Highly emotional scenes at Dublin Airport as a group of volunteers, including husbands, fathers and sons, started a journey to Ukraine to help defend their home country. 23-year-old Pavlo Serdiuk (4th image) said “it’s my duty to my country.”
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Around 100 people attended a ‘Rally Against Hate’ in Navan in Co Meath this afternoon in a show of support and solidarity for the 14-year-old boy assaulted earlier this week and to say people “will not tolerate any form of hate crime in the town”
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Large numbers of people aged 16 and over have been queuing since early this morning at the City West Covid-19 Vaccination Centre to avail of the walk-in vaccine service. 1,000 walk-ins by 11am alone
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Thousands of people are taking part in a pro-Palestine protest in Dublin calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza and for the Irish government to impose sanctions on Israel
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The scene outside the Russian Embassy in Dublin. Members of the Ukrainian community in Ireland singing Ukraine’s national anthem
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Footage from inside Dublin Airport showing long queues at around 6pm to get through security, meandering the length of the departures area. The DAA has apologised and advised passengers to expect delays over the coming days and weeks, as new security staff are hired
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1,850 people attended the walk-in Covid-19 vaccine clinic at the City West vaccination centre in Dublin today. It was open between 8am and midday to people 16 and over. Most of the attendees were in the younger age categories, with some queuing from as early as 6am
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The road outside the Russian Embassy in Dublin has been closed again today after large numbers of protestors turned out for a third day of demonstrations against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Some of the group of men, who are living in Ireland, who have dedcided to travel back to Ukraine to help in the civilian resistance to the Russian invasion
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1,800 GPs and GP practice nurses are getting a Covid-19 vaccine today as part of a mass vaccination this weekend. They are getting the first Moderna vaccine doses. 800 at this centre at St Mary’s Hospital the Phoenix Park in Dublin. 500 in Portlaoise and 500 in Galway
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So, I have some news! After a fantastic 4 years, this is my last week in TV3 / Virgin Media News. Delighted to say I'm taking up a role in RTÉ News. I'll be sad to say goodbye to everyone in Ballymount but I'm looking forward to joining my new colleagues in Donnybrook.
Amid high demand for a Covid-19 vaccine, queues also formed at other walk-in clinics around the country today including here at the Swords vaccination centre at the National Show Centre in Dublin
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A busy night in Dublin as nightlife reopens after almost 600 days closed. Coppers nightclub is among the venues where long queues formed early in the night
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Up to 10,000 people have taken part in Darkness Into Light in the Phoenix Park in Dublin to offer hope to people impacted by suicide and to raise funds for the suicide prevention charity Pieta House
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The organisers of the Rally for Life march in Dublin, in opposition to the new abortion laws, estimate that 10,000 people are taking part in the rally. Many of those marching are calling for another referendum on abortion
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Hundreds of people attended an emotional candlelight vigil and prayer service in memory of Jastine Valdez at the Clock Tower in Enniskerry in Wicklow tonight where the 24 year old lived with her family and close to where she was abducted
A major emergency training exercise, simulating a terrorist attack, is taking place at DCU in Dublin this evening involving Gardai, HSE, Defence Forces and Dublin Fire Brigade
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Irish relatives of the US President, including 4th and 5th cousins, have gathered at The Windsor Bar in Dundalk to hear remarks from Joe Biden. Other invited guests here too including local TDs. Crowds have also lined the street outside
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Members of the Ukrainian community in Ireland were joined at the GPO protest in Dublin by Irish people and nationalities from a number of other countries. Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland Larysa Gerasko called for more sanctions to be imposed on Russia
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Over 10,000 people attended walk-in Covid-19 vaccine clinics yesterday. The HSE Chief Executive said about two thirds were aged between 16 and 19 and Paul Reid described it as “a fabulous success.” He was speaking during a visit to the Athlone vaccination centre
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There were emtional scenes at the candlelight vigil at the Ukrainian Embassy as people prayed and sang. Representatives of the Irish Families Through Surrogacy group and their children, some of whom were born in Ukraine, were in attendance
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Hundreds of people have attended a protest at the GPO in Dublin against Russia’s assault on Ukraine. Many of those in attendance called on the international community to do more to help their country
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Going to the pub with the President! I didn’t get quite as close this week as my last meeting with a US President but almost! 😁
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The Health Minister
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queuing for his Covid-19 vaccination at the Shoreline Leisure Centre in Greystones this morning. He is getting a Pfizer vaccine
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Round two! 1,800 GPs and practice nurses getting their 2nd
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vaccine at mass vaccination centres this weekend. 800 here at St Mary’s Hospital in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. 500 in Portlaoise and 500 in Galway
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People taking part in the Stand with Ukraine rally at the GPO marched from O’Connell Street via Leinster House to the Ukrainian Embassy in Ballsbridge where a candlelight vigil was held
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Members of Team Ireland receiving a hero’s welcome at Dublin Airport this afternoon on their return home from the World Transplant Games in Perth in Australia. Irish participants claimed 17 medals including 7 gold
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Some of the Garda fleet from over the last 100 years, from the DMP 1922 Ford Model T to the new electric powered patrol cars, on display at Dublin Castle as part of the centenary commemoration of An Garda Síochána
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Hundreds of people are taking part in a transgender march in Dublin. It’s the second year
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has been held. A rally took place at the Garden of Remembrance in Parnell Square before a march to Merrion Square
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450 Gardai marched through Dublin city centre on Saturday as part of a ceremonial parade to Dublin Castle to mark the centenary of An Garda Síochána
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Huge numbers of Gardai are being deployed in the O’Connell Street area of Dublin City centre amid clashes between protesters and Gardai. It follows a multiple stabbing incident on Parnell Square this afternoon
A year ago tonight, Irish Coast Guard helicopter
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crashed at Blackrock Island off Co Mayo. Family, friends and colleagues of the 4 crew who died, as well as the emergency services are to attend events tonight and tomorrow to mark the 1st anniversary
Several hundred people turned out for the protest at the Russian Embassy in Dublin. The road had to be closed due to the large numbers. Ukrainian people joined by Irish and other nationalities including people from Russia, Belarus, Georgia and Lithuania
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Members of An Garda Síochána who lost their lives in the line of duty have been remembered at a ceremony in Dublin Castle on Garda Memorial Day. In the 100 years since the force was formed, 89 gardai have died in active service
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A third day of protests outside the Russian Embassy in Dublin over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Calls were made for Ambassador Yury Filatov to be expelled from Ireland
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An emotional 4 minute silence was held in Blacksod in Mayo in memory of the
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crew tonight during a candlelit vigil at 12.46am, the time the Irish Coast Guard helicopter crashed at Blackrock Island on this night last year
Members of the 94th cadet class marching to Dublin Castle for their commissioning ceremony. 77 cadets, including 9 members of the Maltese Armed Forces, will become officers. It’s the first time the event is being held in Dublin Castle
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The official number of Covid-19 cases in Ireland has passed the 1 million mark.
