the Yamal-Europe pipeline.
Finland's president and prime minister have said they are in favour of applying for Nato membership.

# Eurovision

Ireland's Brooke Scullion out of the Eurovision after failing to qualify from semi-final

Thu 10:11 PM 79,462 Views 130 Comments

The Derry singer failed to finish in the top ten in tonight’s heat in Turin.

Twitter announces hiring freeze and top executives' exit ahead of Elon Musk takeover

# Social Media

Twitter announces hiring freeze and top executives' exit ahead of Elon Musk takeover

Thu 10:07 PM 19,498 Views 25 Comments

Musk’s $44-billion deal to buy Twitter was announced last month but still needs the backing of shareholders and regulators.

Tottenham pick up big win over Arsenal as Son closes in on Salah

# Boost

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# Boost

Tottenham pick up big win over Arsenal as Son closes in on Salah

Thu 9:39 PM 29,254 Views 34 Comments

Harry Kane was also on target as the hosts won the North London Derby.

# The Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

Thu 9:06 PM 8,137 Views 0 Comments

Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.

Palestinians honour journalist killed in Israeli army raid after rejecting probe into her death

# Shireen Abu Akleh

Palestinians honour journalist killed in Israeli army raid after rejecting probe into her death

Thu 8:46 PM 9,819 Views 9 Comments

The Palestinian Authority has rejected holding a joint probe with Israel.

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

# New Releases

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Thu 8:30 PM 14,200 Views 12 Comments

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

Eurovision: What you need to know as Ireland battles for one of ten remaining slots in Saturday final

# Eurovision 2022

Eurovision: What you need to know as Ireland battles for one of ten remaining slots in Saturday final

Updated Thu 8:10 PM 40,482 Views 35 Comments

It’s going to be a tough task but singer Brooke Scullion says she’s confident her performance will break through.

'We've all made mistakes,' says Greg Norman about murder of Saudi journalist

# Human Rights

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# Human Rights

'We've all made mistakes,' says Greg Norman about murder of Saudi journalist

Thu 8:04 PM 47,446 Views 29 Comments

The Australian former world number one is heading the new LIV Golf Invitational Series which is heavily backed by Saudi financing.

Rebekah Vardy wipes away tears after claims she threw her agent ‘under the bus’

# Wagatha Christie

Rebekah Vardy wipes away tears after claims she threw her agent ‘under the bus’

Updated Thu 7:45 PM 72,059 Views 0 Comments

Vardy is due to finish her evidence today, with Rooney due to begin hers tomorrow.

Gardaí appeal for information over woman missing from Tallaght

# Aine Ryan

Gardaí appeal for information over woman missing from Tallaght

Thu 7:26 PM 32,688 Views 0 Comments

Áine was last seen has been missing since yesterday.

# Opinion

Opinion: I look back at the surgery and trauma and ask myself - how did I get through it all?

Thu 7:00 PM 42,961 Views 0 Comments

Growing up, Marguerite Penrose had various labels placed on her: Black, born in a mother and baby home, disabled. Here, she writes about her journey to be herself.

Food delivery riders were protecting themselves from being attacked by gang, court hears

# Josh Dunne Trial

Food delivery riders were protecting themselves from being attacked by gang, court hears

Thu 6:59 PM 15,643 Views 0 Comments

The court heard there was a sense of camaraderie between Deliveroo cyclists and that it was a close community.

Ex-NMH master Boylan raises 'major red flag' as current master hits out at 'misinformation'

# Maternity Hospital

Ex-NMH master Boylan raises 'major red flag' as current master hits out at 'misinformation'

Updated Thu 6:55 PM 45,271 Views 59 Comments

The former master of the NMH says the term 'removes autonomy from women'.
Boylan will appear before the Oireachtas Health Committee this afternoon.
Two other NMH masters are in favour of the planned hospital move.

The Explainer: What does the election result mean for the future of Northern Ireland?

# Podcast

The Explainer: What does the election result mean for the future of Northern Ireland?

Thu 6:30 PM 2,995 Views 0 Comments

Listen in to be brought up to speed about the weekend’s seismic election result.

Irish DJ who was credited with viral garda dance held in Cork prison for alleged harassment

# Jerusalema

Irish DJ who was credited with viral garda dance held in Cork prison for alleged harassment

Thu 6:25 PM 42,793 Views 0 Comments

‘Clearing my name is now the most important thing. I have worked too hard to fall now,’ said Shanley.

# Northern Ireland

Johnson says protocol causing ‘real problems’ in Northern Ireland and must be ‘fixed’

Updated Thu 6:23 PM 39,485 Views 49 Comments

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic earlier said the UK plans to scrap swathes of the Protocol are "unacceptable".
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has dismissed suggestions of any possible escalatory response from the EU as "crazy".
DUP MP Sammy Wilson said his party has adopted a wait-and-see approach over what the UK Government will do about the Protocol.