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1 hour, 4 mins agoÓ Cuív: Unwise to assume Fianna Fáil's membership will support coalition with Fine Gael
"There is serious disquiet within the party about forming such a long-term coalition.
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![20% of PPE from China ‘does not reach required standard’ for healthcare use]( "20% of PPE from China ‘does not reach required standard’ for healthcare use")
20% of PPE from China ‘does not reach required standard’ for healthcare use
HSE chief Paul Reid said the first batch made up 10% of the total 200m euro order.
- 1 hour, 46 mins ago
![Army of volunteers making face-shields for frontline staff]( "Army of volunteers making face-shields for frontline staff")
Army of volunteers making face-shields for frontline staff
An army of volunteers has been mobilised to produce tens of thousands of protective face-shields for frontline healthcare workers.
- 2 hours, 10 mins ago
![Seven more Covid-19 deaths in the North]( "Seven more Covid-19 deaths in the North")
Seven more Covid-19 deaths in the North
Testing has resulted in 91 new positive cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the region to 1,089.
- 2 hours, 23 mins ago
![Charities warn of influx of unwanted dogs]( "Charities warn of influx of unwanted dogs")
Charities warn of influx of unwanted dogs
A major dog rehoming charity is expecting a huge influx of unwanted dogs when people no longer have to stay at home because of Covid-19.
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![Covid-19: UK death toll rises to 621]( "Covid-19: UK death toll rises to 621")
41 mins agoCovid-19: UK death toll rises to 621
A total of 4,934 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Saturday, the Department of Health said, up by 621 from 4,313 the day before.
- 2 hours, 20 mins ago
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PPE provision condemned after UK care home worker suspected of having Covid-19 dies
A care home worker in Scotland suspected of having the virus has died, sources said.
- 2 hours, 59 mins ago
![Spain begins to see improvement as Covid-19 death rate falls]( "Spain begins to see improvement as Covid-19 death rate falls")
Spain begins to see improvement as Covid-19 death rate falls
More than 670 people died there since yesterday, but that is down from 809 the day before, the first time new deaths have fallen below 800 new fatalities in the past week.
- 3 hours, 48 mins ago
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UK Health Secretary Hancock admits NHS may not hit ventilator target before virus peak
Matt Hancock also said the British Army is helping to get personal protective equipment to the NHS front line.
- 4 hours, 43 mins ago
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British Labour leader Keir Starmer to create ‘balanced’ shadow cabinet
Keir Starmer has pledged to create a “balanced” shadow cabinet as he begins appointing his top team after winning a landslide victory in the Labour leadership contest.
- 6 hours, 25 mins ago
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Pope begins Holy Week events without the public
Thousands would usually flock to the ceremonies.
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German restaurant takes novel approach to keep cider flowing
The owner admitted profit margins were low without the regular drinkers, ‘but it’s better than nothing’.
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German restaurant takes novel approach to keep cider flowing
The owner admitted profit margins were low without the regular drinkers, ‘but it’s better than nothing’.
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Eurovision 2009 trends on Twitter as fans re-watch contest for lockdown entertainment
It comes after this year’s competition was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
![Libraries see new online memberships soar amid lockdown]( "Libraries see new online memberships soar amid lockdown")
Libraries see new online memberships soar amid lockdown
Reservations and loans of e-books and audiobooks have also risen, the Local Government Association said.
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8 celebrities with really unusual hobbies
From keeping birds to sounding like them.
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Video: This street are doing daily group dances – while social distancing
Group exercise might not be off the cards after all.
![Tipperary schools come together to manufacture PPE visors for healthcare staff]( "Tipperary schools come together to manufacture PPE visors for healthcare staff")
Tipperary schools come together to manufacture PPE visors for healthcare staff
Tipperary schools are coming together to manufacture PPE visors for healthcare staff in their local communities.
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Neighbours sing happy birthday to boy whose party had to be cancelled
The special moment for Lewis Lloyd’s birthday was captured on video.
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17 mins agoJason Watkins jokes he is a ‘shoo-in’ to play England's CMO in the future
The actor shared a photographs of him and the Chief Medical Officer for England.
- 2 hours, 23 mins ago
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Simon Rimmer shares Spam burger recipe on Sunday Brunch as he co-hosts from home
Archive footage also featured heavily in the programme.
- 10 hours, 17 mins ago
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Author Jacqueline Wilson reveals she is gay
The 74-year-old said the revelation would not come as a surprise to those close to her.
- 17 hours, 29 mins ago
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Miley Cyrus and boyfriend Cody Simpson deliver food to health staff
The packages had handwritten notes on them like ‘Stay strong’.
- 19 hours, 57 mins ago
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Actress and author Patricia Bosworth dies aged 86
Bosworth played a nun opposite Hepburn in the 1959 classic The Nun’s Story.
- 20 hours, 7 mins ago
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Ant and Dec deliver Saturday Night Takeaway series finale from their sofas
The programme featured pre-recorded clips of the presenters and footage from old episodes.
