News

Teacher unions cast doubt on schools' return plan

Teachers' leaders have cast further doubt on a full reopening of post-primary schools in late August or September, saying it cannot happen on the basis of current public health guidance.

July 2020

News

'They expect me at 78 to park my car 10 minutes away' - anger at Malahide pedestrian trial

There has been a mixed reaction in the popular north Dublin town of Malahide after Fingal County Council pedestrianised New Street and removed some parking spaces.

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Courts

City credit union to be liquidated in 'members' interests'

The Central Bank has got the High Court to agree to the appointment of a liquidator to Drumcondra and District Credit Union in Dublin.

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Courts

Luas glass damage accused answers his phone in court

A father-of-one accused of kicking and breaking a Luas window while irate on a phone call was threatened with contempt of court when he answered his mobile as he stood in the dock.

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Courts

Brady's alibi 'bunkum and lies', ex-detective tells garda murder trial

The senior detective who oversaw the Adrian Donohoe murder investigation has described the accused's account of his movements on the night of the killing as "bunkum and lies", the Central Criminal Court heard.

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Soccer

Champions can become one of all-time greats

The Premier League title is won, but how Liverpool see out the rest of the season could decide whether they become one of the greatest teams in Premier League history.

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Courts

Teen throat-slasher's sentence too lenient, appeals court rules

The Court of Appeal has found that the sentence of a teenager who attempted to murder a woman he met on a dating app was too lenient.

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GAA

Crokes v Boden one of the first in a feast of televised club games

The Dublin SHC clash of Kilmacud Crokes and Ballyboden St Enda's - on Sunday, July 19th - will be among the first batch of club championship matches screened live by TG4.

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Courts

OAP wrecked car after he 'lost temper' over parking space

A Dublin man trashed a motorist's car when he "lost his temper" in a dispute over a parking space near his home, a court heard.

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News

'It was as though we were sitting at the table' - cartel server hacked

An encrypted communications server that was hacked by European police forces and led to millions of messages between criminals being intercepted was also used by the Kinahan cartel.

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GAA

Let's not lose the positive from Covid crisis

There aren't many positives to salvage from the wreckage of Covid-19, but here's one: the virus, in its initial horrifying iteration, had a remarkably unifying effect on the Gaelic Games family.

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GAA

Dowling's heartbreak at quitting

Shane Dowling has been forced to retire from inter-county hurling due to persistent knee injuries. The 27-year-old announced his decision this morning via social-media channels.

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News

Dr Tony steps back from duties to care for wife stricken by cancer

Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan is stepping aside from his duties for now to care for his wife Emer who has advanced cancer and is receiving palliative care.

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Soccer

Gunners still setting sights on top four

Hector Bellerin insists Arsenal remain in the hunt for Champions League qualification having recovered from a slow restart.

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Soccer

Hammers job not done says Moyes

David Moyes has warned West Ham the job is far from complete after they gave their survival bid a major lift with a 3-2 win against Chelsea.

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News

DNA tests on cache of seven handguns linked to Kinahan mobsters in Dublin

Gardai are hopeful that detailed tests carried out on a cache of guns found on open ground in west Dublin will link significant gangland figures to serious crimes.

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Soccer

Klopp: No let up from Reds

Jurgen Klopp insists there will be no letting up from his Liverpool side even though they have already secured the Premier League title.

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GAA

Twists and turns add to Dublin's odyssey

"I've always taken the approach that there's two ways to live your life," reflected Dessie Farrell, just a few weeks into his appointment as Dublin manager.

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Soccer

Yarmolenko delivers late Hammers blow

Andriy Yarmolenko fired a dramatic last gasp winner to give West Ham a win that could have huge ramifications at the top and bottom of the Premier League.

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Soccer

Pep thanks Sane on exit

Pep Guardiola admits he could not stand in Leroy Sane's way as the winger nears a move to Bayern Munich from Manchester City.

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Soccer

Hendo is player of year - Salah

Mohamed Salah has picked captain Jordan Henderson as his Liverpool player of the year.

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Soccer

New role and new deal in line for Dier

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho hopes the club can tie up a new contract for Eric Dier.

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News

'Keep one metre apart' is rule when schools take all pupils back

New guidance on physical distancing in schools presents serious challenges for a full return by all pupils.

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News

More than half of arrivals aren't answering calls to check they are isolating

More than half the people coming to Ireland from abroad who should be self-quarantining for two weeks to avoid passing on Covid-19 are not answering phone calls checking on their whereabouts.

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News

Cluster fears after anniversary leads to 20 cases in 1 family

Almost 20 members of one family have tested positive for coronavirus after gathering to mark the one-month anniversary of a relative who died from the illness.

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News

'Not good enough' - mental health watchdog on filthy units

The plight of patients with mental illness being treated in public psychiatric units that are dirty, run down, urine-soaked and surrounded by offensive odours is revealed in a damning report by a watchdog today.

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News

'Visitor centre for the Hellfire Club could be overturned', say objectors

Opponents of a controversial visitor centre proposed for the Dublin Mountains believe approval for the project may be overturned after An Bord Pleanala rejected a key finding of its own inspector.

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News

202-registrations offer hope as sales down 34pc

The beginning of the new 202-registration car-buying season is under way, bringing hope for fresh sales to the motor industry.

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News

Grieving mum says Noah 'gave me a lifetime of love in 14 years', funeral hears

The mother of a schoolboy found dead in a storm drain has said he gave her a lifetime of love in his 14 years, his funeral has heard.

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Soccer

Aubamenyang hits double

Pierre Aubameyang fired a brace as Arsenal overwhelmed Norwich at the Emirates Stadium.