The 23,909 confirmed today takes the total here since the start of the pandemic to 1,002,013
More than a third of the cases were recorded in the last 3 weeks alone
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Efforts are underway to remove red paint from 'The Haunting Soldier' statue in St Stephen's Green in Dublin after it was vandalised overnight. It was on display to commemorate the end of World War 1
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Thousands of people have been going for a dip in annual Christmas Day swims across the country including here at the 40 Foot in Sandycove in Dublin where hundreds braved the chilly water
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The hottest place in Ireland today! A temperature of 31.7 degrees recorded here in Oak Park in Co Carlow today. Highest ever August temperature beating the previous record of 31.5 degrees in August 1995
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The Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has appealed to the DUP to "reconsider it's position" and get back to the talks table following collapse of the negotiations to restore the power-sharing executive in Northern Ireland
The historic No.11 Liffey Ferry is being relaunched to provide a water taxi on the River Liffey between the North and South Quays in the Dublin docklands after a 35-year absence
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There was an Air Corps fly-past as the 77 members of the 94th cadet class marched to Dublin Castle for their commissioning ceremony. 68 of the cadets will become officers in the
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. The other 9 are members of the Maltese Armed Forces, who trained here
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The weather conditions are starting to deteriorate here in Cork city with the wind and rain starting to pick up as the Status Red Wind warning takes effect
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US President Joe Biden has arrived at The Windsor Bar on Dublin Street in Dundalk where he is meeting some of his Irish relatives including 4th and 5th cousins from Louth
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The DAA has urged passengers to allow plenty of time ahead of their flight.
Arrive at least 2 hours before a short-haul flight and 3 hours prior to a long-haul flight.
Also, check-in bags where possible and carry a minimum amount of items when presenting at security.
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The Minister for Health has condemned the scenes in Dublin city centre last night, which he described as “thuggish behaviour” and “completely unacceptable.” Stephen Donnelly said what happened in the South William Street area “was nothing short of a disgrace.”
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Nothing Compares 2 U playing out as large crowds have gathered on Strand Road in Bray to pay their respects to Sinead O’Connor. Her funeral cortège will travel along the seafront passing the house in which she used to live
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VIDEO: We spoke to the volunteers travelling to
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to help to defend their home country and their families at Dublin Airport, where there were incredibly emotional scenes
50-year-old Austin Mangan, with an address in Dublin 9, appeared at a special sitting of Dublin District Court shortly after 10pm tonight charged with the murder of Maud Coffey. Her body was found in an apartment in Royal Canal Park in Ashtown on Friday morning
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Mr Casey looked at Mr Puska and said you have no idea and will never have any idea the level of love and connection me and Ashling shared. You have no idea how much you have stolen from us. Because of you I will never see her smile again. I will never get to marry my soulmate.
End of an era today with the last National Lunchtime News on
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A programme I worked on for many years with a great team of reporters and presenters. Some pics of many of my very fond memories of it all
Enniskerry GAA Club says 5 of the young men injured in a fall from a lorry have been discharged from hospital. 4 others are being treated for non-life threatening injuries. It happened in the Wicklow village during celebrations for a county football championship win
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63 more people with Covid-19 have died.
56 of the deaths occurred in January, 1 in December and 5 in November. The date of one other death remains under investigation.
3,569 new cases of the virus have also been confirmed.
Breakdown of the cases ⬇️
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Over 600 tonnes of illegally dumped industrial and domestic waste was discovered here in this Coillte owned forest in Drumgill in Co Meath. It will cost up to €100,000 to remove the material. Gardai are investigating the incident
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Ministers gathered at Dublin Castle for what could be the last Cabinet meeting of this government. Some of the Ministers say it’s an emotional day
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Full report: A day of demonstrations on Saturday as hundreds of people attended protests in Dublin, for the third day, to oppose Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Getting the jab done! Just got my Covid-19 booster vaccine at the Swords Vaccination Centre. In and out in less than 30 mins. Currently, the queues at the National Show Centre are very short. Open to 40 +
A candle and floral tributes have been left at a mural of local man Christy Dignam on the Main St in Finglas village in North Dublin in memory of the Aslan frontman who died today
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Song and prayers as the candlelight vigil outside the Ukrainian Embassy in Dublin ended this evening with an appeal to the Irish government from Ukraine’s Ambassador to Ireland Larysa Gerasko to expel the Russian Ambassador Yury Filatov
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