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Politics

Fines of up to €2,000 or month in jail for people who use fake indoor dining certs

People caught with forged indoor dining passes could face a €2,000 fine and/or a month in prison under new legislation to be agreed by Cabinet.

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Marital breakdown is always difficult for a family and after the children, if any, the division of assets is a big concern. Stock image..

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'My parents would be destroyed': Farmer afraid 'cheating' wife will take part of farm in divorce

Maria Smirnova and Matty Gilbert

News

‘We get some strange requests’ – Irish couple plan for family’s future with adult website OnlyFans

England's Kieran Trippier receives his runners up medal from Aleksander Ceferin following the UEFA Euro 2020 Final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday July 11, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER England. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

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Adrian Rutherford Opinion How the English national team full of decent individuals can bring out the worst in English society

The Orange Order parade in the village of Hillsborough, Co Down, as part of the July 12 celebrations. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Life Premium

Chrissie Russell: The 12th of July highlights the problem of othering

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Darren Whelan

Irish News

Talented GAA player dies after fall while on holiday in Greece

Evanne Ní Chuilinn. Photo: Gerry Mooney

Irish News

Evanne Ní Chuilinn ‘delighted’ with pregnancy as she pulls out of RTÉ’s Olympic coverage

Dr Tony Holohan

Irish News

breaking 600 new Covid-19 cases reported amid worrying rise in infections among young people

Des Flanagan and his fiancee Rachel Drury in Co Sligo with their dog Jack. Photo: James Connolly.

Health Features Premium

True love and IBD – the reality of a relationship with chronic disease

Scene of the crash

Crime

latest Three criminals killed in horror crash are formally identified

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Courts

Woman challenges new personal injury guidelines after €3,000 award for fractured foot

Jack Grealish of England looks dejected following defeat in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final against Italy. (Photo by Andy Rain - Pool/Getty Images)

Euro 2020

'I won't have people say I didn't want to take a peno' - Jack Grealish hits back at Roy Keane after England shoot-out heartache

Oonagh McArdle is keen to “dispel the myth” that lung cancer always affects people who may not live a healthy lifestyle

Living With Cancer Premium

My vague symptoms and bouts of tiredness turned out to be incurable lung cancer

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Courts

latest Garda denies mother accused of abusing her children made ‘dangerously unreliable’ admissions during interview

Marcus Rashford reacts after missing his penalty against Italy

Sport

Irish sports fans have shown British how to behave, Leo Varadkar says

Videos

Boris Johnson tells England players' abusers to ‘crawl back under the rock from which you emerged’

Northern Ireland's tallest bonfire at Craigyhill collapses

Burning Irish flags 'is not a celebration of culture' - Senator Emer Currie

Gareth Southgate takes responsibility for England’s penalty heartbreak

DUP leader: I don't want to see flags and effigies burned on bonfires

Featured

Fleur East and Ashley Banjo present The Void

TV Reviews Premium

Pat Stacey Opinion The Void review: Water evaporating is far more fun than this show

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England fans along Wembley Way ahead of the UEFA Euro 2020 Final

Euro 2020

latest FA launch full investigation into ugly Wembley scenes ahead of England's Euro final defeat to Italy

Italy celebrate winning Euro 2020

Irish News

Over one million tune in to watch Italy beat England in Euros final

Tourists stop to take pictures along Badwater Road early Saturday. Washington Post photo by Melina Mara

World/USA

'So hot, you can't feel yourself sweat' - heat tourists hit Death Valley as record temperatures approach

England's Marcus Rashford stands dejected with team mates after missing from the penalty spot during the penalty shoot out following the UEFA Euro 2020 Final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday July 11, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER England. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Euro 2020

‘I am sickened’ – Prince William joins FA and Boris Johnson in condemning racist abuse aimed at England players

Conor McGregor is carried off on a stretcher following an injury in his loss against Dustin Poirier

MMA

Conor McGregor says defeat to Dustin Poirier ‘illegitimate’ after he undergoes leg surgery in LA

Many parents can over-analyse their interactions with their children. Stock image.

Health & Wellbeing Premium

Ask Allison: ‘I’ve read some books on psychotherapy and now I’m terrified of messing up my child. Can you help?’

Coronavirus

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar

Coronavirus

‘It’s the only way we can open indoor dining’ – Leo Varadkar says Covid cert plan ‘far from perfect’

The new indoor dining and drinking arrangements will be “far from perfect”, the Tánaiste has admitted.

Digital Green Certificate. Photo: PA

Health

EU Digital Covid Certificate to be issued from today – here’s what to expect from the ‘vaccine pass’

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys

Irish

People out of work for more than a year to get €1,000 grant if they take training course

People who have been out of work for more than a year will receive a grant of €1,000 if they complete a short-term training course.

