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Just over half of Irish people would get Covid-19 vaccine - survey

Just over half of people say they would get a Covid-19 vaccine, a new survey reveals.

Rationing, two-dose jabs and an advisory body - how a Covid-19 vaccine would be rolled out

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Michael O'Doherty Opinion Decision on TV star Sinead Desmond's pay dispute should send shivers down the spine of RTÉ’s accountants

Brexit briefing: The key dates ahead in 2020

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Eamonn Sweeney Opinion Hurling's magic-makers do the nation some service

Mother and daughter accused of nightclub attack with shoe heel

Two men charged over €7 million cannabis seizure in Dublin Port

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'I put grief on hold - I want to be sure no one else has to endure this pain,' says devastated daughter of Derry Coakley

‘We were told to say goodbye to our baby but, four years later, we are still enjoying precious days with Willow’

RTÉ cancel famous Christmas Eve Grafton Street broadcast

Caroline Corr splits from long-time husband Frank Woods

'Tireless' Stardust families’ campaigner Eugene Kelly passes away aged 62

Belfast shooting: Man injured in paramilitary-style attack

Brexit sting for shoppers even if trade deal done, Tánaiste warns

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With smaller Christmas gatherings on the cards - how are turkey farmers preparing?

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‘On bad days, I thought my kids would be better off without me. And then my period would come’

Jac Sinnott (36) is a mother of two from Waterford. She loves running and interior design, and runs a small tableware design business. That’s on the days when things are normal, when she feels like herself. The days during the build-up to her period are a different story.

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'No buzz on the streets or cheering crowd' - it was a marathon, but not as we know it

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Living with metastatic cancer: ‘I know no matter what happens, the kids will be in great hands with their fantastic dad’

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Cian Tracey Opinion Relentless Connors and Keenan bring fresh spark and reason to be excited about what may lie ahead

Ask the therapist: Is it possible to rekindle intimacy after 20 years and infertility issues?

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'I don't have medals hanging around my neck, but I feel proud'

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Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trials produce robust immune response in elderly

The COVID-19 vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca Plc produces a robust immune response in elderly people, the group at highest risk, the Financial Times said on Monday, citing early results.

Community health teams to deal with outbreaks in schools

Therapists take services online to help people cope with pandemic

Second wave of virus sparks speculation of new eurozone stimulus

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Stefanie Preissner: How pandemic distancing is starting to take a toll on friendships

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Dear Mary: My wife of two years doesn't want to have sex with me

'In Australia, eating well isn't just for wealthy people'

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Taken too soon... the inspiring story of Interference singer Fergus O'Farrell whose life - and talent - was claimed too young by muscular dystrophy

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The 17 seconds that tore a family's world apart

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Rachel Allen: Spooky treats you can magic up this Halloween without too much toil and trouble

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Moira Killeen was cremated before an autopsy could be carried out - now her family wants answers

exclusive Matthew McConaughey: 'Older women felt they had a right to trespass on my territory'

Sport

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Paul Kimmage meets Andy Townsend: The loss of his father, Big Jack and the gaining of a treasured possession

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'I don't have medals hanging around my neck, but I feel proud'

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Farrell happy with Dublin's progress despite signs of 'ring rust'

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Aidan Fitzmaurice Opinion Rovers in good place to build on latest title success

Van de Beek stuck on the sidelines despite lack of creativity

French grant Ireland elite status after snub

Podcasts

The Big Tech Show: All about the iPhone 12

The Floating Voter: Is the HSE's Paul Reid losing the frontline battles being fought against Covid?

The Real Health Podcast: Life lessons with Francis Brennan

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Fionnán Sheahan President Joe - will a win by one of our own benefit Ireland?

It's one of Joe Biden's seemingly never-ending stream of Begorrah Irish sayings: "They say a man's always fortunate to have Irish friends. They're never above you. They're never below you. They're always beside you."

