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Professor Karina Butler, Chair of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee. Photo: Colin Keegan/Collins

Coronavirus

Vaccine chaos: Summer lockdown exit hopes dealt blow and 15,000 appointments cancelled as AstraZeneca jab ditched for under 60s

Latest News

Student shot dead at US high school after police say he fired on them
Investigation found ex-Bóthar CEO paid himself €8,000 extra in 2018 and 2019
Everything you need to know about AstraZeneca setback and where we go from here
Paul Whitington Opinion Gleesons’ new sitcom Frank of Ireland shows Irish comedy has always been transferable to UK

A medical worker prepares a dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus disease vaccine during a mass vaccination programme in Monterrey, Mexico. Photo: Reuters

Coronavirus Premium

Everything you need to know about AstraZeneca setback and where we go from here

Divorce coach Melanie Murphy. Photo: Gerry Mooney

Life Premium

‘Irish people are very private about divorce. It’s still a social no-no’

A snapshot of the gelato-inspired colours in the new Primark collection which went on sale today

Fashion

Penneys alert – we get a sneak peek at what’s in store when the retailer reopens here

Galway footballers, including Tomo Culhane, celebrate following their EirGrid All-Ireland U-20FC final victory over Dublin at Croke Park last December. Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

GAA Premium

Colm Keys Opinion Colm Keys: Time is still on the GAA’s side to get all games played

Top Stories

Stock picture

Crime

Gardaí seize €5,000 of cocaine and hand out 50 Covid fines in raid on Dublin house party with marquee and DJ

Former Bóthar chief executive David Moloney. Photo: Press 22

Irish News Premium

Investigation found ex-Bóthar CEO paid himself €8,000 extra in 2018 and 2019

Stephen Cluxton and his Dublin champs will be on the road for the league. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

GAA

Dublin set to clock up league miles with Limerick facing Tipp in opener

Royal appointment: Isla and Dubh, the Balmoral Scottish Highland heiffers which have arrived in Holy Cross Co Tipperary to Philip and Elizabeth Quinn. Photo: John D Kelly

Pedigree

Philip and Elizabeth take delivery of Queen’s cattle on Holycross farm

Coordinated stance: Christine Lagarde said governments could not afford to relax efforts. Photo: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

World Premium

ECB pressure on governments to keep up stimulus

‘A serious situation’: Junior Minister Peter Burke

Politics

Sinn Féin under pressure to reveal location of its secret voter database

A protestor faces police lines in Brooklyn Center after Daunte Wright (20) was shot and killed. Photo: Getty

North America

Officer shot dead black man after ‘confusing her handgun for a Taser’

Robert Watt is expected to be appointed to the role of secretary general at the Department of Health, which would see his salary increase by €80,000. Photo: Steve Humphreys

Health

Health chief Robert Watt still faces a grilling over appointment to role as well as salary of €292,000

Law enforcement officers respond to a shooting at Austin-East Magnet High School in Knoxville, Tenn., Monday, April 12, 2021. Authorities say multiple people including a police officer have been shot at the school. (Saul Young/The News Sentinel via AP)

North America

latest Student shot dead at US high school after police say he fired on them

The High Court

Irish News

Woman who is fully vaccinated takes High Court challenge to mandatory hotel quarantine

Videos

Customers queue for Wetherspoons pub in Birmingham, as England's restrictions eased

Rachael Blackmore's parents react after sensational Grand National success

Which Covid-19 restrictions are being eased today?

Highlights from the Baftas: Chloe Zhao makes history with best director win

Featured

Domhnall Gleeson and Brian Gleeson in Frank of Ireland

TV News Premium

Paul Whitington Opinion Gleesons’ new sitcom Frank of Ireland shows Irish comedy has always been transferable to UK

Most Read

Cynthia Erivo arrives for the Baftas at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Photo: Ian West/PA Wire

Fashion

Lessons from this season’s red carpet: Stars shine at Baftas as we await Oscar frocks

A reader is worried that the value of land he intends selling could be affected by his neighbour's growing pile of rubbish

Farming Premium

My neighbour’s caravan and rubbish heap is devaluing our land — how do we force him to clean up this mess?

A general view of the RDS Arena. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Rugby Premium

David Kelly Opinion Leinster show Irish sport the way for rapid testing – now the ball is in the Government's court

Derval, Finbarr, Caroline, Ethna, Ciara - the last family get-together in 2019, in memory of her father Kevin.

