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Health

Revealed: Covid-19 hotspots as over 23,000 cases confirmed last week

More than 23,000 people in Ireland are known to have had Covid-19 last week, although the true figure is unclear and likely to be much higher.

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Gary Carey

Crime

Rattigan link as man fights for life after being shot for third time in 15 months

John and Monica Anglim light two candles in the window of their home in Cloneen, Co Tipperary, during a community vigil for Nicholas and Hilary Smith. Photo: Frank McGrath

News Premium

Big read: Deaths and mystery hurt, but Tipperary community plans to pay for funerals if relatives of tragic couple can't be found

Gary Gannon TD. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Politics Premium

TD forced to pay back €1,000 expenses due to poor attendance

Junior minister Josepha Madigan

News

Four schools that won’t provide places for special needs pupils named and shamed by Government

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Michelle Burford and Graham Daly are getting married next month after postponing their wedding due to Covid. Photo: Mark Condren

Irish News Premium

Summer of love: A year after postponing her wedding, Michelle prepares to walk down the aisle

Migrants run on Spanish soil after crossing the fences separating the Spanish enclave of Melilla from Morocco. Photo: AP Photo/Javier Bernardo

Africa

18 dead as over 2,000 African migrants storm border into Spanish enclave of Melilla

Performer Vanessa Amit takes part in the 2022 Pride Parade. Photo: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

News

Dublin Pride Parade: Thousands take to the streets to celebrate inclusivity

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Courts

One-eyed man who allegedly swam across Liffey to evade arrest for €2m drugs seizure arrested in hotel with ‘wet passport’, court hears

Simon Jenkins, author of The Celts: A Sceptical History. Photo by David Levenson/Getty Images

Books Premium

Simon Jenkins: ‘The Celts never existed. They are an invention’

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary

News

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary says airline ‘completely unaffected’ as rivals cancel flights

Sharon Stone

Celebrity News

Sharon Stone tells of ‘sense of failure’ after suffering nine miscarriages

John O'Driscoll. Photo: Steve Humphreys

Crime Premium

Top officer John O’Driscoll, whose mission to crush Kinahans turned Garda into a force to be reckoned with, retiring after 40 years

It is almost impossible to get away from Love Island

Opinion Premium

Ian O'Doherty Opinion I’m a Love Island widower and I’m not the only one

Video

Mischievous baby elephant wants to play with model in funny video

Videos

Gas explosion catapults man into the air

A sparkly, colourful Pride parade returns to Dublin’s streets

Irish TikToker compares watching Love Island in your 20s and 30s in hilarious sketch

Conor McGregor appears in court on motoring charges

Harry Styles and fans sing happy birthday to delighted crowd member in Dublin

Featured

'Making him feel guilty about what he ‘should’ be doing will only lead to resentment'

Sex & Relationships Premium

Asking for a friend: ‘My husband says my sex drive is too high and gets annoyed when I initiate sex. Why doesn’t he want to do it every day?’

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Denis O'Brien. Photo: Tony Gavin

News

Businessman Denis O’Brien makes €420,000 settlement with Houses of Oireachtas to cover its legal fees

Dónal Ó hAiniféin, of the Michael Cusack Centre, and artist Aidan Harte at the unveiling of the Púca. Photo: Arthur Ellis.

News

‘They tried to cancel the Púca and they have failed’, controversial sculpture finds new home

Charlie Bird at the base of Croagh Patrick ahead of the Climb With Charlie fundraising event last April. Photo: Gerry Mooney

TV Reviews Premium

Paul Whitington Opinion Loud and Clear review: The lonely passion of RTÉ legend, Charlie Bird

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan. Photo: Gareth Chaney

Irish News

Ryan told failure to sign off on 2pc hike for 7,000 An Post pensioners is ‘callous’

Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Politics

Two years on, the ‘calamity coalition’ has survived – but from now on the dangers mount

Courts Premium

Nurse found guilty of misconduct after Tristan (6) died ‘unattended and unobserved’ in respite centre

Opinion & Analysis

It is almost impossible to get away from Love Island

Opinion Premium

Ian O'Doherty Opinion I’m a Love Island widower and I’m not the only one

Illustration: Graeme Keyes

Comment Premium

Kathy Donaghy Opinion The holidays are rolling out – but I’m not booking my children into summer camps

Two years of isolation seem to have resulted in pent-up social frustration and making up for lost time. Photo: Posed/Depositphotos

Comment Premium

Sarah Carey Opinion Post-pandemic, my once admirable driving skills need a brush-up. What about yours?

Years as a barman taught me not to engage with someone who has a story too long to go into

Billy Keane

State can afford pay rises to public sector right now but there’s uncertainty ahead

Richard Curran

We need to teach people that violence is always wrong and can never be excused

Martina Devlin

Weekend Magazine

Adam Stocker and Tania Zorrilla with a parked-up Jits, their 1998 camper van, in a stunning wild camping spot in Bonneval-sur-Arc in the French Alps, where they spent three nights. Pictures by Adam Stocker & Tania Zorrilla.