Patricia Casey Opinion Amid the darkness, strength and fortitude can still break through

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John Downing Opinion Covid-19 means no election - for now - but only if FF can manage unforced errors

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Raise a glass to 'The Bell', 80 years on

John Daly

Social bonds and Lagarde’s enthusiasm move the EU closer to fiscal union – but may be a move too far for some

Republicans are out of touch with reality of the US

Jennifer Rubin

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Lockdown lifts: 12 little things to get you through the next six weeks

Would you buy a small EV with 200km+ range?

Guidance counsellor Aoife Walsh: Sixth years are very stressed and the strain on them is showing

Taking a swim in cold water may help protect us against dementia

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Lockdown 2.0: 15 mistakes I won’t make this time around, from boozing to banana bread

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Five things you can do to cope with the new Covid-19 restrictions

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'It would have been amazing if dad met kids' - Vogue

'I don’t have enough staff to cater for demand' - Salon owners see surge of last-minute appointments before Level 5 lockdown begins

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Sexism in politics: what’s wrong with Marin’s attire?

Paul Mescal pairs Kildare kit with €10,000 fleece in GQ fashion shoot

Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges diagnosed with lymphoma

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Stefanie Preissner: Everyone is going on about "positive vibes only", but all I want to do is lie on the ground and thrash my arms and legs and have an absolute rager

Entertainment

Dónal Lynch Opinion The royal chickens are now coming home to roost

Love: Roddy Doyle’s pub crawl chats aren’t much to talk about

Sky History halts new series The Chop after viewers claim contestant has neo Nazi tattoos on his face

'The Toy Show must go on', Ryan Tubridy assures young fans

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The IFTAs Review: 'Absence of bloated pomp and smug self-congratulation actually made awards enjoyable'

Singing for their supper: Daniel O'Donnell waives concert fee to support his crew

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Covid travel tests 'should ideally cost less than $10' - airlines work with WHO to replace quarantines

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Have dog, will travel - why pet-friendly trips are booming during the pandemic

Finding my muse 'where the peace comes dropping slow'

Ireland's 'Green List' to continue with zero countries as Ryanair slashes winter flights

Four Irish hotels named among Europe's Top 10 resorts

Pól Ó Conghaile Opinion At last, our battered tourism industry gets a little good news

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Just over half of Irish people would get Covid-19 vaccine - survey

Rationing, two-dose jabs and an advisory body - how a Covid-19 vaccine would be rolled out

Michael O'Doherty Opinion Decision on TV star Sinead Desmond's pay dispute should send shivers down the spine of RTÉ’s accountants

Brexit briefing: The key dates ahead in 2020

Eamonn Sweeney Opinion Hurling's magic-makers do the nation some service

Mother and daughter accused of nightclub attack with shoe heel

Two men charged over €7 million cannabis seizure in Dublin Port

'I put grief on hold - I want to be sure no one else has to endure this pain,' says devastated daughter of Derry Coakley

‘We were told to say goodbye to our baby but, four years later, we are still enjoying precious days with Willow’

RTÉ cancel famous Christmas Eve Grafton Street broadcast

Caroline Corr splits from long-time husband Frank Woods

'Tireless' Stardust families’ campaigner Eugene Kelly passes away aged 62

Belfast shooting: Man injured in paramilitary-style attack

Brexit sting for shoppers even if trade deal done, Tánaiste warns

With smaller Christmas gatherings on the cards - how are turkey farmers preparing?

‘On bad days, I thought my kids would be better off without me. And then my period would come’

'No buzz on the streets or cheering crowd' - it was a marathon, but not as we know it

Living with metastatic cancer: ‘I know no matter what happens, the kids will be in great hands with their fantastic dad’

Cian Tracey Opinion Relentless Connors and Keenan bring fresh spark and reason to be excited about what may lie ahead

Ask the therapist: Is it possible to rekindle intimacy after 20 years and infertility issues?

