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Ireland is 21 years behind schedule in bid to overcome ‘silent disease’ Hepatitis C

Up to 20,000 people in Ireland may have the “silent disease” Hepatitis C as the State’s target to eliminate the curable virus lags 21 years behind schedule.

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The great banana bread bounce: home baking products and cleaning agents named biggest movers in chart of best-loved brands

BAKING goods and cleaning products have jumped in the list of favourite grocery brand products as households were in lockdown.

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In pictures: New Moore Street redevelopment plans feature archway to commemorate Easter Rising

Plans for a new look Moore Street have been lodged with Dublin City Council which include an archway to commemorate the Easter Rising.

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Penneys booking system for shopping by appointment now live

Penneys booking system for shopping by appointment is now live.

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‘Stark’ rise in number of pregnant women getting Covid during third wave

The number of pregnant women diagnosed with Covid-19 has risen from 189 in the first wave to more than 1,000 during the most recent wave of the pandemic.

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‘Darkness Into Light event can unite us all,’ says Pieta charity

Fundraisers for charity Pieta hope that this year’s special Darkness Into Light Sunrise on May 8 will “unite us whilst still physically apart”.

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Mary Robinson due on Late Late Show to ‘set the record straight’ on Dubai princess meeting

Former president Mary Robinson will appear on the Late Late Show tonight to tell the full story of how she believes she was “horribly tricked” when she was photographed with Princess Latifa, the daughter of the ruler of Dubai in 2018.

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Coming home helps to keep me grounded and down to earth - 'Little Women' star Saoirse

Saoirse Ronan has said her Irish work ethic has helped progress her career - but warns the film industry here needs to stand head and shoulders above the rest because it is "in the minority".

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Property prices slow to the most sluggish in six years

Property prices have slowed to the most sluggish pace in six years, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

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Breast milk for premature babies 'could help prevent heart disease'

Breast milk could play a vital role in preventing heart disease in prematurely born infants, Irish researchers have found.

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Serial killer trial: Final movements of murdered Irish woman traced in court

Denis Glennon has waited more than 22 years to face the man accused of his daughter's murder in Australia.

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Serial killer trial: Final movements of murdered Irish woman Ciara Glennon (27) shown to court

Denis Glennon has waited over 22 years to face the man accused of his daughter’s murder in Australia.

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Women called on to take up baton to train as conductors

Female musicians are being encouraged to take up the baton and make a stand to become conductors.

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Brendan Gleeson to star as Donald Trump in new TV series

DUBLIN acting legend Brendan Gleeson’s newest role is going to be ‘huge’.

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Celebrations at Dublin shop where €2.5m Lotto ticket was sold as hunt for winner continues

SHOPPERS are being urged to check their EuroMillions tickets after it was confirmed that a €2.5m winning quick pick ticket was purchased at SuperValu, Donabate, north Dublin for Friday night’s draw.

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Firefighters: Lord Mayor praises recruits as they graduate after 13 weeks of training

A total of 36 recruits are officially fully fledged members of Dublin Fire Brigade following 13 weeks of rigorous training.

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Number of upgrades for Leaving Cert students doubles to nearly 3,000

Almost 3,000 students have had their Leaving Cert results upgraded following an appeal to the State Examinations Commission (SEC).

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Antique dealers seek special tax status as green business in Budget

Ireland's antique dealers are looking for special tax status as a green business in next month's Budget.

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Calories to be labelled on all beer across EU

Calorie counts on beer bottles are on the way after Ireland signed a new EU-wide commitment.

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Weathering the storm: TG4 tells powerful stories of beating the odds

From tales about how lives are improved by guide dogs to the experiences of adopted children, TG4 is focusing on powerful stories showing resilience this autumn.

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'They have a great bond': First day at school is latest milestone for the Slattery quadruplets

THE Slattery quadruplets reached another landmark in life when they started school this week.

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Ireland to take in refugees from rescue ship in Mediterranean

Ireland will take refugees from the rescue ship Ocean Viking in the Mediterranean.

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Ireland agrees to take refugees from the Mediterranean rescue ship Ocean Viking

IRELAND will take refugees from the rescue ship Ocean Viking in the Mediterranean.

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Man and child hospitalised after large 'Wings Food Fest' sign falls on them at popular family food event

A man and a child have been hospitalised after a large sign fell on them at a popular family weekend event in Bray, Co Wicklow.

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'I think it is appropriate that I’m there' – Sports Minister Shane Ross is on his way to Portrush

Sports Minister Shane Ross is on his way to Portrush to cheer on golfer Shane Lowry in the British Open today.

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A flare for science: Teachers urged to be confident with chemicals

Teachers are being encouraged to become more confident with chemical demonstrations in the classroom and yesterday got the opportunity to experiment.

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'Whiskey me away' - From Jameson to Jay-Z on a spirited East Cork break

At €875 a shot, the 1984 Midleton rare whiskey on the top shelf at the Castlemartyr Resort has had six takers.

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Hosepipe ban less likely this summer

A hosepipe ban in cities this summer is looking less likely as we are in a "better position this year" than last in terms of water supplies, according to Irish Water.

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Authorities get power to inspect Airbnb rule-flouters from July

The Department of Housing has emphasised that planning authorities will have the power to carry out physical inspections of properties to identify those flouting regulations for short-term lets on sites such as Airbnb.

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It's a bug's life: Public asked to help record ladybirds where they find them

The public are being asked to help record ladybirds for a new Irish research project.