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Irish polling starts early in the islands
Voters in the islands off Ireland's west coast are among the first to cast their ballots in the General Election. Those living off the coast of Donegal, Mayo and Galway are going to the polls today, one day ahead of the rest of the...
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Funeral of CervicalCheck campaigner Ruth Morrissey
The funeral of CervicalCheck campaigner Ruth Morrissey at Mary Magdalene Church, Monaleen, Co. Limerick.
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Dublin streets quiet as Ireland enters lockdown
Empty streets in Dublin as Ireland enters its first day of a new six-week lockdown due to coronavirus.
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Anniversary of Regency shooting marked at hotel
Balloons, flowers, photos and messages at the site of the former Regency Hotel in Dublin, since renamed the Bonnington Hotel, left by family members and friends of David Byrne who was shot dead by members of the Hutch gang during a...
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Man dies following Dublin shooting
A man aged in his 40s has died following a shooting in Dublin. The incident took place in the Ballymun area at around 9pm on Thursday. Gardai said the man received a number of gunshot wounds and died at the scene.
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Ireland to remain in lockdown until April 5
The highest level of coronavirus restrictions will continue in Ireland until April 5 at least, the Taoiseach Michael Martin has confirmed. The only difference in the easing of restrictions going forward will be the phased reopening of...
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Drone light show wishes the world a Happy St Patrick’s Day
A film featuring a swarm of 500 drones animating the skies of Dublin has today been unveiled to wish the world a Happy St Patrick’s Day. The film, entitled Orchestra of Light features the Intel Drone Light Show and was pre-recorded in...
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First group of passengers arrives for Ireland’s hotel quarantine
The first group of people to face mandatory hotel quarantine in Ireland has arrived at the designated facility. Around 20 passengers arriving into Dublin Airport on Friday were transferred by bus to the first quarantine centre at the...
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Anti-vaccine passport protesters gather in Dublin
Far-right activists and anti-vaccine protesters have held a demonstration in Dublin against Covid-19 jabs and ongoing restrictions in Ireland. Around 1,500 protesters gathered outside Custom House in Dublin, as roads were blocked and...
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Protesters gather at Smithfield for the Save the Cobblestone March and Ceili
Protesters gather at Smithfield for the Save the Cobblestone March and Ceili, Calling for the pub to be saved while highlighting the need to protect the cultural landscape of Dublin.
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Huge crowds line the street for Ashling Muphy's funeral
Pupils from Ashling Murphy's class hold photographs of her and red roses in front of gathered mourners outside St Brigid's Church, Mountbolus, Co Offaly, ahead of the funeral of the schoolteacher who was murdered in Tullamore, Co Offaly...
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Taoiseach Micheal Martin tests positive for Covid-19 in Washington DC
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has tested positive for Covid-19. It means he will be unable to meet US President Joe Biden in person later on Thursday as part of the traditional shamrock ceremony.
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Crowds gather to mark the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising
Branches of the Defence Forces march past during a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising at the GPO on O'Connell Street Dublin.
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Former Irish solider found guilty of IS membership
Former Irish solider Lisa Smith arrives at Dublin’s Special Criminal Court where she was found guilty of membership of the so-called Islamic State, but not guilty of financing the terrorist organisation.
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Passengers at Dublin Airport face lengthy delays
Passengers line up in queues at Dublin Airport and face lengthy delays on Tuesday morning.
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Three siblings killed in violent incident in Dublin
A man has been arrested after the deaths of a teenager and two young children following a violent incident in Dublin. An 18-year-old woman and her brother and sister, twins aged eight, died after an incident at a house in the west of the...
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Taoiseach visits scene of petrol station explosion in Co Donegal
Irish premier Micheal Martin has visited the scene of the petrol station explosion in Co Donegal. The Taoiseach met with members of the emergency services and surveyed the site of the blast.# *no sound*
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Death toll from petrol station blast rises to seven as search continues
The death toll from an explosion at an Irish petrol station has risen to seven as search efforts continue for further victims.
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Patient who died after alleged assault ‘meant world to family’, funeral hears
An elderly patient who died following an alleged assault at a Cork hospital meant the world to his family, his funeral service has heard. Matthew Healy, 89, from the Co Cork town of Berrings, was a patient at Mercy University Hospital...
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HERRING HARVEST
The herring harvest is reported not to be so good this year but the scene is brisk at Great Yarmouth when the drifters come in. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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55 million euro green fund to help businesses move away from fossil fuels announced
The Tanaiste has said that a 55 million euro green fund to help businesses move away from fossil fuels will help combat climate change. The business package is to encourage firms to move towards more sustainable alternatives. Minister...
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Irish ministers discuss the health budget
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Michael McGrath speak to the media about difficult talks about the health budget, about whether budgetary measures are targetted enough, and about the knock-on...
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Paschal Donohoe and Minister Michael McGrath discussing the Budget measures
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath discussing the Budget measures after answering questions on RTE Radio 1’s Today with Claire Byrne Budget phone-in.
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Irish Government cuts excise duty on fuel
The Irish Government has agreed a cut in excise duty on fuel. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe confirmed a cut of 20 cent per litre on petrol and 15 cent per litre of diesel. The measure, introduced amid concerns about growing pressures...