- 1 day ago
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MasterChef unveils its nine semi-finalists
They were whittled down from 60 contenders.
- 1 day ago
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Katy Perry shares update on her baby with fans
The US singer shared a photo of her fiance on Instagram alongside a message saying ‘it’s a girl’.
Business
![Mortgage Advisory group predict spike in mortgage switching applications]( "Mortgage Advisory group predict spike in mortgage switching applications")
3 hours, 49 mins agoMortgage Advisory group predict spike in mortgage switching applications
The volume of people applying to switch their mortgage for a better deal will increase by 20% or more over the next 4-6 weeks, according to a pfrediction by the Association of Irish Mortgage Advisors.
- 5 hours, 42 mins ago
![Austerity measures post Covid-19 will be disastrous - economists]( "Austerity measures post Covid-19 will be disastrous - economists")
Austerity measures post Covid-19 will be disastrous - economists
Several high profile Irish economists have suggest implementing austerity post Covid-19 would be "economic suicide".
- 1 day ago
![Viagogo reduces workforce in Limerick due to Covid-19 spread]( "Viagogo reduces workforce in Limerick due to Covid-19 spread")
Viagogo reduces workforce in Limerick due to Covid-19 spread
The company did, however, stress their commitment to the Limerick office.
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![Nearly 1,000 healthcare workers in Ireland test positive for Covid-19]( "Nearly 1,000 healthcare workers in Ireland test positive for Covid-19")
Nearly 1,000 healthcare workers in Ireland test positive for Covid-19
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said the majority of the infections are associated with community transmission.
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Donald Trump calls inspector general he sacked in whistleblower row ‘a disgrace’
The president said Michael Atkinson should have talked to him first about his phone call to Ukraine, despite his role as an independent watchdog.
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The Kennedys touched by tragedy again as mother and son go missing
The daughter and a grandson of Robert F Kennedy’s eldest daughter have gone missing on a canoe trip.
![17 more deaths and 331 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland]( "17 more deaths and 331 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland")
17 more deaths and 331 new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland
Another 17 patients diagnosed with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, bringing the overall death toll to 137, the HSE said.
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Donald Trump and 3M in medical protective equipment export row
Mr Trump used his authority under the 1950 Defence Production Act to force the acquisition of N95 respirators
![Dundalk ATM raid: PSNI release one of three men arrested after cross-border pursuit]( "Dundalk ATM raid: PSNI release one of three men arrested after cross-border pursuit")
Dundalk ATM raid: PSNI release one of three men arrested after cross-border pursuit
The thieves set cars on fire at both entrances to Dundalk Garda Station to prevent Gardaí from responding to incident.
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Blarney man, 24, who died in motorcross accident yesterday is named locally
A 24-year-old man who passed away in a motorcross accident over the weekend after his bike struck a tree has been named locally as Stephen O’Callaghan of Blarney, Co Cork.
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Carragher and Collymore blast Liverpool for furloughing non-playing staff
Former players unimpressed by Premier League leaders’ move.
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![FAI boss ‘happy’ to pay McCarthy bonus if Ireland get to Euros]( "FAI boss ‘happy’ to pay McCarthy bonus if Ireland get to Euros")
FAI boss ‘happy’ to pay McCarthy bonus if Ireland get to Euros
FAI Interim Chief Executive Gary Owens has said that he would be happy to “pay all the bonuses that people deserve” if Ireland succeeds in qualifying for the European Championship finals next year.
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UEFA president Ceferin: Better to play behind closed doors than not at all
European football is shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Wayne Rooney says footballers have been treated like scapegoats
The former England captain queried interventions by health secretary Matt Hancock and the Premier League
![FAI interim CEO hopes Ireland]( "FAI interim CEO hopes Ireland")
FAI interim CEO hopes Ireland's Euros playoff will be in November
FAI interim CEO Gary Owens is hoping that Ireland’s Euros play off against Slovakia takes place as late as November to give new manager Stephen Kenny some preparation game-time with his senior squad.
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Kyle Walker sorry for flouting lockdown as Man City start internal investigation
Walker has said sorry after breaking the Government’s lockdown guidelines.
![Duff, Andrews and Kelly join Stephen Kenny in Irish managerial shake-up]( "Duff, Andrews and Kelly join Stephen Kenny in Irish managerial shake-up")
Duff, Andrews and Kelly join Stephen Kenny in Irish managerial shake-up
The FAI have confirmed that Damien Duff, Keith Andrews and Alan Kelly have been appointed to Stephen Kenny’s coaching team.
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Here's Stephen Kenny’s priorities as he begins Ireland job
The Football Association of Ireland has responded to the lengthy delay in the sport by bringing forward Stephen Kenny’s appointment as manager of the Republic of Ireland’s senior side.
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AFL tell GAA they will not be travelling for International Rules series in November
The International Rules series set to take place in Ireland later this year has been postponed as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
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