'I don't have medals hanging around my neck, but I feel proud'

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trials produce robust immune response in elderly

Community health teams to deal with outbreaks in schools

Therapists take services online to help people cope with pandemic

Second wave of virus sparks speculation of new eurozone stimulus

Stefanie Preissner: How pandemic distancing is starting to take a toll on friendships

Dear Mary: My wife of two years doesn't want to have sex with me

'In Australia, eating well isn't just for wealthy people'

Taken too soon... the inspiring story of Interference singer Fergus O'Farrell whose life - and talent - was claimed too young by muscular dystrophy

The 17 seconds that tore a family's world apart

Rachel Allen: Spooky treats you can magic up this Halloween without too much toil and trouble

Moira Killeen was cremated before an autopsy could be carried out - now her family wants answers

exclusive Matthew McConaughey: 'Older women felt they had a right to trespass on my territory'

Paul Kimmage meets Andy Townsend: The loss of his father, Big Jack and the gaining of a treasured possession

'I don't have medals hanging around my neck, but I feel proud'

Farrell happy with Dublin's progress despite signs of 'ring rust'

Aidan Fitzmaurice Opinion Rovers in good place to build on latest title success

Van de Beek stuck on the sidelines despite lack of creativity

French grant Ireland elite status after snub

The Big Tech Show: All about the iPhone 12

The Floating Voter: Is the HSE's Paul Reid losing the frontline battles being fought against Covid?

The Real Health Podcast: Life lessons with Francis Brennan

Fionnán Sheahan President Joe - will a win by one of our own benefit Ireland?

Patricia Casey Opinion Amid the darkness, strength and fortitude can still break through

John Downing Opinion Covid-19 means no election - for now - but only if FF can manage unforced errors

Raise a glass to 'The Bell', 80 years on

Social bonds and Lagarde’s enthusiasm move the EU closer to fiscal union – but may be a move too far for some

Republicans are out of touch with reality of the US

Matt Damon sends a message of support to Temple Street kids, families and staff

Biden to Trump: 'Release your tax returns or stop talking about corruption'

Dr Tony Holohan: R number needs to drop to 0.5 by December

Micheál Martin on difficult 'All Island' approach to tackling Covid-19

Serious flooding in Cork city after high tide and heavy rainfall

Lockdown lifts: 12 little things to get you through the next six weeks

Would you buy a small EV with 200km+ range?

Guidance counsellor Aoife Walsh: Sixth years are very stressed and the strain on them is showing

Taking a swim in cold water may help protect us against dementia

Lockdown 2.0: 15 mistakes I won’t make this time around, from boozing to banana bread

Five things you can do to cope with the new Covid-19 restrictions

'It would have been amazing if dad met kids' - Vogue

'I don’t have enough staff to cater for demand' - Salon owners see surge of last-minute appointments before Level 5 lockdown begins

Sexism in politics: what’s wrong with Marin’s attire?

Paul Mescal pairs Kildare kit with €10,000 fleece in GQ fashion shoot

Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges diagnosed with lymphoma

Stefanie Preissner: Everyone is going on about "positive vibes only", but all I want to do is lie on the ground and thrash my arms and legs and have an absolute rager

Dónal Lynch Opinion The royal chickens are now coming home to roost

Love: Roddy Doyle’s pub crawl chats aren’t much to talk about

Sky History halts new series The Chop after viewers claim contestant has neo Nazi tattoos on his face

'The Toy Show must go on', Ryan Tubridy assures young fans

The IFTAs Review: 'Absence of bloated pomp and smug self-congratulation actually made awards enjoyable'

Singing for their supper: Daniel O'Donnell waives concert fee to support his crew

Covid travel tests 'should ideally cost less than $10' - airlines work with WHO to replace quarantines

Have dog, will travel - why pet-friendly trips are booming during the pandemic

Finding my muse 'where the peace comes dropping slow'

Ireland's 'Green List' to continue with zero countries as Ryanair slashes winter flights

Four Irish hotels named among Europe's Top 10 resorts

Pól Ó Conghaile Opinion At last, our battered tourism industry gets a little good news

How to get the best broadband deal for your home

Thinking of switching energy providers? Here’s how to get the right deal for you

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