Irish News Premium

‘My family is now effectively split in two’ – Irish people around the world affected by new mandatory quarantine list have their say

Video

'I didn't want to wake up' – former Tallafornia star Kelly Donegan on shocking abuse she suffered after show

Tributes left outside Windsor Castle to Prince Philip. PA

Britain

BBC gets 100,000 complaints over Prince Philip coverage

Restrictions lifting Ireland

A postman walks past a Dublin mural inspired by the HSE ‘Hold Firm’ campaign. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA

Irish News

Easing of lockdown restrictions: A reminder of what we can and can’t do from today

'Many reasons for hope' - outdoor meet-ups and takeaway pints back on the menu as restrictions lift today

Gallery Construction sector more upbeat about prospect of recovery as restrictions ease

‘I’m looking forward to having face-to-face interactions again’

Principals put safety measures in place for full return of pupils in second level

Coronavirus: In Focus

The 'game-changing' Johnson & Johnson jab. Photo: Reuters

Coronavirus Premium

John Downing Opinion News on the EU ‘jab-rate’ brings hope to us all

Dublin has up to four times fewer special classes per student compared with Cork, Carlow and Offaly

Education

Big differences by county in provision of special classes

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Paul Grover /Pool via REUTERS

Britain

Boris Johnson hails ‘significant milestone’ as all over 50s offered vaccine in UK

Experts say that “scheduled healthcare will always be compromised when hospitals are under pressure"

Coronavirus

Pandemic shows need for sustainable way to tackle waiting lists

Farming Independent

Hoggets at Ballinasloe Mart

Beef

It’s a springtime price bonanza for farmers as demand soars across the board

Neil Short pictured on the family farm in Ballycoog, east Wicklow PHOTOS: OWEN BRESLIN

Dairy Pedigree Premium

‘It’s insane what some farmers are putting into dairy expansion – I can’t see any logic in it’

Contentious: Glanbia's proposed Belview plant

Dairy Premium

An Taisce: New dairy plants face same fate as peat power stations

Loss of spray product to the environment through drift, spillages or incorrect sprayer cleaning must be avoided

Tillage

Dermot Forristal: Make precision spraying priority your plant protection priority

Taking the reins: Kerry IFA chairman Kenny Jones pictured on his farm at Kielduff, Tralee. Photos: Dominick Walsh

Rural Life

‘I like representing farmers — I want to better my lot and the lot of farmers in general’

Ancient trade: Ciaran Hogan grows his own willow on his farm near Finny, Co Galway and makes an array of traditional products from it.. Photos: Ray Ryan

Agri-Business Premium

Weaving magic: how this farmer literally branched out into traditional craft

Podcasts

The Big Tech Show

The Big Tech Show: What Buffalo can teach Dublin

Offaly supporters protested on the pitch after referee Jimmy Cooney blew the final whistle early during the All-Ireland semi-final between Clare and Offaly at Croke Park. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

The Throw In

The Throw-In: From Rule 42 to the summer of '98 - the top 50 GAA controversies

This week's guest: Mr Motivator

Real Health Podcast

The Real Health Podcast: Mr Motivator: 'If exercise isn’t fun don’t do it'

Leinster's front row will be crucial in the battle against Exeter in the Champions Cup quarter-final. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

The Left Wing

The Left Wing: Leinster's Exeter showdown, Ronan O'Gara's next move and Ireland's Six Nations opener

Editor's Choice

There is a lack of public toilets available in Dublin city centre

Comment Premium

Katie Byrne Opinion I live in Dublin city centre and the smell of pee-soaked pavement has become the new normal

A woman wearing a protective face mask is seen in a shop, in London. People who are over-70 and are vaccinated in Ireland can go shopping but must wear a face mask. (Reuters)

Irish News Premium

Explainer: What extra freedoms do people who are fully vaccinated get?

Taoiseach Brian Cowen. Photo: Getty Images

Television

‘Too soon’ to look back on ‘bizarre’ 2010 as viewers react to new Reeling In The Years

So-called cash for whiplash settlements account for a large portion of insurance costs. (Stockphoto)

Insurance Premium

Explainer: How much are motor insurance premiums likely to reduce by and when will it happen?

Opinion & Analysis

John Witts enjoys a drink at the reopening of the Figure of Eight pub, in Birmingham, as England further eases lockdown restrictions. Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire

Comment Premium

Ian O'Doherty Opinion All eyes on how the UK public acts as society opens up – our fate depends on it

Nphet and the Government need to address the issue that people may be currently availing of professional hairdressing services. (Stock photo)

Comment Premium

Mary McCarthy Opinion Long and short of it is there’s more than fringe benefits to reopening hair salons

Dennis Bergkamp's impressive highlights reel provides for hours worth of procrastination. Photo: Reuters/Matt Dunham

Comment Premium

Frank Coughlan Opinion Time-wasting is an artform I have perfected

Mike Brady: Looming restrictions on peak milk supplies can be a temporary blip if the industry shows long-term vision

Darragh McCullough: Potshot objections from groups like An Taisce cannot be allowed to derail our world-class dairy sector

Public morale can’t take any more vaccine set-backs

Sport

Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Leinster Rugby

Leinster announce signing of Samoan prop Michael Alaalatoa from Crusaders

Leinster's Robbie Henshaw and Jack Conan celebrate their European Challenge Cup quarter-final win over Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park, Exeter. Photo: Reuters/Paul Childs

Sport

Sports events to get green light as elite athletes set for exemption from mandatory hotel quarantine

Rachael Blackmore enjoys Grand National success

Horse Racing

What's next for Rachael Blackmore? How perfect year could get even sweeter as she eyes being crowned champion jockey

Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool scores the winner against Aston Villa at Anfield. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Soccer Premium

John Aldridge Opinion If Liverpool play as badly as they did in Madrid or even repeat their Villa performance, they have no chance

Everton struggled to create meaningful chances (Mike Hewitt/PA)

Soccer

Dominic Calvert-Lewin sorely missed as Everton's European hopes suffer blow at at Brighton

West Bromwich Albion's Callum Robinson celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at The Hawthorns. PA Wire/PA Images

Soccer

Callum Robinson on target again as West Brom keep slim survival hopes alive with Southampton victory

Life

Many health issues can make people more vulnerable to Covid-19

Health & Wellbeing Premium

Carrying any extra weight puts us at higher risk from Covid and many other deadly diseases – so what are we doing about it?

