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swift landing
Taylor Swift shares image of welcome flowers from U2 ahead of her first sold out Irish show
military discipline
Defence Forces members facing sex assault charges to be placed on 'local leave' - Tánaiste
Maternal Deaths
Mother died in Drogheda after 'freebirth' at home with no midwife or doctor present
Hospital staff desperately tried to save Naomi’s life after she arrived in the hospital experiencing postpartum hemorrhage.
Naomi James suffered a postpartum hemorrhage after giving birth at home with no medic present.
The doula who was present for Naomi's labour told The Journal she was "a sensational woman and birthed her baby with incredible power."
Medical sources have expressed concern about 'freebirthing', but members of online support groups said birth trauma is forcing women to opt for freebirthing as a 'last resort'.
Luis Eduardo
'I put the dog in a sleeper hold': Limerick man on protecting children from crazed pitbull
Luis Eduardo told The Journal that he feared for the life of children in the area at the attack took place shortly after 6pm.
Courts
Convicted former solicitor Michael Lynn who stole €18 million from banks is granted legal aid for appeal
Courts
Judge orders release of Enoch Burke from prison as school where he taught is now on summer holidays
From The 42
Last Four
All-Ireland football semi-final draw to take place on The Sunday Game Live on RTÉ
IALPA
Aer Lingus is cancelling 122 more flights next week amid ongoing industrial action by pilots
Aer Lingus has cancelled 122 additional flights over the course of Wednesday 3 July to Sunday 7 July.
IVF
Expanding free IVF scheme to include couples who use donor materials is 'priority', says minister
Donegal
Investigation launched after man arrested in Co Donegal later found dead in Garda Station cell
ERAS TOUR
Are you ready for it? What to know about the Taylor Swift gigs at the Aviva
The pop star takes to the stage of the Aviva tonight for the first of her three-night stint in Dublin.
Investigation
Pharma firms maximise profits in Ireland as patients struggle with drug prices
Investigate Europe reveals how big pharma funnels billions of profits through Ireland while high drug prices mean life-threatening delays for Irish patients.
The 15 largest European and US drugmakers publicly disclose over 1,300 subsidiaries in low-tax jurisdictions
These multinationals amassed profits of €580 billion in the last five years
This amount outweighs their research and development (R&D) costs of €572 billion
Thursday
27 Jun 2024
Promoted
Dara Calleary returns to Cabinet as super junior minister as James Lawless becomes Minister of State
factcheck
Debunked: Condensation trails after airplanes aren't signs of intentional climate modification
Sponsored
'It started off as a thought in the back of my mind and it just kept growing bigger and bigger'
Gillette
Jun 27
Industrial Action
IALPA considering further strike action after talks to resolve pay dispute with Aer Lingus break down
The pilots’ union said Aer Lingus will not move from its 12.5% pay increase offer.
military convictions
Tánaiste: 68 Defence Forces members convicted or currently charged with criminal offences
busy weekend
Irish Rail warns most intercity services sold out ahead of packed weekend of events in Dublin
The Economist
Dublin drops from 32nd to 39th most liveable city as Vienna retains the top spot - survey
One Step Closer
Mother and Baby Home inquiry in North must not 'repeat mistakes' of Republic, survivor warns
swift sales
Swift concerts prompt Dublin bead-buying frenzy: 'I’d say there’s been a 1000% sales increase'
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