Life Premium

Thinking of taking to the wilds in a camper? Two full-time roadtrippers share their #vanlife dos and don’ts

Hammock with fringe, €35, Carolyn Donnelly Eclectic, Dunnes Stores

Home & Garden Premium

Darren Kennedy: How to make your outdoor space simply superb this summer without breaking the bank

Boris Becker is the youngest winner aged 17 (1985)

Life

Top 12: As this year's Wimbledon kicks off, we revisit a dozen of the tournament’s greatest tennis moments

Well, it’s been quite the week for me, thanks for asking. I mentioned in this column recently that I was acting in my first ever play and it opened last night.

Comment Premium

Ciara Kelly Opinion Acting is all I wanted to do from the age of five. This week, the moment arrived and I walked on stage

Garlicky Green Beans. Picture by Susan Jane White

Recipes

Susan Jane White’s garlicky green beans recipe is a winner for healthy hearts and pregnant mums

"Many years ago, in Greece, I tasted something like the fish stew and loved the pairing of the fish with butter beans and lots of fresh lemon and parsley." Picture by Tony Gavin

Recipes Premium

Catch of the day! Rachel Allen shares her summery fish recipes with Greek and Moorish twists

Pride 2022

Performer Vanessa Amit takes part in the 2022 Pride Parade. Photo: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

News

Dublin Pride Parade: Thousands take to the streets to celebrate inclusivity

Dublin came to a standstill this afternoon as thousands of people lined the city streets to celebrate Pride.

Video

A sparkly, colourful Pride parade returns to Dublin’s streets

Video

Dublin Pride protest over transgender health rights in Ireland

People gather for the Pride Parade in Dublin in 2018 (Brian Lawless/PA)

The Indo Daily

The Indo Daily Select: Pride and Prejudice – The History of The Gay Rights Parade

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Farming Independent

A cut in suckler numbers was at the back of everyone's mind at the EPA meeting. Photo: Gabriel Cassan

News

Agriculture emissions target to be set within weeks

The emissions reduction target for agriculture are expected to be agreed in the coming weeks — and any change in how methane from agriculture is calculated is unlikely to be considered.

Pat Scully rolling grassland at Ballyhyland, Co. Laois. Picture: Alf Harvey

Agri-Business

Dairy incomes have been ‘underestimated for years’: Teagasc

Back to life: Sphagnum moss growing in a restored bog

Environment

€15,000 payment on cards for landowners in Galway bog conservation scheme

Some of the Pedigree Holstien Friesian Cattle on the farm at Abbey, Portumna, Co Galway this week. Photograph by Eamon Ward

Dairy Premium

Mike Brady: Why the UK could overtake Irish dairying if we don’t put in place a plan

Cutting numbers: John Fagan is culling any under-performing ewes. Photo: Damien Eagers

Advice Premium

John Fagan: Blame Covid for the unmanageable rise in sheep numbers on our farms

Business Week

Mr Justice Denis McDonald

Irish

Decade-long Quinn Insurance court case against PwC settled

Aeroflot-operated Ilyushin Il-96s, left and right, and two Airbus A320-214s, centre, passenger jets at Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow. Photograph: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg

World Premium

EU rules out aid for plane leasing firms caught in Russia sanctions

IBM’s global managing director of consumer industries, Luq Niazi

Irish Premium

Shopping in person is the top choice for Irish consumers, says IBM retail boss

Co-founders of &Open Mark Legge, Ciara Flood and Jonathan Legge

News

€24m funding joy for ‘world’s first happiness platform’ &Open

Editor's Choice

Weather

Met Éireann issues 24 hour-long thunderstorm warning for 11 counties

The 30 foot swimming pool at the property near Wexford town

Homes

House of fun – the Wexford family home with swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and a games room in the basement

‘There’s a blessedly grey area, post Leaving Cert, where your older relatives are only delighted to buy you a pint out of sheer novelty’

Comment Premium

Tanya Sweeney Opinion The golden rule of Irish pub etiquette? If someone is asking whose round is it, then it’s almost definitely your turn

The scene at the Hilton Hotel

Irish News

Dublin shooting victim survived gun attack just months ago

Podcasts

The scene yesterday where the bodies of the couple were found on Monday in a house near Cloneen, Co Tipperary. Photo: Dylan Vaughan

The Indo Daily

The Indo Daily: Tragedy in Tipperary - the mysterious death of a very private couple

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell with captain Johnny Sexton. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

The Left Wing

The Left Wing: Can Ireland win a test series in New Zealand?

