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LAST UPDATE | 29 Nov 2024

EVERY WEEKDAY EVENING, The Journal brings you five of the biggest news stories of the day so far.

1. #HOMELESSNESS The number of people living in emergency accommodation increased last month to a record 14,966 people.

2. #ASSISTED DYING Assisted dying could be legalised in England and Wales after a historic vote saw proposed legislation clear its first hurdle in parliament.

3. #POLLING DAY DELIVERY Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has given birth to a baby girl today. 

4. #DEATH Mayo farmer Padraig Nally, who was jailed for the manslaughter of an intruder to his home near Lough Corrib in October 2004, has passed away aged 81 following a long illness.

5. #DRUGS A shop worker who made €1,500 a week dealing drugs so he could set up a tattoo business has been given a two-year suspended sentence following a cannabis seizure in Mullingar.

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    Oct 27th 2015, 4:10 PM

    Please god he is by some miracle found alive. Thoughts and prayers with him and his family

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    Oct 28th 2015, 9:21 PM

    Well done to the rescue services good recovery condolences to his family.

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    Oct 27th 2015, 9:39 PM

    Was surfing in Kerry all weekend. Seas were rough!

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    Oct 28th 2015, 9:12 PM

    another anon Troll

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    Oct 29th 2015, 4:17 AM

    Rest in peace our dear and beloved friend Stephen. Deepest sympathies to your family and everyone blessed enough to have called you a friend. R.I.P buddy xx

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