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Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

20 Nov 2024

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The Morning Lead

Staff at day centre have to boil kettle to bathe service users with intellectual disabilities

There has been no heating at the day centre in Islandbridge for months, an employee said.

Portable heaters are being used to keep service users warm, as staff contend with leaks and dampness

The employee said the situation is "Dickensian" and unsanitary

Órla Ryan

16 Nov 2024

15.1k

Dublin

New searches as part of probe into murders of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane

Updated 15 Nov 2024

26.2k

Sponsored

Climbing the mortgage mountain? These tips for first-time buyers will help you reach your peak

Tallaght

Renewed appeal for information on first anniversary of Tadhg Delaney's murder

15 Nov 2024

6.5k

Trump 2.0

From Elon Musk to a Fox News host, who exactly will be in the Trump administration?

The president-elect has announced who he intends to appoint to senior roles, sending shockwaves through Washington DC and beyond.

Órla Ryan

14 Nov 2024

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Kildare

Man arrested in connection with disappearance and murder of Jo Jo Dullard is released without charge

The man was arrested on Monday, 29 years after Jo Jo went missing.

Órla Ryan

12 Nov 2024

39.3k

witchetty christie

I'm a Celeb lineup includes Barry McGuigan, Oti Mabuse and .......... Coleen Rooney

12 Nov 2024

16.3k

The Morning Lead

Harassed and called paedophiles: Librarians describe being targeted by anti-LGBT+ groups

Some librarians fear being physically attacked, according to new research.

Several libraries have been targeted by protesters because they supply LGBTQIA-related reading material

"There is somebody looking you straight in the face and calling you a child abuser," one librarian said

Órla Ryan

12 Nov 2024

17.1k

Murder Investigation

Gardaí begin search in Wicklow after man (50s) arrested on suspicion of Jo Jo Dullard murder

Updated 11 Nov 2024

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warning

If RFK Jr leads Trump's health team, trust in vaccines could be 'undermined' globally

9 Nov 2024

21.9k

RIP

Kathleen Watkins, broadcaster and wife of Gay Byrne, has died aged 90

Updated 7 Nov 2024

45.6k

preparing for a shock

Simon Harris says Ireland will work with Trump, but must prepare for impact on economy and Ukraine

7 Nov 2024

15.2k

the swing states

What exactly are swing states, and how could they decide the outcome of 'knife-edge' US race?

Ultimately, seven states will determine if Donald Trump or Kamala Harris are elected.

This week's vote could be one of the closest presidential elections in US history

Some states have undecided voters who could end up backing either candidate

"You can't toss out any type of prediction, other than the fact this will be a knife-edge race," Professor Scott Lucas said

Órla Ryan

5 Nov 2024

18.0k

The Morning Lead

'I cannot do it, I would rather go to jail,' Former IDF soldier on why he refuses to serve in Gaza

Michael Ofer-Ziv said he could not continue to serve because of the “dehumanisation” of Palestinians he witnessed in Gaza.

He is one of 130 IDF members refusing to serve unless the Israeli government works to obtain a hostage and ceasefire deal

Michael said there is no justification for killing civilians, especially children - but not everyone agrees with him

Órla Ryan

27 Oct 2024

28.7k

The Morning Lead

An Irish American family on life and politics in one of the key swing states in the US election

“People here hold their political views so dear to them, they have stickers on their car. Have you ever seen a Fianna Fáil sticker on the back of someone’s car?”

"It's fascinating to see how people can be so divided," Delia O'Malley said of Georgia

She loves her job, but one of the most difficult aspects of it is the fact she has to take part in monthly active shooter drills

Órla Ryan

21 Oct 2024

15.3k

Mental Health

'I can sleep now, I don't cry': Ukrainians in Ireland turn to therapy after fleeing the war

Many people displaced by the war have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder.

Órla Ryan

19 Oct 2024

14.0k

The Morning Lead

'We're living week to week': One restaurant owner on why he'll be protesting at the Dáil today

Business owners from the hospitality and tourism sectors are set to hold a protest outside Leinster House this afternoon.

