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'Such are the dangers of working from home' – Luke 'Ming'...
Independent MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan has said working from home "suits" him despite a video call blunder that saw him bearing his bottom half...
Zoo reopening brings much-needed joy to animals and visitors
Dublin Zoo has opened its gates to the public for the first time since the Covid-19 lockdown, and the animals are as glad to...
Minister signals 'changes' to €350 payment as 64,000 return to work
"Changes" to the €350 pandemic unemployment payment will be tabled by the Government soon, as it was revealed that 64,000 people have returned to...
Beer sales plunge as pub closures lead to 24 million fewer...
Beer sales fell by a third in April with not even a surge in sales in off-licence and groceries enough to make up for...
Commentator brings football to world from Dublin home
A top sports commentator has told how he is helping to bring football to the world again - from his home in Dublin.
BT Sport's...
ESB technician awarded €83,000 after cable causes nervous shock
An ESB network technician who came across a 10,000 kilovolt live electric cable when he was repairing a street light has been awarded €83,000...
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Nemeton ready for GAA's return to TV after lockdown
Irial Mac Murchú, chief executive of Nemeton TV, says when live sport is back up and running after the coronavirus lockdown, they will be...
Ryder Cup could be 'a yawner of an event' without fans, says Steve Stricker
The United States’ Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker fears the event could be “a yawner” if held behind closed doors.
Europe’s defence of the trophy,...
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Kerry GAA club games will be pay-per-view as county faces €400k...
On the subject of whether club or inter-county fare should return first, Kerry County Board chairman Tim Murphy believes medical opinion will determine the...
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Gardai investigating if Dublin Black Lives Matter solidarity protest breached lockdown...
GARDAI have launched an investigation into whether Black Lives Matter solidarity protests breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
round 1,000 people took part in the march in...
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Knock-out might suit Cork hurlers, says Seanie McGrath
Former All-Star Seanie McGrath reckons a knockout Championship could aid Cork’s chances of landing an All-Ireland hurling title later this year.
Any Championship that is...
Open GAA pitches to help people’s mental health, pleads Fitzgerald
Davy Fitzgerald does not believe the GAA authorities are giving enough consideration to the mental health of its members by keeping pitches closed.
Voicing his...
Darling shines brightest on racing’s return
Frankly Darling is as low as 10-1 with some bookmakers for the Investec Oaks after making a winning return at Newcastle yesterday.
John Gosden’s filly...
John Fogarty: If counties aren't back training already, they're losing
It’s fair to say GAA director Tom Ryan gets it. He gets the frustration at pitches being closed. He gets the disappointment. He also...
IRFU issue roadmap for rugby's return
The IRFU are rolling out a roadmap for a return to rugby in 217 clubs nationwide.
While stressing that clubs may only resume training and...
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A third of motorists finding it difficult to secure affordable insurance
Irish consumers are struggling to find affordable car insurance, according to a new AA survey.
The survey found that over a third of Irish motorists...
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Electrician exposed to 10,000 kilovolt live electric cable awarded €83,000 damages...
An ESB network technician who came across a 10,000 kilovolt live electric cable when he was repairing a street light has been awarded €83,000...
RNLI & Irish Coast Guard respond to dozens of incidents during...
Members of the public relied heavily on the bravery and help of the RNLI and Irish Coast Guard as the sun shone over the...
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Sinn Fein against legalising abortion in cases of non-fatal foetal abnormalities in Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin has come out against legalising abortion in cases of non-fatal foetal abnormalities in Northern Ireland.
he party was criticised by pro-choice campaigners over...
Man fighting for his life after diving 50ft off cliff and hitting submerged rocks
A YOUNG man is fighting for his life after suffering critical injuries when he dived off a 17 metre (50ft) cliff in Cork and...
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Coronavirus Ireland Live Updates: Greece set to open for Irish visitors...
Follow the latest coronavirus news in Ireland and across the world on the Independent.ie live blog.
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Body of boy (5) recovered from Lough Mask
Search teams have been stood down after recovering the body of a five-year-old boy this morning who was missing at Lough Mask in Co...
