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21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023
# This Morning
ITV says it investigated 'rumours' of relationship between Phillip Schofield and colleague
The veteran TV presenter (61) resigned from the broadcaster yesterday.
# the explainer
The Explainer: What's behind Ireland's love affair with the Late Late?
Mark O’Brien, head of DCU’s School of Communications and associate professor in journalism history, and Kirsty Blake Knox, writer with the Irish Independent, delve into the show’s history, examine its enduring popularity, and ask what its new presenter must do to keep it going strong.
# Golf
Harrington second round leader at Senior PGA as Clarke is tied for fifth
The second round action continues in Frisco.
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# Your Say
Poll: Have you ever made a noise complaint about your neighbour?
Malahide residents challenged the licences of local pubs over noise pollution.
# disgusting
Fans who taunted Rovers boss about sick son identified as Cork owner promises lifetime bans
The Corner Flag pub say their staff have confirmed those responsible and are now ‘working closely with the club and Gardai to ensure the appropriate action is taken.’
# Russia
Drones damage building of oil pipeline in Russia's Pskov region
There were no reported casualties, and an investigation was still ongoing.
# Drugs Seizure
Man arrested after €3.9 million worth of cannabis seized in Balbriggan, Co Dublin
One man in his 20s was arrested.
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Meet 2023's National Enterprise award nominees
The 31 regional representatives are a diverse group, including Atlantic ocean seaweed cultivators and 'Netflix for AR' creators.
# Tax Break
Looking after middle Ireland 'part of Fine Gael's identity', Varadkar says
Earlier this week, Fine Gael junior ministers called for a “well-earned” tax break for workers.
# disgusting
Bradley to file garda report on Cork City fans who chanted about his son
City have apologised to the Rovers boss and will work with the authorities to identify the fans in question.
# Optimistic
Biden 'hopeful' that US national debt deal 'very close'
The deadline for a deal was moved from 1 June to 5 June.
# Not again
Latest claims of Covid breaches 'load of absolute nonsense', Boris Johnson says
It was alleged that the former British prime minister’s friends visited Chequers despite restrictions.
Voices
Opinion: Third-level lecturers are vital to the future of our country - we must value them
Sinn Féin’s Mairéad Farrell looks at the precarious work conditions that so many academics are working under in Ireland.
Sponsored
Meet 2023's National Enterprise award nominees
The 31 regional representatives are a diverse group, including Atlantic ocean seaweed cultivators and 'Netflix for AR' creators.
# Jason Clancy
Inquiry into alleged collusion for Bill Kenneally abuse to conclude 'this year'
The former Fianna Fáil tallyman was sentenced to an additional four-and-half-years in prison this week.
# Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport parking spaces expected to fill up this weekend
The airport’s short term car park is almost full but spaces have been set aside for people who are coming to pick travellers.
# Late Late Show
Ryan Tubridy's final Late Late Show reminds us of what RTÉ's flagship programme can be
The end of an era.
# Gardaí
Boy hospitalised after crash in Offaly
He was rushed to Temple Street hospital in Dublin
# Phillip Schofield
Phillip Schofield admits he had relationship with ‘younger male colleague’ at ITV
The former This Morning presenter said that the relationship was ‘unwise, but not illegal’.
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WIN: Two tickets to Beyond The Pale festival in Wicklow - thanks to Absolut
Beyond The Pale is back again this year and you don’t want to miss this year’s incredible festival.
# Ukraine
Russia strikes Ukraine medical facility, killing at least two people
A video distributed by officials showed a blaze ripping through a two-storey building in Dnipro.
# evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here’s a rundown of today’s news headlines.
# Food security
WHO to expand support for farmers to grow food instead of tobacco
Following a successful pilot scheme in Kenya, the UN wants to expand it to other countries and continents.
# Co Westmeath
Garda investigating criminal damage after fire at Athlone building site
Two excavators and a small digger were significantly damaged.
# Northern Ireland
Talk of additional funding for Stormont 'significant', says Tánaiste
The Stormont parties have said they will need at least £1 billion of extra funding from the British government to manage budget pressures in a future Executive.
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All of your home energy upgrade questions answered.
# Tallaght
Tallaght Garda Station evacuated after 'contents of concern' found in bag of arrested male
The station is currently closed to the public.
# Tune in
Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
Plenty for fans to get stuck into over the next few days.
# witch trials
US state of Connecticut absolves 12 people convicted of being witches 370 years ago
Senators in Connecticut voted 33-1 in favour of a resolution that officially proclaims their innocence.
# tensions
Government must act with coherence, Martin insists as he moves to cool tensions
The Fianna Fáil leader said he had told his TDs that it would be ‘far better’ if they worked through Government processes on the upcoming Budget.
# High Court
Mother of teenager who died by suicide sues Gemma O'Doherty for using son's image for article
The image of 18-year-old Diego Gilsenan appeared in an article trying to link sudden deaths to Covid-19 vaccines.
# Ceremony
‘A miracle’ no-one was killed in 2020 Donegal shooting spree, sergeant says
Sergeant Edward Griffin was among 11 recipients of a Scott Medal for bravery at a ceremony held in Dublin.
# Cuilcagh Mountain
State to acquire almost 1,000 hectares of upland habitat close to the ‘Stairway to Heaven’
It will benefit the work of the Cuilcagh Lakelands GeoPark, which is described as the ‘world’s first cross-border GeoPark’.
# Housing
Homelessness hits record high again as 12,259 people in emergency accommodation in April
The figure includes 3,594 children.
# The Late Late Show
Media history expert says The Late Late Show needs to 'bring back its unpredictability'
The professor said if the show returned to the unpredictable format, it would bring back the energy of the show and “make it lively”.
# Co Galway
The first new bridge over the Corrib in over 30 years has been officially opened
The new Salmon Weir bridge is in the shape of a salmon to reflect the heritage of fishing in the area.
# Courts
Former principal who stole nearly €100k from his former school given suspended sentence
The court heard that Stephen Condon stole the money to feed a gambling addiction from which he has recovered.
# you can malarun but you cant malahide
Neighbours fail to call time on Malahide pubs over noise complaints
Three locals challenged the licences of Gilbert & Wright, Gibney’s and Fowler’s in Malahide village.
# roster tensions
Explainer: Why are HSE bosses calling for a ‘permanent’ seven-day roster for hospital staff?
The HSE has said it wants to avoid a “substantial impact” of overcrowding on hospitals.
# factcheck
Debunked: Video arguing migrants will damage Ireland relies on false claims and statistics
‘Our children’s future is in peril’, the video says, citing news organisations with strong racist links
# Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport drone accused puts off indicating a plea to examine aviation exclusion zones
It’s alleged that Brills intentionally interfered with the operation of air navigation facilities at Dublin Airport by operating a drone in the 300-metre critical area.
# France
Climate protesters sprayed with tear gas at TotalEnergies shareholder meeting in Paris
The protest was mostly peaceful.