Órla Ryan

15 Oct 2024

23.2k

High Court

State faces lawsuit calling for 'ludicrous' Mother and Baby Home redress scheme to be extended

Órla Ryan

Updated 14 Oct 2024

14.8k

Peacekeepers

Unifil says Israeli tanks 'destroyed' camp entrance in Lebanon before 'forcibly' entering

The Irish Defence Forces have confirmed that none of their soldiers were harmed.

Órla Ryan

Updated 13 Oct 2024

48.9k

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

13 Oct 2024

7.7k

Cobalt

McEntee refuses to confirm knowledge about alleged spy in Oireachtas

13 Oct 2024

14.5k

Status Yellow

Rain warnings issued for Cork and Waterford

13 Oct 2024

9.7k

The Daily Poll

When do you want the general election to be held?

13 Oct 2024

30.1k

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tributes

'A titan of independence': Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, has died aged 69

He served as First Minister of Scotland between 2007 and 2014.

Órla Ryan

Updated 12 Oct 2024

45.4k

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

12 Oct 2024

6.2k

Gaza

Two people arrested at protest against use of Shannon Airport by US military

Updated 12 Oct 2024

20.0k

Middle East

All Irish troops unharmed in Lebanon, but Taoiseach is 'extraordinarily concerned' amid unrest

Unifil confirmed that a UN peacekeeper underwent surgery after being shot in Lebanon overnight.

Órla Ryan

Updated 12 Oct 2024

14.9k

Drugs

Cocaine worth €70,000 seized in Limerick city

12 Oct 2024

10.6k

Florida

'It was like 100 banshees screaming': Irish woman describes surviving Hurricane Milton

Aisling Kane, who lives in Florida with her family, said it was the “longest night of my life”.

Órla Ryan

10 Oct 2024

26.2k

song of the year

The Spark, viral hit from young Irish rappers, longlisted for Grammy Awards

9 Oct 2024

8.4k

UNIFIL

Ex-Trump administration advisor said Israel should 'drop napalm' over Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon

Updated 9 Oct 2024

56.7k

The Morning Lead

'This is the first time I've evacuated in 60 years': Irish-Americans among those fleeing Florida

Milton could be the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century, US President Joe Biden said.

Near-record winds of up to 165 miles per hour (270 km/h) are expected

"When you get something historical like this, you don't want to be on the wrong side of fate," one resident told us

Órla Ryan

9 Oct 2024

24.0k

a year of war

'Are we going to keep killing one another until there's no one left?'

Roni Keidar, who survived the 7 October attack a year ago, says Jewish people “should understand the Palestinians more than anyone else in the world”.

Órla Ryan

6 Oct 2024

13.2k

Mental Health

Two new early intervention in psychosis teams promised for Limerick and Dublin

2 Oct 2024

6.2k

mother-and-baby homes

State 'should help find these children's bodies', but Govt won't commit to excavating Bessborough

2 Oct 2024

5.1k

Michael McMonagle

Taoiseach raises SF press office controversy during heated Dáil exchange with Pearse Doherty

1 Oct 2024

15.9k

the peach state

'The fabric of the country is fraying': How swing states like Georgia will decide the US election

Gun control, reproductive rights and Gaza are all on people’s minds in Atlanta.

Atlanta is quite liberal, but the wider Georgia state typically votes Republican

Nationwide polls place Kamala Harris and Donald Trump neck-and-neck

Órla Ryan

Reports from Atlanta

21 Sep 2024

10.0k

conrad bryan

The 'New Irish' aren't so new - people of colour have lived here for centuries

15 Sep 2024

17.8k

The Morning Lead

UHL staff under 'huge pressure' to deal with FOI requests after death of Aoife Johnston

One employee said staff are under “huge pressure” as they are “inundated” with requests amid staffing issues.

They said the team is missing deadlines for FOI and GDPR requests, despite their best efforts

Some people are seeking their records so they can transfer their care to another hospital

Órla Ryan

12 Sep 2024

12.5k

The Morning Lead

'It's a mess': Concerns raised that children won't get treatment amid physio shortage in Dublin

Staff said it was “a body blow” to find out that certain vacant roles no longer existed after the HSE lifted a recruitment embargo in July.

The physio department in Temple Street hospital is currently only providing an emergency service

There are also a number of unfilled physio vacancies at Crumlin children's hospital and in community settings

Órla Ryan

9 Sep 2024

8.1k