68 m. ago Israeli forces halt aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and detain activists

Greta Thunberg and her fellow activists had set out to protest against Israel’s ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip.

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89 m. ago Rent pressure zones: What are they and why are there calls for reform?

Rent pressure zones (RPZ) were introduced in 2016 to help control spiralling costs for tenants.

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2 h. ago Alcohol consumption by Irish adults falls by almost 5% in a year

Beer was the Ireland’s most popular alcohol last year, followed by wine.

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5 h. ago Uninsured motorist drove through red lights, on wrong side of road and failed to stop for gardaí

Uninsured motorist drove through red lights, on wrong side of road and failed to stop for gardaí  The Irish Independent

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10 h. ago National Guard face protesters hours after arriving in LA on Trump’s orders

The president announced the move despite objections from California governor Gavin Newsom.

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10 h. ago Councillors express concern about lack of regulations around drone delivery in Dublin

Several councillors claim there is a need for the local authority to take some measures to address the issue while legislation at a national level to govern the use of commercial drone flights is under consideration

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11 h. ago Justice Minister voices concern over time taken to find Tina Satchwell’s body

Her body was found six years after she was murdered by her husband Richard Satchwell.

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12 h. ago Politics watch: Justice Minister under fire over child deportations

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

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13 h. ago GAA quiz: How closely have you been watching the championship this season?

In one of the most open campaigns in recent memory, there has been plenty of standout moments, with the knockout stages yet to come.

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13 h. ago National Guard arrives in LA on Trump’s orders to quell immigration protests

The president announced the move despite objections from California governor Gavin Newsom.

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13 h. ago Kilkenny hold off Galway fightback to win sixth Leinster title in a row

Kilkenny are Leinster Senior Hurling champions for the sixth year in a row

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14 h. ago Plans for HSE primary care centre delayed over residents' concerns it wlll house methadone clinic

The red-bricked building known formally as the Royal City of Dublin Hospital, has been closed as a hospital since 1987

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16 h. ago Man (26) jailed for sexual assault of a woman in a park in Co Donegal

Billy Diver appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court after pleading guilty to the sexual assault at Swan Park in Buncrana on the evening of June 24th, 2020.

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18 h. ago Israel's defence minister orders military to prevent activist aid ship from reaching Gaza

The ship left Sicily last week with a cargo of relief supplies “to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza”.

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19 h. ago Israel vows to prevent aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg reaching Gaza

The climate campaigner set off for the Palestinian territory with other activists last weekend

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19 h. ago Letterkenny man who sexually assaulted woman he was in love with avoids jail

A young man who sexually assaulted a woman he considered one of his closest friends after a night out has… The post Letterkenny man who sexually assaulted woman he was in love with avoids jail appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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20 h. ago Kerry house with spectacular views overlooking Kenmare Harbour

The house itself is designed with a low-pitched roof and split-level layout that makes good use of space.

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20 h. ago Minister welcomes ongoing review of planning permission exemptions

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Leader of the Independent Team of Ministers and Minister for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rails and Ports and Galway East TD Seán Canney has welcomed the ongoing review of planning permission exemptions, describing it as an important opportunity to unlock more flexible and practical housing solutions. […] The post Minister welcomes ongoing review of planning permission exemptions appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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21 h. ago Results of cancer prevention initiative to be presented to EU Parliament

The expert-led exercise programme was run in Kilkenny, as well as in Munich and Bologna.

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22 h. ago Activist aid ship nears Gaza amid reports that Israeli forces plan to intercept vessel

The ship left Sicily last week with a cargo of relief supplies “to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza”.

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