Niamh McCarthy training. Photo: Sportsfile.

Health & Wellbeing Premium

Game on: Meet the athletes hoping to represent Ireland in the Paralympics

A picture of health – model Kelly Horrigan. Picture by Gerry Mooney.

Entertainment

Model Kelly Horrigan on epilepsy: ‘I thought I’d always need people to monitor me’

A ‘plant chandelier’ in interiors and plant stylist Hilton Carter’s Maryland home

Homes

The rise of the ‘plantfluencers’ – and how to steal their style to bring a natural look to your interiors

Activist Robbie Lawlor (Pic:Eugene Masterson)

Health & Wellbeing

‘Would you be shocked if I told you that my boyfriend is HIV negative and we don’t wear condoms’ – activist Robbie Lawlor on stigmas and ‘game changer’ medicine

John Spillane

Comment Premium

Mid-life crisis: Why being from Bishopstown can be cool

Style

Khloe Kardashian in a still from her Instagram account last week

Comment Premium

Ciara O'Connor Opinion You cannot have your cake and eat it, Khloe

Triona McCarthy

Makeup

Triona McCarthy: Forget about celebrity fragrances, it's all about collagen in 2021

Kylie Minogue (Ian West/PA)

Music News

‘I wouldn’t have handled it’ – Kylie Minogue ‘relieved’ she didn’t become famous in the age of social media

Author Sophie White

Opinion

Sophie White Opinion Nobody tells you… that fondue is not a bad 1970s joke but, in fact, the highest form of cheese worship

In this June 20, 1959 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are pictured in Schefferville in Quebec as they listen to an explanation on the workings of an iron ore mine on another stop in their royal tour of Canada. (AP Photo/File)

Comment Premium

Yes, Prince Philip leaves a legacy of service, but for the Netflix generation, The Crown made him human too

Claire Garvey will spend a year making the gown with the help of school students. Photo: Caroline Quinn

Celebrity Features

Designer teams up with pupils to make dramatic dress for world famous Met Gala

Entertainment

The cast of RTE drama Smother, from left: Niamh Walsh as Jenny, Dervla Kirwan as Val Ahern, Seána Kerslake as Grace and Gemma Leah Devereux as Anna

Television Premium

Pat Stacey reviews Smother: ‘Overstuffed subplots and the Three Worst Daughters in the World suffocate RTÉ’s Smother’

Adrian Dunbar as Superintendent Ted Hastings. (C) World Productions - Photographer: Steffan Hill

Irish News Premium

Line of Duty: A rollercoaster ride with an edge-of-the-seat ending that leaves us desperate to know whose name is over the page

Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton in 1996 movie Twister

Movies

Asteroids, twisters, volcanoes and tidal waves… The Top 12 disaster movies to distract you from the pandemic

Vinnie McCabe and Noni Stapleton in 'The Noble Call'

Theatre & Arts Premium

Game of Thrones star says Gate’s new pandemic play seems too ‘similar’ to his theatre company’s production last year

Shay Healy at the opening night of Faith Healer at the Gate Theatre, Dublin. Photo: Collins

Music News

‘Gifted songwriter and a national treasure’ - Shay Healy dies, aged 78

Fernande Grudet also known as Madame Claude, with her lawyer Bruno Simonetta at the Court of Cahors during her trial

Movies

Madame Claude: socialite, CIA agent and pimp to the stars

Travel

Keem Bay is one of two Achill Island beaches to make Lonely Planet's Top 10.

Travel News

‘A beachgoer's paradise’ – Lonely Planet names Ireland’s top 10 beaches

Pretty in pink –the Broad Walk at Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens

Ireland

Top 10 Irish gardens: Shane Fitzsimons and Norrie Lalor's picks to put a spring in your step

A hidden cove in Corfu

Travel News

Ryanair launches new summer flights from Shannon to Corfu

Multi-generational family get-togethers. Photo: Getty Images/Caiaimage

Ireland Premium

25 best family walks in Ireland: From coastal trails to forest paths and a giant's story trail

Digital passes or paper certificate...? Graphic: Getty Images

Travel News Premium

Pól Ó Conghaile Opinion Vaccine passes are coming. But are there already too many?

Vanessa O'Brien in the South Pole. Photo: Scott Woolums

Travel Premium

‘One night, over shots of tequila, a friend suggested I climb Mount Everest. It was the start of an epic journey’

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