Staff felt “reenergised” when a few of them returned to the Blanchardstown office recently to cater for the healthcare support division, says Shona McManus, CEO of Osborne Recruitment. Photo: Andres Poveda

In The Workplace Premium

‘Being on Teams all day leaves you wrecked and I’ve no time to think’

When the pandemic struck, hundreds of thousands of people were forced to work from home almost overnight as lockdowns and restrictions were imposed.

Podcasts

Hurler of the Year Gearoid Hegarty is one of Limerick's key players. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The Throw In

The Throw-In: The Gearoid Hegarty interview and football championship finally kicks into gear

The Big Tech Show

The Big Tech Show: How pub passes work with QR codes in Denmark

Taoiseach Micheal Martin and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greet each other with an elbow bump at Hillsborough Castle, in Belfast, last August Brian Lawless/Pool via Reuters

Podcasts

InFocus Podcast: England v Ireland, who has picked the right path out of lockdown?

The Lions beat the Sharks 54-7 after a tumultuous day in South Africa. Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Sportsfile

The Left Wing

The Left Wing: Day of chaos on Lions Tour, a bolter at 13 and mixed day out for Ireland

Opinion & Analysis

Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the National Day of Commemorations ceremony at Collins Barracks in Dublin. Photo: Julien Behal.

Comment Premium

Fionnán Sheahan Opinion A lot of whinging done, more to do, as FF rebels think they’re in party’s glory days

Leo Varadkar

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Gabija Gataveckaite Opinion Varadkar missed an opportunity to promote women in politics – and paid the price

England fans celebrate outside Wembley Stadium after England qualified for the Euro 2020 final where they will face Italy on Sunday 11th July, following the UEFA Euro 2020 semi final match between England and Denmark. Picture date: Wednesday July 7, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SPORT England. Photo credit should read: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

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Larissa Nolan Opinion The central fault of Ireland’s pandemic policy is a chronic lack of common sense

When joy was hidden in a book under the mattress

John Daly

Homecoming would be hell — and it’s not offside to say it

Eugene O'Brien

We will all feel the consequences of Boris Johnson’s new no-mask policy

Naoise Dolan

Editor's Choice

Grey's Anatomy actor Richard Flood at home in Dublin. Picture by Steve Humphreys

Television Premium

exclusive Interview: Grey’s Anatomy actor Richard Flood – ‘There are big egos in this business. I find the biggest egos are the actors who are nearly famous’

David Smith, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology president

News Premium

Concerns raised about discrimination, bullying and harassment at one of the country’s leading colleges

'He said he had a one-night stand here and there but never an ongoing thing'

Sex & Relationships

Dear Mary: My partner lied about an affair in his past and now I don’t know how I can trust him

Niamh Sherwin Barry and Oisín Barry in their new home with their cockapoo, Cooper

Life Premium

‘The trauma was when we had to get the dogs rehomed’ The Irish Fairy Door Company founders on having their home repossessed

Farming Independent

Base prices range from €4.25-4.30/kg for bullocks €4.35-4.40/kg for heifers.

Beef Trade Premium

Cattle prices continue to climb as ‘live price’ comes into play

A three-bedroom bungalow is well-maintained and set back from the road. Set on 5ac with a number of out offices it is guided between €350,00 and €400,000

Farm Property Premium

‘Old world’ 39ac farm in Meath is guided at €500,000

Marital breakdown is always difficult for a family and after the children, if any, the division of assets is a big concern. Stock image..

Legal Advice Premium

'My parents would be destroyed': Farmer afraid 'cheating' wife will take part of farm in divorce

Jeremy Clarkson in Clarkson's Farm

Comment Premium

Darragh McCullough: Jeremy Clarkson is doing wonders for farming – whether you like him or loathe him

Blackgrass is a high invasive weed

Tillage Premium

Why blackgrass is a far bigger threat to tillage farmers than CAP reforms

This 22ac parcel at Batterstown, Co Meath was withdrawn from auction at €950,000 and sold later for a price believed to exceed €1m

Leinster Farm Sales Premium

‘Magical’ piece of Meath land makes over €45,000/ac

Sport

Italian players surround goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma after his save sealed the Euro 2020 title for Italy. Credit: Getty

Euro 2020

Miguel Delaney Opinion Hurt goes on as England pay price for cautious final approach

Derry manager Rory Gallagher and Michael Murphy of Donegal following the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final at Páirc MacCumhaill in Ballybofey, Donegal. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Gaelic Football Premium

Conan Doherty Opinion Rory Gallagher silences his critics with the loudest voice in Ballybofey

Italy celebrate with the trophy after winning Euro 2020. REUTERS/Michael Regan

Euro 2020 Premium

Daniel McDonnell Opinion Incredible night of drama a fitting end to tournament for the ages

Conor Murray in action for the Lions against the Cell C Sharks. Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Sportsfile

Lions Tour

Conor Murray to lead Lions for the first time against South Africa ‘A’ on Wednesday

Mayo's Darren Coen after scoring his side's first goal during Sunday's Connacht SFC semi-final rout of Leitrim at Elverys MacHale Park in Castlebar. Photo: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Gaelic Football Premium

Eamonn Sweeney Opinion How long more can we stand massacre of the innocents?