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The Indo Daily

The Indo Daily: Life as a transgender man - “To me, transitioning is like the ultimate act of self-care”

Real Health podcast

Real Health Podcast

Real Health: How to be your own therapist with Psychotherapist Owen O’Kane

Sport

Since making his debut for Mayo, Lee Keegan has won five All-Stars and played in seven All-Ireland finals. Photo: Sportsfile

Gaelic Football Premium

Lee Keegan: Never a county minor and now Mayo’s greatest ever

Shane Ryan is the latest of several players who have worn the Kerry goalkeeper jersey over the course of the past decade. Photo: Sportsfile

Gaelic Football Premium

Colm Keys Opinion Kerry closing in on a solution for their No 1 conundrum thanks to the consistency of Shane Ryan

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody has perfected the gap between Leinster success and the last four with just a quartet of semi-final defeats from 21 attempts. Photo: Sportsfile

Hurling Premium

John Mullane Opinion No excuses for any of the final four as day of destiny awaits

Irish women's hockey squad take a breather during their preparations for the forthcoming World Cup in Holland

Hockey Premium

Taking on the world – inside the Irish hockey team’s World Cup preparations

Ciarán Frawley at the 2015/'16 Skerries player of the year awards with then club president Rob McAuley and Garrett Early, who was backs coach at the time.

International Rugby Premium

‘Given the challenges Ireland have had with a successor to Johnny Sexton, he’s got to be worth a prolonged go’

Clare's David Tubridy, outside his pub in Doonbeg, with his jersey that was signed by the Clare squad of 1992. Photo: Eamon Ward

Gaelic Football Premium

Star-spangled Banner: Doonbeg publican and veteran forward David Tubridy on a potential ‘final hurrah’ today

Style

Kids look hilariously cute in formal wear. Photo: Picture posed

Comment Premium

Kirsty Blake Knox Opinion Two meals and no gossip: The pros and cons of bringing children to a wedding

V-neck linen dress, €99.95, Massimo Dutti

Fashion Premium

Top 12 summer dresses for all body shapes, tastes and budgets

Singer Harry Styles Photo: Ian West/PA

Entertainment

Quiz: How much do you know about Harry Styles?

Tony McGregor was clearly happy to finally get behind the wheel of his latest super car

Celebrity News

Conor McGregor’s dad Tony splashes €170,000 on super car with personalised plates

Brad Pitt

Celebrity News

‘I consider myself on my last leg’ – Brad Pitt reflects on latter stages of acting career

Mollie King

Celebrity News

Saturdays star announces she is pregnant with first child with English cricketer

Life

Nightmarket Thai restaurant in Ranelagh

Food Reviews Premium

Nightmarket restaurant review: ‘There’s a tendency for Thai restaurants in Ireland to play it safe — but this one doesn’t’

Make the most of picnics at the beach with these accessories from H&M

Interiors

The best summer picnic accessories

No54 Strandville Avenue, North Strand, Dublin 3

Homes

Fix it up – cottage with a garage and workshop off the North Strand in Dublin 3

Chickenpox is a common infectious disease that mainly affects children. Stock image

Health

Now children could get a routine chickenpox vaccine

Parents and children are simply trying to make it through the day

Parenting

Melanie Finn Opinion Perfect parent simply doesn’t exist – and I have learnt to embrace being ‘that’ mum

Kids look hilariously cute in formal wear. Photo: Picture posed

Comment Premium

Kirsty Blake Knox Opinion Two meals and no gossip: The pros and cons of bringing children to a wedding

Entertainment

The Islanders make their way to a challenge. Photo: ITV

TV Reviews

Love Island Best Bits: From Antigoni’s ‘lion’ locks to Luca’s welcome for Charlie, the Islanders are giving us no shortage of entertainment

Harry Styles in Dublin last night

Entertainment

‘I've been to Tallaght lots. I got headbutted. It was great’ – Harry Styles tells fans about time he went to Dublin house party

Despite Austin Butler’s efforts, Elvis fails to leave a lasting impact

Movie Reviews

Elvis movie review: Rambling tale of rock ’n’ roll star isn’t fit for a king

Dancer Amy Mae Dolan with children from the Orlagh Carty Academy during the 12-hour Riverdanceathon in aid of LauraLynn outside the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin. Picture: Collins

Entertainment

Irish dancers give LauraLynn a leg up with all-day ‘Riverdanceathon’

Games

The Quarry review: The summer camp from hell

Harry Styles fan Natalie Anderson outside the Aviva Stadium Dublin as they get geared up for his sold-out show.It's the first concert back at the Aviva since before Covid-19 struck - and 50,000 excited fans are set to packout the stadium for the mega gig.Pic Stephen Collins / Collins Photos

Music Reviews

Harry Styles: Prince of pop puts on royal performance in Dublin

Travel

Callum McSwiggan (Instagram: @calummcswiggan)

Travel

As an LGBTQ+ traveller, here’s why I still have to consider my safety before every holiday

Heathrow Airport (Stock Image)

Travel News

UK suspends ‘use it or lose it’ airport slots rule as around 200 flights cancelled daily

A Qantas A380 over Sydney

Travel News

Iconic A380 super jumbo jet returns to skies as airlines struggle with travel demand

Tourists in Temple Bar. Picture: PA

Travel Premium

Lonely Planet warns tourists about ‘notoriously expensive’ Dublin – so what do the other guides say about the capital?

One of Bali's famous swings, beloved of social media. Photo: Deposit

Travel News

Bali’s new digital nomad visa will let you live there tax-free

Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), in 2021. Photo: Reuters/Brian Snyder

Travel News

‘Let's relax a little’ – IATA’s Willie Walsh says airlines will see their way through problems