60 m. ago Hosepipe ban extended to August for Milford Public Water Supply

Main pic: Water levels at Lough Colmcille, which supplies the Milford area, remain under severe pressure. Uisce Éireann has announced… The post Hosepipe ban extended to August for Milford Public Water Supply appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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7 h. ago How Ireland's coastal homes remain in demand: ‘Buyers like the idea of slowing down’

Homes with direct access to the water are the Holy Grail, selling agents say

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12 h. ago FactCheck: How will Ireland’s new system for organ donation work?

Parts of The Human Tissue Act are coming into effect on 17 June.

Politics

19 h. ago Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge amid jury issues

Deliberations ended on Thursday, a day after the jury delivered a partial verdict in Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial.

Events

21 h. ago Hosepipe ban in parts of Donegal, Meath and Westmeath extended until August

Over twenty water supplies across the country remain in “drought status”, Uisce Éireann has warned.

Politics

22 h. ago Northern Ireland riots latest: Violence is ‘only a petrol bomb away’ from a death, warns human rights chief

Northern Ireland riots latest: Violence is ‘only a petrol bomb away’ from a death, warns human rights chief  The Independent

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23 h. ago Northern Ireland weather: 'Thunderstorms and lightening with intense downpours' today as we remain in 'warning zone'

Northern Ireland weather: 'Thunderstorms and lightening with intense downpours' today as we remain in 'warning zone'  Belfast News Letter

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23 h. ago Northern Ireland weather: 'Thunderstorms and lightening with intense downpours' today as we remain in Met Office 'warning zone'

Northern Ireland weather: 'Thunderstorms and lightening with intense downpours' today as we remain in Met Office 'warning zone'  Belfast News Letter

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24 h. ago Construction of Leinster House bike shed was halted after manhole discovered on site

A note of a site visit in August 2023 said the discovery meant the OPW would need to reexamine the structure of the bicycle shelter and whether any changes were needed.

Politics

26 h. ago Childcare in Ireland: The game is rigged against working parents as the numbers never add up

Despite ECCE and National Childcare Scheme supports, high costs remain a barrier to women working outside the home

Society

31 h. ago Ireland’s country homes market remains buoyant with steady interest from expats and US buyers, selling agents say

Eight estate agents from around the Republic and Northern Ireland give their take on the market

Economics

46 h. ago UK government pledges £50 million for Casement Park redevelopment but funding shortfall remains

Plans for a 34,000-capacity stadium have been mired in uncertainty because of a major funding gap of around £150 million.

Economics

47 h. ago Tuam mother and baby home excavation to begin on Monday with search for remains of 796 children who died there

The Bon Secours-run institution has admitted it did not treat the bodies of dead children properly

Events

48 h. ago Excavation of children’s remains from Tuam mother and baby home site to begin on 16 June

It is believed that 796 children are buried at the site.

Politics

49 h. ago Man (50s) accused of human trafficking offences due in court this morning

The man was arrested on Monday morning by gardaí.

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54 h. ago Arts Council ‘deeply regrets’ Minister’s decision on director’s contract

Minister decides against appointing Maureen Kennelly for further five years

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63 h. ago ‘While I was protecting the front windows, they were kicking the back gate’: Distress in Ballymena after night of violence

Residents of Clonaven Terrace erect Union Jack bunting in bid to prevent targeting

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3 d. ago Several people reported dead after school shooting in Austria

The incident happened in the city of Graz, with police saying that the operation remains ongoing.

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3 d. ago Holiday homes in Cork, Waterford, Mayo and Wexford from €215,000

A four-bed by the sea in Youghal, a storied home overlooking the river Barrow and more

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3 d. ago Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war in first of series of planned swaps

Kyiv and Moscow remain far apart on ending the war, now in its fourth year

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