Lions winger Tommy Bowe in action against Bryan Habana of South Africa during the second Test at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria in 2009. Photo: Andrew Fosker/Sportsfile

Lions Tour

‘We had to win to keep series alive – we had to go for it’

Life

Dr Ciara Kelly. Picture: Gerry Mooney.

Opinion Premium

Ciara Kelly Opinion Salt and vinegar chips after a day on a beach or a cold pint outside a sleepy pub is as good as life gets

Acclaimed photographer Rankin. Photograph: Rankin Photography Ltd.

Books Premium

‘Believing your own hype, it can destroy you’ – Celebrity photographer Rankin on rewriting his legacy

Chilli and basil pork stir fry. Plate by Carolyn Donnelly eclectic at Dunnes Stores. Photo: Tony Gavin

Recipes Premium

Wholly basil: Rachel Allen’s South-East Asian recipes salute the aromatic herb – and there’s a cocktail too!

Tanya Sweeney is sad to have to leave her current home. Photo: Frank McGrath

Life Premium

‘We are being forced to move house for the third time since my daughter was born. I dread the harm this is doing her’

Amanda Brown with her son Leo (16 months) at their home in Co Kildare. Photo: Frank McGrath

Family Premium

‘Being a single mother by choice can be tough some days — you need to have a support network in place’

A recent survey found 8pc of British parents regret having children. Picture posed

Family Premium

Katie Byrne Opinion As a woman without children, I want to hear from the people who regret becoming parents as well as from those who love it

Style

The buyer of the Iridescence dress, which sold at auction for $9,500 in 2019, 'wearing' her dress

Fashion News Premium

This dress doesn’t exist outside a screen. So why did it sell for $9,500? Welcome to fashion’s digital future

Loyalty points can be the ultimate self-gift; turning necessary purchases into something fun and frivolous

Life

‘Pandemics are short on levity and lipstick. Points can become both of those things’ – An ode to loyalty points

Stefanie Preissner

Opinion Premium

Stefanie Preissner Opinion From kids behaving madly to mysterious conversations, I revel in the joy of unfiltered people-watching

'He said he had a one-night stand here and there but never an ongoing thing'

Sex & Relationships

Dear Mary: My partner lied about an affair in his past and now I don’t know how I can trust him

Bernard Brogan and his new baby girl Aifric

Celebrity

‘So grateful’ – Bernard Brogan and wife Keira share snaps of newborn daughter Aifric

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Sex & Relationships

Dear Mary: My husband’s dying wish was that I marry our gay friend, who was the ‘third wheel’ in our marriage

Entertainment

Michael Pollan and his son Isaac make lunch. Picture by Liz Hafalia

Books

‘Psychedelics could contribute to alleviating mental health problems’: Michael Pollan’s controversial new book examines natural highs

The Father: A Revenge

Book Reviews

Son writes a disturbing memoir about his father’s crimes as Hitler’s lawyer

Doja Cat's video for 'Moooo'

Music

Artist profile: Doja Cat has got all the best licks in music

'High' tells the story of Michaella McCollum, one of the "Peru Two"

Television

TV reviews: Michaella McCollum documentary and Ireland’s Rich List lack depth

Many now well-known names such as Sally Rooney, above, broke through via publishing in journals

Books

Why Ireland’s literary journals are brilliant stepping stones for emerging writers

Extras on the set of Disney's Disenchanted, in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow. Photo: Mark Condren

News

Filming to resume in ‘Disney village’ of Enniskerry with movie stars Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey due back on set this week

Travel

Enjoying Galway City. Photo: Failte Ireland

Ireland Premium

33 great things to do in Galway City - we asked a top tour guide to share his tips

Joey Carbery, Munster and Ireland rugby player and Europcar ambassador, pictured in Kilkee Co. Clare

Travel News

A grand staycation – survey reveals that many of us will spend €1,000 as we holiday at home

More countries have been added to the UK's travel green lists (Steve Parsons/PA)

Travel News

Expansion of UK travel green list ‘fails to go far enough’

Nevin Cody, who runs Kilkenny Guided Walking Tours, at Kilkenny Castle. Photo: Dylan Vaughan

Travel News

Magic trips: Kilkenny walking tour named as best thing to do this year

Ibiza has been added to the green list (Tom Pilgrim/PA)

Travel News

Malta and Spain’s Balearic islands added to UK's travel green list

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Travel insurers won’t pay out if you go to Covid hotspot

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